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Dover Saddlery Announces Free Horse Heart Monitor Online Video
LITTLETON, MA –March, 22, 2007 Dover Saddlery Inc., announced today a new free online video that explains the health and fitness benefits of using a horse heart monitor for any level of horse or rider. Featuring renowned endurance rider and eventer D ... Read the full article

Biltmore Estate Summer Classic Day One
Today was a great day in Asheville. The weather was cool, the footing was great and we finished about 5pm. Baby Green Champion - Playoff, Owner- Lizabeth Fisher, Rider- Brad Spragg. Baby Green Reserve Champion - Real Guiness, Owner - Ulster GSA ... Read the full article

Onsite Tack Services Offers Accurate Saddle Fit Analysis
Lithia, Florida – July 25, 2006 Onsite Tack Services® announces the availability of the complete Saddletech System for horse owners concerned about the comfort of their horses and the fit of their saddles. Onsite Tack Services® is, at present, the on ... Read the full article

Preliminary Award Standings and Archived Award Results Available Online
The United States Dressage Federation announced today that 2008 preliminary award standings for the Adequan/USDF Year-End Awards, including the Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Awards, are now available on the USDF Web site as well as archived award results for the previous two competition seasons. Anyone who logs into the USDF site can access the most up-to-date award standings and monitor these standings throughout the competition year. Archived results are available only to those individuals who are logged into the USDF Web site and have a participating or business membership (PM/BM). ... Read the full article

Professional Bull Rider, Lee Akin Remains in Critical Condition
Professional bull rider, Lee Akin, remains in critical condition in the critical care unit at Baptist Hospital in Montgomery, AL, eight days after he sustained a traumatic brain injury when he was bucked off Smith, Harper and Morgan’s, Dick Dasteredl ... Read the full article

Your Horse’s Quiet Place
Your horse’s head is like a needle on a gauge - it can signify your horse’s mental state. When his head comes up in any increment, the horse is tensing; when the head lowers, he is relaxing. When the horse is poised for flight, the head is all the way up, and when he is most relaxed, his nose is all the way to the ground. Signs of relaxation in the horse are synonymous with the signs of subordinance, because once the horse accepts your authority, he can relax and doesn’t have to worry, think or make any decisions. ... Read the full article

Biltmore Estate Summer Classic Welcome Class
Hunter Champions: World Champion Rider Event 1st Year Green - Dont Call me Moni, Derek Hirsch, Rider Hunt Tosh 2nd Year Green- Icing, MM Hunt Tosh, Rider Hunt Tosh Green Conformation- Couverture, Lee Cesery, Rider Daniel Geitner Regular Work ... Read the full article

Choosing the Right Bit
Before trying to choose the right bit for your horse you should get his teeth checked by a veterinarian. Sometimes the teeth may have sharp points or hooks that interfere with the use of the bit. A veterinarian can properly float the horse’s teeth and prevent problems that may occur down the road with bad teeth. Once the teeth are checked out, then you may begin deciding on which bit is best for your horse. ... Read the full article

Developing Power Steering in Your Horse with Tommy Garland
Having great steering and feather-light response to your cues begins in your legs. Confused about your leg cues? You’re not alone, your horse is probably confused about your leg cues too! Here’s how to change that, with some easy visualization and exercises from clinician Tommy Garland. ... Read the full article

Sapphire Is A Gem at the Memorial Day Grand Prix
BURBANK, CA - The Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix came down to just two and they gave the sellout crowd a thrill. Hap Hansen and Cacao (Linda Smith, owner) led for most of the class with just two time faults, but Ashlee Bond finally posted the clear ... Read the full article

Californians Are Tops at Pennsylvania National
Perhaps today at the Pennsylvania National (Oct. 11) should have been named "California Day." Mitchell Endicott was honored with the Pony Rider Sportsmanship Award. The young rider seems to be following in the footsteps of his talented parents. Michael is a successful grand prix rider, who has also been tapped several times to assist with various show USEF jumping selection trials in determining subjective members to the team. Christa has earned her share of accolades in the hunter ring, and has a keen eye for a talented young horse. ... Read the full article

Junior Hunters Compete To Win This Weekend At The Tampa Equestrian Festival
The morning brought sunshine, hunters and determination to the show ring during the second week of the Tampa Equestrian Festival. ... Read the full article

Junior Riders Vie For Top Awards At The Tampa Equestrian Festival
The juniors riders turned out in top form, ready to compete and ready to win at the Tampa Equestrian Festival. In the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship class every rider was invited back for the second phase. Coming out on top was rider/owner Hasbrouck Donovan and her mount Levity, from Califon, NJ. ... Read the full article

Check Your Bit Fit- Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses' bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse's mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider's ability all determine which bit you should use. ... Read the full article

EquiFit, Inc. Continues to Gain Support from Grand Prix Riders, Announces New Sponsorship of South Florida’s Jimmy Torano
Boston, MA- November 29- EquiFit Inc., the company that offers a complete line of products for riders who are serious about performance, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of grand prix rider Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. EquiFit In ... Read the full article

4th Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage at the National To Be Featured at 122nd National Horse Show & Family Festival in Wellington, Florida
WELLINGTON, FL – August 15, 2005 – The 4th Zada Enterprises LLC Dressage at the National will be held December 2-4, 2005, at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Florida, in conjunction with the 122nd National Horse Show & Family Festiv ... Read the full article

Over the Hill Farm Took Home Four Best Rider Titles at HITS Ocala
Casady, Rodrigue, Cesery and Read Win Best Rider Titles for Over the Hill Farm at HITS Ocala Masters Wellington, FL – March 7, 2007 – The HITS Ocala Masters show, which ran from February 28-March 4, 2007, was a huge success for Over the Hill Farm ... Read the full article

Wholistic Joining vs. Round Penning
Missy Wryn’s WHolistic Joining method invokes a horse’s natural instinct to recognize you as their “herd leader” without using fear or exhaustion. “In a round pen session the horse is under pressure to keep moving as a method of controlling his feet to establish the trainer’s leadership in the herd” Missy says. “Most horse’s natural instinct is a fear response looking to the outside of the round pen for an escape. A rope may be used to toss at the horse or a whip to scare him into moving. Once the horse responds in the way the trainer wants whether that is turning in to the trainer when changing direction or stopping and looking at the trainer, the pressure is released letting the horse know that was the right answer.” ... Read the full article

World Championship Hunter Rider Awards
Wellington, FL – October 10, 2006 – This past weekend, the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, MD, held the Monarch International’s Show Circuit Magazine Professional World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) finals. The WCHR National Awards ... Read the full article

Mikmar's New High-Tech Bit Offers the Perfect Connection Between Horse and Rider
January 31, 2007- Well known for innovative and effective bit designs, The Mikmar Bit Company breaks the mold again in introducing its newest sensation, ”The Flexion Combo”, based on the highly successful original Combination Bit. “The Flexion Combo ... Read the full article