The Morab
Monday, October 14 2013
The Morgan and the Arabian are two hugely popular breeds today. The Morab combines characteristics of both of these breeds into one horse which is hugely versatile and talented, both in the show ring and as a working horse
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Pony Hunter Champions Take Center Stage At The Pennsylvania National Horse Show; OVATION Crowned Junior Hunter Grand Champion For Record Third…
Sunday, October 13 2013
Harrisburg, PA – October 12, 2013 – The sun finally decided to peek through the clouds on the third day of competition at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, and the atmosphere in general seemed brighter as the air warmed up and the puddles receded and started to dry out. Dr. Betsee Parker’s OVATION awarded Junior Hunter Grand Champion for a record third consecutive year Madeline “Maddie” Schaefer, clinched both top ribbons in the Small Pony Hunter Championship, taking the Champion title with her own pony ARMANI, and the Reserve Champion with Further Lane Farm’s ROLLING STONE.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU Start European Tour with Two Wins at CDN Hagen
Saturday, October 12 2013
Ankum, Germany—Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU began their first European training and competition tour together in style last weekend at the CDN Hagen.
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Shawn Casady Takes Home $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award for 2013 USHJA National Hunter Derby Series
Friday, October 11 2013
Lexington, KY – October 9, 2013 - After winning this year’s very first Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Shawn Casady took over the top of the Leading Rider standings and never relinquished it. The talented professional went on to capture multiple top placings throughout the spring and summer. At the end of the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, Casady had accumulated 1175 points to take home the coveted $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Halliday selected for USA Nations Cup Team competition in Boekelo
Friday, October 11 2013
Liz Halliday will make her first FEI Nations Cup appearance for the United States Equestrian squad this weekend (October 10-13) when the professional dual sportswoman takes part in the CCI*** Team competition in Boekelo. Liz, along with one of her Chailey Stud stable’s brightest prospects – Blackie (Fernhill by Night) – travels to the Netherlands as part of the three-rider American team for the final round of this year’s championship
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Horse Racing Trips Worldwide – Great Getaways
Thursday, October 10 2013
Where have we been? On lovely exotic island drinking adult bevvies with fruit and umbrellas NOT – we have been working our derriere off – meeting deadlines! Sorry for the prolonged absence, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Pablo Barrios Wins 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series $50,000 Leading Rider Award
Tuesday, October 08 2013
Lexington, KY – October 8, 2013 – After dominating the 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series throughout the spring and summer, Venezuelan rider Pablo Barrios finally captured the $50,000 Hagyard Leading Rider Award. He and his talented mount Zara Leandra kicked off the Series by winning the first Hagyard Lexington Classic in May, and they then garnered wins in both the third and fourth events, as well as placing second in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Greg Crolick Leads From Start to Finish in WCHR Developing Pro Challenge
Tuesday, October 08 2013
Upper Marlboro, MD – October 5, 2013 - The World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Developing Professional Challenge saw 28 talented entries, but there was one pair that stood out from beginning to end.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Weber Wins Unprecedented 10th USEF National Four-In-Hand Championship, Berndl Wins First National Singles Championship
Monday, October 07 2013
Lexington, KY – Rain fell for most of Sunday morning at the Kentucky Classic CDE, it fell so hard that Competition would eventually be stopped, but not before two individual drivers hit career milestones. Leslie Berndl earned her first USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship, and Chester Weber made it an official decade of dominance with his impressive and unprecedented tenth USEF National Four-in-Hand Driving Championship. National Four in Hand Driving Championship Chester Weber, 10 Time USEF National Four-in-Hand Driving Champion (Pics of You) Weber (Ocala, Florida) held a sixteen penalty lead heading into Sunday’s cones phase.
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Capital Challenge Horse Show Welcomes the Country’s Best
Tuesday, October 01 2013
Upper Marlboro, MD – September 30, 2013 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show kicked off hunter competition today at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. Within its span of two decades, the Capital Challenge Horse Show has set itself apart with a distinct and unique focus on preeminent hunter competition among its many other advancements in the industry. The show continues through Sunday, October 6
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs