House Appropriations Committee Votes to Block Horse Slaughter From Resuming on U.S. Soil
Friday, June 14 2013
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2013)—The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has voted to block funding for inspections at prospective horse slaughter plants, which if it survives the entire legislative process, would halt any effort to resume slaughter for these animals on U.S. soil.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Group Turnout Safety
Friday, June 14 2013
If your horse is turned out with other horses, chances are that the group has settled in, formed its own small herd, and things are relatively peaceful. That can all change quickly, though, with the introduction – and sometimes with the removal – of a herd member. Knowing how to safely introduce new horses – and when to step in if things aren’t going as planned – can make the transition easier and safer for all of the horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
HITS Horse Shows Weekly Newsletter – Spring Edition #3
Thursday, June 13 2013
Fifteen-year-old Lillie Keenan and Pumped Up Kicks jump to first grand prix win SAUGERTIES, NY (June 10, 2013) – Lillie Keenan and Pumped Up Kicks were pumped up just enough Sunday afternoon to win the $125,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis . The 15-year-old rider and Chansonette Farm, LLC’s Pumped Up Kicks closed out three weeks of spring shows at HITS-on-the-Hudson with the only double clear of the day, cracking the code to Canadian designer Danny Foster’s track. The pair started competing together at the start of the winter circuits in Florida this year and Sunday marked the first grand prix victory for both.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Shout Out to a Fiancé Who “Gets It”
Friday, June 07 2013
One of our engagement pictures. By Dani Moritz Some guys understand horses—and some just don’t. Luckily for me, my fiancé, Alex, does get them – or at least he tries to
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
UPPERVILLE Horse Show: Shady Notes rated AA & ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Friday, June 07 2013
We LOVE Upperville, and sad to say haven’t been able to spend as much time there as we did last year.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Parelli Education Institute Launches Grand Educational Giveaway
Thursday, June 06 2013
Nonprofit dedicated to natural horsemanship to give away $1M in educational materials Scottsdale , AZ –June 5, 2013 — Parelli Education Institute , a non-profit dedicated to natural horsemanship education, announced today the launch of the Grand Educational Giveaway. A generous gift from Parelli Natural Horsemanship has enabled Parelli Education Institute to give away $1,000,000 in educational materials to therapeutic horsemanship centers, horse welfare organizations, individual youth under age 19 and youth programs
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Companion Animals
Wednesday, June 05 2013
Is your horse lonely? If you’ve ever tried to ride a horse away from his herd, you’re probably aware of the fact that horses are herd animals and form strong attachments to other horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Strong showings amid busy spell for Halliday and Chailey Stud
Tuesday, June 04 2013
It’s been a busy month for Liz Halliday and Chailey Stud Equestrian Centre as the Eventing season hits full swing.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Devon Update – June 2, 2013
Tuesday, June 04 2013
USHJA International Hunter Derby Closes Show in Style By Devon Walder The final day of Devon was off to a beautiful start; the sun was shining, a nice breeze was blowing, and spectators lined the stands waiting for the first Hunter Derby rider to enter the in-gate. The ring was filled with hunter-style jumps–natural wood, shrubbery, a crisp hedge roll top, and numerous branches decorated a series of obstacles. The Derby is a unique set of classes, with fences set to different heights so riders can chose the high of low option for varying points.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Devon – A/Os and Open Jumper Stake
Monday, June 03 2013
Amatuers Have Their Time to Shine By Veronica J. Finkelstein This weekend at Devon, it was finally time for the adult hunters to take over the Dixon Oval and Gold Ring.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs