The Homes for Horses Coalition Provides Support to the Equine Rescue Community
Tuesday, February 10 2015
HSUS logo The Homes for Horses Coalition is a group of like-minded horse rescues and sanctuaries dedicated to ending horse slaughter and other forms of equine abuse, while promoting growth, collaboration and professionalism in the equine rescue and protection community. The Coalition was founded in 2007 and is supported by the Animal Welfare Institute, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Humane Society of the United States through the Jim and Jeannie Dodson Equine Protection Fund. The Homes for Horses Coalition is actively engaged in improving the lives of America’s equines by advancing the highest operating standards for equine rescue and retirement homes, promoting responsible horse ownership and facilitating communication and collaboration among equine welfare organizations.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Tireless Tony Coppola: The Voice of Polo and The Tackeria
Monday, February 02 2015
By Carrie Wirth
On any given Sunday during the season at International Polo Club Palm Beach, the recognizable, booming voice heard calling the game belongs to Tony Coppola. He’s been announcing the action on the Sunday field for countless years. … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Changing Lives by Jumping for a Just World
Monday, February 02 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster
What do Batman character costumes have to do with helping children in poverty-stricken countries? Quite a lot, actually.
At the uniquely entertaining charity class during the inaugural Longines Los Angeles Masters show, JustWorld International’s Riding Ambassadors Laura … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
From Wellington to Tryon — World Class Showing in My Backyard Again
Friday, January 30 2015
Where’s my hairnet? Visiting with George Morris at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Photo by Emily Allongo — emilyallongophotography.com By Jan Westmark I lived in South Florida for many years and loved showing at the Winter Equestrian Festival
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Mountain States Eventing Association Year-End Awards
Wednesday, January 28 2015
The Pendragon Stud Equestrian Center Team and their awards.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Glamour and Thrill of High Goal Season
Monday, January 26 2015
By Kerstie Allen
High-goal polo season is upon us and all the beautiful ponies have arrived. The finest and most prestigious polo season in the United States is underway at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. All the glamour … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
How I Met My Knight in Shining Horseshoes
Monday, January 26 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Happy horse-filled days are here again! After kissing several frogs, I found my tall, dark and handsome perfect equine match! The path that led to my new horse was long and arduous, sharing characteristics with the dating … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Laura Graves & Verdades Dancing In Harmony
Monday, January 26 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
When Laura Graves and Verdades exploded onto the international scene at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, their “overnight” success captivated people around the world. For horse and rider to accomplish this … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
A Fairytale Beginning: Imothep and Darragh Kenny Achieve International Success
Monday, January 19 2015
By Dani Moritz Long
He’s got power, speed and scope. And a little bit of attitude — which is clear to anyone who watches him artfully execute forward-leaping bucks through complicated show jumping courses.
But don’t let him fool you. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
A Tale of Two Horse Shows
Monday, January 19 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
It was the best of times and … the best of times for fans of equestrian competition in Southern California during the last quarter of 2014 as downtown Los Angeles hosted the inaugural Los Angeles Masters Grand … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature