Geoff Luckett cruises to victory at Hickstead
Thursday, August 01 2013
Showjumper Geoff Luckett took advantage of his last-drawn position to win the final class today at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (30 July – 4 August).
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Alternative therapies for equine health
Wednesday, July 31 2013
The range of treatment options available for horses today is staggering, which is a good thing – the wide range of treatments means that you’ll be better able to find one which works best for your horse . Alternative therapies are a popular way of not only helping injured horses heal, but of providing regular maintenance treatments, too. Let’s take a look at four of the most popular alternative therapies today
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Texas Rider, Writer and Photographer Katherine Martin Becomes Sidelines Intern
Wednesday, July 31 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan New Sidelines intern Katherine Winter Martin, from Texas! I am thrilled with our Sidelines interns – they do a great job helping me out on our website and Facebook page. I want to welcome Texas rider, writer and photographer Katherine Winter Martin – a new Sidelines intern! You can read her story below, and if you follow our Facebook page you will have already seen her photos. Katherine is a whiz kid when it comes to photography (that makes three photography whiz kid Sidelines interns – yay, Christina, Rachel and Katherine!!) and I know you will want to share all their great photos.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
FEI European Pony Championships 2013
Tuesday, July 30 2013
Lausanne (SUI), 29 July 2013 Peters steals the limelight as brilliant British take four-time gold; team double for Germany while Ireland clinches individual Jumping title By Louise Parkes British riders dominated the podium at the FEI European Pony Championships 2013 in Arezzo, Italy where Phoebe Peters created a sensation when storming to victory in both Individual and Freestyle Dressage, and Yasmin Ingham secured double-gold in Eventing. Germany topped the team events in Dressage and Jumping, while Susan Fitzpatrick clinched the Individual Jumping title for Ireland. A total of 159 competitors from 17 nations lined out, and the flags of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland adorned the showgrounds. Temperatures soared throughout the week, but ponies and riders coped admirably under the Tuscan sun
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
A Great Video For Dog Lovers!
Monday, July 29 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan My dog Bugs – found on the side of the road about 9 years ago. Faithful companion, lover of food and trusty sidekick! My last blog was about dogs, and here we go again – another dog blog. But as I have said before, loving horses and loving dogs goes hand in hand – or hoof in paw
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
David Beisel and Ammeretto Taste Sweet Victory in $30,000 D-Braider Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix
Monday, July 29 2013
They post their first grand prix victory together during the finale of the 2013 Horse Shows by the Bay Series.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Hats Off to Sarah Sturges in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Sunday, July 28 2013
Lexington, KY – July 27, 2013 - Running in conjunction with today’s competition at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show is the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hat’s Off Day, a special celebration of the horse and it’s impact on the state of Kentucky. Sarah Sturges had extra reason to celebrate, as she and her horse One Shot dominated the Amateur-Owner 3’6″ Hunters, winning the division championship. Sturges and One Shot earned back-to-back blue ribbons over fences yesterday, and this morning they added a blue ribbon in the first class and a second place ribbon in the handy class to their collection, guaranteeing the division’s top tricolor award
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
National entries soar at Hickstead
Saturday, July 27 2013
Organisers at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead have reported record numbers of entries for its two flagship shows – the British Jumping Derby Meeting in June and the Longines Royal International Horse Show (30 July – 4 August). All of the classes in all of the rings for next week’s show are already full
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
International Bromont 2013 Grand Prix: Kochetova Double Winner
Friday, July 26 2013
Bromont, Quebec – July 21, 2013 -The second week of the International Bromont ended today, July 21, with Russian Liubov Kochetova winning the 1m60 Grand Prix.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Finding a great boarding barn
Friday, July 26 2013
As horse people we spend huge portions of our lives at the barn with our horses. If you don’t have a barn of your own, you’ll entrust your horse’s care and safety to a boarding barn. When your horse’s well-being and your peace of mind are at stake, it’s important to investigate any potential boarding barns carefully to ensure that they’re a good match for all involved
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs