The Colorado Horse Park CCI ** / CCI*, Training and Novice 3-Day, National Horse Trials and Area IX Championships Come to a Close
Tuesday, August 26 2014
Parker, Colo. – August 24, 2014 – The Colorado Horse Park CCI ** / CCI*, Training and Novice 3-Day, National Horse Trials and Area IX Championships came to a conclusion to day with show jumping in the derby field.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Back to school!
Sunday, August 24 2014
The 2014-2015 year has officially begun! The team is already busy! The day before classes we had an equestrian club get together. This was an informal meeting just to get to know each other. Most of the students who attended were eventers, a few interested in IHSA attended as well.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Back to School: How You and Your Horse Can Benefit From Going Back to Basics
Friday, August 22 2014
As the show season progresses, it’s easy to get caught up in competition and your goals of advancing through the levels. However, it’s back-to-school season, and both you and your horse can benefit from it. Taking a few rides to focus on the basics can make your more advanced riding even better
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
For the Love of Horses
Thursday, August 21 2014
Welcome to “For the Love of Horses” a blog from Keith Dane , vice president of equine protection at The Humane Society of the United States. Like you, we at The HSUS love horses—and we celebrate the special bond we all share with them. We’re dedicated to protecting equines from abuse, abandonment, slaughter and other forms of cruelty, and work to achieve this goal by guiding and transforming public policy, assisting law enforcement with rescues and investigations, and educating the horse-owning public about responsible care and stewardship.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
BAREBACK PUISSANCE at MORNINGSIDE, TWILIGHT POLO & JUMPERS at Great Meadow
Tuesday, August 19 2014
Yowza – lots going on, have been trying to find time for a new post, but weeks went by… at last, a quick one – literally at a gallop! On Saturday, August 23, Morningside Training Farm (The Plains, VA) will host a Young Rider Fundraiser & Special Event , featuring Bareback Puissance (High Jump) & Speed Classes (Jumpers). Start time is 4 pm
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Calming the Energetic Horse
Thursday, August 14 2014
If your horse just has too much energy and is too excitable, your first impulse might be to put him on a calming supplement. But before you reach for that supplement bucket, there are a few other things that you should try first that can make a big difference in your horse’s energy levels
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Connemara Pony
Monday, August 11 2014
Have you heard of Erin Go Bragh, the talented pony stallion who was a top eventer during his prime?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Should You Let Your Child Bring Home a Summer Camp Horse?
Friday, August 08 2014
Many riding camps offer campers the option of bringing home a camp horse at the end of the summer. Camps save on the upkeep costs of their horses, and some lucky campers get to enjoy having “a horse of their own” for the year until it’s time for the horse to return to the camp in the early summer.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Summer Spectacular Returns to the Ridge at Riverview August 7-17
Tuesday, August 05 2014
Asbury, NJ – August 4, 2014 - The Ridge at Riverview is pleased to announce that the hunter/jumper competition’s prize list is currently available online for the 2014 Summer Spectacular.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Warrenton Horse Show Becomes a 115-Year-Old Tradition This Year
Monday, August 04 2014
The horse world was vastly different in the early 20 th century.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs