The World’s Largest Smallest Equine Competition Racks Up Record Numbers
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on The World’s Largest Smallest Equine Competition Racks Up Record Numbers
With 1,597 Miniatures accounting for more than 6,200 entries in 380-plus classes, the 2014 AMHR National Show is the largest show of its kind in the world.
Continue reading …New Equestrian Complex Building in Fort Worth, TX is Taking Shape
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on New Equestrian Complex Building in Fort Worth, TX is Taking Shape
The Pavilion is on track to be completed the end of the year and will be available for 2015 events. The 145′ x 300′ structure will comfortably accommodate a 125′ x 250′ arena and will have covered access to the Richardson-Bass Building to its south.
Continue reading …Reserve Your Spot NOW For the AQHA/APHA World Show Issue- Deadline Oct. 10th
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Reserve Your Spot NOW For the AQHA/APHA World Show Issue- Deadline Oct. 10th
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Congratulations Tate and Jamie Oakley on Recent Nuptials!
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations Tate and Jamie Oakley on Recent Nuptials!
The couple was married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony under two grand oak trees at the family ranch in Whitesboro, Texas. A full evening of dinner and dancing followed with a delicious meal that was catered by Babe’s Chicken House.
Continue reading …Fall Fashion: Popular Tredstep Ireland “Donatello Boot” Now Available in Junior Sizing
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Fall Fashion: Popular Tredstep Ireland “Donatello Boot” Now Available in Junior Sizing
The Donatello ‘Junior’ field boot is handcrafted using premium full grain nappa leather featuring a supple leather lining, a full-length, heavy-duty ykk coil zipper, and a rear stretch panel along the length of the calf for an attractive, slim-fitting, contoured leg.
Continue reading …First Annual Central Park Horse Show Concludes With a Beautiful Night Under the NYC Skyline
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on First Annual Central Park Horse Show Concludes With a Beautiful Night Under the NYC Skyline
Performing their freestyle in Trump Rink with an incredible backdrop of skyscrapers in the New York City skyline, Rolex Testimonee Isabell Werth and El Santo NRW received a score of 82.042% from the judges to take top honors in the dressage challenge.
Continue reading …Latest NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Team Rankings- 9/23
September 23, 2014 Comments Off on Latest NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Team Rankings- 9/23
Georgia, the defending NCEA National Champion, remains at No. 1, while Oklahoma State moves up one spot to No. 2. Auburn, which defeated UT-Martin on Friday in Martin, Tenn., rose to No. 3. South Carolina, which fell on the road to Kansas State on Friday, is No. 4, while Kansas State is No. 5.
Continue reading …4th Annual Horses and Horsepower Event Coming to WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ.
September 23, 2014 Comments Off on 4th Annual Horses and Horsepower Event Coming to WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ.
The action-packed polo matches aren’t the only alluring elements of the event. Beyond polo, there will be fashion, art, and fast cars, including ones from the world famous Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Watch pooches strut their stuff in The Canine Couture Fashion Show, let the Arizona Porsche Concours d’Elegance car show rev your engine, gaze upon the latest trends at the World’s “Longest” Fashion Show, and bid on breathtaking art at the Larsen Art Gallery’s LIVE Contemporary and Fine Art Auction.
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“My daughter’s boyfriend did something similar,” Flood says. “He got her horse all tacked up and ready to ride all by himself and greeted us as we drove up with horse, flowers, and the ‘neck ribbon’ saying homecoming. It’s certainly the way to a horse girl’s heart!”
Continue reading …Michael Bloomberg’s Daughter Wins $210,000 Grand Prix at Her Hometown’s Inaugural Central Park Horse Show
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on Michael Bloomberg’s Daughter Wins $210,000 Grand Prix at Her Hometown’s Inaugural Central Park Horse Show
Winning this unprecedented event on home turf was a dream come true for Bloomberg, riding a very special horse in Juvina. She bought the 13-year-old Austrian Warmblood mare (Cassini I x Grannus) a couple months before she stopped riding for back surgery and her pregnancy and never skipped a beat as she quickly returned to the show ring.
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