Your Pony Can Be A Star in the Sidelines Magazine “Picture Perfect Pony” Contest
Friday, May 10 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan Your pony can be a star in the Sidelines “Picture Perfect Pony” contest There’s nothing cuter than a pony – whether a fluffy, adorable little creature or a sleek, show model ready version. In the new Sidelines Magazine “Picture Perfect Pony” Contest we want to see ALL of your ponies! Your pony will become a star in this contest – all ponies will be featured on the Sidelines Magazine Facebook page and selected winners will appear in the July issue of Sidelines Magazine which is our Pony and Junior issue! It’s easy to enter – just follow the link, upload a photo and describe your adorable pony! NO professional photos allowed and only ONE entry per person! Contest ends Saturday, May 18
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
chasin', editor, photos, ponies, pony tales, show world, show-ponies, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind, wef, wellington
ALLISON SPIVEY AWARDED $500 TRIP HARTING FUND GRANT FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION
Thursday, May 09 2013
by Editor
May 7, 2013 – The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Allison Spivey of Aroda, VA, is the 2013 recipient of the $500 Trip Harting Grant.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
chasin', fund, higher education, industry, show world, the classic insider, united-states, university
SoftTree Saddles USA New FlexEE Leather Tree Saddle from Enlightened Equitation
Tuesday, May 07 2013
by Editor
Are you looking for an affordable saddle that is correctly proportioned, easily conforms to almost any horse and provides the horse complete freedom of movement? WA, USA – May 5, 2008 – SoftTree Saddles USA, US Distributor of Enlightened Equitation’s line of Luxurious Soft-Tree Saddles, seat savers, pads and accessories, designed by English Classical Equitation expert, Heather Moffett, announces the introduction of a brand new line of budget priced saddles for 2013, the FlexEE, Flexible Leather Tree Saddle. Designed to effortlessly place the rider in the correct position, the FlexEE is an ideal affordable and flexible option for beginners and professionals alike! By recreating a historical leather tree design, Heather has built a traditional saddle that conforms to almost any horse using one basic tree shape.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
education, heather moffett, horses, nutrition, show world, softtree saddles usa, the classic insider, wellington
Keeping Riders Cool During the Summer
Monday, May 06 2013
by Editor
The summer brings with it wonderful weather for riding, but it also brings the challenge of staying cool in the saddle. Last week we looked at ways to keep your horse cool and comfortable – now let’s take a look at some measures you can take to keep yourself comfortable while riding in the heat.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
beyond the track, classic-equine, helmet, horse, pony tales, riders-cool, show world, summer
Churchill Downs – Home of The Kentucky Derby!
Saturday, May 04 2013
by Editor
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Barbaro statue at Churchill Downs I am the first to admit that I am not a racehorse aficionado, and while I love Thoroughbreds I don’t watch too many races.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
archives, Kentucky, love, Michael Matz, racehorses, secretariat, show world, the bluegrass state
Custom Saddlery Names Heidi Degele Most Valuable Rider for Championing Three Horses at the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III
Friday, May 03 2013
by Editor
Wellington, FL (May 1, 2013) – USDF gold, silver and bronze medalist Heidi Degele was presented with the Custom Saddlery Most Valuable Rider (MVR) Award during the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III for competing three different horses and coaching two of her students into the ribbons. Wrapping up the Florida winter season, Degele was very pleased with her success. She rode Don Fredo HD (Don Federico x Pik Bube) owned by Greystone Equestrian, LLC, in the FEI 6-Year-Old Test to a score of 73.4% in what she described as an “almost flawless” performance.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
beyond the track, heidi degele, higher education, horses, olympic sidelines, show world, sidelines-magazine, tails & trails
Precautions Against Horse Theft
Friday, May 03 2013
by Editor
You love your horse that is why theft is always a concern for horse owners. While you can’t be with your horses 24 hours a day, you can be proactive and minimize the risk of equine theft
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
against-horse, architect, classic-insider, education, horse country chic, horses, industry, pasture management, show world, the-classic-insider
Equi-Tape® — the first Elastic Kinesiology Tape created specifically for horses
Friday, May 03 2013
by Editor
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, many competitors were seen using elastic kinesiology tape with great success.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
chasin', equine, olympics, president, rs-bioceutials, show world, tails & trails, what's happenin'
THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW VOLUNTEER STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, May 01 2013
by Editor
April 30, 2013 – The Dressage Foundation (TDF) is pleased to announce a new program that will make it possible for staff and Board Members to become better connected to the dressage communities across the country. Weezie Duda and Tango Judith Noone, Treasurer of TDF’s Board of Directors, is enlisting the help of very enthusiastic volunteers from each state in order to help the Foundation better serve dressage riders and supporters
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Tagged under:
board members, budget, dressage, horse country chic, jenny johnson, show world, tdf, the classic insider, treasurer, tucker the wunderkind, victoria colvin
Lucy Matz and Wiseguy at Devon: A Follow-Up to “Growing Up Matz”
Wednesday, May 01 2013
by Editor
Hello dear readers! I know I owe you all a Tucker update, but will save that for another post. Suffice it to say I’ve made some big changes lately, one of which has allowed me the freedom to do a lot more writing for Sidelines Magazine . In this month’s issue, I wrote a really fun article about Lucy Matz, daughter of Olympian show jumper and Triple Crown trainer Michael Matz. By the way, have you subscribed to Sidelines yet? No? Well, you should — I love it, and I’m not just saying that because my name is lucky enough to grace its pages these days. Seriously, I keep mine with me all the time so I can read whenever I have a minute, and I end up reading it cover-to-cover every month. If you don’t have a subscription yet though, you are in luck, because you can read my article about Lucy for free here . Check it out! I had so much fun researching and writing this article. Lucy is incredibly sweet and, like her dad, seriously humble about her success and her quasi-celebrity status. As for her pony jumper Wiseguy, well, I think you know how Tucker and I both feel about adorable ponies. He’s a Connemara imported from Ireland, and he is pretty much the cutest guy ever: Now put this pony in the Dixon Oval at Devon (you all know I think it’s the most magical place on earth), making the pony jumpers look just like a mini-grand prix, and I am straight up in love . And Lucy is a great little rider. She is without a doubt one to watch as she moves up to the Junior Jumpers this year.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs