Vitalis and Wakeup Unbeatable on Day Two of the 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by…
Saturday, August 24 2013
Wayne, IL - The 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com continued on Friday with the second and final day of Qualifying Classes. Promising Six-Year-Olds and Developing Prix St. Georges Horses showcased their talents in front of the judging panel of Janet Foy, Bill Warren and Linda Zang in Lamplight Equestrian Centers’ Championship Arena
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Michael Renker and Wicked Win $1,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Friday, August 23 2013
Halifax, MA – August 22, 2013 – The beautiful New England weather continued as competition in the Junior and Amateur-Owner Hunters concluded during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II. Lisa Foster and Castlewood proved that they had all the answers in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, winning both over fences classes for the championship award. McKayla Langmeier and Czar-Z were also victorious in both of their over fences classes to take home the Junior Hunter Championship
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Germany takes Team gold while Britain’s Dujardin breaks yet another World Record
Thursday, August 22 2013
ECCO FEI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 Herning (DEN), 22 August 2013 Germany claimed team gold for the 22nd time at the Blue Hors FEI European Dressage Championship in Herning, Denmark today. In a tense battle, it fell to reigning Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Champion, Helen Langehanenberg, to clinch it with her last-to-go ride. And she did so with cool conviction when steering the brilliant Damon Hill to a score of 84.377 which gave her country a narrow advantage over the silver medallists from The Netherlands while the defending champions from Great Britain had to settle for bronze this time around. Just 1.111 points separated the three medal-winning nations in this super-tight battle of the giants
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LAURA CHAPOT TO DEFEND GRAND PRIX TITLE AT 2nd ANNUAL DEVON FALL CLASSIC
Thursday, August 22 2013
DEVON, Pa.— Following a hugely successful and popular inauguration last year, the Devon Fall Classic, featuring an all-jumper show with boutique shopping, music, delicious food and rides and games, will be held Sept. 12-15 at the Devon show grounds on Route 30. Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, N.J., who won the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix last year on Umberto and also placed third on Zealous, is bringing both back this year in defense of her title
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Winterizing Your Barn Door
Thursday, August 22 2013
If you live in an area with cold climates, then with winter’s approach you’ll soon be thinking about winterizing your barn.
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10 Household Products You Can Use in Your Barn for Horse Care to Save Money
Wednesday, August 21 2013
Horses require an incredible amount of supplies.
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Guest Post:The Place of Horses
Tuesday, August 20 2013
It is early on an August morning.
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The Fjord
Monday, August 19 2013
The Fjord is a fascinating breed, and looking at these horses today is like catching a glimpse of ancient equine history. The reason for the Fjord’s interesting and unique appearance lies in the fact that the breed itself is amazingly old, and its bloodlines have remained selective and pure
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Jennifer Bliss and Knockout Capture $2,500 Fieldstone 2’9” Hunter Derby Victory at Fieldstone Summer Showcase I
Sunday, August 18 2013
Halifax, MA – August 16, 2013 – The hunter riders stole the spotlight today at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase as they took center stage for the $2,500 Fieldstone 2’9” Hunter Derby. Posting two fantastic rounds for the winning score of 188 points was Jennifer Bliss and Knockout
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Boston Pride Reigns as Ireland’s Paul O’Shea Brings $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix Victory and $25,000 Boston Strong Rider Bonus Home at the…
Sunday, August 18 2013
Halifax, MA – August 17, 2013 – The luck of the Irish was with Paul O’Shea this afternoon at the Fieldstone Show Park as he piloted Instant Karma to the victory in the $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix, presented by Gallo Dark Horse Wine, Ocean Spray and Samuel Adams, narrowly beating Boston Bruins owner, Charlie Jacobs. Not only did O’Shea claim the win, but because of his back to back victories, he nailed down the inaugural $25,000 Boston Strong Rider Bonus check.
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