Orlov Trotter
Tuesday, October 15 2013
The Standard bred dominates the world of harness racing today, but long before the Standard bred existed, the Orlov Trotter was revered by Russians for its speed and endurance as a harness and cart horse. History The Russian Count Alexey Orlov is responsible for the Orlov Trotter’s origination in the late 1700s
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Horses Will ROAR with Animal Planet! – October 14 – November 12
Tuesday, October 15 2013
WESTPORT, CT – October 14, 2013 – Starting today – October 14 through November 12, horse lovers everywhere will have the opportunity to prove that “Horses Have the Loudest ROAR” in the Animal Planet ROAR (Reach Out. Act
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Morab
Monday, October 14 2013
The Morgan and the Arabian are two hugely popular breeds today. The Morab combines characteristics of both of these breeds into one horse which is hugely versatile and talented, both in the show ring and as a working horse
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013 Alltech National Horse Show Welcomes Harry deLeyer
Sunday, October 13 2013
Lexington, KY – October 11, 2013 – Harry deLeyer rose to stardom on the back of Snowman, an $80 horse bound for slaughter, in whom deLeyer recognized incredible potential.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Zone 5 Team Wins Second Consecutive Gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Sunday, October 13 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 11, 2013 – In an exciting night of junior jumper action, the Zone 5 team captured their second consecutive gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show tonight. Under the guidance of team Chef d’Equipe Alex Jayne, the Zone 5 Team consisted of: Kalvin Dobbs, of Carmel, IN, rode TEA PARTY; Gabriela Mershad of New Albany, OH, was aboard SKARA GLEN’S BASEL; Lauren Tyree of Chicago, IL, competed AUDI’S TOP SECRET; and Vivian Yowan of Lexington, KY, rode RALVESTHER. The Prix de States Team Championship follows a modified Nation’s Cup format whereas each team jumps one round
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Hillary Simpson Brought Arkansas Back to His Roots in Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
Saturday, October 12 2013
Headlined Star-Studded Line-up in Two-Day Event at Pimlico Race Course Southern Pines, NC–October 8, 2013—Grand Prix rider Hillary Simpson showed that careers in show jumping can be viable for ex-race horses during her appearance with her Thoroughbred Arkansas in the Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD, over the weekend of October 5-6. Simpson brought her 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, on whom she has won several Grand Prix ribbons this year including a win in the Mt. Equinox Grand Prix in Vermont, to the two-day event and participated in several functions.
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Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU Start European Tour with Two Wins at CDN Hagen
Saturday, October 12 2013
Ankum, Germany—Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU began their first European training and competition tour together in style last weekend at the CDN Hagen.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Adoption Option
Friday, October 11 2013
Have you ever considered adopting a horse? There are many horses in need of homes, and one of these horses might be just right for you
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Shawn Casady Takes Home $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award for 2013 USHJA National Hunter Derby Series
Friday, October 11 2013
Lexington, KY – October 9, 2013 - After winning this year’s very first Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Shawn Casady took over the top of the Leading Rider standings and never relinquished it. The talented professional went on to capture multiple top placings throughout the spring and summer. At the end of the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, Casady had accumulated 1175 points to take home the coveted $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Pablo Barrios Wins 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series $50,000 Leading Rider Award
Tuesday, October 08 2013
Lexington, KY – October 8, 2013 – After dominating the 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series throughout the spring and summer, Venezuelan rider Pablo Barrios finally captured the $50,000 Hagyard Leading Rider Award. He and his talented mount Zara Leandra kicked off the Series by winning the first Hagyard Lexington Classic in May, and they then garnered wins in both the third and fourth events, as well as placing second in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs