Meet Our Members: Manon Quilodran
Monday, December 23 2013
Manon is one of our new freshman to join the team! Always has a smile on her face and has an amazing mother who supports our team greatly! We are so excited to have her join us in Aiken! Name: Manon Quilodran Year is school: Freshman Major: Biology, pre- vet hopeful Hometown: Poolesville Horse Name: Orison Breed: OTTB Age: 11 Level: Novice, moving up to Training Where do you keep your horse/Train with?: At Chime Bell Station with Kate Brown How did you start riding?: my best friend had a birthday party at the barn her horse was kept at, I wanted to ride immediately after and two weeks later I started at a hunter lesson barn in MD. Biggest riding accomplishment
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
TAKE2 Thoroughbred Competition Returns to 2014 FTI WEF
Sunday, December 22 2013
The TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program, launched in 2012 to promote second careers for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, will feature classes throughout the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The TAKE2 program highlights the success of Thoroughbreds in the show ring and rewards those who compete on Thoroughbred hunters and jumpers with prize money and awards in restricted classes. TAKE2 classes were offered at 50 “A”- and “AA”-rated horse shows in 17 states in 2013 and presented high-point awards to the nation’s top competitors.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
USEF Awards $264,500 in Land Rover Competition and Training Grants to 2013 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team
Thursday, December 19 2013
Lexington, Ky. - In 2013, Land Rover, the official automotive partner of the USEF, continued its unfailing support of the U.S.
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Stoneleigh-Burnham School Equestrian Facility Receives Prestigious British Horse Society Approval
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Greenfield, MA – November 19, 2013: The Equestrian Center at the Stoneleigh-Burnham School has been certified as a British Horse Society-approved Livery Yard, Riding School and Facility, making it the first and only secondary school equestrian facility in the United States to achieve this prestigious status. This recognition comes on the heels of Stoneleigh-Burnham School this fall becoming the first and only U.S.
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Equestrian Sport Productions Holiday Festival I Wrap-Up, December 13-15, 2013 : Alexander Zetterman and Cafino Win $25,000 Holiday I Grand Prix
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Wellington, FL – December 16, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) hosted its Holiday Festival I competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, this weekend on December 13-15, 2013. Just weeks away from the start of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), many international exhibitors have arrived early in Wellington to get their horses ready for the highly competitive circuit.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Miniseries “Mustang Millionaire” to be Featured on “Nightline,” Dec. 12
Saturday, December 14 2013
Coverage from Mustang Million 2013 can be seen on the late-night news program. Georgetown, Texas, Dec. 12, 2013 - In preparation for the premiere of “Mustang Millionaire” on Nat Geo WILD this Saturday, “Nightline” will broadcast a segment about the reality show on ABC, Dec.
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Recycling In the Barn
Friday, December 13 2013
Before you know it, it will be time for New Year’s Resolutions. Luckily for you, we’ve gotten your barn management resolution all taken care of. If you’d like to “go green” and up your recycling around the barn , here are some of the most wasted barn materials and great ways to give them a second life
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame Biggest Winner Of Grand Champions Polo Club’s International Cup
Friday, December 13 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-Dec. 11, 2013—While Team USA won the USPA International Cup with an impressive 13-8 victory over Chile on Nov.
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USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST AWARDS $55,000 IN SECOND ROUND OF 2013 GRANTS
Friday, December 13 2013
More than $1.5 Million Awarded Since 2004 December 10, 2013 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $55,000 in grants to help fund four projects by equine non-profits. The awards come on top of nearly $210,000 awarded in May for 10 projects by equine non-profits
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