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A First for Charlotte Babbitt in Traverse City National Grand Prix

A First for Charlotte Babbitt in Traverse City National Grand Prix In an unorthodox jump-off, Charlotte Babbitt claimed her first-ever grand prix win aboard Vivianne Blue PS in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix on Saturday during the third week of the summer’s Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, at Flintfields Horse Park. The opening course […]
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Jimmy Torano and Kochio Z Race to Great Lakes Equestrian Festival CSI3* Speed Victory

Jimmy Torano and Kochio Z Race to Great Lakes Equestrian Festival CSI3* Speed Victory U.S. grand prix rider Jimmy Torano guided seasoned partner Kochio Z to a CSI3* victory in the $32,000 Speed on Thursday during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, at Flintfields Horse Park. Enjoying his first appearance at the […]
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HOOSIER ELEMENT INCLUDED INTO 2024 HARNESS HEROES TRADING CARDS

HOOSIER ELEMENT INCLUDED INTO 2024 HARNESS HEROES TRADING CARDS The newly released set of HARNESS HEROES trading cards contains all the usual 35 North American champion horses and people from 2023. In addition, the set will feature six specifically Indiana-centric subjects. The Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) directors selected the 2023 pari-mutuel driver of the year (Trace Tetrick), pari-mutuel trainer of […]
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Lindsey Mohr and Cristiano de Léau Z Dominate in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby During the 2024 HITS Vermont Summer Festival

Lindsey Mohr and Cristiano de Léau Z Dominate in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby During the 2024 HITS Vermont Summer Festival The impressive backdrop of Manchester’s mountains at the HITS Vermont Summer Festival set the stage on July 11, 2024, for the featured class of the day, the USHJA $5,000 National Hunter Derby.  Top hunters took to the main […]
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Elite Horse Transport Celebrates Their 20 Year Anniversary

Elite Horse Transport Celebrates Their 20 Year Anniversary For Elite Horse Transport, one of the horse sport industry’s most respected horse shipping fleets, July 2024 marks the company’s 20-year anniversary.  Founded and run by James (Jim) Welsh, the company has risen from humble roots to be recognized as “How Champions Travel”.  It all started when at 12 years old Jim […]
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How Horses Help Reduce Kids’ Cell Phone and Social Media Usage

How Horses Help Reduce Kids’ Cell Phone and Social Media Usage By Scott Derby As a parent, you have undoubtedly noticed that your children spend much of their time on their smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Perhaps, you may think, an exorbitant amount of their time. You are hardly alone, as this concern is consistently provided by parents today as one […]
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Should Horse Farms Utilize Volunteers or Interns?

Should Horse Farms Utilize Volunteers or Interns? By Scott Derby Horse farm management can be a challenge, as turning a profit – or at least not finding yourself in a deep financial hole – can be difficult. One way to keep costs down is to utilize non-employee labor, two forms of which will be discussed here – volunteers and interns. […]
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Cathleen Driscoll Captures $32,000 Ingram Family CSI3* Welcome Stake

Cathleen Driscoll Captures $32,000 Ingram Family CSI3* Welcome Stake International competition at the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, continued on Friday with the $32,000 Ingram Family CSI3* Welcome taking center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. Thirty entries tackled the first round, but Cathleen Driscoll (USA), an athlete […]