Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Clipping Tips
Wednesday, September 18 2013
Clipping can be a big job, but if you’re planning to ride your horse through the winter, you’ll probably need to clip him as his winter coat grows in.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Trail Safety During Hunting Season
Friday, September 13 2013
Many riders love to head out on the trails, but if you’re riding on trails which are frequented by hunters, you need to take some extra precautions during hunting season. Here are some tips to keep you and your horses safe. Find Out the Rules Identify when the open hunting seasons occur, and mark them on your barn calendar to make all riders aware.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
ROLEX – Cross Country Recap
Sunday, April 28 2013
Andrew Nicholson (NZ) sits in first and second places on Quimbo and Calico Joe respectively after a cross-country day that rang up serious changes on the leaderboard. The XC tends to bring about huge differences on the leaderboard, but holy wow… Buck Davidson put in a double clear on Reggie (Ballynoe Castle RM), jumping from 8th to 3rd AND clocking closest to the optimum time, so he won the 2-year free lease of a brand new Land Rover – oh yeah! – and William F0x-Pitt partnered Seacookie TSF to advance from 10th to fourth with another double clear
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
ROLEX – Friday morning update
Friday, April 26 2013
Well, for our 8th Rolex, this week can be described quite nicely by that great song Truckin’ by The Grateful Dead (yep, classic rocker all the way) by the line: What a long, strange trip it’s been!!!! We have spent 12 hours-plus on the road to Rolex with that breakdown – we had just crossed over the line to W. Virginia on I-64 – but what great local people. All’s well that ends well.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
ROLEX KENTUCKY plus horsey things back in Virginia…
Thursday, April 25 2013
Why is it so challenging to get sorted out with deadlines and pack for Rolex without a lot of last minute insanity and assorted crazy moments? Well, perhaps because Rolex is, quite simply, one of the greatest (horse) shows on earth! This four-star equestrian triathlon of dressage, cross-country and show jumping is an exciting three-phase test of horse and rider. We’re looking forward to a completely unique Rolex experience this year, because for the first time ever the Sidelines’ presence will be a team: editor Jan Westmark-Allen, writer Abby Westmark, freelance photographers Beth Harpham and Beth Grant, Sidelines TV Rob Jordan (who might not be able to join us after all), and yours truly.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Critter-Sitting On Deadline – Famous Last Words
Tuesday, April 02 2013
We have always done more than write. In addition to bodywork on horses and smaller mammals, including humans, we provide excellent care for Critters, Farms & Houses when dear friends travel. Occasionally we must go to extremes in order to ensure the well-being of their animals and homes: these efforts more than justify the small amount we ask to help our bill-paying fund (aka income before outgo!).
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
New Sidelines Intern Loves Horses and Photography! Welcome Christina!
Friday, January 04 2013
New Sidelines intern Christina Alex I am excited to welcome a new intern to the Sidelines Magazine family. Christina Alex, who lives in Florida, is not only a talented rider but a talented photographer also. Two great things that go great together (I think that works for Christina and Reese’s Cups!)
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs