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Community/Charity, Events

Spy Coast Farm Breeding Week Brings Amazing Educational Opportunities to Equestrians

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Do you know how to set up a jump chute? Have you ever wondered about the effect of collecting your stallion or getting embryos off your mare while they are competing? Do you have questions about breeding with frozen semen? Want the latest update on cartilage and tendon repair? Then you’ll want to pay attention … Continue reading Spy Coast Farm Breeding Week Brings Amazing Educational Opportunities to Equestrians →

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Racing

Diamond Stripes Retires at Old Friends

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GEORGETOWN, KY — JANUARY 3, 2012 — Diamond Stripes, the 9-year-old son of Notebook, has been retired to Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, Michael Blowen, president and founder of Old Friends, made the announcement today. Bred in Florida by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rogers Jr, for their Four Roses Thoroughbreds, Diamond … Continue reading Diamond Stripes Retires at Old Friends →

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Events, Rescue/Protection Sources

Old Friends Receives Second Grant from ASPCA

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Funds to Provide New Paddocks for More Retirees GEORGETOWN, KY – NOVEMBER 21, 2011 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility and 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has received a second $50,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The announcement was made today by Old Friends founder and … Continue reading Old Friends Receives Second Grant from ASPCA →

Breeds, Community/Charity, Contributors/Press, Dressage, Equestrian Assistance

KWPN-NA Awards $9,000 to Young Riders in 2011

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2012 Applications and Details Online Sutherlin, OR — The KWPN-NA awarded $9,000 to three young riders in 2011 through the Willy Arts Grant, sponsored by Little Creek Farm. Madeleine Birch, Salt Lake City, UT, Sadie Lahey, Eagle, ID, and Catherine Chamberlain from Chandler, AZ were each awarded $3,000 to help make their equestrian dreams a … Continue reading KWPN-NA Awards $9,000 to Young Riders in 2011 →

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Racing

Old Friends, The National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, and Nick Ryan’s Saloon to Present “Hall of Fame Day at Old Friends”

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GEORGETOWN, KY – OCTOBER 6, 2011 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY, has partnered with the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Lexington’s Nick Ryan’s Saloon to proudly present “Hall of Fame Day at Old Friends” on Monday October 17, 2011. The event will kick off at 3pm … Continue reading Old Friends, The National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, and Nick Ryan’s Saloon to Present “Hall of Fame Day at Old Friends” →

*Featured/Spotlights, Championships, Competitions, Dressage, Events, JRPR

Dressage Rider Caroline Roffman Takes Three for Three Tri-Colored Ribbons at the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships

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Wayne, IL (August 30, 2011) – On the same weekend that Hurricane Irene battered its way up the East Coast, dressage rider Caroline Roffman took the 2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center by storm. Roffman, of Wellington, Florida, rode away with three Reserve Championships aboard San City, Bon Chance, … Continue reading Dressage Rider Caroline Roffman Takes Three for Three Tri-Colored Ribbons at the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships →

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Events

Ready for the KWPN Keurings? Eight Page Guide Available Online

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11 Keuring Sites throughout North America Sutherlin, OR — You’ve devoted your resources – financial and energetic – to producing quality sport horses with hopes that they will compete at the highest levels of dressage, jumping, eventing or driving. One of the best tools for breeders, whether you have one mare or a herd, is … Continue reading Ready for the KWPN Keurings? Eight Page Guide Available Online →

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Racing

Multiple Stakes Winner Prized Arrives at Old Friends

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GEORGETOWN, KY — AUGUST 4, 2011 — Old Friends, Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, today welcomed Prized, the 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf champion and sire of the great Brass Hat. Michael Blowen, president and founder of Old Friends, made the announcement this morning. The 25-year-old Prized (Kris S -My Turbulent Miss by My Dad … Continue reading Multiple Stakes Winner Prized Arrives at Old Friends →

Breeds, Training/Clinics, Webinars

“Keuring 101” Webinar a Success

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North American Department – KWPN (July 2011) – The idea for this unique event began in the autumn of 2010, following an analysis of the North American- KWPN keurings in general and the education seminars for our members specifically.  “How to reach more people with a minimum of expense for them and for us?” was … Continue reading “Keuring 101” Webinar a Success →

Breeds, Contributors/Press, Dressage

Contango Son Don Tango High Score Dressage at KWPN Stallion Performance Test

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Coatesville, PA – Contango’s son Don Tango was awarded the High Score Dressage stallion at the 2011 KWPN Spring Stallion Performance Test. The handsome young stallion received 9s on rideability, temperament, self-carriage and balance during the testing. Don Tango became the fourth Approved Stallion by Iron Spring Farm’s Preferent stallion Contango, joining Citango, Maestro and … Continue reading Contango Son Don Tango High Score Dressage at KWPN Stallion Performance Test →