Congratulations To The Winner of The Sidelines WEF Showing Vacation Contest
Wednesday, February 13 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Jack Lube talking on the phone with our Sidelines Editor – he had just found out he won the Sidelines WEF Showing Vacation contest! After watching more than 70 videos and reading more than 70 essays written by people hoping to win the Sidelines Magazine FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival – a winner has been chosen!! Congratulations to Jack Lube, a 14 year old rider from Orlando, Florida on being the big winner! I called Jack’s mom first and asked her if she could video him with her iPhone when I called him – and she did. She cried first though, knowing that her son was about to have the opportunity of a lifetime.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Der Dau Sponsors Dressage Dream Team at Global Dressage Festival
Tuesday, February 12 2013
Wellington, FL- February 10, 2013 - On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Der Dau was on hand to sponsor the first of six weeks of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Throughout each week of the season, Der Dau will honor the horse and rider combination with the highest Horse Gait and Rider Position scores for a division with the “Der Dau Dream Team Horse and Rider Award.” For the first week of the season, the award was presented in the FEI Young Horse Final for Five Year Olds. “We are excited to be a sponsor of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival,” said Joseph Der, President of Der Dau.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Take the lead with Kerrits NEW Kombi Riding Tight
Monday, February 11 2013
Bingen, WA – Leading the field with fresh innovation, Kerrits introduces their new Kombi Riding Tight with a strategic combination of fabrics placed for enhanced fit and performance. “Our Kombi Riding Tight is the perfect marriage of a breech and a tight,” said Kerri Kent, owner and designer for Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel. ”It combines the durability and integrity of a breech and the stretchy comfort of a tight without the reveal.” Kombi Riding Tight fullseat in Eggplant In sports a flat, wide Flow Rise waist with belt loops and the slimming Dynamic Extreme TM fabric provides shape and hold with excellent coverage
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Falling Safely
Monday, February 11 2013
If you ride horses for long enough, it will eventually happen: You will fall. It’s not a fun part of riding, but unfortunately it’s necessary.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
McLain Ward and Zander Triumph in $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5
Saturday, February 09 2013
Wellington, FL – February 7, 2013 – Week five of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) continued on Thursday with a victory for McLain Ward (USA) and Zander in the $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5. The duo won over Great Britain’s Ben Maher riding Quiet Easy 4 and Peter Wylde (USA) aboard Lewin 5.
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Focus on Fescue
Friday, February 08 2013
Fescue is a hardy grass which is common in horse pastures, especially in the spring. It grows quickly, thrives even under intense grazing and in harsh growing conditions like droughts and frosts, and horses love to eat it. So what’s the problem
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Peter Wylde and Zidane Kick Off FTI WEF 5 With Second Win in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers
Thursday, February 07 2013
Wellington, FL – February 6, 2013 – The fifth week of competition at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began on Wednesday, February 6, with a win for Peter Wylde and Zidane in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class. The pair also topped the class during week three and Wylde hopes to continue their success in the Rolex FEI World ranking classes coming up in the remaining weeks.
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101 – Stall Windows
Thursday, February 07 2013
If you are designing or remodeling your barn, ventilation – or more importantly cross-ventilation – is important to bring in fresh air. Adequate ventilation can help remove summer heat, moisture, dust and toxic gases. If these are allowed to build up, mold, dampness and disease can result
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dog of the Day: Asiago
Wednesday, February 06 2013
I am looking for that special someone to adopt me and give me a forever home. If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out the adoption form online or contact Big Dog Ranch Rescue (561) 309-3311 or email: adoptions@bdrr.org.
- Published in General, Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Smallwood, DVM- Part 2
Tuesday, February 05 2013
In case you missed Part 1 , Jennifer Smallwood, DVM, recently sat down with us to talk about the vital information a breeder should know. Dr. Smallwood received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, and graduated from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs