Chatting With Ian Millar
Tuesday, July 15 2014
Not only is Ian Millar a legendary Canadian Grand Prix rider and ten time Olympian, he is a member of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award given by the Canadian government, and has been inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame and Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. He also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Veterinary College
- Published in Notes from the Field, Z-Blogs
Breeders’ Cup Turf Winner Prized Euthanized at Old Friends
Tuesday, July 15 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – JULY 14, 2014 photo © equisportphotos.com Prized, winner of the 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf, was euthanized on Sunday due to infirmities of old age. The 28 year old stallion had been receiving care from Dr
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
THOROUGHBREDS Available for Adoption!
Monday, July 14 2014
ATTENTION OTTB LOVERS! New Vocations has several wonderful Thoroughbreds currently available for adoption that would make excellent riding partners in a variety of disciplines for all riding levels. This is the perfect time of year to start training your next riding partner! For more information on our horses currently available for adoption please visit: www.newvocations.org New Vocations Ohio Facility Grand Piano Man Grand Piano Man - 7 yr old, 16.2hh gelding – has an uphill build, nice even rhythm, self-carriage and high energy. SUITABLE FOR ANY DISCIPLINE! Adoption fee: $ 700 http://www.horseadoption.com/horseprofiles/grand-piano-man/ Affair To Remember Affair To Remember - 8 yr old, 15.3hh mare – smart, forward thinking, forward moving and has already started to show a talent for jumping. SUITABLE FOR ANY DISCIPLINE! Adoption fee: $ 300 http://www.horseadoption.com/horseprofiles/affair-to-remember/ Driller Man Driller Man - 13 yr old, 16 1/2hh gelding – picks up his shoulders and floats across the ring; could be quite an impressive Dressage prospect. SUITABLE FOR ANY DISCIPLINE! Adoption fee: $ 5 00 http://www.horseadoption.com/horseprofiles/driller-man/ New Vocations Kentucky Facility Zellers Zellers - 5 yr old, 16.2hh gelding – brave, classy, gentle & willing under saddle; enjoys trail riding and hanging out with people
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
The Waler Horse
Monday, July 14 2014
While you’ve likely heard of the Australian Stock Horse, did you know that there’s another breed that was hugely influential to Australia’s development? The Waler, a lesser-known breed, proved itself to be a phenomenal cavalry horse during the 20 th century.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Is Your Barn Healthy for Your Horse?
Thursday, July 10 2014
Your barn is supposed to be a safe place where your horse can live comfortably, but barns also often contain many health hazards you might not be aware of. Since your horse may be spending more time indoors during the summer to escape the bugs and the heat, now is a perfect time to evaluate your barn to make sure that it is truly a safe place for your horse to be
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Dressage Foundation Awards Three Grants from Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence
Wednesday, July 09 2014
July 7, 2014- The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce three grant recipients of its Elysium Farm Fund for U.S.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Angel Karolyi and Indiana 127 Lead Exciting Jump-off In $210,000 Cenovus Energy Classic Derby and Conor Swail and Martha Louise Win $85,000 Enbridge…
Monday, July 07 2014
Calgary, AB, Canada – July 6, 2014 – The ‘North American’ Tournament CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows concluded on Sunday with an extraordinary showdown in the $210,000 Cenovus Energy Classic Derby. It was d é j à vu from the ‘National’ Tournament in June, as Angel Karolyi of Venezuela and Quentin Judge of the USA battled it out in an exciting derby jump-off. Judge took the win four weeks ago and was hoping to repeat his victory with HH Dark de la Hart, but this time, Karolyi and Indiana 127 took the win.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Lauren Tisbo breaks record in the International Wiesbaden Pfingst-Turnier
Saturday, July 05 2014
June 25, 2014; Wiesbaden, Germany – Fromthe 6 th to the 9 th of June, Germany played host to an exciting weekend of equestrian competition in jumping, dressage and eventing as the 78 th Pfingst-Turnier Wiesbaden 2014 began. Representing the United States, Lauren Tisbo and her horse La Centa leapt to victory in Friday evening’s round of showjumping, breaking records as they went
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Valiant’s Legacy Lives On with the Valiant Human-Animal Bond Award During the American Horse Publications’ Annual Award
Thursday, July 03 2014
South Daytona, FL – July 1, 2014 - The relationship between horse and human is one that has held strong throughout the centuries. For Jeanette Sassoon of PoloGear®, one horse tugged at her heartstrings more than most: a blind dressage horse named Valiant.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Making the Most of the Small Riding Ring
Thursday, July 03 2014
Every rider dreams of open fields and large arenas and riding rings, but sometimes we have to make do with less. If you have access only to a small riding ring, there are still ways to make the most of the space.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs