International Horse Sport Champions Cup Last Chance for U.S. Pair to Qualify for World Cup Final
Wednesday, March 20 2013
Loxahatchee, FL – March 19, 2013 – Tina Konyot and Calecto V have competed lightly but successfully in South Florida this winter, and now their bid to compete in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final rests on their performance in the March 21-24 International Horse Sport Champions Cup CDI-W. The IHS Champions Cup, held at the IHS Champions Park at Equestrian Estates in Loxahatchee, is the final World Cup qualifier for the North American League
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
And The Lucky OTTB Photo Contest Winners Are…
Wednesday, March 20 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan If you followed the Sidelines Magazine OTTB (off-the-track-Thoroughbred) Photo Contest , then you know that judging the contest wasn’t going to be easy. It was a “PHOTO” contest – so our judges (an independent panel, unpaid) judged based on the photo and the description of the photo. I am thankful I didn’t have to help judge (too much pressure!!) but I am thrilled with their results and I think they did a great job! The best part of the contest – as I know all of you will agree – was seeing the hundreds and hundreds of photos of rescued OTTBs now living their amazing and wonderful lives! It brings tears to my eyes just to think of all of the people who rescued former racehorses – I am so proud of all of you – you are all winners in my book!! The four top winners and four top runner-ups will appear in the May issue of Sidelines – the 20 Honorable Mention photos will only appear on the website (and in another blog I will post soon).
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Cribbing: What It Is and How to Deal With It
Wednesday, March 20 2013
Have you ever walked into the barn to hear a strange grunting noise coming from one of the stalls? Do you know a horse who’s slowly eating through the fencing, his feed buckets, his stall doors
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Slowing Down a Speedy Horse
Monday, March 18 2013
Is your horse a speedster? While traveling across a field at a full gallop can certainly be thrilling, it’s vital that our horses understand that we need them to travel more slowly at times, too. Read on for some tips on slowing down your speedy horse
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tina Konyot and Calecto V’s Elegant Freestyle Takes Top Prize at WEF Dressage Classic, CDI 3* presented by Today’s Equestrian & Fellows
Sunday, March 17 2013
Wellington, FL – March 15, 2013 – The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) hosted an entertaining night of equestrian sport at the WEF Dressage Classic, CDI 3* presented by Today’s Equestrian & Fellows on Friday.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* March 14-17
Thursday, March 14 2013
Wellington, FL -March 13, 2013- Thursday morning March 14th begins the Adequan Global Dressage Festival WEF Dressage Classic CPEDI3* presented by Today’s Equestrian and Fellows.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Sons of the Wind Farm Clinics Focus on Classical Dressage at Cornell University and Midwest Horse Fair
Tuesday, March 12 2013
Merrimac, MA – March 8, 2013 – The Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts is gearing up for its 2013 Tour, where they will be conducting informational clinics for dressage riders and trainers, as well as showcasing the talent of their Lusitano mounts. The first stop of the tour will be at Cornell University from April 5-7, 2013, and then they will be traveling to the Midwest Horse Fair in Wisconsin from April 18-21.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Get Off the Rail
Monday, March 11 2013
Have you ever noticed how the track around the outside of a ring, just next to the rail, quickly becomes packed down after just a few rides?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Prepping for the Show-Ring Coat
Wednesday, March 06 2013
Now is the time to start preparing for a sleek, glossy coat that will turn heads in the show ring. Chances are your horse has started shedding, but he probably still has remnants of his fluffy winter coat. Here are some things you can do to help your horse develop a beautiful coat for the show ring
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kent Farrington and Blue Angel Triumph in $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix Presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty
Monday, March 04 2013
Wellington, FL, March 3, 2013- Week eight of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by G&C Farm , concluded on Sunday afternoon with an exciting victory for Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky’s Blue Angel in the $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). In an 11-horse jump-off, Farrington and Blue Angel were 1/100th of a second faster than Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner’s Cortes ‘C’ who finished second. Conor Swail (IRL) and Lansdowne, owned by Ariel and Susan Grange, placed third.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs