Month: May 2023

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Paul had always loved polo

Paul had always loved polo. Ever since he was a little boy, he dreamed of riding a horse and hitting a ball with a mallet. He was fascinated by the speed, the skill, and the teamwork involved in the sport. He watched every polo match he could find on TV, and begged his parents to take him to a polo […]
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A young girl found her passion when she saved a mistreated horse.

Lily had always loved animals, but she never thought she would have one of her own. She lived in a small apartment with her mom, who worked long hours as a waitress. They barely had enough money for food and rent, let alone a pet. Lily dreamed of having a dog or a cat, but she knew it was impossible. […]
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A misfit horse who went to the Olympics and won the gold medal.

This is the story of Sparky, a misfit horse who dreamed of going to the Olympics. Sparky was born with a crooked leg and a spotted coat, which made him stand out from the other horses. He was often teased and bullied by them, and he felt lonely and sad. But Sparky had a secret: he loved to run. He […]
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The girl is the number barrel racer in her state

She had dreamed of this moment for so long. Ever since she was a little girl, she loved watching the barrel racers at the rodeo, admiring their speed, agility and grace. She wanted to be just like them, to feel the wind in her hair and the thrill of the competition. She worked hard to save up for her own […]
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A girl and her horse

Lily had always dreamed of having a horse of her own. She loved to watch the horses in the nearby farm, and sometimes she would sneak out of her house to feed them carrots and apples. She wished she could ride them, but she knew her parents would never let her. They said horses were too expensive and dangerous, and […]
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Equine Blog

McLain Ward and Alanine De Vains Master $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties

McLain Ward and Alanine De Vains Master $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties New York’s McLain Ward made his mark at the newly renovated HITS Saugerties showgrounds on Sunday, winning the $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix during HITS-on-the-Hudson I. He piloted Alanine De Vains to the top of a seven-horse jump-off, besting second-place finishers Lauren Balcomb and Verdini D’Houtveld Z […]
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Dressage

Marek Closes Out Competition at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3* with Second Win

Marek Closes Out Competition at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3* with Second Win Anna Marek (USA) closed out the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the best way with victory once again in the small tour, winning the Intermediate 1 Freestyle CDI1* with Cynthia Davila’s Duvel on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). […]
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How to run a profitable equestrian barn in today’s economic conditions.

How to run a profitable equestrian barn in today’s economic conditions. Running an equestrian barn can be a rewarding and fulfilling business, but it also comes with many challenges and expenses. In today’s economic conditions, it is not easy to maintain a profitable operation and provide quality services to your clients and horses. However, there are some strategies that can […]
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History of Dressage

History of Dressage Dressage is a form of horse riding that involves performing a series of movements with precision and harmony. The word dressage comes from the French verb dresser, which means to train or prepare. Dressage is often considered as the art of horse training, where the rider and the horse communicate through subtle cues and aids. The origins […]
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History of Polo in the US

# What is the history of Polo in the United States? Polo is one of the oldest equestrian sports in the world, also referred to as “The Game of Kings”. It is a game of speed, skill and teamwork, played by two teams of four players on horseback, who use long mallets to hit a small ball into the opposing […]