Young Horse Fanatics Rally at the Alltech Arena for Alltech’s Barn Night in the Bluegrass
Sunday, November 03 2013
[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – A stampede of 400 horse-crazy youth filled the stands of the Alltech Arena Friday night for Barn Night in the Bluegrass at the Alltech National Horse Show , sponsored by Group C. During this barn bazaar for young equestrians and local youth who simply adore horses, participants wore festive outfits, organized cheers and even dressed up in horse costumes to compete for prizes throughout the evening
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Doolittle Sisters: Doing Great Things
Monday, October 21 2013
By Sheryl Kursar
You could hear a pin drop when 15-year-old Nicole Doolittle rode her horse, Tops, into the show jumping ring this past summer at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). She was in first … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
More Hero, Than Coward
Sunday, October 06 2013
By Alan Korotkin Editor’s Note: Alan is at a horse show and sent in his blog, but didn’t have access to a photo to go with it – so we picked out the photo. After you read his blog, hopefully you will agree that the photo fits
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Jumping for Children
Saturday, October 05 2013
By Katie Navarra
Thirty years ago, Joan MacNair Petty was just another horse show mom sitting in the stands rooting for her daughter, Cam, during a show at the Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, North … [Read more]
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Countdown Begins
Tuesday, September 24 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The countdown to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Regional Jumper Championships begins! Last week I received a mail from the USHJA outlining the format of the week, the schedule of events and my teammates and Chef d’Equipe. I will be on Team Number 1 from California with Lauren Kee, Jayme Omand and Peyton Masteller. Our Chef is Kelly Van Vleck
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Letter
Saturday, September 07 2013
by Sophie St.Clair In my run up to the USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship I have been waiting for two things most expectantly. First, to officially be invited to compete from the USHJA and Zone 10 Jumper Committee
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Training to Stay Relaxed
Sunday, September 01 2013
by Sophie St.Clair My fingers are still crossed to hear about the invitation to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship. Preparations this week included several calls and e-mails with USEF and USHJA to get the final points tabulation nailed down.
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College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal
Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
International Course Designer Coming to 2013 Jumper Classic
Friday, August 23 2013
Oscar Soberon, International Course Designer August 22, 2013, Gloucester, Massachusetts- An exciting new venue and a new course designer are coming to The Jumper Classic equestrian show jumping competition this September 4-8 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. International course designer Oscar Soberon will give riders a new opportunity to challenge their skills on a beautifully-maintained grass polo field on magnificent 100-acre Maplecroft Farm in the heart of horse and hunt country.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Volunteers needed at Area’s Largest Equestrian Show Jumping Event
Friday, August 16 2013
August 15, 2013, Gloucester, Massachusetts– Do you want to play a vital part in the success of an international caliber horse jumping event? Do you have the passion for volunteer work in the horse community?
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