The Suffolk Punch
Monday, May 19 2014
by Editor
The immense and impressive Suffolk Punch has a rich history – it is the oldest breed of heavy horse in Britain to exist today while still closely resembling its ancestors.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Basic Human First-Aid That Any Horse Person Should Know
Friday, May 16 2014
by Editor
Do you know what to do in the event that a rider is injured and is left unconscious? Could you recognize the signs of shock, and do you know how to treat it? If you spend time around horses, then it’s possible that you will have to help a rider in a serious situation.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Finding the Right Summer Horse Camp for Your Child
Thursday, May 15 2014
by Editor
Attending a summer horse camp can be a life-changing experience for your child.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Brush Up On Skills for the Trails
Friday, May 09 2014
by Editor
As the weather continues to get warmer, you may be itching to get your horse out on the trails again. But if your horse has been out of work over the winter or if it’s been a while since you’ve been on the trails, you might be in for an interesting ride.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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The Newfoundland Pony
Monday, May 05 2014
by Editor
Originating from the island of Newfoundland in Canada, the Newfoundland Pony is a hardy, well-tempered, and willing pony.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Packing for Horse Shows
Thursday, May 01 2014
by Editor
Horse show season is here! Soon it will be time to load up the trailer and head out. But before you pull out of the driveway, you’ll want to make sure you haven’t left any important items back in the barn .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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between the ears, child-sidelines, cool, february-2014, in the irons, november-2013, show world, the-barn-book, tucker the wunderkind
The Sidelines and Professional’s Choice Shoo Fly Contest
Tuesday, April 29 2014
by Editor
Thank you Professional’s Choice! Could your horse use new fly protection products from Professional’s Choice? Well, you’re in luck! Sidelines and Professional’s Choice have teamed up to provide you a chance to win ONE of four amazing prizes — including a fly sheet, fly boots, fly mask or neck cover!! The winner can select which prize they want (but remember, the winner only gets to select ONE prize). Just send us a photo of your horse in need!! Bonus points if you send us a photo of your horse with a bug on him or her!! (Then we’ll really know you’re in need!) Enter your photo at http://sidelinesnews.com/sidelines-contest-form.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
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Along for The Ride, brandi-congrats, chasin', education, february-2013, horse, notes from the field, november-2013, pacer pride, wordpress-org
Northside RVs & KHP Campground – Where The Living is Easy…
Sunday, April 27 2014
by Editor
Ever since 2006, the first year that we covered Rolex, we wanted to stay in an RV at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
ROLEX RIDE THE COURSE: Come To This Hallowed Place
Friday, April 25 2014
by Editor
Thursday proved to be stellar, fun, moving and meaningful for this journalist/photographer, who honors Rolex and the 3rd annual ROLEX RIDE THE COURSE with the royal rating of 10 “Crowns of Excellence”!!!!! ROLEX RIDE THE COURSE – Bruce Davidson (on foot), Gina Miles (far left), Lynn Symanshky (white top, third in, and yours truly far right front row (pinny #7) near the end of the Rolex Ride. Photo © Rolex/Kit Houghton Rolex, the sponsor of Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event and the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing (Rolex Kentucky, Mitsubishi Badminton and Land Rover Burghley), extended invitations via Merrick Haydon to six credentialed press, including yours truly, for Rolex Ride The Course. This is more than sheer enjoyment, it is also a huge privilege to mount up for a course ride with commentary from 3-day specialists: Olympic and Pan Am medalists Bruce Davidson, Gina Miles and Lynn Symansky.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Tips for a Successful First Show of the Season
Friday, April 25 2014
by Editor
Show season is upon us! If you’re gearing up for your first show this season, you may find that you’ve a bit nervous about the outcome.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
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archives, chasin', classic, classic-equine, education, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, industry, notes from the field, november-2013, pacer pride, pony tales