Equestrian Style Spotlight: Adi Kissilevich

By Jennie Carleton As a connoisseur of all things equestrian, I couldn’t help but fall head over heels for these bags by Adi Kissilevich. The more I learned about Adi, her story, and her products, the more convinced I became it was something I had to share with everyone who hasn’t … Continue reading →

Lake Placid Horse Shows- 2016 Show Dates Announced!‏

By Marty Bauman for Classic Communications The 2015 show season is almost over so why not start planning for next year? The Lake Placid Horse Shows Will Again Host  THREE Amazing Weeks Next Summer!!   Lake Placid Horse Show June 28 – July 3, 2016 I Love New York Horse Show July … Continue reading →

Grand Prix Sunday‏ at the Hampton Classic

By Marty Bauman for Classic Communications Highlighting the Hampton Classic is the $250,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix      Presented by LONGINES on Sunday, August 30.  In addition to the Grand Prix title, the world-class field of riders will be looking to win the LONGINES Rider Challenge that awards $30,000 to the rider who … Continue reading →

Optimum(R) Kids Day‏ at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

By Marty Bauman for Classic Communications The Hampton Classic provides activities in the Kids Area all week. Activities take place between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm unless listed otherwise. On Saturday, Optimum® Kids Day offers free admission to children under 12 along with free pony rides, and many other attractions including: The … Continue reading →

National Horse Show 2015 News Update!

By Jennie Carleton Our show this year features 3 legs of the LONGINES International Federation for Equestrian Sports North American League – are you as excited as we are?   -Elm Rock LLC $35,000 Welcome Speed Stake (presented by Rich DeMartini) -The Dobbs Family $35,000 Faults Converted (presented by The Dobbs … Continue reading →

Award Winning Chicago Hunter Derby Gears Up For Spectacular Weekend‏

By Brenda Mueller for Chicago Equestrian Annali-Brookwood Farm is the gorgeous setting for the Chicago Hunter Derby. Photo Chicago Equestrian. Antioch, IL – August 20, 2015 – The Hall of Fame Chicago Hunter Derby presented by Canadian Pacific, is gearing up for another fantastic weekend of top horses, award winning food … Continue reading →

TPH Riding Outfit of the Day: Lesson Look

By Nadia Alani of @perfeqoutfit Get the Look! J.Crew Tall perfect shirt in mini-gingham $50 TOMS Canvas Classic Slip-On $51 Silver monogram necklace 1 inch pendant $24 SSG Digital Riding Gloves $35 The Tailored Sportsman Tan Patch Trophy Hunter $190 My Barn Child earrings in black $15 Fabbri Pro Boot Ready To … Continue reading →

TPH #TBT Global Champions Tour in Miami – Photo Gallery

By Jennie Carleton with Photos & Captions by Dominique Gonzalez The Plaid Horse is excited to present the first in a series of #TBT Photo Galleries featuring various horse shows from the last year or so. Each collection is from one of our fabulous TPH Interns. We hope you enjoy these as … Continue reading →

Fieldstone Show Park Welcomes Riders to the 20th Annual MHJ Medal Finals‏

By Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group Halifax, MA – August 13, 2015 – It’s just one week until the top equitation riders in New England descend upon Fieldstone Show Park for the Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Medal Finals on Sunday, Aug. 23. In its 20th year running, the MHJ Medal Finals … Continue reading →

Jumper Classics Dominate Day Four of Silver Oak Jumper Tournament‏

By Kenneth Kraus for Phelps Media Group Halifax, MA – August 15, 2015 – Day four of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament at Fieldstone Show Park in Halifax, Massachusetts once again continued its streak of beautiful weather with the schedule offering a day full of Classics for the Masters, Junior/Amateurs, 6-Year-Old, … Continue reading →

David Beisel and Ammeretto Race to $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Victory at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show‏

By Kendall Bierer and Elaine Wessel for Phelps Media Group Lexington, KY – August 14, 2015 – For David Beisel, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show holds incredible memories, yet there is one in particular that stands out for him. It was three years ago exactly that David Beisel and Ammeretto, owned by … Continue reading →

Live Streaming Announced for all Five Days of the American Gold Cup

By Aemilia Phillips for Phelps Media Group North Salem, NY – August 17, 2016 – The 2015 American Gold Cup, hosted by scenic Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York, will take place Sept. 9-13. Equestrian enthusiasts unable to attend and enjoy all five days of international show jumping in … Continue reading →

TPH: Riding Outfit of the Day – Purple Breeches

By Nadia Alani of @perfeqoutfit Get the Look: Silver monogram necklace 1 inch pendant $24 Padded Leather Nameplate Bracelet $30 SSG Digital Riding Gloves $35 TS Low Rise Original Cotton Breech $100 Ariat Quantum Crowne Pro Zip Field Boot $600 Bizi Bee Logo V-Neck Tee $28 Bit Belt Brown $110 KEP Textile Riding Helmet w/ Black Grid $480 … Continue reading →

Michael Hughes Guides Luxina to $10,000 Shires Welcome Stake Victory‏

By Kenneth Kraus for Phelps Media Group Halifax, MA – August 13, 2015 – The beautiful Fieldstone Show Park welcomed day two of the 2015 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament with a full day of action in both rings including a packed schedule on the Unicorn Landing Grand Prix field. This year’s … Continue reading →

Entries Due THIS FRIDAY for Swan Lake Fall Festival Horse Show‏

By Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group. Littlestown, PA – August 12, 2015 – This Friday, Aug. 14, marks the last opportunity for exhibitors to enter the inaugural Swan Lake Fall Festival without late fees. The Premier, AA-rated horse show kicks off at Swan Lake Stables in just two weeks and … Continue reading →

Andy Kocher Leads the Way on Opening Day of the Silver Oak Tournament‏

By Kenneth Kraus for Phelps Media Group. Halifax, MA – August 12, 2015 – It was déjà vu all over again in Halifax as the 2015 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament was about to get underway, only this year, instead of on opening day, the torrential rains came the day before the … Continue reading →

Kelly Soleau Claims Final $10,000 Welcome in Vermont‏

By Lindsay Brock for Jump Media East Dorset, Vermont- Kelly Soleau of Marlborough, CT, and her own Itty Bitty kicked off the final week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $10,000 Overland Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 6. The Vermont … Continue reading →

Alexa Lowe-Wiseman Takes Blue in $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival

By Lindsay Brock for Jump Media East Dorset, Vermont — Alexa Lowe-Wiseman of Upperville, VA, boasted the only double clear performance of the day to win the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix aboard Ami Du Houssoit on Saturday, August 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. … Continue reading →

Rave Reviews for the Inaugural Great Lakes Equestrian Festival‏

By Phelps Media Group Traverse City, MI – August 11, 2015 – Sunday, July 26 marked the last day of the inaugural Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. Hundreds of horses, riders, trainers, owners and staff called the Traverse City area home during the four-week circuit. But the excitement of the debut … Continue reading →

IDKMediaGroup Providing Live Streaming of 2015 Silver Oaks Jumper Tournament

By Kenneth Kraus for Phelps Media Group Halifax, MA – August 11, 2015 – With action about to heat up at this year’s Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, show management is pleased to announce a partnership with IDKMediaGroup, the Premiere LIVE streaming and video production company for equestrian events east of … Continue reading →

Three Days of Live USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship Coverage Starts Tomorrow

By EQSPORTS.NET LIVE AND ON DEMAND COVERAGE The 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship starts tomorrow. Tuesday, August 11: First Round beginning at 9:30am ET Wednesday, August 12: Second Round beginning at 8:00am ET Thursday, August 13: Championship Round beginning at 5:00pm ET *All Times Subject to Change  LIVE ON EQSPORTS.NET Coverage … Continue reading →

Schuyler Riley and Dobra de Porceyo Dominate Inaugural NAL Longines World Cup Qualifier at Bromont International

By Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group Bromont, Quebec – August 9, 2015 – Sunday marked the kick-off of the new Longines FEI World Cup Jumping – North American League, and with a limited number of events to earn points, riders were aiming for the top of the leader board. Eight … Continue reading →

Mary Elizabeth Cordia Tops VHSA/EMO Medal Finals at Lexington National Horse Show

By Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group Lexington, VA – August 10, 2015 – Mary Elizabeth Cordia has been competing in the Virginia Horse Show Association (VHSA) Finals for several years, leaving nearly every time with an impressive second place finish. However, until this year a VHSA Finals victory had escaped the … Continue reading →

Morgan Dickerson’s Summer Has Him Ready For Medal Finals‏

By Brenda Mueller for Chicago Equestrian Morgan Dickerson and Quieri are ready for the Maclay Regionals. Photo Shawn McMillen. Pasadena, CA – August 1, 2015 – Morgan Dickerson, 18, of Pasadena, CA, is taking his riding career seriously, all the way to the medal finals. This year, Dickerson is having a … Continue reading →

Sophie Gochman Leads Victory Gallop in Pony Medal at U.S. Pony Finals

By Kendall Bierer and Elaine Wessel for Phelps Media Group Sophie Gochman captured the 2015 Marshall & Sterling/USEF Pony Medal Championship with Ponies & Palms Show Stables’ Rico Suave. Photo by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group. Lexington, KY – August 9, 2015 – Beginning early Sunday morning, 174 young riders and their ponies … Continue reading →

Augusta Iwasaki and Bit of Laughter Best the Rest at 2015 U.S. Pony Finals

By Kendall Bierer and Elaine Wessel for Phelps Media Group Augusta Iwasaki and Bit of Laughter captured the Grand Regular Pony Hunter Championship at the 2015 U.S. Pony Finals. Photo by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group. Lexington, KY – August 8, 2015 – Adding yet another impressive accolade to her now-growing collection, Augusta … Continue reading →

All Tickets Now on Sale for Rolex Central Park Horse Show

By Jennifer Wood Media The Rolex Central Park Horse Show is proud to announce that tickets for all 2015 events, running Sept. 23-27 in New York City, are now on sale! There are only 1,000 tickets available and they are anticipated to sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased at: … Continue reading →

Taylor St. Jacques Takes Large Regular Pony Hunter Tricolor with Glynhafan Red Kestral During 2015 USEF Pony Finals

By Kendall Bierer and Elaine Wessel for Phelps Media Group. Taylor St. Jacques and Glynhafan Red Kestral captured the Large Regular Pony Hunter Championship at the 2015 USEF Pony Finals. Photo by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group. Lexington, KY – August 6, 2014 – For 16-year-old Taylor St. Jacques, competing at the 2015 … Continue reading →

Are you interested in Dutch Harness Horses

If you were ever thinking of buying or breedingb to a dutch harness horse for dressage....you have the right idea. They are a unique breed that has a lot to offer. This article explains everything you need to know.

Are Dutch Harness Horses More Than Just Driving Horses?

I was first introduced to the Dutch Harness Horse in 2005. I became a fan right away. Their conformation makes it easy for them to sit high in the bridle and their movement is elastic with a lot of animation. My first thought was wow what great dressage horses they would make. Why haven’t we seen them in the Dressage ring? So I did a little research and this is what I found.

First let me give you some information on their history. They were first developed in the Netherlands since the end of World War II. You can find them in the KWPN studbook which was founded in 1969. They were bred based on the native Groningen and Gelderland horses and they were mainly used to farm land or as transportation. With their strict selection procedures and a clear breeding aim enabled breeders to produce a refined, high-stepping horse which makes them stand out among other breeds. Their forelegs are typically longer than the hind legs which enables them to sit on their hind quarters and lift in the front. This is why they are so powerful, they have a active hind end and spectacular freedom in the forehand. These attributes are what made me become interested in the breed.

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Things to look for when selecting a horse and key questions to ask!

I found this article to be interesting! Horse ownership is an exciting prospect! You are now at the point where you know that you have the means to support your horse, you have the knowledge on how to care for the horse, and you are able to ride. Now you want to own your own horse that will meet your riding goals and needs. When purchasing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCJimS909KA young dressage horses for sale you should always try to have a veterinarian do an exam or be with you especially if you are a novice owner. The veterinarian will be there working for you – not for the seller. Consider additional tests like x-rays to be performed by the veterinarian. Even if you trust and love the person selling you a horse – a pre-purchase veterinarian exam is still a smart idea. When purchasing a horse, there are two types of considerations regarding the horse: behavioral traits and conformation. Behavioral traits have to do with the overall attitude of the horse while conformation concerns the way he is put together. Ideas for “screening” your new horse are below, listed under these categories. Some aspects to consider: Behavioral Traits Look for signs of behavioral problems in the horse’s stall such as chewing, cracked/broken walls, “tracks” worn in the floor, paint scraped off the bars, grain or half chewed hay in bedding, and/or diarrhea. 1. Does this horse have a cribbing or wind sucking problem? If so, how is it currently managed? 2. Does this horse kick in the stall, and if so when and why? 3. Does this horse stall walk, paw or weave? 4. Does this horse grind his teeth on the bars? 5. Can the horse easily be haltered in the stall? Here you can read the rest of the article http://animalscience.uconn.edu/extension/publications/factsheetpdfs/thingstolookfor.pdf

Canadian John Pearce wins $25,0000 Twisted Tree Farm Grand Prix

By Hipico Santa Fe Canadian John Pearce and his amazing horse, Chianto, stood victorious at the $25,000 Twisted Tree Farm Grand Prix this afternoon, on the grass Grand Prix field at the Santa Fe Summer Series. Hundreds of VIP guests enjoyed a champagne brunch while watching the best of showjumping excitement. … Continue reading →

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z Win $100,000 ULCERGARD Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson VI

By HITS SAUGERTIES, New York (August 3, 2015): McLain Ward – hot off his gold medal win at the 2015 Pan American Games – and HH Carlos Z, owned by Double H Farm, took first place out of 29 entries in Sunday’s $100,000 ULCERGARD Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson VI. Ward … Continue reading →

Things to look for when selecting a horse and key questions to ask!

I found this article to be interesting!

Horse ownership is an exciting prospect! You are now at the point where you know that you have the means to support your horse, you have the knowledge on how to care for the horse, and you are able to ride. Now you want to own your own horse that will meet your riding goals and needs. When purchasing young dressage horses for sale you should always try to have a veterinarian do an exam or be with you especially if you are a novice owner. The veterinarian will be there working for you – not for the seller. Consider additional tests like x-rays to be performed by the veterinarian. Even if you trust and love the person selling you a horse – a pre-purchase veterinarian exam is still a smart idea. When purchasing a horse, there are two types of considerations regarding the horse: behavioral traits and conformation. Behavioral traits have to do with the overall attitude of the horse while conformation concerns the way he is put together. Ideas for “screening” your new horse are below, listed under these categories. Some aspects to consider: Behavioral Traits Look for signs of behavioral problems in the horse’s stall such as chewing, cracked/broken walls, “tracks” worn in the floor, paint scraped off the bars, grain or half chewed hay in bedding, and/or diarrhea. 1. Does this horse have a cribbing or wind sucking problem? If so, how is it currently managed? 2. Does this horse kick in the stall, and if so when and why? 3. Does this horse stall walk, paw or weave? 4. Does this horse grind his teeth on the bars? 5. Can the horse easily be haltered in the stall?

Here you can read the rest of the article http://animalscience.uconn.edu/extension/publications/factsheetpdfs/thingstolookfor.pdf

Junior and Amateur Owner Riders Take Center Stage at Lamplight Equestrian Center for Equifest II

By Brenda Mueller for Chicago Equestrian Becky Kozma and Alex Trolli’s Del Piero won the $1,000 Junior Hunter Classic. Photo by Chicago Equestrian. Wayne, IL – July 31, 2015 – Junior and Amateur Owner Hunters took their turn in the Wisconsin Equine Main Hunter ring at Lamplight Equestrian Center during Equifest … Continue reading →

Montana Welcomes George Morris at Larkspur Farm

By Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group Kalispell, MT – July 28, 2015 – As the summer begins to heat up, legendary horseman and coach George Morris will be heading to Northwest Montana. This week, he will be at Larkspur Farm in Kalispell, Montana, July 31- August 2, 2015. Organized by … Continue reading →

2015 Capital Challenge Prize List Now Available Online!

By Carly Weilminster for Jump Media Upper Marlboro, MD — The Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) is pleased to announce the release of the official2015 Capital Challenge Prize List. The 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show presented by Well Placed Smile, is in its 22nd year and will welcome elite equestrian talent … Continue reading →