Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Countdown Begins
Tuesday, September 24 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The countdown to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Regional Jumper Championships begins! Last week I received a mail from the USHJA outlining the format of the week, the schedule of events and my teammates and Chef d’Equipe. I will be on Team Number 1 from California with Lauren Kee, Jayme Omand and Peyton Masteller. Our Chef is Kelly Van Vleck
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Ashley Foster and Leena L In Perfect Form to Capture the ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals at Southeast Medal Finals
Tuesday, September 24 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 22, 2013 – The highly-anticipated ASPCA Maclay Regionals were held on the final day of the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Ashley Foster of Brookeville, MD executed Allen Rheinheimer’s course flawlessly aboard Leena L, owned by KMW Ponies LLC, to take home the coveted prize out of a total of 39 riders. Her life-long friend, Haley Waters earned the second place prize with an impressive performance with Quito, owned by Chuck and Dana Waters.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
ASPCA Maclay Regionals Features Top Young Juniors Riders Across the Country
Saturday, September 21 2013
Lexington, KY – Sepetmber 20, 2013 – It was an exciting weekend for the top equitation riders as they competed in numerous ASPCA Maclay Regionals to vie for a spot in the coveted Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show. The competition was stiff as the top junior riders went head-to-head in a battle of the best and the chance to take it all. In Region 2 the winning honors went to Michael Hughes, while Hunter Holloway took the Region 5 title. Kelli Cruciotti was presented with the Region 6 Championship, while Haley Stradling piloted her mount to the Region 7 top honors.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jordan Coyne and Lazaro Carve Speedy Turns to Win the Southeast Medal Finals $5,000 Welcome Stake
Saturday, September 21 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 19, 2013 – Southeast Medal Finals got underway with entries doubled over last year’s attendance. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was abuzz with activity, with equitation and jumper classes featured in the indoor arena. For the Southeast Medal Finals $5,000 Welcome Stake, 26 horse and rider combinations tried their hand at course designer, Allen Rheinheimer’s course
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When Puppy Love Wins Out
Thursday, September 19 2013
Sasha and I on a walk on campus. By Dani Moritz About two months ago, my fiancé, Alex, and I adopted a dog from our local animal shelter and, let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey! Sasha is a Husky mix with a mysterious, dreadful past.
- Published in Pony Tales, Z-Blogs
Caitlin Boyle Shines at Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse Show
Monday, September 16 2013
Wayne, IL – September 13, 2013 - Caitlin Boyle has seen success throughout the country, but today that success came close to home at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse, held September 10-15 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo Victorious in $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier
Sunday, September 15 2013
North Salem, NY – September 13, 2013 – Friday the 13th proved to a lucky day for Beezie Madden, who stormed to victory on her veteran mount Coral Reef Via Volo during the $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier, presented by Double H Farm & Windsor Show Stables.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Through the Camera Lens: A first person account of photographing the mysterious Graveyard of the Atlantic
Friday, September 13 2013
By Dani Moritz
Nicknamed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Sable Island is most well known for the number of wooden ships its dense fog and frequent storms have claimed long ago. But, centuries worth of shipwrecked vessels upon its … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
One Breath At A Time
Friday, September 13 2013
By Lindsay McCall
Donna Ponessa from New Windsor, New York catapulted onto the international para-equestrian scene in 2011. Her determination led to her earning a spot on the 2012 USA Paralympic Equestrian Team in London alongside Jonathan Wentz, Rebecca … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Paget is supreme at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials
Tuesday, September 10 2013
FEI PRESS RELEASE Lausanne (SUI), 8 September, 2013 Photo caption: Jock Paget (NZL) and Clifton Promise win the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR), the last leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ series. (Photo: Kate Houghton/FEI). FEI Photo Catalogue: free images for editorial purposes are available at www.feiphotos.org
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