The Princeton Horse Show Wraps Up A Successful Week
Wednesday, July 10 2013
We were fortunate to have, world renowned course designer, Werner Deeg and many of the countries top riders and horses at Princeton Show Jumping this week. The USEF Young Jumper classes were once again filled with talent
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Run With Sue- Available for Adoption
Monday, July 08 2013
Susie is a 16 hand, dark bay mare in Hummelstown, PA. She is ready to be adopted for $550.
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Reed Kessler Gets Her Victory with Wolf S in $50,000 Lafarge Cup 1.50m
Monday, July 08 2013
Frances Land and Vieanne Blaze to Victory in $33,000 Pepsi Challenge 1.45m SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The ‘North American’ Tournament continued today, and it was Reed Kessler (USA) and Wolf S who took the highlight victory of the day in the $50,000 Lafarge Cup 1.50m over Lauren Tisbo (USA) with Catharina 9. Frances Land (USA) and Vieanne were very fast to win the $33,000 Pepsi Challenge 1.45m as the first ones in the jump-off.
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Samantha Schaefer Scores Vermont Hunter Derby Victory
Monday, July 08 2013
East Dorset, Vermont — Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Maryland, celebrated the Fourth of July by winning the first $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Offering over $750,000 in prize money, the Vermont Summer Festival runs July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm. The first time proved to be the charm as the Vermont Summer Festival marked Schaefer’s first competition riding Per Se, owned by Iron Horse Farm of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In the opening week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, Schaefer and Per Se claimed the Pre-Green 3’3” Championship title, having won four out of five classes in the division. Based on their success, Schaefer decided to enter Per Se in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby. The event is a qualifier for the $15,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby Final to be held at Fieldstone Show Park in Halifax, MA, on August 22.
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Still Riding At 90!
Friday, July 05 2013
By Jenny Johnson
Ginny Wegener of Canon City, Colorado, recently turned 90 years old but isn’t letting age slow her down. She is a two-time member of The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club and continues to ride and care for … [Read more]
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Gersemi Inspires Luxurious Beauty
Friday, July 05 2013
By Dani Moritz
Created in the image of the fashion brand Kyra K, an equestrian apparel brand developed with the inspiration of six-time Olympian Kyra Kyrklund, Gersemi has taken its place among top equestrian brands.
Jan Alexandersson, president … [Read more]
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Vermont Summer Festival Underway
Friday, July 05 2013
East Dorset, Vermont — The 2013 Vermont Summer Festival has begun its six-week run at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Held July 2 through August 11, the Vermont Summer Festival offers more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont. A young athlete contemplates the competition at the 2013 Vermont Summer Festival. Photo by David Mullinix Photography Attracting some of the sport’s top equestrian athletes, the Vermont Summer Festival is known for its quality competition, outstanding location and friendly atmosphere. Add to that an impressive line-up of sponsors and generous prize money, and it’s easy to see why competitors return to the Vermont Summer Festival year after year. Twenty years in fact, as the Vermont Summer Festival marks its 20th anniversary in its current Manchester location.
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Mark Badgley – Darling of the Hollywood & Equine Set
Friday, July 05 2013
By Rebecca Walton
The equestrian world is well known for its special interest in fashion, but for adult amateur hunter rider Mark Badgley, it is far more than a hobby. Mark is the co-founder of Badgley Mischka and they … [Read more]
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Chapot and Deslauriers Win Wednesday Features at I Love New York Horse Show
Friday, July 05 2013
Michael Hughes Sweeps 1.30m Classes Lake Placid, New York—July 3, 2013—Laura Chapot and Mario Deslauriers won the two sections of the Janney Montgomery Scott 1.35 meter classes, the featured events Wednesday at the 36 th annual I Love New York Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. Laura Chapot after winning the Janney Montgomery Scott 1.35m class (c) The Book LLC In the two sections of the WPTZ News Channel 5 1.30 meter classes, Michael Hughes of Allendale, NJ swept top honors. The horse show continues through Sunday at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid.
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July 12-13 2013 Big Dog Fat Cat Fishing Tournament to Benefit Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center!
Friday, July 05 2013
TO BENEFIT VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER On July 12-13 BIG DOG FAT CAT KDW Shootout Challenges you to fish for a greater purpose! Your purpose? Enjoy a day on the water to help our furry friends
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