Breeder’s Achievement Awards Sponsored by Rabobank Will Recognize Success
Sutherlin, OR — Breeders devote their lives, energy and hopes to producing world-class sport horses that will compete at the top levels of dressage, eventing, jumping and driving. One of the best tools available to help breeders in their quest is the keuring, or inspection, of breeding stock. The 2010 KWPN of North America (Royal Dutch Warmblood Studbook) keurings will take place at 11 locations throughout North America and offer breeders the opportunity to have their bloodstock evaluated, as well as see the results of other breeding programs. The outcome of keurings can increase the value of horses and also provide excellent marketing opportunities. So how can you successfully prepare your horses to receive the best marks from the jury? Several top KWPN-NA breeders share their secrets for making the most of the keuring experience.
“My favorite things about the keurings are seeing the other breeders’ foals and offspring produced by different stallion and mare combinations,” says Julie Ballard Haralson, owner of Haralson Farm in Newnan, Georgia. “You see a lot of pictures and videos on the Internet, but it is not the same as seeing them in real life. This helps me a lot with future breeding decisions.” Julie has produced numerous first premium foals. She has foals by Indoctro and UB40 that will be joining her herd this year. “I look forward to the comments from the jury and their future breeding advice,” she continues. “Good, bad or ugly I treasure these comments to help me make better decisions in the future.”
Trail and Gaited Enthusiasts Celebrate as Tom Seay and Liz Graves Join Equine Extravaganza’s Celebrity Line-Up
Doswell, VA: The excitement mounts as this year’s Equine Extravaganza rounds out its exceptional cast of equine experts with two more horse industry icons. Equine Extravaganza is pleased to welcome Tom Seay, the producer and talent from the TV show “Best of America by Horseback”, and gaited clinician extraordinaire, Liz Graves, to the already star studded cast, October 29-13, 2010 at The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Virginia.
Tom Seay’s trail riding experience is virtually unparalleled. In 1995 he led “The American Transcontinental Trail Ride” where he took a group of horseback riders and wagons from Savannah, Georgia, all the way to San Diego, California. It was a four and a half month trail ride with more than 250 riders participating. Not only does Tom have the personal trail riding experience to share, but he has a vast wealth of general horse knowledge that he has been gathering since he was five years old.
Caitie Hope and La Paz took home the first place prize in the $1,000 CN Amateur Welcome class at the Spruce Meadows Tournament. Photo by: Kenneth Kraus
Calgary, AB – July 16, 2010 – Recently, top trainer Diane Carney traveled with Richard Rinehart and riders of Telluride Farm to compete at the Spruce Meadows Tournament. The riders competed during the “Canada One” week, which began July 1 and ran through July 4, 2010, and the “North American” week, held July 7-11, 2010. Rinehart, Caitie Hope, Michael Burnett, Virginia Bartholomay, and Morgan Dvorkin all scored top ribbons and had the opportunity to ride in the Spruce Meadows victory gallops.
Rinehart earned a victory during “Canada One” with Iron in the 1.20m Open Jumper Welcome Class. He also showed Total Touch, owned by Kathleen Hope to a second and fourth place finish in the 1.20m Open Jumper classes. “Richard is a brilliant rider and might not have taken the big step to compete at Spruce Meadows without this opportunity,” noted Carney. “If you can ride and understand horsemanship then you will leave Spruce Meadows encouraged and fulfilled.” Rinehart was the winner of the Maxine Beard Award in 2001.
Blainville, QC – July 16, 2010 – Two top equestrians, Lauren Hunkin and Christine McCrea, battled for the top award at Friday night’s FEI Open Welcome Class during the Classique Internationale de Blainville (Jumping Blainville). Hunkin and Larry 0146′s ambition and speed would earn them the winning rosette after flying through the jump-off in 31.96 seconds. McCrea aboard Baloubet Junior Z’s time would hold up for the second place position. This evening’s class took place in the Grand Prix Ring at the Equestrian Park of Blainville and was watched by a large crowd of enthusiastic onlookers.
Today’s challenging first round track and jump-off course were designed by Linda Allen. The opening round featured a liverpool, a triple bar and three double combinations. Many riders accrued faults at the final oxer-vertical double combination which came just a few strides after the wide spread of the triple bar. One of the most difficult aspects of the first round proved to be the time allowed, with only five riders breaking the beam without time faults.
The Women’s Horse Industry Association is pleased to announce that the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) will participate at the 2010 conference September 22-23, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The EAF will participate as an exhibitor. The Equestrian Aid Foundation was established to assist anyone in the horse world suffering from life threatening illnesses, catastrophic accidents or injuries by providing financial support for their medical or other basic needs.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the growing WHIA conference,” said Sheryl Kursar, managing director of the EAF. “The Equestrian Aid Foundation a nonprofit that is inclusive of all illnesses, injuries, riding disciplines and horse-related professions. The conference is a wonderful opportunity to share our mission and good works with like-minded people who understand the need of helping those in our community when they need it most. As medical and living expenses continue to climb in an already poor economy, the need for EAF services are greater than ever.”
16 July 2010 – Free-to-view video footage of the horses for the Youth Olympic Games departing their Australian base at Glen Haven Park and arriving in Singapore ahead of the Games is now available at www.feitv.org and FEI YouTube Channel.
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