BRIAN HAFNER AND KATHLEEN RAINE AWARDED THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION’S $25,000 CAROL LAVELL ADVANCED DRESSAGE PRIZES
Saturday, February 15 2014
February 12, 2014 –The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that two Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prizes, in the amount of $25,000 each, have been awarded to U.S. High Performance riders. Brian Hafner (CA) and Kathleen Raine (CA) were selected because they display the characteristics and qualities of being talented, committed, qualified riders whose plans are to reach and excel at the elite, international standards of high performance dressage.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
International Polo Club Palm Beach Announces Maserati as the 2014 Title Sponsor of the U.S. Open Polo Championship
Saturday, February 15 2014
Wellington, Fla. (February 6, 2014) – Combine inspired craftsmanship with a world-renowned polo club and you create one of the most dazzling spectacles on Earth: the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship®.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
A Club Foot: What Does It Mean?
Wednesday, February 12 2014
A club foot can look alarming, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a horse’s potential as a riding or competition mount. Learning more about what causes a club foot and what it can mean for a horse’s future will help you better understand this issue
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
FREDERICK COUNTY 4-H THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Volunteers Receive Extensive Training to Support Therapeutic Riding Program; Rider and Therapy Horse Sponsorships Available Thurmont, MD (February 10, 2014).
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Horseware Ireland is Looking for a Hopeful Amateur to Sponsor!
Tuesday, February 11 2014
While checking out grand prix show-jumper Saer Coulter’s Facebook page the other day, I saw a post she shared about a contest being held by one of her prestigious sponsors, Horseware Ireland. Their “Grassroots Rider” competition is looking for a dedicated, amateur horse and rider duo to add to the Horseware Team, which includes some of the world’s most elite equestrians. The winner will receive a one year sponsorship deal that includes €10,000 and personalized Horseware Ireland gear for you and your horse to sport around the show grounds.
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs
Pintabian
Monday, February 10 2014
If you’re a fan of both pintos and Arabians, the Pintabian might be just the breed for you! Pintabians offer the best qualities of tobiano horses and Arabians. Though a relatively new breed, it is quickly gaining popularity for its excellent temperament and incredible endurance
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Horseback Riding Is Most Definitely a Sport
Saturday, February 08 2014
By Kate Eagleton On more than one occasion, I’ve had someone say to me, “Horseback riding is not a sport. The horse does all the work.” WHAT?! I dedicate most of my life to riding and training, so this response makes my blood boil. Obviously, someone who says this has no experience with riding, but I can’t help getting a little worked up.
- Published in Along for The Ride, Z-Blogs
Plain Brown Wrapper
Saturday, February 08 2014
Boyd Martin’s newest mount made a debut, of sorts, yesterday in the Open Intermediate Division at Pine Top Farm in Thomson, Georgia. After watching the video that had been posted at Boyd Martin’s website in December I was most interested to see Shamwari 4 in person. He may come in a Plain Brown Wrapper but that label is anything but descriptive of what you will see. The horse has that “It Factor”, charisma. You WILL remember this horse when he goes by. Already spectators are calling him by the most obvious nickname, you guessed it: ShamWOW!
Speak Up for Kids Wins Fifth Annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge Presented by Fidelity Investments® : Melissa Groher and Logan Best the…
Friday, February 07 2014
Wellington, FL – February 1, 2014 – Canada’s Ian Millar, Kelly Soleau and Emily Kinch were the winning team in the fifth annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® (FTI GCC) on behalf of their charity, Speak Up for Kids, on Saturday evening at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Sponsored by Lothlorien and corporate sponsors Bass, Bolfo, Newlands and Rowland, the three riders made up the top team of the night out of 35 pro-am combinations paired with Palm Beach County charities.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
When There is Only Hope and Horses, Part 2
Wednesday, February 05 2014
In my very first post, I wrote about my childhood and how my love of horses began and blossomed during these years. I also wrote about how I had to leave behind my life with horses as a young girl. Now, I am finishing my story; read the second part of my blog to learn about what has been happening in my young adult life and how I am slowly but surely finding my way back to a life I was born to lead; the life of an equestrian
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs