Equestrian Destination: Gulfport, Mississippi
Thursday, September 21 2017
By Britney Grover Though horse showing in Gulfport, Mississippi, may be off the beaten path for some, it’s a cherished annual tradition for others. Coastally located on the Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport has been home to the Gulf Coast Winter Classics for 20 years, with classes from lead line to grand prix and now over
- Published in Weekly Feature
Equestrian Destination: Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, March 14 2017
By Britney Grover Only two cities in the United States have ever hosted Olympic equestrian events: Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, where they were held at the Georgia International Horse Park, newly constructed with the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in mind. Ever since, Atlanta and the Horse Park have been a top horse show
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Chincoteague – Sun, Surf and Ponies
Wednesday, March 08 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini Chincoteague Island off the coast of Virginia is a wish-list destination for many, especially those who loved reading “Misty of Chincoteague,” a fictionalized tale published in 1947 about three real ponies: Misty, Phantom and Stormy. The first of Marguerite Henry’s delightful wild pony novels, it quickly became a beloved children’s classic.
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: San Antonio, Texas
Tuesday, November 29 2016
By Britney Grover Texas has a history all its own. Before Texas was Texas and even before the United States was the United States, there was Mission San Antonio de Valero — better known as the Alamo. Situated in San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo will soon celebrate its 300th birthday, and has a rich
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Equestrian Destination: Lexington, Kentucky
Monday, April 25 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini Emblazoned across the top of the blue water tower painted with a mare and foal, the words Welcome to the Horse Capital of the World greet motorists from the westbound side of I-64 near the merge with I-75 en route to Lexington. The racehorses on the water tower are especially
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Trip To London 2012 & Watching The Dressage Grand Prix Special
Friday, August 24 2012
Joel went ahead and took the train down to pick up our tickets for the GP Special at Will Call and we drove down.
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Adventures In France: The Road To Belleau Wood Memorial
Thursday, August 23 2012
As always there is a horse related tie in with this and it does do way beyond that we went over to the Netherlands to visit my dear friend Geoff and to watch the Grand Prix Special in Greenwich for the London 2012 Olympics (more on this to follow). First was our adventurous day trip to France so Joel could see the location of the Battle of Belleau Wood near Chateau Thierry a bit north of Paris, France. Geoff was kind enough to offer to drive us down and back for the day so Joel could view this tribute to service members worldwide.
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