The Estonian Horse
Monday, December 09 2013
The Estonian Native Horse is a truly unique breed; it is the last of the horse breeds which once roamed the forests of Northern Russia. This historical breed was almost lost; at one point its numbers dipped below 1,000, but thanks to breeders dedicated to its preservation, the Estonian Native Horse’s numbers have increased
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
What Your Horse Wants Most For Christmas
Friday, December 06 2013
The holiday season is upon us, and you’ve probably made lists for your friends and family. Christmas may seem the perfect time to pick up that new saddle pad or a new set of boots for your horse – but are they really at the top of your horse’s list this holiday season? Here’s our guess at what your horse really wants for Christmas
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Molly Ashe Cawley Claims First and Third in $15,000 Holiday & Horses USHJA International Hunter Derby
Tuesday, December 03 2013
Wellington, FL – December 2, 2013 – For the last two years, Molly Ashe Cawley and Kennzo have kicked off the holiday season by earning a bit of an early Christmas present. On Sunday afternoon, that holiday gift came in the form of their second consecutive victory in the $15,000 Holiday & Horses USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Molly Ashe Cawley and Kennzo Ashe not only won the derby aboard Kennzo, but she also finished third in the class with Original Du Rietz, earned ribbons in the open jumpers aboard Carissimo and helped coach Norfield Stables LLC rider Francesca Dildabanian to the Large Pony Hunter Championship
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Australian Draught Horse
Monday, December 02 2013
The Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and Suffolk Punch are among the most famous of the draft horse breeds. But did you know that all four of those breeds have contributed to a single draft horse? The Australian Draught Horse, bred for farm work during the 19 th century, is an embodiment of the positive characteristics of its four ancestral breeds.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Putting Together a Great Travel First-Aid Kit
Wednesday, November 27 2013
If you’ve owned a horse for any length of time, then you probably have a pretty good first-aid kit put together for your barn.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Classic Equine Equipment Nominated for Haynet Blogger of the Year 2013
Tuesday, November 26 2013
Have you heard the news?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Turkey Trot Juniors Tournament Ends Successful Juniors Polo Season At Grand Champions Polo Club
Tuesday, November 26 2013
Brothers Lion and Sebastian Mandelbaum participate in the Pro Leadline. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL—Nov.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Classic Q&A: The Importance of Drawings in Planning a Barn
Thursday, November 21 2013
Do you know what your dream barn will look like? Maybe it’s one you’ve been dreaming up since you were a child. But when it comes to planning to build that dream barn, having some basic drawings done before you start planning out the details will help with the whole process
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Pulling a Shoe in an Emergency
Wednesday, November 20 2013
If your horse wears shoes, then at some point you’ll probably discover that he’s removed one all on his own. But if you should discover your horse has only partially dislodged his shoe, you may need to take matters into your own hands if your farrier is not immediately available. Leaving a horse with a partially dislodged or a loose shoe can put him at risk of harming himself.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
ALLISON SPRINGER’S NEW PARTNER, LIONHEART
Tuesday, November 19 2013
WHOA! Allison Springer has a new dancing partner – William Fox-Pitt’s Lionheart – the horse he rode t to team silver for GBR on home turf at the 2012 London Olympics! This is exciting news for the Upperville, VA-based rider and her Team Lionheart Syndicate LLC.
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs