Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* to Host The World’s Best Show Jumpers
Thursday, August 29 2013
Skelton and Big Star to Contest Next Leg of Rolex Grand Slam of Jumping Calgary, AB, Canada – August 27, 2013 – Spruce Meadows will host the world’s best show jumpers at the prestigious ‘Masters’ Tournament, held September 4-8, 2013, in Calgary.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Goutal Wins $10,000 Wolffer Estate Jumper Class At The Hampton Classic
Wednesday, August 28 2013
Tromp takes lead in Longines Leading Rider Challenge Bridgehampton, NY-Aug.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Weaning the Foal: When, How, and Why
Wednesday, August 28 2013
If any foals were born on your farm this year, then you’re probably thinking about the process of weaning. Weaning separates a mare from her foal so that the foal learns to grow up independently of the mare. It also gives the mare’s body a break from the stress of nursing a foal, and allows the mare to return to a riding career
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal
Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Driving brings this year’s test events for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy to successful close
Monday, August 26 2013
Chester Weber (USA) came out on top at the Driving test event for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, the third of the FEI disciplines to be tested this month. The American driver, who made a strong start with an impressive Dressage mark of 34.63 points, finished the three days on 108.24, over 17 points clear of runner-up Ludwig Weinmayr of Germany (125.54)
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Competitive Driving
Monday, August 26 2013
Do you find yourself pacing the horse stalls of the barn, yearning for the thrill of eventing, but are not quite sure you want to tackle the solid fences of the cross-country course? Combined driving is very similar to eventing, but allows you to tackle the obstacles from the driver’s seat instead of the saddle. Combined driving is a FEI recognized discipline and, like eventing, consists of three phases: the dressage phase, the cross-country phase, and the obstacle phase.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
David Oliynyk and Generous Win $15,000 NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby Finals at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Monday, August 26 2013
Halifax, MA – August 23, 2013 - Under sunny skies and beautiful New England conditions the $15,000 NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby Finals, presented by GGT Footing, featured the top horse and rider combinations from across the country. Besting a field of 40 competitors during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II, David Oliynyk and Generous led the field from start to finish
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Last Days of Qualification
Sunday, August 25 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The qualification period for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championships closes Monday, August 26, 2013. Points will continue to be tabulated to determine the top 12 riders and the makeup of teams
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Training a Safe Trail Horse -From Show Ring to Trails
Friday, August 23 2013
Riding back from the show grounds in Wellington, FL Horses are “Free Roaming Social Herbivores” Last week I was riding, or should I say “rock climbing” horses up on top of the Continental Divide in Colorado facilitating a Horsewomen’s Retreat., but for most of the year I am in Wellington, Florida watching thousands of horses navigate golf carts, trucks, trailers, landscape blowers and big rigs.
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs
Only 365 Days Until the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games So I Am Learning French!
Friday, August 23 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Today is the one-year mark till the start of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France! I went to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky and had a great time. Who wouldn’t
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs