The Big Melt
Saturday, February 15 2014
Much of Aiken is still without power but the ice if pretty much gone. By early afternoon the temperatures had risen to the high 40′s and ice was melting
The Benefits of Stretching Before a Ride
Friday, February 07 2014
Top athletes always stretch before working out or competing . Your horse can benefit from the same routine
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Small Affair Selected as the 2013 WCHR Hunter of the Year
Friday, January 31 2014
January 29, 2014, Lexington, KY- Named after a great horseman, the Peter Wetherill Cup was created in 2011 to celebrate a current equine athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of a top-class show hunter. The classic silver cup perpetual trophy is presented annually at the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular in Wellington, FL, to the owner of the World Championship Hunter Rider Program’s Hunter of the Year. This year’s recipient is an athletic 10 year-old bay Selle Francais gelding named Small Affair – Poker to his family and friends, whose prominent record of over 35 Champion and Reserve Champion titles in the Performance Working and Large Junior Hunter sections makes him well-deserving of the title, 2013 WCHR Hunter of the Year.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Peter Wylde Jumping Clinic Benefiting Horses Healing Hearts Concludes With Rave Reviews
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, FL - January 29, 2014 - Riders and equestrian enthusiasts from all over South Florida gathered at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village this weekend to learn from one of the country’s greatest riders, while also supporting a worthwhile cause. Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde generously donated his time in support of Horses Healing Hearts, offering a clinic for riders of varying levels on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Presenting Sponsor, Cavalor, hosted a luncheon with the Gold Medalist prior to the start of the clinic.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
USET Foundation Awards 2014 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy to Katie Dinan
Friday, January 31 2014
Gladstone, NJ – January 28, 2014 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2014 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy is the talented show jumping rider Katie Dinan of New York, NY and Wellington, FL.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid Rewarded with SSG Gloves Bonus Money
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, Florida – Alexandra Crown and Chloe D. Reid were both rewarded for their loyalty to SSG Gloves with $1,000 bonuses in the SSG “Go Clean for the Green” incentive promotion at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. SSG Gloves is offering a total of $60,000 in bonus money over the 12-week circuit to reward riders for their loyalty to the SSG Gloves brand.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Preparing for Foaling Season
Friday, January 31 2014
Foaling season is already right around the corner. If you have mares who are expecting foals this year, it is time to start preparing to make sure that you’re ready when the foals arrive. Communicate with Your Vet If you haven’t done so already, make sure that your vet knows your mare’s expected delivery date, and that you may be needing assistance around that time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Right-Sized Barn
Tuesday, January 28 2014
A good design is one that uses materials wisely and space efficiently. If you’re building a barn , take a Goldilocks approach: it shouldn’t be too big or too small. But how do you know what is just right?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Budenny
Monday, January 27 2014
If you have ever seen a Budenny horse in North America, then you’ve been truly lucky – there are only about 30 of them living in the country today. The Budenny was originally developed as a Russian cavalry horse, but the breed has proven to be an excellent sport and riding horse .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs