Combating Urine Odors in Stalls
Friday, November 01 2013
It can be tempting to close up your barn during the winter to try to keep your horses warm. But there’s a dangerous side to reduced ventilation, and it’s coming from within your stalls: Urine odors can quickly build up and provide a less than ideal health environment for your horse. Here are some precautions to take to prevent urine odor buildup
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Todd Minikus and Quick Quality Girl Win Taylor Harris $50,000 Open Jumper Welcome Speed at Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, October 31 2013
Lexington, KY – October 30, 2013 - When $50,000 is up for grabs it brings out the best horses and riders in the world, putting their best foot forward. That is how the Open Jumper division at the 2013 Alltech National Horse Show kicked off today. Todd Minikus and Quality Girl left nothing to chance as they sped around Conrad Homfeld’s challenging track, besting the field by two seconds to win the Taylor Harris $50,000 Open Jumper Welcome Speed, presented by Sasco Creek
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Good Food Hunting: Tips in the Kitchen
Thursday, October 31 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Freezing excess herbs in oil can ensure you’re not wasting hard earned dollars and that your freezer is stocked with inspiration all year long! Most equestrians will do anything to save precious minutes on the clock, especially when daylight is so valuable. Ordering out becomes the “norm” and we forget what a fresh meal tastes like
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Gorgeous Boy in Action
Wednesday, October 30 2013
On Sunday I trailered Tucker over to Alicia’s for a jumping lesson and he was such a good boy. I had a discussion with a friend recently about cross-training or doing different things with your horse, and we agreed that while you can’t have a top level show horse who also trail horse and also a dressage horse, you can do lots of different types of riding and activities and end up with an all-around awesome horse who is fun to ride no matter what you’re doing
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Winterizing Your Horse
Wednesday, October 30 2013
Winter can bring with it a host of equine health issues – colic episodes can increase with the season’s change, and slips and falls on icy ground can result in injuries. Read on for some tips on preparing your horse for the approaching winter
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kathy Cain and Legal Limit Take Intermediate Title at Colorado Horse Park’s Area IX Eventing Championships
Saturday, October 26 2013
Parker, CO – October 24, 2013 - The Colorado Horse Park hosted the Area IX Championships in conjunction with its Fall Horse Trials on Oct. 12-13. Entries were high as riders from across the region came to compete for championship titles at Beginner Novice through Intermediate levels
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Accessorizing Your Tack Room
Thursday, October 24 2013
As you begin to pack things away for the winter, space in your tack room can get quite crowded very quickly.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Good Food Hunting: Meatloaf Cupcakes
Thursday, October 24 2013
By Kat Wojtylak Don’t let dinner become so mundane that this is how you feel. Instead mix it up with some meatloaf cupcakes! Meatloaf is one of the ultimate comfort foods, especially this time of year
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
New! Trainer Pro Joins Tredstep’s High-Performance Glove Collection
Tuesday, October 22 2013
DUBLIN, Ireland – 21 October 2013 – In keeping with their tradition of products developed ‘for the rider, by the rider,’ Tredstep Ireland has introduced the Trainer Pro, a newly designed, sturdy high-performance glove intended to be worn daily as an all-round glove; but with the added advantage of perfect grip in wet or dry conditions.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Casablanca Wins Second Fall Tournament With Overtime Thriller Over ELG At Grand Champions Polo Club
Tuesday, October 22 2013
Casablanca teammates Wes Finlayson (4), Most Valuable Player Mike Azzaro (3), Juancito Bollini (2) and Grant Ganzi (1) show off their winning trophy cups. Photo by Scott Fisher. WELLINGTON, FL-Oct.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs