Don’t Miss The Deadline To Apply For USA Equestrian Trust Grants
Wednesday, April 29 2015
Equine Non-Profits Must Submit Applications by Monday, May 4 April 28, 2015 — Lexington, KY — There is still time to submit proposals for USA Equestrian Trust’s 2015 grants program. IRS-registered equine non-profits are invited to apply by filling out the online grant application at http://www.trusthorses.org . In 2014, the Trust awarded nearly $300,000 to help fund almost 20 projects.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Derby Day Is Almost Here – Win a “50 To 1” DVD
Tuesday, April 28 2015
By Jan Westmark Sidelines Magazine has Derby fever right now!! This Saturday is the 2015 Kentucky Derby and today the movie “50 To 1” was released – the inspiring true story of 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird. (and for anyone who is a Kaniac, the movie stars Christian Kane!) Here’s the scoop on the movie: A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. Based on the inspiring true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world’s racing elite
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Derby Day Is Almost Here – Win a “50 To 1″ DVD
Tuesday, April 28 2015
By Jan Westmark Sidelines Magazine has Derby fever right now!! This Saturday is the 2015 Kentucky Derby and today the movie “50 To 1″ was released – the inspiring true story of 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird. (and for anyone who is a Kaniac, the movie stars Christian Kane!) Here’s the scoop on the movie: A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
An Inside Look at Margaux Farm’s Thoroughbred Racehorse Facilities
Tuesday, April 28 2015
If you’ve ever set foot on a property dedicated to housing and training Thoroughbred racehorses, you quickly realized that the facilities are very different from those of your typical horse barn. Thoroughbred barns need to fulfill a unique set of demands in order to develop top racehorses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
8th Annual Pet a Pony Day
Tuesday, April 28 2015
Photo by Barbara Bays 8th Annual Pet a Pony Day, sponsored by M&M Tack Shop When : Weds. June 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Where : Gov
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
How to Turn Your Love of Horses into a Barn Side Job
Monday, April 27 2015
Our horse hobby is an expensive one, but did you know that you can actually use your love of horses to earn a little extra money on the side?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Near The Limit – Available for Adoption!
Friday, April 24 2015
Near The Limit (Photo courtesy of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) Standardbred gelding, Near The Limit, is available for adoption from New Vocations’ Laurelville, Ohio, facility.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Does Your Horse Like Hearing Music?
Friday, April 24 2015
Radios are common in many barns, and some barns even play music in riding arenas during rides.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Best Weekend: ROLEX KENTUCKY
Thursday, April 23 2015
At Kentucky Horse Park, the first day of Dressage at Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event is underway – 75 horses are scheduled to dance down the centerline today and Friday. At the first veterinary inspection on Wednesday, riders from 9 nations — the USA, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany presented their horses to the ground jury. Rolex Kentucky offers $300,000 in prize money — $100,000 to the winner! — and the coveted Rolex watch.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
5 Ways To Build Your Confidence in the Saddle
Thursday, April 23 2015
A lack of confidence when riding your horse is a significant and widespread issue. A fall, an injury, or even riding a spooky horse can quickly shatter what confidence you have, and even aging often results in reduced confidence
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs