HITS, Inc. Unveils 2014 Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, Introduces Triple Crown Challenge
Tuesday, April 09 2013
OCALA, FL (April 8, 2013) – With two $1 million grand prix scheduled for 2013, HITS, Inc. upped the ante for 2014 by announcing the addition of a third ground-breaking class. The Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, to be held next March and will join the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York and the AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California next year to form the Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Horse Country Chic Joins The Sidelines Stable of Blogs
Tuesday, April 09 2013
Horse Country Chic is the newest blog edition to Sidelines. If you have not been a reader, I hope you will become a “regular” from now on.
- Published in Horse Country Chic, Z-Blogs
Lars Petersen and Mariett Amaze in FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Wellington CDI 5* Presented by Diamante Farms
Monday, April 08 2013
Wellington, FL – April 6, 2013 – Lars Petersen (DEN) and Mariett emerged victorious from Saturday night’s FEI Grand Prix Freestyle 5*. The class was showcased under the lights of The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) Wellington 5*, presented by Diamante Farms.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Focus on Horse Sports: Ride and Tie
Monday, April 08 2013
As equestrians, we all know that cross-training can be beneficial for both our horses and ourselves.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Completing the Marathon (that is WEF)
Monday, April 08 2013
My blog has been quiet for several months as Castlewood Farm, Inc. competed at the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Polo Women Celebrate at the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame
Friday, April 05 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Polo is a great sport to watch! There’s lots of polo in Wellington, Florida, and Wellington is also home to the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame. If you are in Wellington and have a chance to visit the National Museum of Polo, you won’t be disappointed!! Here’s the latest news from the National Museum of Polo – which recently held a reception for the Women’s Championship Tournament: Amy and Allie Azzaro Reception Kicks-Off Women’s Championship Tournament at National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame The Women’s Championship Tournament (WCT) Teams, family and friends came together for a high-energy reception at the Lake Worth-based National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame to celebrate the of the annual tournament which kicks off on April 4 at Marc and Melissa Ganzi’s Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. Legendary polo player and founder of WCT, Sunny Hale led the program
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Using An Equine Architect
Thursday, April 04 2013
Previously we discussed the importance of looking at all your options (both now and in the future) when designing your barn . In fact, you may need to expand the idea of just building a barn and look at building a “facility” – barn, arena, turnout, storage, parking, etc
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
A Look at Poultices and Liniments
Wednesday, April 03 2013
Do you poultice your horse after a hard workout? What about liniment
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Aaron Vale and Palm Sunday Ride to Win $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake
Monday, April 01 2013
Tampa, FL – March 29, 2013 – In a speedy fashion, Aaron Vale piloted Palm Sunday to victory under the spotlights during the $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. The anticipation was tangible as eight riders moved into the heated jump-off this evening
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
More Than One Perfect Day (And Place To Stay) In Palm Beach
Monday, April 01 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan I came across an article in Ocean Drive magazine the other day called “The Perfect Day in Palm Beach” and it made me smile. The article talked about where to stay in Palm Beach and how to “do as the uber-chic Palm Beachers do.” Several times this year I have “done” like the Palm Beachers and experienced the uber-chic lifestyle! Over the next three days I am going to tell you about the three luxurious places I stayed (yes, being an Editor can be tough!!) – and I will start with my first ultra swanky home-away-from-home: The Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs