The Equestrian Sport of Polo
Monday, September 23 2013
Polo is a fast-paced sport that is thrilling for participants and audience members, alike. Polo players must have a versatile set of skills, and lightning-fast reflexes. The horses which become polo ponies are highly athletic and responsive
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Check Out PSdressage.com for Coverage of Saugerties CDI-W and Dressage at Devon
Friday, September 20 2013
Saugerties, NY – September 19, 2013 - The best dressage riders in North America are facing off in two highly-regarded competitions, and PSdressage.com is on hand to give you an inside look. The action begins this weekend in Saugerties, NY, and moves to Devon, PA, for Dressage at Devon the following week. Saugerties is home to the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Festival of Dressage
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Sonoma County – Thoroughbred Available for Adoption!
Friday, September 20 2013
Meet handsome gray, 3 year old, 16.2hh Thoroughbred gelding Sonoma County now available for adoption from New Vocations’ Lexington, KY facility. Sonoma is by Street Cry(IRE). He is another big boned boy with a very kind heart
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Wellington Barnes and Noble Goes Big Over Small Equines This Saturday
Thursday, September 19 2013
Wellington, FL (September 19, 2013) – Families and horse lovers, mark your calendars now for 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, September 21, when Wellington’s Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 10500 West Forest Hill Boulevard goes big over small equines with an appearance by American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) hooved ambassadors and namesakes, ‘Barnes’ and ‘Noble.’ The two ‘Minis’ are brothers as identical as bookends, and will be part of a family-friendly morning festival celebrating The Big Book of Small Equines, co-authored by Florida horsewomen and equine publishing professionals Johnny Robb (JRPR, Inc.) and Jan Westmark (Sidelinesmagazine). Mini horse enthusiasts will also have the chance to purchase The Big Book of Small Equines and have it signed by either Johnny Robb or the ponies, who will ‘sign’ their names with paintbrushes.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
When Puppy Love Wins Out
Thursday, September 19 2013
Sasha and I on a walk on campus. By Dani Moritz About two months ago, my fiancé, Alex, and I adopted a dog from our local animal shelter and, let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey! Sasha is a Husky mix with a mysterious, dreadful past.
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
Pre-Season Win for the Mustangs
Sunday, September 15 2013
Hey Y’all. I am so excited to announce SMU Equestrian beat Baylor University in the pre-season scrimmage on September 14th. SMU and BU tied after both hunt seat and western disciplines competed, with the final score of 11-11
Jennifer Alfano and Maggie May Capture Buffalo International Horse Show Grand Hunter Championship
Friday, September 13 2013
Buffalo, NY – September 12, 2013 -There were perfect conditions for the second day of the 67th Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) as the Indoor Arena remained dry as rain soaked the ground outside at the Buffalo Equestrian Center. The fierce hunter competition continued as the professional hunter divisons came to a close, and the announcement of the Grand Hunter Champion was named. Jennifer Alfano and Maggie May stood center ring for the prestigious Grand Hunter Champion presentation, after capturing a clean second day sweep of the First Year Green Working Hunter division
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Trainer
Friday, September 13 2013
by Sophie St.Clair As I examine the last year of competition with Sjapoo and contemplate the experience I have in front of me it occurs to me that I am not alone in that process. Over the last year my trainer David Sterckx has been prepping in his own way.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Choosing the Right Fan for Your Barn
Thursday, September 12 2013
Fans greatly improve the atmosphere in any barn. They assist with air circulation and ventilation, but there’s one other bonus to fans that you might not have thought of. Today John Daniel, Key Accounts Manager at Classic Equine Equipment, discusses fans and what they can do for your barn.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs