Peter Wylde Is Back In the U.S.A.
Thursday, October 03 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster In 2009, Peter Wylde considered retiring from grand prix jumping. He wanted to focus on teaching, but that changed when a special horse came along and convinced him otherwise. “Sanctos made me realize all the parts I love about show jumping,” Peter said, adding that he was proud that Sanctos went
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Grand Champions Polo Club’s Melissa Ganzi Elected To USPA Board Of Governors
Tuesday, August 27 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 24, 2013—Melissa Potamkin Ganzi of Wellington has been elected to the Board of Governors for the United States Polo Association, the sport’s governing body. Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin her two-year term at the October 2-5 Fall Meetings at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston, Tex. Ganzi is one of twelve new Governors-at-Large elected by USPA members
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
David Blake Pairs with Park Lane to Win $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers at the Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, August 15 2013
Lexington, KY – August 14, 2013 - David Blake piloted the up-and-coming young horse Park Lane to a win in the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers to kick off the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show’s jumper divisions. Earlier in the day, Christi Israel rode Bull Run’s Zino Platinum to first place in the 1.35m Open Jumpers. David Blake and Park Lane The $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers was run as a speed class over the course designed by Allen Rheinheimer
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Ganzis And Prince Harry: A Royal Game Of Polo
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Sharon Robb When Marc Ganzi played with Prince Harry in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Club charity game in Greenwich, Connecticut in May, it wasn’t just about raising money. For Marc, it was about raising awareness of polo in the sports world. He has made it one of his life’s missions to
- Published in Weekly Feature
Polo, Passion And The Creation Of Sidelines Magazine
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Samantha Charles Sidelines Founder and Publisher Searching through 25 years of old Sidelines issues has taken me on a fantastic journey. While sifting through old, dusty boxes of Sidelines, I discovered a mission statement I wrote more than 15 years ago. The rewarding news? After 25 years on this journey, I have
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
The Legend of George Morris
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster George Morris is a charming man with impeccable manners. “What you see is what I am: old breeches, old sweaters, that’s me,” he said modestly. Perhaps someone who didn’t know him might think he was just a kind uncle who had come to the barn to visit his young relatives.
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Olivia Woodson and Butterfly Kisses Win 2013 USEF Pony Medal Finals
Monday, August 12 2013
Lexington, KY- August 11, 2013 – Today’s 2013 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Medal Final was the perfect conclusion to a close to perfect week at the 2013 USEF Pony Finals for best friends Emma Kurtz and Olivia Woodson. Kurtz was extremely successful in the hunter divisions throughout the week, and today Woodson bested a field of nearly 190 riders to win the 2013 USEF Pony Medal Finals, while Kurtz finished in a close second. The equitation class, held in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, marked the final event at this year’s USEF Pony Finals
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
James Lala Provides Homes to Unwanted Mares at His Wellington Quarantine
Tuesday, July 16 2013
Wellington, FL- July 16, 2013 - James Lala’s Wellington Quarantine provides federally required CEM testing for the importation of mares and stallions from Europe. The requirement for stallions is that they breed two test mares each by live cover. Then, the bred mares must be tested and found negative for CEM.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
From Prom to Horse Shows – The Best of Both Worlds
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Lia Screnci has the best of both worlds when it comes to school and riding – because she gets to do both! Horse showing is encouraged at American Heritage School in Boca/Delray, Florida, where Lia is a 10th grade student. The American Heritage Equestrian Program gives students the chance to compete
- Published in Weekly Feature
Equestrian Sport Productions and Wellington Classic Dressage Reach Agreement on Dates for the Future of Dressage in Wellington
Thursday, May 30 2013
Wellington, FL – May 29, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) and Wellington Classic Dressage are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement on the structure of the Dressage calendar for 2014 and beyond and will submit this to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs