February 11, 2015 (Minnesota) North American Western Dressage (NAWD) is pleased to announce its School Partnership Equestrian Program. The NAWD Student Equestrian Athlete program is open to equestrian athletes, regardless of breed of horse, who are interested in competing in Western Dressage Tests, Traditional Dressage Tests, Ground Work Tests, Western Dressage Freestyle tests, or Western [...] Continue reading →

By Barbara Sheridan Many ex-racehorses are finding second careers once their racing days are over, thanks to the ever increasing awareness of what these multi-talented athletes can also do off the track. As a result of this growing movement to retrain the racehorse, Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds and Quarter Horses have successfully been transitioning from the track [...] Continue reading →

Emily Joyce, 774-773-1414 or EJoyce@SmartPak.com A wellness plan is a proactive approach in caring for your horse PLYMOUTH, MA – February 10, 2015 – At SmartPak, our mission is to support healthy horses and happy riders. One of the best ways you can help keep your horse healthy is by partnering with your veterinarian to [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL – January 8, 2015 – Chris Von Martels (CAN) and Zilverstar finished the last day of competition at Week 5 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) with a win in the FEI CDI 1* Intermediaire 1 Freestyle presented by Mission Control. Von Martels and Zilverstar finished the afternoon on a 75.650% followed [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, Florida (February 9, 2015)— As Katherine Bateson-Chandler and her partner of four years— Jane Clark’s dark bay gelding Alcazar— made their victory lap around The Stadium at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival, the rest of their competitive season looked full of promise. Bateson-Chandler, a U.K. native and student of 2012 Olympic Gold medalist [...] Continue reading →

Barbara “Bebe” Davis needs no introductions. At age 17, Bebe has been in the saddle a good bit of her time for the past 13 years with a most impressive show history. Click here for a list of her accomplishments: This very talented young woman caught my eye in 2009 showing her pony, Bohdjan. From [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL (February 9, 2015)— Charlotte Jorst is known for her contemporary equestrian style. What people might not know, however, is that Jorst’s passion for style goes well beyond her apparel. Jorst also pays close attention to the style of her stabling area, and has decorated her stalls at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival [...] Continue reading →