Writing a Great For-Sale Ad
Friday, June 21 2013
Selling a horse can be difficult in today’s economy, but you can up your chances by writing a clear, concise sale ad that includes all of the information buyers will need – or want – before they pick up the phone to call you. The Basics Every ad should include your horse’s basic information in the first sentence or two. Always include your horse’s age, breed, height, and gender.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tax Season- Available for Adoption!
Friday, June 21 2013
Tax Season, aka “Taxi” is a 15.2, hand chestnut mare. She is now available for a $500 adoption fee in Hummlestown, PA
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Hello Colorado! Hello Cowboys!
Friday, June 21 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Sidelines at the American Horse Publications seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. l to r: Jan Westmark-Allan, April Leonard and Dani Mortiz I arrived in Colorado Springs, Colorado yesterday for the American Horse Publications annual seminar
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
International Helmet Awareness Day
Thursday, June 20 2013
Houston, TX – In the saddle is a natural place to be for Keely McIntosh, a vibrant young woman with a passion for horses, equestrian sports, and a full life ahead of her. Keely has ridden since before she could walk and competed in Pony Club before she could read. The written tests for Pony Club ratings had to be read to Keely by the older girls and the family joke is that Keely learned her letters from the dressage arena. By age 6, Keely was showing in the Hunter ring in Welsh Pony classes. Her riding repertoire also includes Western, Eventing, and Charity Trail Rides to benefit SIRE programs. Today, Keely, 19 from Magnolia,Texas, is a show jumper competing in A and AA shows and, more times than not, lands in the top spot of the Amateur/Owner Show Jumping classes. However, all her years in the saddle never prepared her for an unexpected, life-changing moment with her horse in the ring.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
KARIBU – Welcome to Kenya!
Thursday, June 20 2013
First impressions – it was all very easy, albeit a long amount of time in the air – from the US to Heathrow, two hour layover and then another seven hours to Nairobi, whose time zone in seven hours ahead of the US, the UK is six hours ahed of the US (we think) – time has gotten surreal, but we digress. We landed at Nairobi International around 9:30 in the evening, right on time, and it was an easy walk to passport control – they sent us to desks marked Kenya only and the attendants stamped us through quite quickly (we had all applied for our visas back in the states).
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Understanding Lameness Exams
Wednesday, June 19 2013
If you’ve ever had to call your vet because your horse is a little off or lame, then chances are you’ve watched him perform a lameness exam. Do you know just what your vet is doing, and what he’s looking for during a lameness exam
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Congratulations to the “Performer For A Day” Winners!
Wednesday, June 19 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Arabian Nights, a dinner theater attraction in Orlando, Florida, really is a magical place. I had an amazing time with my family when we took part in the “Performer For A Day” experience there – and I am excited that three Sidelines Magazine friends will now get to do the same thing.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study
Tuesday, June 18 2013
A variety of circumstances have led to the recent increase in unwanted horses across the U.S. The Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated the number at 170,000 horses in 2007, and the number has grown since that time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Ireland Wins $100,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament
Saturday, June 15 2013
Judge Tops Husky Energy Cup 1.50m, McArdle and Cosma 20 Win Two in a Row For Immediate Release Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): Spruce Meadows hosted the second leg of competition for the North American region in the $100,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™, and it was Ireland who took home the win after they logged six clear rounds. The Irish team consisted of Conor Swail and Lansdowne, Darragh Kerins and E Muze Yek, Richie Moloney and Carrabis Z, and Cameron Hanley and Antello.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Group Turnout Safety
Friday, June 14 2013
If your horse is turned out with other horses, chances are that the group has settled in, formed its own small herd, and things are relatively peaceful. That can all change quickly, though, with the introduction – and sometimes with the removal – of a herd member. Knowing how to safely introduce new horses – and when to step in if things aren’t going as planned – can make the transition easier and safer for all of the horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs