It was almost 20 years ago that the Baxter family purchased 500 acres in the sleepy Central California Coast town of Paso Robles. Where others saw fallow farmland, they saw the potential for international equestrian competition. The team has grown, and the venue has transformed in those nearly 20 years, but the mission remains the
Continue Reading...Throwback Thursday: Living Legend Col. John Russell
In honor of Col. John Russell’s 100th birthday on Feb. 2, we’re looking back at the Living Legend profile of the Olympic show jumper and coach, originally published in the Sept. 19, 2011, issue. LIVING LEGEND: Col. John Russell Is Still Giving Orders In Col. John Russell’s birth year of 1920, Woodrow Wilson was in
Continue Reading...Give Support, Get Support: The Palm Beach Auction Steps Up For Kevin Babington
Aug. 30, 2019, started as just another horse show day for Juan Pablo Gnecco. It was the Friday of the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, New York, and he was entered in the afternoon’s grand prix qualifier. He stopped to chat with a fellow rider about the track, and they discussed various plans for
Continue Reading...A Day In The Life With: Liz Arbittier, Large Animal Vet And Small Dog Enthusiast
Liz is an assistant professor in the clinical equine field service at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Preface to my day: The most important fact about me, beyond my veterinary work, is that I run a special-needs dog hospice/networking service. It’s currently called Hospice Pet
Continue Reading...You’ve Got to Believe It: Gymnastics With Kirsten Coe
“Believe it; you’ve got to believe it,” Kirsten Coe said to more than a few riders during the mounted gymnastic session held Jan. 20 during the USHJA Gold Star Clinic in Thermal, California. In what proved to be the most challenging part of the day’s exercises, Coe asked the riders to fit seven strides in
Continue Reading...This Esme Meets Teddy the Shetland at Olympia
YouTube Sensation This Esme headed to the world famous London Olympia Horse show – check out her video below! It’s one of the jewels in the equestrian calendar for any fan of equestrian sport. Or horses, for that matter. Over the course of a week, the best of the best come to London to take
Continue Reading...Scholtens Supreme in Mechelen
Emmelie Scholtens and Desperado came out on top in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ leg in Belgium… Emmelie Scholtens of the Netherlands won first place in FEI Dressage World Cup™ competition on Sunday at Mechelen, scoring a personal best of 85.075 percent in the Grand Prix Freestyle aboard Desperado N.O.P. Second place in the Belgian
Continue Reading...Deusser and Killer Queen Rock Mechelen
Daniel Deusser thrilled the crowd in Belgium with a glorious display in the final round of the day… Germany’s Daniel Deusser won Monday’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier at Mechelen in Belgium with a spectacular last-to-go performance from the nine-year-old mare Killer Queen VDM. In a 12-horse jump-off, the 2014
Continue Reading...Meeting Horse-Whisperer Jean-Francois Pignon
We are in the infectious company of Jean-Francois Pignon. His six black horses are all just two years old and already he’s playing with them. The way they came into the world is a story in itself. A local vet owned a “dangerous” stallion. It was either go and visit Jean Francois or be put
Continue Reading...Rambo® Stable Blanket w/ Nylon Lining (400g Heavy)
The Rambo stable blanket is our classic stable blanket with nylon lining. This cozy blanket has a classic cut design with double front closure, fillet string, cross surcingles and a nylon lining to keep your horse snug and warm through even the coldest weather. This blanket also has a shine enhancing polyester lining and fiberfill
Continue Reading...PS of Sweden Noseband Flying Change
The wide, anatomical design of the noseband allows full freedom for the cheekbones and the sensitive nerve endings. The difference from the Deluxe version is that this one is non lacquered nor round stitched. It has very soft padding, hollowed by the cheeks to prevent teeth pressure or damages. The noseband is fastened by regular
Continue Reading...PS of Sweden Hoodie, Kylie, Grape
This fall’s most perfect hoodie, a great match both with our latest saddle pads and breeches! Kylie is the ultimate hoodie when you want something comfortable without compromising with looks. Who said that hoodies have to be ugly cosy-clothes? Kylie leads the way to the opposite, you’ll feel great with sky high cosiness! Choose if
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