Blanket Safety
Friday, November 08 2013
We blanket our horses to keep them warm each winter, but do you consider your horse’s safety when you blanket him? An ill-fitting or poorly adjusted blanket can actually endanger your horse; here are some things to remember as you dig out your blanket collection for the winter.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Frances Land Wins the $50,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series Championship Grand Prix
Thursday, November 07 2013
Victoria Colvin and Melissa Rudershausen Honored as East Conference Winners of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Lexington, KY-November 5, 2013-Frances Land of Alpharetta, GA, won the $50,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series Championship Grand Prix, presented by Elizabeth Miller and The Dinan Family, The Oken Family, The Straus Family, and the Tyree Family at the Alltech National Horse Show.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Full Gallop Farm HT
Tuesday, November 05 2013
The USC Aiken Eventing Team had another fun outing at the Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials this past Sunday. Hannah, Matti, Robin and I jump judged Prelim through Beginner Novice.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
American Katie Dinan and “Nougat” Glide to Victory in the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix
Tuesday, November 05 2013
[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Calling the win a major stepping stone in her competitive career, 20-year-old Katie Dinan of Wellington, Fla., claimed the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix Saturday night at the Alltech National Horse Show . Only a sliver of a second separated Dinan and her mount Nougat du Vallet from other top contenders in a jump off round of four riders representing three countries. A total of 36 riders competed in Saturday’s prime-time Alltech Grand Prix, which awarded a $62,500 first prize.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Falabella
Monday, November 04 2013
As the smallest breed of miniature horse, Falabellas are closer to being dog-sized than horse-sized. But these pint-sized equines are versatile and super-talented, competing in in-hand classes at shows, pulling carts, and even working as service animals. Careful breeding has made the Falabella into a miniature version of full-sized horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Winner Lives Up to Name With Daryl Portela at Alltech National Horse Show
Sunday, November 03 2013
Lexington, KY – October 31, 2013 - “I was very excited to come here because I’ve never shown here,” Portela said. “I didn’t get to show last year because I ride with Jimmy Torano, and he judged last year. After [the Pennsylvania National Horse Show] and [the Washington International Horse Show] this year I was pumped and ready and wanted to come and do well.” Portela had previously shown at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden, so she had high expectations coming to the Alltech National Horse Show in its new home at the Kentucky Horse Park.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Combating Urine Odors in Stalls
Friday, November 01 2013
It can be tempting to close up your barn during the winter to try to keep your horses warm. But there’s a dangerous side to reduced ventilation, and it’s coming from within your stalls: Urine odors can quickly build up and provide a less than ideal health environment for your horse. Here are some precautions to take to prevent urine odor buildup
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Gorgeous Boy in Action
Wednesday, October 30 2013
On Sunday I trailered Tucker over to Alicia’s for a jumping lesson and he was such a good boy. I had a discussion with a friend recently about cross-training or doing different things with your horse, and we agreed that while you can’t have a top level show horse who also trail horse and also a dressage horse, you can do lots of different types of riding and activities and end up with an all-around awesome horse who is fun to ride no matter what you’re doing
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
What is Pacer Pride?
Tuesday, October 29 2013
Our mascot at USC Aiken is Ace the Pacer. You will see the giant red horse mascot at many USC Aiken Events as well as on everything the school can plaster the image on.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Pryor Mountain Mustang
Monday, October 28 2013
Have you ever seen the popular documentary, Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies ? If so, then you’ve gotten a close glimpse into the life of the Pryor Mountain Mustang , a truly unique mustang breed which still ranges the West today.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs