Grand Champions Polo Club’s Melissa Ganzi Elected To USPA Board Of Governors
Tuesday, August 27 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 24, 2013—Melissa Potamkin Ganzi of Wellington has been elected to the Board of Governors for the United States Polo Association, the sport’s governing body. Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin her two-year term at the October 2-5 Fall Meetings at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston, Tex. Ganzi is one of twelve new Governors-at-Large elected by USPA members
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal
Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Michael Renker and Wicked Win $1,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Friday, August 23 2013
Halifax, MA – August 22, 2013 – The beautiful New England weather continued as competition in the Junior and Amateur-Owner Hunters concluded during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II. Lisa Foster and Castlewood proved that they had all the answers in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, winning both over fences classes for the championship award. McKayla Langmeier and Czar-Z were also victorious in both of their over fences classes to take home the Junior Hunter Championship
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Two Unique Horse Shows Come to the Virginia Horse Center in August
Monday, August 19 2013
The Virginia Horse Center is proud to welcome two special horse shows in August. The American Connemara Pony Society and the Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club bring unique horse breeds to Lexington. The Virginia Horse Center hosts more than 120 events a years, welcoming all levels, breeds and disciplines.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Leap to Victory in $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix
Monday, August 19 2013
Lexington, KY – August 18, 2013 – Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra returned to the Rolex Stadium with a vengeance after a close second place finish in Friday’s $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. They edged out Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Eternal by less than .2 seconds in the jump-off to claim the title in today’s $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Eight riders from the field of 31 starters advanced to the jump-off after clear trips over the first round course set by Allen Rheinheimer
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Liza Boyd and Brunello Named 2013 USHJA International Hunter Derby Champions at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
Sunday, August 18 2013
Lexington, KY – August 17, 2013 - Liza Boyd and Brunello have consistently been top contenders at the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championships, but they have always come just short of the victory.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Fifi Schmidt and Gotta Dance Show No Signs Out of Step as They Capture Performance Hunter Championship at Fieldstone Summer Showcase I
Friday, August 16 2013
Halifax, MA – August 15, 2013 - Fifi Schmidt and Gotta Dance rode to the top of the Performance 3’3″-3’6″ Hunter Championship today during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I. Blue skies greeted riders at the Main Hunter Ring early this morning, welcoming the second day of competition at the Fieldstone Show Park. Lisa Foster and Castleguard returned to the ring to defend their June championship title in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, and they rose to the top of the ranks with a clean sweep of the first day’s classes.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Washington International Horse Show Tickets Now on Sale
Friday, August 16 2013
WASHINGTON , August 15, 2013—The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its 2013 competition, which will run Oct. 22-27, 2013, at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C.
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Polo, Passion And The Creation Of Sidelines Magazine
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Samantha Charles
Sidelines Founder and Publisher
Searching through 25 years of old Sidelines issues has taken me on a fantastic journey.
While sifting through old, dusty boxes of Sidelines, I discovered a mission statement I wrote … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
The Legend of George Morris
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster
George Morris is a charming man with impeccable manners. “What you see is what I am: old breeches, old sweaters, that’s me,” he said modestly. Perhaps someone who didn’t know him might think he was just … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight