The Equestrian Sport of Polo
Monday, September 23 2013
Polo is a fast-paced sport that is thrilling for participants and audience members, alike. Polo players must have a versatile set of skills, and lightning-fast reflexes. The horses which become polo ponies are highly athletic and responsive
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Barbara Ann Merryman Pilots El Paso to Victory in the Phelps Media Group Southeast Junior Medal
Sunday, September 22 2013
Jacksonville, FL – September 21, 2013 – The third day of the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals was another booming day at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Check Out PSdressage.com for Coverage of Saugerties CDI-W and Dressage at Devon
Friday, September 20 2013
Saugerties, NY – September 19, 2013 - The best dressage riders in North America are facing off in two highly-regarded competitions, and PSdressage.com is on hand to give you an inside look. The action begins this weekend in Saugerties, NY, and moves to Devon, PA, for Dressage at Devon the following week. Saugerties is home to the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Festival of Dressage
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Brianne Goutal and Nice De Prissey Gallop to Victory in $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W Presented by Suncast
Monday, September 16 2013
North Salem, NY – September 15, 2013 – On a perfect day in front of a sold-out crowd of over 4,000, 25-year-old Brianne Goutal added her name to the historical list of riders who have won the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W, Presented by Suncast. Thirty-six entries gathered at Old Salem Farm for the international jumping competition, but it was Goutal and her talented mount Nice De Prissey that scored the winning honors after executing a quick and accurate jump-off effort. Tracy Fenney and MTM Timon laid down the first faultless round for second place, while Beezie Madden’s speedy four-fault round over the short track earned third with Coral Reef Via Volo.
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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.
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Helping Your Horse to Lose Weight
Wednesday, September 11 2013
Obesity is a common problem among horses, and it can have negative effects on your horse’s health. If your horse needs to lose weight, there are a number of ways you can help him to do so gradually and safely
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Good Food Hunting: At Blenheim International Horse Trials
Wednesday, September 11 2013
By Kat Wojtylak While everyone set their sites to Burghley last week, I set my sites to Blenheim . Quite possibly because I got to go last year, and partly because I feel it’s the underdog of England’s events happening in September. While not as prestigious in terms of rankings, it still has a lot to boast of in terms of competitive spirit, entertainment, heritage….and food
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Penelope Leprevost Takes Top Prize in $125,000 CANA Cup 1.60m at Spruce Meadows ‘Masters
Sunday, September 08 2013
Swail Goes 1-2 in $50,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup 1.50m; Draw Is Determined for BMO Nations Cup Calgary, AB, Canada – September 5, 2013 – The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ continued today with two top competitions in the International Ring.
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Strong Start for Eric Lamaze at Spruce Meadows “Masters”
Sunday, September 08 2013
Calgary, Alberta – Canadian Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze is off to a strong start at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows “Masters” tournament, placing second in the $125,000 CANA Cup on Thursday, September 5. The five-day international show jumping competition runs September 4 to 8 in Calgary, AB. Lamaze was one of five riders to successfully negotiate the first round track, featuring jumps set at a height of 1.60m by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. In the jump-off, Lamaze guided Powerplay to another clear round, stopping the clock in 44.55 seconds. It was not quite fast enough, however, to catch Penelope Leprevost of France, who had crossed the timers in 43.77 seconds riding Dame Blanche van Arenberg
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Letter
Saturday, September 07 2013
by Sophie St.Clair In my run up to the USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship I have been waiting for two things most expectantly. First, to officially be invited to compete from the USHJA and Zone 10 Jumper Committee
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