Yann Candele Claims Caledon Cup at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Monday, September 24 2012
With the highest point total over three phases of competition, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, and Game Ready were awarded the Caledon Cup, presented in memory of Gordon Kirton, to conclude the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Palgrave, ON Palgrave, Ontario – Having dominated the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, rode away with the Caledon Cup on Sunday, September 23. Candele won all three phases of competition comprising the Caledon Cup at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, recently named the official equestrian venue of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. Candele won Thursday’s $15,000 Caledon Cup Phase 1 riding Carlotta Singular, and returned to the grand prix arena on Saturday to win the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 with Game Ready. In Sunday’s third and final phase, the $50,000 RAM Equestrian Caledon Cup Phase 3, Candele qualified both Carlotta Singular and Game Ready for the five horse jump-off. Mac Cone, 60, of King City, ON, opened the jump-off with a clear performance in a time of 38.93 seconds riding Unanimous, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by The Unanimous Group and Southern Ways
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Time To Rock and Roll with Jessica Springsteen (Daughter of The Boss!)
Monday, September 24 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan A young Bruce Springsteen! Photo of Jessica with her mom and dad (Patti and Bruce) that appeared on Mildred Blogs. Glory Me! Or should I say Glory Days! The first time I interviewed Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock star Bruce Springsteen, she was 15 years old
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Mustangs on Winning Streak
Sunday, September 23 2012
Hey Y’all. I am so excited to say that the SMU Equestrian Team defeated Baylor University in a pre-season scrimmage a few weeks ago. SMU and Baylor tied 6-6
The Day Belongs to Geoffrey Hesslink at the First Southeast Medal Finals
Sunday, September 23 2012
Geoffrey Hesslink and Afrojack Jacksonville, FL – September 21, 2012 – The long-awaited first-ever Southeast Medal Finals got underway today with much fanfare. Organizers Bob Bell from Classic Company and James Lala from James Lala’s Wellington Quarantine have attended to every aspect of the show to make it special and memorable. A field of 27 talented young riders competed to kick off the show bright and early at 8:00 a.m
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American Gold Cup Wrap-up: $200,000 AGC Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Sunday, September 23 2012
Peter Leone and Lincourt Geno claimed the $200,000 American Gold Cup North Salem, NY — September 22, 2012 — Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday, Sept. 16. Leone’s clean round (44.050 seconds) placed him ahead of Kent Farrington, who came in second riding Voyeur with a time of 41.630 seconds with four faults in the second round.
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Yann Candele is Game Ready at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Sunday, September 23 2012
Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, and Game Ready won the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 on Saturday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Palgrave, ON. Palgrave, Ontario – With three chances at victory, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, was the odds on favourite to win the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 on Saturday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT). The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, recently named the official equestrian venue of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The starting field for the second phase of competition in the Caledon Cup was narrowed down to 25 contenders for Saturday’s $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2, presented by Aviva Elite/Peel Maryborough. Of those, 10 jumped clear over the track set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios to advance to the jump-off, including Candele with all three of his entered mounts
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Great Facebook Photos: The Rest of the Story
Sunday, September 23 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan I introduced our new Sidelines Magazine intern, Mindy Coretz, in yesterday’s blog and mentioned that she was a talented photographer. You may have already seen some of her great photos on the Sidelines Facebook page, and now I’m going to tell you “the rest of the story.” (If you are of a certain age you will remember Paul Harvey’s radio series called “The Rest of the Story.” If you are not of age, disregard all mentions of Paul Harvey and radios!) Did you see the “falling off” photo on the Sidelines Facebook page? Well here’s the rest of the story – and the rest of the pictures! From Mindy: Photo of the rider falling off: The rider in this image is one of my best friends and she is riding Tucker, one of my favorite ponies! We were enjoying a 75 degree afternoon in a field in Aspen, Colorado.
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The First Weekend of ASPCA Maclay Regionals Filled With Fiery Equitation Competition
Saturday, September 22 2012
Hunter Holloway wins the Region 5 ASPCA Maclay Regionals September 21, 2012 – It was an exciting weekend for the top equitation riders as they competed in numerous ASPCA Maclay Regionals to vie for a spot in the coveted Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show. The competition was stiff as the top junior riders go head-to-head in a battle of the best and the chance to take it all.
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Dalmatian Rescue Fall Frolic
Saturday, September 22 2012
Join us for the 2012 FALL FROLIC, Sunday, October 7th Noon – 4pm at the Tigertail/Bill Metcalf Lake 580 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, Fl. 33004 (behind Outdoor World/Bass Pro Shops, west of I-95 between Stirling & Griffin Roads) $1 park entrance for Dal Rescue guests $8 lunch with beverage and dessert Raffle, silent auction and lots of fun at the lake! Thanks to the City of Dania Beach and Performance Pups, Inc. for helping make this a successful day for Dalmatian Rescue and Pets at Risk! All proceeds from this event will benefit the orphans! Pati Dane, Director Dalmatian Rescue/Pets At Risk P.O. Box 640108 North Miami Beach, Fl. 33164 (305) 940-3320 office/fax fladalrescue@aol.com www.dalmatianrescue.com www.dalmatianrescue.petfinder.org See us on Facebook at Dalmatian Rescue So Fla “A little patience and love will be rewarded with a loyal lifelong friend.”
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Bailey needs temporary foster home
Saturday, September 22 2012
by Marti Hohmann, CPDT-KA When you’re sick, it’s nice to have someone take care of you. Bailey is a 3 year old neutered male who weighs about 60 pounds.
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