Many thanks to equine photographer, Eric Hardesty, for sharing these fabulous photos from all of the festivities at the 2014 March To The Arch in Lake St. Louis, Missouri over the weekend.
Continue reading …“Every person that walked in the door was there for the same reason. They weren’t just there to show horses; they were there to make the lives of people struggling with cancer better.”
Continue reading …The participating equestrians included show jumpers—Alexander Zetterman (Sweden), Daniel Bluman (Colombia), Hannah Selleck (USA), Francisco Arredondo (Guatemala) and polo players—Brandon Phillips (Canada), Matt Cappola (USA) and Steven Michael King (USA) and Nolwenn Lemée (FRA)—all of whom had never jumped before.
Continue reading …South Carolina clinched the No. 1 seed on Saturday, and the Gamecocks will face No. 4 seed Texas A&M in the opening round of the SEC Championship on March 28 in Blythewood. Auburn secured the No. 3 seed on Saturday, and the Tigers will face No. 2 seed Georgia in the opening round of the SEC Championship. The winners of both meets will face each other on March 29 for the SEC Championship.
Continue reading …Tricks of Trust including the Obeisance, Bow, Kneel, Lay Down, Sit Up and Sit Down. Tricks of Agility- the Jambette or Salute, the Rear, using the target board, the climbing wall and many variations on the pedestals. Tricks of Engagement- the Retrieve, herding and retrieving the big ball, and the smile.
Continue reading …Joining the ranks of the 2014 class were Gloria Good Ride, aka Joe Engle, showing Blue Bonnet, Darlin Nikki Minaj, aka Ty Hornick, showing George, Victoria Holt, aka Travis Duit, showing Twin Peaks, Nita Scumwell, aka Robert Dehn, showing Dixons Investment, Goo Goo Gaga, aka Will Knabenshue, showing Little Bunny Foo Foo, Chi Chi Peru, aka Chris Russell, showing Chiquita Banana, Electric Blue, aka Brent Maxwell, showing High Voltage, and Bill Newcomb, aka Brad Ost, showing Up The Assets.
Continue reading …The 2014 Tom Powers Futurity Stakes Sale is scheduled to take place Saturday afternoon on June 28th in Berrien Springs, Michigan. As in the past, all sale horses must pass through the ring and will be microchipped to ensure identification for the following year. The sale will be accepting no more than 100 premium yearlings that will then […]
Continue reading …Dr. Rick Rigsby presented “Making an Impact” before a packed house. It was funny and motivating for everyone, but, at the same time, sent a serious message for all of us. “Don’t make an impression; make an impact.”
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