Wish You Were Here…
Friday, February 01 2013
I spent the week after Christmas in Wellington, FL visiting friends, watching some amazing riding, and wishing that I was making the journey down south for the season. The sheer volume of equestrian activity that takes place in Wellington and the surrounding areas during the winter months is astounding
- Published in General, Higher Education, Z-Blogs
Equine Massage Expert Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt
Thursday, January 31 2013
Equine Massage Expert Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt discusses the benefit of massage for both the horse and rider.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Tack and Blanket Cleaning 101-What Really is the Best Way?
Wednesday, January 30 2013
Let’s face it: No matter how clean you keep your barn, things still seem to get dirty incredibly quickly. This includes your tack and horse blankets – supplies you use daily
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
World Dressage Masters with Mason Phelps
Sunday, January 27 2013
World renowned Equestrian and Philanthropist Mason Phelps takes a minute of his day at the World Dressage Masters in Wellington, FL to chat with Sidelines TV
- Published in Sidelines TV
Lynn Walsh discussing the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show and her big win at WEF
Saturday, January 26 2013
Lynn Walsh discussing the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show and the week 2 WEF Award.
- Published in Sidelines TV
Let’s Focus on Fixing the Unwanted Horse Issue First
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Considering the potential of retired racehorses, why are so many going to slaughter? The last equine slaughter house in the United States was closed in 2007. Many saw this as a huge victory, but in fact it simply diverted horses to slaughter plants outside the country. What continues to be stated in the headlines as a “slaughter issue” is actually a result of the “unwanted horse” issue. Digging a bit deeper we see that it is compounded by a lack of funding to assist unwanted horses.
- Published in Beyond the Track, General, Z-Blogs
Heidi Degele Selected to Ride in Steffen Peters Clinic
Thursday, December 13 2012
Heidi Degele and Lakota were selected to ride in the Steffen Peters clinic at the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex, organized by Ilse Schwarz and hosted by Amy Swerdlin.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Why a Standardbred?
Wednesday, December 05 2012
Written by Dot Morgan (Executive Director) Standardbreds are quieter and more tolerant of mistakes than Thoroughbreds. These horses are accustomed to standing patiently in cross ties for hours and are satisfied to leave the premises alone. They have been bathed, shipped, and shod extensively and usually have exceptional ground manners
- Published in Beyond the Track, General, Z-Blogs
USET Foundation Honored at Alltech National Horse Show
Sunday, November 11 2012
Photo Credit: Robin Parsky and George H. Morris spoke on behalf of the USET Foundation at the Alltech National Horse Show. Photo By: Carrie Wirth/PMG.
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
American Red Cross: Superstorm Sandy Recovery
Friday, November 09 2012
Thanks to an outpouring of support from the public following Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross blood supply is currently sufficient to meet patient needs. In the week following Sandy, online traffic to redcrossblood.org nearly doubled, resulting in a 42 percent increase in donors scheduling online appointments to give blood. In addition, the Red Cross saw a 40 percent increase in inbound calls from people interested in donating blood
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs