Belgium’s Francois Mathy Perfect with Polinska Des Isles in Double H Farm $100,000 International Open Jumpers at Alltech National Horse Show
Saturday, November 02 2013
Lexington, KY – October 31, 2013 – Sometimes it is a rail, sometimes it is an inside turn and sometimes it is just one-tenth of a second separating the winner from the losers. That is exactly what happened during the Double H Farm $100,000 International Open Jumpers at the Alltech National Horse Show. Todd Minikus was aiming for his second win in a row with Quality Girl, completing a clear jump-off effort, when Belgium’s Francois Mathy was faultless during the 14-horse jump-off aboard Polinska Des Isles, crossing the finish line a fraction of a second faster to capture the winning honors.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jennifer Alfano and Stephanie Sedlacko Steal Show in American Saddlebred Hunter Challenge Victory at Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, October 31 2013
Lexington, KY – October 30, 2013 - It’s not every day that you see riders compete over their first hunter course during a national championship, but when four world champion American Saddlebred trainers take the reins of a hunter and grand prix and professional hunter riders take the reins of an American Saddlebred, it makes for a night of fun and excitement. It was a game-changing exhibition at the Alltech National Horse Show as riders traded places for their shot at the night’s championship. Professional hunter rider Jennifer Alfano teamed up with Stephanie Sedlacko to steal the night’s victory as the first place winners in the swap
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Gorgeous Boy in Action
Wednesday, October 30 2013
On Sunday I trailered Tucker over to Alicia’s for a jumping lesson and he was such a good boy. I had a discussion with a friend recently about cross-training or doing different things with your horse, and we agreed that while you can’t have a top level show horse who also trail horse and also a dressage horse, you can do lots of different types of riding and activities and end up with an all-around awesome horse who is fun to ride no matter what you’re doing
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Winterizing Your Horse
Wednesday, October 30 2013
Winter can bring with it a host of equine health issues – colic episodes can increase with the season’s change, and slips and falls on icy ground can result in injuries. Read on for some tips on preparing your horse for the approaching winter
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Karl Cook and Banba Best 65 Entries to Win the GGT Footing Grand Prix Series Final!
Tuesday, October 29 2013
Del Mar, CA - October 27, 2013 - Wrapping up the very last day of the Del Mar International Horse Show, there was still plenty of excitement to be had as the GGT Footing Grand Prix Series Final got underway. Sixty-five horse and rider pairs entered this class to battle it out for top honors today, and sixteen made it to the jump off.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Kathy Cain and Legal Limit Take Intermediate Title at Colorado Horse Park’s Area IX Eventing Championships
Saturday, October 26 2013
Parker, CO – October 24, 2013 - The Colorado Horse Park hosted the Area IX Championships in conjunction with its Fall Horse Trials on Oct. 12-13. Entries were high as riders from across the region came to compete for championship titles at Beginner Novice through Intermediate levels
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tools to Make Coping With Winter Easier
Friday, October 25 2013
Winters in the barn can be brutal, but having the right equipment can make them easier. Here are some tools to invest in before winter arrives so that you and your horse can make it through in comfort. Hot Water If your barn has hot water, be thankful for the luxury
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Horses Win the First Bonus in the Animal Planet R.O.A.R. Campaign October 14 – November 12
Thursday, October 24 2013
WESTPORT, CT – October 23, 2013 - Animal Planet announced today that the EQUUS Foundation was awarded the first of eight $5,000 bonuses in the Animal Planet R.O.A.R. Matching Campaign running through November 12. In addition to the $40,000 in bonuses, Animal Planet is matching $100,000 in the first donations received by its seven charitable partners
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Combatting Stall Rest Boredom
Wednesday, October 23 2013
A diagnosis of an injury requiring stall rest can strike fear into the heart of any horse owner, but it doesn’t have to.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Harrisburg Hangover
Monday, October 21 2013
Harrisburg hangover is an equestrian affliction that affects the rider and trainer population that competes at the renowned Pennsylvania Farm Complex. The disease occurs mainly during junior weekend when the show is at peak capacity, and the junior equestrians are vying for the coveted USEF Medal Finals.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs