Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Wellington Barnes and Noble Goes Big Over Small Equines This Saturday
Thursday, September 19 2013
Wellington, FL (September 19, 2013) – Families and horse lovers, mark your calendars now for 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, September 21, when Wellington’s Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 10500 West Forest Hill Boulevard goes big over small equines with an appearance by American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) hooved ambassadors and namesakes, ‘Barnes’ and ‘Noble.’ The two ‘Minis’ are brothers as identical as bookends, and will be part of a family-friendly morning festival celebrating The Big Book of Small Equines, co-authored by Florida horsewomen and equine publishing professionals Johnny Robb (JRPR, Inc.) and Jan Westmark (Sidelinesmagazine). Mini horse enthusiasts will also have the chance to purchase The Big Book of Small Equines and have it signed by either Johnny Robb or the ponies, who will ‘sign’ their names with paintbrushes.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Laurence Blais Tetreault Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for August
Tuesday, September 17 2013
OTTAWA, ON, Sept.16 2013 — Laurence Blais Tetreault of Montreal, QC has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for August.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
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.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Caitlin Boyle Shines at Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse Show
Monday, September 16 2013
Wayne, IL – September 13, 2013 - Caitlin Boyle has seen success throughout the country, but today that success came close to home at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse, held September 10-15 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
George H. Morris Natural Obstacle Clinic Encourages Riders to Get Out of the Ring
Sunday, September 15 2013
Riders Learn Skills That Can’t be Taught in the Ring Hampshire, IL – September 10, 2013 – Diane Carney and Greg Franklin hosted a George H. Morris Natural Obstacle Clinic on September 9th and 10th at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, IL
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Grand Champions Polo Club 2013 Fall Season Countdown Begins
Friday, September 13 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Sept. 13, 2013—The two-week countdown has begun for the fall polo season in Wellington. After a successful spring season, Grand Champions Polo Club will host what promises to be one of the most competitive fall seasons in club history
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Choosing the Right Fan for Your Barn
Thursday, September 12 2013
Fans greatly improve the atmosphere in any barn. They assist with air circulation and ventilation, but there’s one other bonus to fans that you might not have thought of. Today John Daniel, Key Accounts Manager at Classic Equine Equipment, discusses fans and what they can do for your barn.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Danielle Goldstein Represents Israel in European Championships and Qualifies for 2014 World Equestrian Games
Wednesday, September 11 2013
Wellington, FL (September 9, 2013) – Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Fresh off her role as chef d’equipe for the team Gold Medal-winning Israeli show jumping squad at the 19th Maccabiah Games in Yagur, Israel, Danielle Goldstein, of Starwyn Farms in Wellington, FL, continues to advance her quest to represent Israel and celebrate Israel equestrians in the international arena.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs