Juniors and Amateurs Shine in the Jumper Ring
Monday, June 10 2013
©ESI Photography Alexandra Carlton and Colourline Junior and amateur riders took to the grand prix ring on Sunday for the $5,000 NAL Amateur/Owner Jumper Low Classic and the $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper High Classic.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung Score Spruce Meadows Victory
Monday, June 10 2013
Calgary, Alberta – 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle after claiming the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB. While Lamaze has welcomed two new international mounts to his stable in recent weeks, it was his partner of almost two years, Wang Chung M2S, that carried him to Sunday’s victory. The pair had the advantage of going second to last in the starting order, knowing they had to better the time of 85.33 seconds set by Reed Kessler of the United States. Catch her time they did, cruising through Werner Deeg’s course in the International Ring in a time of 84.73 seconds. When the final rider, Brianne Goutal of the U.S., proved to be no threat, Lamaze claimed his first victory of the Spruce Meadows summer series
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Victoria Colvin and Kelley Farmer dominated $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Sara Cavanagh Victoria Colvin, who had dominated Junior Weekend, and Kelley Farmer, who had dominated the hunter divisions on Monday through Wednesday, on Sunday dominated the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Colvin, 15 of Loxahatchee, Fla., won the two round Derby on Dr.
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UPPERVILLE Horse Show: Shady Notes rated AA & ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Friday, June 07 2013
We LOVE Upperville, and sad to say haven’t been able to spend as much time there as we did last year.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Agatha D’Ambra and Udiana Cash in at HITS Saugerties
Friday, June 07 2013
SAUGERTIES, NY (June 3, 2013) – Agatha D’Ambra couldn’t wipe an excited smile off her face Sunday as she waited patiently to take a victory gallop aboard Trade Winds Farm’s Udiana. The Rexford, New York professional and her 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare jumped to a $22,500 payday in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis , at HITS Saugerties this weekend.
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Summer Camp
Thursday, June 06 2013
Tucker and I are at Summer Camp this week and it’s been an absolute blast.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Dogs in need of loving homes!!
Wednesday, June 05 2013
Over the past 2 days dog receiving has been inundated with dogs coming in. It has been horrific, people lined up outside of the room, waiting to surrender our 4-legged-friends. Euthanasia for “space” (especially with larger dogs) has inevitably increased due to this disturbing spike
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Drive in Paradise with Interagro Lusitanos’ Destination Lusitano
Tuesday, June 04 2013
Itapira, Brazil (May 31, 2013) – ‘You only live once,’ or YOLO, defines a decade that doesn’t just dream about doing what they love, they go for it. So if your personal pursuit of paradise includes the exhilarating connection to a noble horse or pair put to a fine carriage then Destination Lusitano is about as close to heaven as a combined driving enthusiast can ask for
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Lucky Thoroughbred Finds Picture Perfect Family & Home!
Tuesday, June 04 2013
Thoroughbred, “Bandon Dunes” is just one example of many successful adoptions through New Vocations Adoption Program. After getting a second chance, his current owner Catherine Ford of Cohutta, GA sent an email giving an update on her new equine. ”Bandon is doing great! Now that the wet weather has started to lighten up a little, and daylight savings gives us hours at the end of the day to train, he and I are putting in a lot of miles together.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
First Time’s a Charm for Caitlin Venezia in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix
Monday, June 03 2013
SAUGERTIES, NY (May 27, 2013) – It was her first Devoucoux Hunter Prix and she sat on a young horse, but the stars aligned for Caitlin Venezia this weekend at HITS Saugerties. The Holly Hill Farm rider of Marston Mill’s, Massachusetts piloted 7-year-old Comex Gold, owned by Jennifer Combs, to a pair of 88’s and the win in the first $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix of the HITS Saugerties season.
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