The Estonian Horse
Monday, December 09 2013
The Estonian Native Horse is a truly unique breed; it is the last of the horse breeds which once roamed the forests of Northern Russia. This historical breed was almost lost; at one point its numbers dipped below 1,000, but thanks to breeders dedicated to its preservation, the Estonian Native Horse’s numbers have increased
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
What Your Horse Wants Most For Christmas
Friday, December 06 2013
The holiday season is upon us, and you’ve probably made lists for your friends and family. Christmas may seem the perfect time to pick up that new saddle pad or a new set of boots for your horse – but are they really at the top of your horse’s list this holiday season? Here’s our guess at what your horse really wants for Christmas
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Announcing Sidelines TV Contest: Tredstep Tuesday and Thursdays!
Thursday, December 05 2013
You could win this Tredstep Ireland polo shirt! By Jan Westmark Are you ready for another great Sidelines Magazine contest? You can win a Tredstep Ireland high performance polo shirt in black.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Win $33,000 Nutrena Holiday & Horses Opener
Tuesday, December 03 2013
For Immediate Release Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Wellington, FL – November 27, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions’ (ESP) 2013 Holiday & Horses competition began on Wednesday, November 27, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center with a win for Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl in the $33,000 Nutrena Holiday & Horses Opener. Holiday & Horses competition will continue through Sunday, December 1
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Spruce Meadows Recognized as #1 by TripAdvisor
Tuesday, November 26 2013
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): Spruce Meadows has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence and recognized for the second consecutive year as #1 of 220 Calgary and Area attractions by the world’s largest travel site. TripAdvisor has more than 1.6 million followers on Google +, is followed by more than 1 million on Twitter, and has 10 million monthly users on Facebook.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Basic Groundwork
Friday, November 22 2013
While winter weather may cut into your riding time, your horse’s training doesn’t have to come to an end. There are many groundwork exercises that any horse can benefit from, and some can even be performed in your barn aisle or in your horse’s stall . Here are a few suggestions to get you and your horse started
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Pulling a Shoe in an Emergency
Wednesday, November 20 2013
If your horse wears shoes, then at some point you’ll probably discover that he’s removed one all on his own. But if you should discover your horse has only partially dislodged his shoe, you may need to take matters into your own hands if your farrier is not immediately available. Leaving a horse with a partially dislodged or a loose shoe can put him at risk of harming himself.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Enter Now To Become The February Sidelines Mascot
Tuesday, November 19 2013
By Jan Westmark Spirit – the original Sidelines Magazine mascot. Now your horse or pony could be a Sidelines mascot. Sidelines Magazine is searching for mascots with the Sidelines spirit.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Ardennes Horse
Monday, November 18 2013
Over hundreds of years, horses have made huge contributions to human society. War horses were instrumental in shaping the course of human history, and the Ardennes horse is among one of the oldest breeds of horses to serve in battle
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Langer Named U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor
Thursday, November 14 2013
Lexington, Ky - The United States Federation’s High Performance Working Group has approved the recommendation of DiAnn Langer as the U.S.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs