Month: March 2014

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Driving

Record Breaking 10,000 Attendees-Record Wins

2014 Live Oak International  Record Breaking 10,000 Attendees-Record Wins  Ocala, FL (March 23, 2014) The motto on its show program, Chase Perfection, Catch Excellence perfectly encapsulated this year’s Live Oak International, March 20-23, at Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, FL, as history was made in U.S. National Four-in-Hand competition, Olympic Show Jumping champions converged, and Superbowl stars of both the […]
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Driving

Chester Weber Dominates After Marathon in FEI Four-in-Hand Horse USEF National Championship Sponsored by Ariat

Chester Weber Dominates After Marathon in FEI Four-in-Hand Horse USEF National Championship Sponsored by Ariat  Ocala, FL (March 22, 2014) – Ocala, Florida horseman Chester Weber makes it look so easy. The 10-time USEF Four-in-Hand National Champion and his KWPN team made one of the most challenging combined driving marathon courses in America look like a walk in the park, […]
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Europe

Everglades Dressage Rider Achievement Award Winner Lauren Barwick: Off to Paris and Beyond

Everglades Dressage Rider Achievement Award Winner Lauren Barwick: Off to Paris and Beyond Wellington, FL (March 21, 2014) – In dressage, it’s all about consistency. Just ask three-time (2004, 2008, 2012) Canadian Para-Olympic Equestrian veteran Lauren Barwick, whose consistently winning ways continued through week 10 of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival and CPEDI3* with accepting the Everglades Dressage Rider Achievement […]
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Hunter/Jumper

Manuel Fernandez Hache and Cian O’Connor Jump to the Win at Live Oak International

Manuel Fernandez Hache and Cian O’Connor Jump to the Win at Live Oak International Ocala, FL (March 21, 2014) It wasn’t just the Florida sunshine heating up the John Deere stadium at Live Oak International on Friday as the world’s best show jumping riders and horses faced off for the $5,000 Joan Pletcher Realty Speed Class and $10,000 Waldron Wealth […]
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Europe

Gallops of Oman: A First Success.

Gallops of Oman: A First Success. It’s completed: after staying on course for five days and 180 km of sandy dunes, all participants of the first Gallops of Oman, and equestrian endurance competition across the desert all the way to the Omani beaches, arrived safely at their destination on February 21st: the beautiful beach in the East of the spectacular […]
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Past Issues

“Beautiful & private 10+ acre farm just 5 minutes East of HITS on Hwy 326 in Ocala.

“Beautiful & private 10+ acre farm just 5 minutes East of HITS on Hwy 326 in Ocala. Property features a fully furnished double-wide 3/2 split-plan mobile home that has extensive covered decking overlooking the lush pastures and two 2 run-in sheds. Call Alex for more details on this great property.” The property is listed for $299K. Alex Sinclair, Broker   […]
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Equine Blog

Pia Aragao and Interagro Lusitanos Ride in Clinic with Stefan Jansson

Pia Aragao and Interagro Lusitanos Ride in Clinic with Stefan Jansson Itapira, Brazil (March 7, 2014 For the breeder and exporter Interagro Lusitanos and the trainers Pia Aragao and Stefan Jansson, sharing ideas and advice on riding techniques is important for professionals in the equine industry. Stefan Jansson of Sweden traveled to Brazil to allow Pia Aragao and others involved with […]
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Dressage

Devon Kane Pays It Forward

Devon Kane Pays It Forward Wellington, FL (March 14, 2014) – From opening the doors at her Diamante Farms to host dinner for youth riders and their families and trainers during the Florida International Youth Dressage Championships, to opening her heart to embrace the efforts of the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, Florida dressage champion and community volunteer Devon Kane knows […]
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Holistic

Ride Horses Better: Improve Equestrian Performance and Prevent Injury

Ride Horses Better: Improve Equestrian Performance and Prevent Injury  By Dr. Chad Laurence  Rev up your engines, with horsepower, that is!  Equestrian events are here! Whether a hack, jump, race, or show, you may find that pain, muscle spasms, and imbalance prevent personal best performance when riding. Pain in the lower back, neck, hips, shoulders, knees, and wrists often sidelines […]