Don’t Miss The Deadline To Apply For USA Equestrian Trust Grants

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.
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Derby Day Is Almost Here – Win a “50 To 1” DVD

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
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Derby Day Is Almost Here – Win a “50 To 1″ DVD

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
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An Inside Look at Margaux Farm’s Thoroughbred Racehorse Facilities

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
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8th Annual Pet a Pony Day

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
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How to Turn Your Love of Horses into a Barn Side Job

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?
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Near The Limit – Available for Adoption!

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.
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Does Your Horse Like Hearing Music?

Radios are common in many barns, and some barns even play music in riding arenas during rides.
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Best Weekend: ROLEX KENTUCKY

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.
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5 Ways To Build Your Confidence in the Saddle

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
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