Captain Canada Journeys On
Sunday, April 13 2014
Canadian Grand Prix rider Ian Millar says, “I’m a very goal and destination focused person, but I’m also very attentive to the journey.” By Doris Degner-Foster Ian Millar’s journey is a long one. He became a member of Canada’s show jumping team in 1971, and has maintained a place on the team ever since
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eric Lamaze – Portrait of an Olympic Champion
Friday, February 21 2014
By Jennifer Ward A boy from Montreal saw his dreams come true at the 2008 Olympic Games. For Eric Lamaze, winning an individual gold medal was an accomplishment that came at the right time on the right horse, and propelled him to become the number one ranked rider in the world. When Eric stood on
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Asbury Classic II Wraps Up With Glowing Appraisals
Tuesday, October 22 2013
Asbury, NJ – October 21, 2013 - The crowning jewel of the 2013 Hunter/Jumper Horse Show series, The Fifth Annual Asbury Classic, came to a conclusion October 13, 2013 at the Ridge at Riverview. The show saw top competitors gather to contend for the coveted prizes in their respective divisions, and was highly successful with extraordinary sponsorships, fabulous exhibitor amenities and a fantastic turnout for the 2013 Asbury Classic II.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda lead CCI***
Sunday, October 20 2013
Fair Hill, MD – October 18, 2013 – Nearly ideal conditions and appreciative spectators rewarded horses and riders in the second day of dressage competition at the 25th Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) CCI*** and CCI** Eventing Championships
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Great Racing at International Gold Cup? You Betcha!
Friday, October 18 2013
Last May, the Virginia Gold Cup races at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, launched pari-mutuel betting. According to the record crowd of spectators, it was standing room only at the betting kiosks scattered around key areas at the gorgeous venue in The Plains, Virginia.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Washington International Horse Show Looks Forward to 55th Annual Competition
Friday, October 18 2013
Washington, D.C. – October 17, 2013 – The 2013 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is quickly approaching with six days of action-packed fun and excitement at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Able Davis – Feb 14, 1925 to Sept 30, 2013
Friday, October 18 2013
September 20 th of this year, the Santa Fe community generally, and the Southwest horse world in particular, lost a wonderful citizen.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Emma Fass Wins $10,000 NAL Children’s Hunter Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Tuesday, October 15 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 14, 2013 – Emma Fass, of Newport News, VA, rode her own horse SON OF A SAILOR into the winner’s circle today, after clinching the title of the $10,000 North American League Children’s Hunter Finals and the Laura Palmer Pickett Memorial Perpetual Trophy at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Alexandra McReady, of Annapolis, MD, and her own CZECH were the Reserve Champions
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
In Which Tucker and I Get Out and Make New Friends
Tuesday, October 15 2013
So first things first… quick update on my last post: Montel has found a wonderful home! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the horse world is a strange but truly beautiful place. Just when I had hit a point of desperation and was visiting neighborhood farms to see if they’d take him in exchange for barn help (like I have that kind of time), people started coming forward. Montel in his younger days So many people reached out to help, either through spreading the word or offering him a safe place to land.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Casablanca Captures USPA Kay Colee Memorial Cup At Grand Champions Polo Club
Tuesday, October 15 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Oct. 13, 2013—-Casablanca won its first tournament of the fall season with a thrilling 10-7 victory over ELG Sunday in the championship final of the USPA Kay Colee Memorial Tournament presented by The Tackeria at Grand Champions Polo Club.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs