Frantisi: New Sponsor for Victoria Colvin
Wednesday, April 24 2013
Frantisi is the North American provider for Grand Prix Riding Apparel, Pikeur Riding Apparel, GPA Helmets, Eskadron Horse Equipment and Konigs Riding Boots. It is with great pleasure we announce our latest signing of sponsored riders. We are thrilled to have Victoria Colvin, the country’s preeminent Junior rider join our team
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Abscesses: Their Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, April 24 2013
Have you ever gone out to the barn to find that your horse is suddenly lame, and reluctant to put weight down on one hoof? There’s no heat or swelling in his legs, but it’s evident he’s in serious pain? Chances are your horse could be suffering from a hoof abscess.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Growing Sport of Horse Agility
Monday, April 22 2013
Chances are the term “agility” brings to mind dogs racing over courses of obstacles. But did you know that the sport is quickly gaining popularity among the equestrian community, and that the animals negotiating the courses are horses instead of dogs
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Two for Two: Heidi Degele Scores 82% with Don Fredo to Round Out the Season
Thursday, April 18 2013
Wellington, FL (April 17, 2013) – Preparedness paid off for Heidi Degele, whose road to success has been one way, through hard work.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Environmental Options
Thursday, April 18 2013
If you are trying to make your barn and barn operations more eco-friendly, here are two categories and some ideas of ways you can accomplish this: Products in and around your barn High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is available as an option with Classic Equine Equipment’s stall systems.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Ticks and Horses
Wednesday, April 17 2013
Ticks and horses don’t go well together. Depending on your location, you’ll probably have to battle ticks at some point
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Trouble in Paradise: AKA a Torn Ligament
Wednesday, April 17 2013
Seppy and Alex bonding–well more like Seppy begging Alex for treats.
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
Rolex Riders at ‘Thoroughbreds For All’ to Receive Recognition by The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program
Friday, April 12 2013
A celebration and symposium of Thoroughbreds in Second Careers on April 26 presented by New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and Retired Racehorse Training Project April 10, 2013 -Lexington Kentucky- This year’s Thoroughbreds For All event will offer dinner followed by a special presentation by The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program to recognize and award the 17 riders who will be competing at Rolex on registered Thoroughbreds. The rest of the evening will consist of educational and entertaining sessions about selecting and working with off-the-track Thoroughbreds
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Spring Cleaning Suggestions
Friday, April 12 2013
As spring finally brings with it warmer weather, chances are you’ll be spending plenty of time in the saddle.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
White House Recommends Removal of Horse Slaughter Funding in Proposed 2014 Budget
Thursday, April 11 2013
Animal welfare organizations support move to block spending WASHINGTON (April 10, 2013)—Congress could once again ban the use of federal funds to inspect horse slaughter plants in the United States if it follows the lead of the White House—a move that is strongly supported by The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). President Obama’s FY 2014 budget proposal includes a request for Congress to block spending by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to inspect U.S.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs