Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Wrap Up Report
Saturday, August 17 2013
Hampton Falls, NH – August 15, 2013 – The inaugural edition of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament is entered into the record books and will go down as one of the most successful debuts of any new horse show in the United States. Universal praise came from riders, owners and spectators alike for the show, held at the beautiful Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH.
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Fifi Schmidt and Gotta Dance Show No Signs Out of Step as They Capture Performance Hunter Championship at Fieldstone Summer Showcase I
Friday, August 16 2013
Halifax, MA – August 15, 2013 - Fifi Schmidt and Gotta Dance rode to the top of the Performance 3’3″-3’6″ Hunter Championship today during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I. Blue skies greeted riders at the Main Hunter Ring early this morning, welcoming the second day of competition at the Fieldstone Show Park. Lisa Foster and Castleguard returned to the ring to defend their June championship title in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, and they rose to the top of the ranks with a clean sweep of the first day’s classes.
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Volunteers needed at Area’s Largest Equestrian Show Jumping Event
Friday, August 16 2013
August 15, 2013, Gloucester, Massachusetts– Do you want to play a vital part in the success of an international caliber horse jumping event? Do you have the passion for volunteer work in the horse community?
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Jennifer Tate and Florestan Take to the Top of the Pre-Green Hunters at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I
Thursday, August 15 2013
Halifax, MA – August 14, 2013 - Strikingly set courses greeted hunter riders for the first day of the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I. The professional hunter divisions kicked off the competition in the Main Hunter Ring, where Jennifer Tate rode Florestan to the top of the Pre-Green Hunter division.
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Good Food Hunting: Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Thursday, August 15 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Finished and plated taco ready for devouring. A culinary column for equestrians is no easy feat.
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Dressage in the Rockies I, II and III a Resounding Success
Wednesday, August 14 2013
Parker, CO – August 13, 2013 – Parker Adventist Hospital Dressage in the Rockies I, II and III, presented by Horseware Ireland and held at the picturesque Colorado Horse Park (CHP) Aug. 5-7, was the ideal opportunity for riders to earn points and qualifying scores for Regional Dressage Championships while enjoying the summer Colorado weather.
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Traders Point USHJA International Hunter Derby Win Makes Kelley Farmer First Million-Dollar Hunter Rider
Monday, August 12 2013
Zionsville, IL – August 11, 2013 - The Traders Point Hunt Charity Show grounds were a buzz with activity anticipating the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby held in the Grand Prix field of the gorgeous Wild Acres Farm. The horse show did not disappoint spectators with activities for the whole family including pony rides, bouncy houses, shopping and plenty of food.
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Driven Dressage
Monday, August 12 2013
Many riders cross- train their horses in dressage – the discipline helps to develop any horse’s movement, strength, and balance. But have you ever attempted dressage from a cart being pulled by the horse? Competitors in driven dressage do just that
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Daisy Farish and Sassafras Creek Claim Championship in Regular Medium Pony Hunters at USEF Pony Finals
Saturday, August 10 2013
Lexington, KY – August 8, 2013 - Daisy Farish and Sassafras Creek stayed cool under pressure to turn in an impressive round over fences and secure the Regular Medium Pony Hunter Championship at the United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals. Farish and Sassafras Creek, owned by Redfield Farm of Califon, NJ, came into the day with the lead in the division after strong finishes in the model and under saddle classes, and they staked their claim to the championship with an emphatic win in the over fences.
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Clean Sweep for Jenny Karazissis at the $25,000 Franktown Meadows International Hunter Derby
Friday, August 09 2013
Carson City, NV – August 5, 2013 - Historically, the number 21 is related to celebration, whether it is for a 21st birthday or dealing blackjack at a casino. At the $25,000 Franktown Meadows International Hunter Derby, located just outside Reno, NV, it was fitting to have 21 fabulous horse and rider combinations. Course designer and show manager Phil Devita exclaimed, “This was a perfect number for a standalone derby of this magnitude.” Each horse and rider combination attempted round one of 13 fences and 4 options set at 4’3″.
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