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Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Eventing/H.T., Media/Radio/TV Sources

Eventing Radio Episode 141 by Bit of Britain – Fit to Compete

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Bonnie Mosser is having a big year out of the saddle and shares her events with us that we’ll call the three M’s! British equestrian photographer, Trevor Meeks, fulfills a personal ambition on the other side of the camera and cross country course designer, Derek di Grazia, offers his Rolex reflections. Tune in right here…

Eventing Radio Episode 141 by Bit of Britain – Show Notes and Links:

  • Show Host: Chris Stafford
  • Photo Credit: Bonnie Mosser
  • Guest: Bonnie Mosser
  • Guest: Trevor Meeks
  • Guest: Derek di Grazia
  • Results: Sydney FEI World Cup, May 7-8, 2011
    • 1 Clarke Johnstone/Orient Express (NZL) 45.4 + 0 + 0 = 45.4
    • 2 Chris Burton/Holstein Park Leilani (AUS) 45.9 + 0 + 0 = 45.9
    • 3 Shane Rose/Taurus (AUS) 44.4 + 0 + 8 = 52.3
  • Results: FEI World Cup Eventing Standings
    • 1 Clarke Johnstone (NZL) 118
    • 2 Chris Burton (AUS) 108
    • 3 Shane Rose (AUS) 70

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Competitions, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Phelps Media Group

High Performance Hunter Championship Goes to Louise Serio and Do Tell at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

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Louise Serio and Do Tell earned the High Performance Hunter Championship at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Photo By: Holly Whiteman/PMG.

Lexington, KY – May 12, 2011 – It was another beautiful day at the Stonelea Ring for horses and riders showing during the first week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows at the Kentucky Horse Park.  On this summer-like day, competitors showcased their talents, leading up to the championship and reserve championship prize in the professional hunter divisions, presented later in the day.

In the High Performance Hunters, Louise Serio and Do Tell brought home the championship with two firsts and two second place finishes.  Brian Walker and Garfield garnered the reserve championship with a blue, a red and two yellows.  Serio rides Do Tell for owner/rider Bridget Hallman, who will compete in the Amateur-Owner Hunters starting tomorrow.

Hallman raved, “He’s a big sweetheart.  He really wants to try his best every time.”  Serio added, “Do Tell was really good, he hasn’t shown since Florida. He hasn’t done the working that many times anyway, so I was really happy with him. He’s such a nice horse to ride; he’s so light in his mouth, really, really nice.”

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Breeds, Contributors/Press, Media/Radio/TV Sources, Publications/Media, Racing, Racing Sources

Racing Journal Goes Digital

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The American Quarter Horse Journal, May 12, 2011 — Beginning in July, AQHA will begin publication of a brand-new digital magazine, the Q-Racing Journal, targeting the Association’s racing owners, breeders and fans. The digital magazine will be available at www.aqharacing.com, and its inaugural issues will be open to everyone, not just subscribers.

Q-Racing Journal will be a monthly digital publication dedicated to coverage of the American Quarter Horse racing industry. It will feature news, history, industry topics and race statistics.

“We believe that with the mobility of the racing community, a digital racing publication makes the most sense, then our American Quarter Horse racing enthusiasts can access the information they need from where they are – from Fort Erie to Los Alamitos,” said AQHA Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Jim Bret Campbell. “Eliminating the expenses of paper, printing and postage allows us to provide a beefier racing-oriented publication that contains the stories, information and statistics that our readers have told us they want, as well as affordable advertising for the racing industry.”

Another advantage to producing a digital racing publication is that AQHA will be able to better tie each issue of the magazine to the events – races and sales – that are going on at the time of publication.

The American Quarter Horse Journal has featured American Quarter Horse racing since its inception. In 1988, the Quarter Racing Journal was launched as a stand-alone publication. Later renamed The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal, the award-winning magazine returned to the Journal in 2010.

For advertising opportunities, contact Racing Account Executive Jim Persinger at (806) 378-4386 or email at jpersinger@aqha.org.

American Quarter Horse Association
1600 Quarter Horse Drive
Amarillo, TX 79104

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Hunter/Equitation, Racing Sources, Training/Clinics

Perfect the Two-Point with Shane George

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Balance over your horse’s center of gravity in the two-point position.

By AQHA Professional Horseman Shane George with Christine Hamilton for The American Quarter Horse Journal

The red shaded areas in this photo show common problems riders have with the half seat: hands and arms too far back, poorly positioned or swinging lower leg, and rounded shoulders and back. Journal illustration.

There are two basic seats for a hunter rider: full seat and half seat. For the hunters and jumpers, it’s important to have the ability to use both.

In a “full seat,” you have contact with your seat in the saddle. You sit on the horse’s back, riding each stride in a collected manner. It’s the seat you use in rail work.

In a “half seat,” you get up off your seat, out of the saddle and find a balance that’s a little more forward. It allows you to get your balance up and over your lower leg and over the horse’s center of gravity in his shoulder and wither. It’s a dynamic position, giving the rider more flexibility in how he moves with the horse.

How much your seat is out of the saddle depends on what you’re doing at the moment. If you’re in between jumps in a course, you might ride with your seat up but closer to the saddle, almost hovering over it. But if you’re going over a jump, your seat will be clearly up out of the saddle.

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Competitions, Contributors/Press, Events, FEI

FEI Announces Detection Times for Meloxicam

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Lausanne (SUI), 12 May 2011 – The FEI has announced detection times for Meloxicam (veterinary formulation known as Metacam), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation in the equine athlete.

The findings of studies on the use of intravenously or orally administered Meloxicam show the urine and plasma (blood) detection time as 72 hours [1].

This is the first COX-2 inhibitor on the FEI List of Detection Times, which contains common medications administered out of competition and is listed on the FEI Clean Sport website.

“We are committed to providing the tools to assist our athletes to adhere to the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping Rules, and will add further medication detection times over the coming 12 months,” explains Graeme Cooke, Director of Veterinary Department at the FEI.

Meloxicam (Metacam) is developed by Boehringer-Ingelheim.

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*Featured/Spotlights, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Driving, Equestrian Assistance, JRPR

Combined Driver Chester Weber Continues Long-Running Partnership with Charles Owen, Inc.

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Combined Driver Chester Weber is sponsored by Charles Owen, Inc., and is a strong believer in the safety and comfort of Charles Owen’s helmets and body protectors. (Photo courtesy of PicsofYou.com)

Ocala, FL (May 12, 2011) – Combined Driver Chester Weber has partnered with Charles Owen, Inc. for many years and is a strong believer in the safety and comfort of Charles Owen’s helmets and body protectors. As the eight-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving champion, Weber and his team of award-winning horses competed in the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in 2010 and helped the U.S. team clinch the Silver Medal.

“Charles Owen has been a proud sponsor of Chester Weber and his team for several years now,” said Danielle Santos, Marketing and Public Relations Director for Charles Owen. “Charles Owen produces top quality safety helmets and body protectors with an impressive appearance that riders and drivers want to wear. Chester and his team are perfect examples of how safety can look stylish and traditional.”

Santos added that Charles Owen seeks to sponsor individuals that not only support the brand, but also give back to their sport and community. “Chester is a perfect example of this,” she said, adding that Weber is not only one of the leading drivers in the United States but is also a passionate supporter of driving as well as an active member of many USEF committees and he serves on the USET Foundation Board of Trustees.

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Breeds, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Racing, Racing Sources

Stolis Winner Works Back into National Rankings

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The American Quarter Horse Journal, May 11, 2011 – American Quarter Horse Racing’s all-time leading money earner Stolis Winner got back to the winner’s circle Saturday at Remington Park and back into the AQHA Racing-Horseplayernow.com National Top 10 poll this week. Winner of Sunday’s Bank of America Remington Championship Challenge (G2), Stolis Winner improved his bankroll to $2,221,911 and vaults to No. 6 in the 2011 balloting.

Louisiana Senator and Good Reason SA remain 1-2 in the rankings for 3-year-olds and older this week. Meanwhile, Freighttrain B ran Sunday in the Heritage Place Derby (G2) trials and posted the third-fastest qualifying time to solidify his spot at No. 3 in the national poll. Sam Houston Classic (G2) winner The Louisiana Cartel won his third-straight race of the year Saturday and moves up two spots to No. 4.

Meanwhile, Mighty B Valiant leap-frogs Valiant War Hero to top this week’s national rankings for 2-year-olds. Unbeaten in three career starts, Mighty B Valiant dominated his Heritage Place Futurity (G1) trial on Sunday. Also among the juveniles, Fast Prize Jordan debuts in the poll at No. 9 this week after a sharp trial win for the Heritage Place Futurity.

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Classic Company, Competitions, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Show Jumping

Atlanta and Charleston Summer Classics

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Just a reminder that both Summer Shows are coming up soon.  The Atlanta Summer Classic (June 15-26) prize list is online.  This show will have a new format; lots of money has been added along with a new schedule.  The show will have a $25,000 Hunter Derby and two $35,000 Grand Prix classes along with two USHJA Hunter Classics and a Gamblers Choice.  We will also have two free clinics between the shows, one for pony models and one for jumping water.

The Charleston Summer Classic (July 13-23) prize list is also online. This show has a new 5 day schedule to allow more time at the beach and to enjoy the low country.  If you need help with condo or house rentals, let us know.

To reserve stalls, call Tissy at 843 768 5503.

See you at the rings,

Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd.
www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX:  (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311  Johns Island  SC 29457

Competitions, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Maclay, National Horse Show, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

Alltech National Horse Show Unveils Huge Prize Money for Debut at Kentucky Horse Park

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$250,000 Alltech National Horse Show Grand Prix to be featured on Saturday Night

Alltech's Dr Pearse Lyons with Alltech National Horse Show President Mason Phelps and show jumper Kent Farrington at the Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park. © 2011 by Rebecca Walton.

Lexington, KY – May 11, 2011 – The press conference for this year’s debut of the Alltech National Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park was held on Wednesday at the Farm House Restaurant, located on the grounds.

The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th edition, will be staged at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, site of last year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The show will be held from November 2-6, 2011.

National Horse Show of America, Ltd. President Mason Phelps, Jr. welcomed the large gathering and then introduced the participants, highlighted by Dr. Pearse Lyons, the Founder and President of Alltech, the title sponsor of the Alltech National Horse Show.

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Contributors/Press, Diana de Rosa

Tip of the Week – Building a Horse Barn with the Elements: Earth, Wind, Energy and Water

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What do earth, wind, energy and water have to do with barn building?  Everything!  From an ideal equestrian estate to an ammonia problem in your run-in, balancing the elements is the key. Creating a healthy environment for our beloved horses is an exciting challenge.

You may get a funny look if you say “my earth element is out of balance,” but builders and designers use these principles every day.  It’s important to talk about orienting your building where there will be a minimum of cut and fill.  Plan dry lots, pasture, arenas and drives from the beginning, even if you are building in phases.

Take advantage of the prevailing wind to ventilate naturally.  Place windows and doors to aid in circulation. Full mesh stall doors help with low-lying fumes.  Four air exchanges per hour are recommended.

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