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Commonwealth Park Gets a New Look for 2014 HITS Culpeper Season

Wednesday, July 10 2013 by Editor

CULPEPER, VA (July 11, 2013) – HITS, Inc. announced today that Commonwealth Park, home to the HITS Culpeper show series in Virginia, will undergo a complete makeover in 2014.

Published in Show World, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: california, chasin', education, higher education, horse country chic, industry, president, show world, show-world, sidelines-magazine, tails & trails, va horse shows

Battling Tack Mildew

Friday, July 05 2013 by Editor

Your tack is a major investment, and if you’ve left it to sit a bit too long, chances are you’ll return to find it covered in a green coating of mildew. This mildew’s not only inconvenient – left untended, it will continue to grow at a surprisingly fast pace until it coats your entire saddle or bridle. Thankfully, with proper care you can rid your tack of mildew, and can even take steps to prevent it from ever becoming a problem.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, between the ears, beyond the track, higher education, horse country chic, industry, mildew, show world, tails & trails, the-classic-insider

Shetland Pony Racing

Monday, July 01 2013 by Editor

Manes and tails flying, hooves churning the turf course, the herd comes thundering over the final brush fence, jockeys crouched low over pumping shoulders. The winner reaches the finish line by a nose, and the jockey grins and pats the victorious mount

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, classic-equine, education, grand-national, horse country chic, industry, racing, shetland-pony, show world, the-classic-insider

What Is the Classic Value?

Thursday, June 27 2013 by Editor

This week, Classic Equine Equipment’s President and CEO, Christy Schulthess, answers the frequently asked question: I’ve looked at a lot of different companies’ stall fronts and they all kind of look the same. What makes Classic Equine Equipment’s horse stalls different from the others? From a distance, many stalls look very similar

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: archives, australian, between the ears, beyond the track, classic-equine, equipment, higher education, in the irons, industry, pony tales, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind

Bonding with a New Horse

Wednesday, June 26 2013 by Editor

Bringing home a new horse is an exciting experience, but it can also be a challenging time as you get to know your new partner. There are a number of enjoyable ways you can bond with your new horse, though, so that soon the two of you are old friends. Spend Time on Foot Though riding is certainly a huge part of why we’re all in this sport, don’t underestimate the benefit of working with your horse in-hand, especially in the beginning

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: between the ears, classic-insider, education, horse-basics, industry, show world, sidelines, tucker the wunderkind, your-horse

Writing a Great For-Sale Ad

Friday, June 21 2013 by Editor

Selling a horse can be difficult in today’s economy, but you can up your chances by writing a clear, concise sale ad that includes all of the information buyers will need – or want – before they pick up the phone to call you. The Basics Every ad should include your horse’s basic information in the first sentence or two. Always include your horse’s age, breed, height, and gender.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: accomplishments, classic-insider, education, equipment, facebook, industry, show world, tucker the wunderkind, your-horse

Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study

Tuesday, June 18 2013 by Editor

A variety of circumstances have led to the recent increase in unwanted horses across the U.S. The Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated the number at 170,000 horses in 2007, and the number has grown since that time.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: architect, between the ears, beyond the track, education, equipment, friends, industry, mounted-shooting, number, the-classic-insider, tucker the wunderkind

Options After Your Horse’s Show Career

Wednesday, June 12 2013 by Editor

We’d all love our horses to be able to compete forever, but unfortunately almost every equine will need to be retired at some point.

Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs

Tagged under: architect, career, exercise, higher education, horse country chic, in the irons, industry, riding, tails & trails, tucker the wunderkind

Peter Wylde Makes Ann Dotoli Proud at HITS Saugerties

Sunday, June 09 2013 by Editor

SAUGERTIES, NY (June 3, 2013) – Before a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s $75,000 Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis , Peter Wylde piloted Ann Dotoli’s Eternity to the blue in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix on Saturday at HITS Saugerties .