corrected with new pix: Bay My Hero & William Fox-Pitt (GBR) Win Rolex, Lauren Kieffer & Veronica earn USEF National 4-Star Championship, Buck…
Sunday, April 27 2014
Pre-PS: Sorry for the mistake in original post – our bad – when we identified Sinead and Tate as Lauren and Veronica – big oopsie! – we know the difference, but were dazzled by smiles and feeling a wee bit fatiqued after an exhilarating Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. Also, stay tuned for a post about the inaugural Dubarry of Ireland Nations Team Challenge, won by the USA – Lsuren Kieffer/Veronica, Sinead Halpin/Manboir de Carneville and Buck Davidson/Ballynoe Castle RM. We think that’s the main reason why we inserted Sinead’s photo by mistake – we noticed the blue rosette and kicked on with our brain asleep at the mouse… NEW IMPROVED POST RE ROLEX KENTUCKY 3-Day Event, presented by Land Rover: William Fox-Pitt won his third Rolex championship and watch in five years – on the less experienced of his two horses, Bay My Hero, with Seacookie TSF earning ninth place
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
The Benefits of Riding for Your Child
Thursday, April 24 2014
Between driving your horse-crazy child to the barn for weekly lessons and getting up before the sun for weekend horse shows, you may start to wonder why you’re encouraging this love of horses. The financial and time investments in the equine world can be significant.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Ensuring Your Horse’s Care When You’re Not Around
Wednesday, April 23 2014
As much as we all want to be the ones to care for our horses all of the time, sometimes life necessitates that someone else step in. If you’re planning a vacation or some time away from the barn , you’ll want to make sure that your horse receives the same quality care that he does when you’re the one providing it. Here are some great tips to make it so that anyone can give your horse the care he deserves
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Making Your Child’s Introduction to Riding a Positive One
Thursday, April 17 2014
If you are planning on letting your child take horseback riding lessons in the future, then you will want to make sure that your child’s introduction to horses is a positive one.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Auditors Welcome During George H. Morris “Gladstone Program” at Hamilton Farm
Thursday, April 17 2014
Gladstone, NJ – April 14, 2014 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation will be hosting the George H. Morris “Gladstone Program” at its headquarters at Hamilton Farm May 20-25, 2014.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Fine Artist Louise Mellon Donates Painting for GPL to Honor “Senator” Glenn Atkinson
Thursday, April 17 2014
Wellington, FL – April 9, 2014- The GPL Polotini Party, a celebration held at the Mallet Grille at International Polo Club Palm Beach, officially kicked off The 5 th Annual Gay Polo Week. A gathering of members of the GPL, sponsors, friends and family enjoyed an Argentine style asado, music and merrymaking sponsored by Patricia Quick
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Kentucky Reining Cup Adds Nutrena® Para-Reining Event Provides new opportunities for para-equestrians
Thursday, April 17 2014
Lexington, Ky – March 4, 2014 - For the first time, Cargill’s Nutrena® brand Para-Reining Event will be part of the Kentucky Reining Cup, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. on April 25-27. “I’m thrilled to introduce para-reining to the Kentucky Reining Cup,” said Brad Ettleman, president of HorsePower, Inc., producer of the Kentucky Reining Cup
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Old Friends and New Vocations Partner for Retired Horses
Thursday, April 17 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 10, 2014 Old Friends and New Vocations have entered into an agreement to benefit Thoroughbreds in their post-racing and post-breeding careers.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Horse Show To-Do Checklist
Friday, April 11 2014
Show season is upon us, and now is the time to prepare yourself and your horse. While you’re probably used to many aspects of show day preparation like cleaning tack and braiding, there are a few preparations that are less standard, but just as important. Check the Show Rulebook Before you start packing up to head off to the show, check the rulebook to make sure that you and your horse will be legal in the competition
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs