Fans, foes ofhorse track rally Nov 20, 2008
In an effort to improve the project's public image, developers changed its name to the DeBary Town Center and Equestrian Park and sent out mailers to promote the development as a place for wholesome family activities. However, no one inside the church Wednesday night believed the mailer, saying the project would only harm the city. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Oly badminton venue moved to save money Nov 20, 2008
LONDON (AP) -- The venue for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at the 2012 London Olympics is set to be moved for cost-cutting purposes, but organizers decided Wednesday to retain the temporary arenas for basketball and equestrian ... Equestrian events will remain at Greenwich Park because none of the alternatives were close enough to accommodate the modern pentathlon show jumping event, which needs to be located close to the Olympic Park to allow the completion of all five events within one day... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Burton takes eventing honours Nov 17, 2008
TIPPED as the one to watch, rising star Christopher Burton won the Australian International Three Day Event in the fiercest equestrian competition seen in the southern hemisphere for years. With fewer than two penalty points separating the top four teams, this year's event helped bring the Adelaide competition a step closer to being awarded the International Equestrian Federation's new five-star global rating. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Equestrian body concerned about Oly status Nov 17, 2008
Equestrian body concerned about Olympic status - SI.com - Olympics ... Equestrian body concerned about Olympic status ... LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The governing body of equestrian sport opens its annual assembly in Argentina Monday warning members they must not take the sport's Olympic status for granted after a spate of doping scandals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Campbell gets a savaging Nov 17, 2008
city, proud of its heritage and excited about its future, with equestrian sports, year-round recreational sports, history, the arts, shopping, hiking, fishing. sc. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Sports words Nov 16, 2008
These equestrian acrobats were called "desultors," from the Latin "de-" and "salto" (to leap), and so "desultory" came to mean "moving from one thing to another.". In French, "d; but" meant "from the mark" and referred to the first stroke in billiards or the first throw in a dice game. (NJ.com -- Times)
Link between humanity and our faithful steeds Nov 15, 2008
Horses on Sumba, east of Bali; in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco; at the Windsor International Horse Trials in Britain, and at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Spain. The result, a book called Equus, will be launched at Equitana in Melbourne on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Atari Goes for Gold and Announces My Horse & Me Sequel Nov 15, 2008
-Realistic and Extensive Equestrian Videogame Experience for Official FEI Licensed 'My Horse & Me: Riding For Gold. NEW YORK, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc. one of the world's most recognized video game publishers, today announced the development of a new and dramatically enhanced iteration of its equestrian title, My Horse & Me, for Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) ... With the exclusive license from the FEI (International Equestrian Federation), one of the world's foremost horse sports... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stonehill Equestrian tops Lakeville show Nov 14, 2008
Emma Ripatrazone,left, of Pembroke and Ally Pellegrini of Bridgewater watch Brianna Touzjian from Stonehill College jump over an obstacle with her horse at Holloway Brook Farm Stables in Lakeville during Sunday afternoon's equestrian show ... Stonehill s Equestrian team is once again riding strong ... Thirteen collegiate equestrian teams gathered for competition at Holloway Brook Farm on Sunday, Nov. 9. (Easton Journal, MA)
Letters for Thursday, November 13, 2008 Nov 14, 2008
This letter is to provide information about the little-known or touted University of Montana Equestrian Team. The team is funded by the Sports Club Union under the auspices of ASUM and is allotted 2,000-plus per year, funds used to cover not only van rentals, gas, food, motels and show fees for the currently 20 active and showing members, but to also pay for all expenses of board, feed and care for the team horses. (Missoulian, MT)
Alchorn takes the reins as Bridlewood trainer Nov 13, 2008
While the jobs she has held throughout her life have not all been horse-related, Alchorn, 56, has maintained her love for all things equestrian through teaching, riding, raising her own horses and, now, working at the Bridlewood Equestrian Center as its new trainer. Located at 82290 Steeplechase Drive in Copperopolis, Bridlewood lies on 25 acres and has room for 100 horses. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Local Pony Club sets Tuesday open house Nov 11, 2008
Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations with over 600 clubs throughout the U.S. Clubs also are in 30 other countries. Kittitas Valley Pony Club members were evaluated recently by Spokane examiner Morgan Shank at the fall Pony Club rating conducted Sept. 14 at Elk Haven Equestrian Center near Cle Elum. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Local briefs Nov 11, 2008
Kelly competed in the walk-trot division as a member of the University of Rhode Island Equestrian club team in the event hosted by the University of Connecticut. Eleven colleges from Rhode Island and Connecticut competed with the top six riders in each division earning points for their finish. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Kelsey Overley crowned Miss Lawrence 2009 Nov 11, 2008
The 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Jim Geyer, her extra-curricular activities include one year of cross country, four years of basketball, eight years of 4-H, four years on the Lawrence Equestrian Team, a National Honor Society member; eight years participating at the Van Buren Youth Fair; and one year participating at the SAC/LMC Leadership Summit. Among her community service, she has participated eight years in 4-H community service, and volunteers at local horse shows. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Gwinnett cops live in parks they protect Nov 10, 2008
However, the resident officers have been indispensable for maintaining safety in passive parks, where hiking, biking and equestrian trails wind through thousands of acres of undisturbed woodlands. It helps us provide more eyes and ears, especially during the off-hours and weekends, explained Phil Hoskins, director of the Gwinnett County Department of Community Services. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
HORSE POWER: Children facing extraordinary circumstances helped through ordinary experiences Nov 9, 2008
"Her methods translate well, not only with the special-needs riders but also with the many other students she has, some of which have done very well in competition. One of her students, Gabriel Brickle, now rides for the College of Charleston equestrian team.". Hendershot also trained Godwin's daughter, Christi, who recently won two separate championships on two different horses. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mustang offense makes very quick work of Eagles Nov 9, 2008
During the halftime festivities, the school honored its five Olympians from the 2008 Summer Games: Women's discus gold medalist Stephanie Brown Trafton, equestrian eventing silver medalist Gina Miles, baseball player Jimmy Van Ostrand (representing Canada), high jumper Sharon Day and Paralympian swimmer Mark Barr. November 9, 2008. (Santa Maria Times)
Volusia council considers green guidelines Nov 7, 2008
Decided to ask DeBary to delay a hearing scheduled for Wednesday on the proposed DeBary Town Center and Equestrian Park quarter-horse track. County officials said they want to review its potential impact on the bordering Gemini Springs Park. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hansen faces doping hearing to keep Olympic medals Nov 7, 2008
Hansen faces an International Equestrian Federation tribunal for the second time to examine why Camiro tested positive for a banned pain reliever after the team jumping competition in August ... The United States won the gold, beating Canada in a jump-off in Hong Kong, where Olympic equestrian events were held ... This is the sixth and final drug case from the Olympic equestrian events. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Equestrian faces hearing to keep Oly medals Nov 7, 2008
Equestrian Tony Andre Hansen faces hearing to keep Olympic medals - More Sports - SI.com ... Equestrian Hansen faces hearing to keep Olympic jumping medals ... Hansen faces an International Equestrian Federation tribunal for the second time to examine why Camiro tested positive for a banned pain reliever after the team jumping competition in August. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
• Outdoor briefs Nov 6, 2008
Blue Ribbon Training from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday will present a beginners equestrian clinic by Paul Butler, located at the Billingsly Creek Park (indoor arena) in Hagerman. Then from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday the group will present a horsemanship clinic by Paul Butler, located at the Billingsly Creek Park (indoor arena) in Hagerman. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Equestrian body asks Olympic officials to resign Nov 4, 2008
International Equestrian Federation wants Olympic officials to resign - More Sports - SI.com ... Equestrian body calls for resignation of Olympic officials ... LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Equestrian Federation is trying to remove senior officials who run the Olympic discipline of dressage because it says they are too inflexible. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Cramer Hired To Start Bowling Program Nov 4, 2008
The sports will fill the void left when women's equestrian transitioned from a varsity to a club sport last spring. SFA is the second SLC member to add bowling, following Sam Houston in that regard, with other SLC institutions expected to follow suit. (Sfajacks.com)
Set your calendars for December Nov 2, 2008
Dec. 5-7: Florida Palomino Exhibitors Association Christmas Circuit Show, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895 ... Dec. 12-14: Dixie Paint Horse Club Southern Congress Futurity -O-Rama, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895. (Florida Times-Union)
Dogs Move up to No. 8 in Equestrian Coaches Poll Oct 31, 2008
com - Fresno State Official Athletic Site - Women's Equestrian ... Fresno State is ranked No. 8 in this week's national equestrian coaches poll ... - Coming off a dominating win over previously No. 2 Georgia, the Auburn Tigers remained No. 1 in the National Equestrian coaches Poll. (Gobulldogs.com)
Click Here For Full Feature Oct 31, 2008
Other nominees: Selena Gill (Women's Soccer) Allanah Munson (Volleyball) Heidi Gjoen (Women's Swimming and Diving) Bryan Hogan (Men's Golf) Cambria Kissell (Equestrian). 2008-09 Athletes of the Week. (Gobulldogs.com)
Softball players earn honors Oct 30, 2008
EquestrianAuburn remained atop the Women's Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches Poll and Fresno State climbed one spot to eighth. The Bulldogs moved up after beating No. 5 Oklahoma State 10-9 Oct. 25. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Lompoc's population to hit 22,000 next year Oct 29, 2008
A public recreation area, including a 250 room rustic lodge, two 18-hole golf courses, a shopping/community center and equestrian center, are also included in the plan, according to a Bixby spokesperson. Senior Vice President Ken Bornholdt said that the vast majority of the ranchland will remain preserved as a cattle ranch and dry-land farming operation; with a small amount being preserved to protect sensitive plant and wildlife habitats. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Golf course, skate park nixed for county park Oct 29, 2008
Lisa wrote on Oct 27, 2008 5:29 PM:" How about some equestrian trails? There's no place to ride around here, it's all private property. ". Name. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Andy StaplesVIEWPOINT Oct 29, 2008
At Oklahoma State, several city blocks have been cleared to build an athletic village that would include facilities for the baseball, softball, track, soccer and equestrian teams as well as an indoor practice facility the football team would share with other sports. The estimated completion date was 2011. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Baylor Equestrian Ranked Fourth Oct 29, 2008
(October 28, 2008)--The Lady Bears take the fourth place spot in the Women's Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches Poll after their 15-5 victory over South Carolina. The undefeated Auburn Tigers remained in the No. 1 position after their victory over Georgia, the defending Varsity Equestrian National Champions ... The collegiate coaches competing under the Varsity Equestrian Championship umbrella initiated the national poll. (KWTX.com, TX)
Booster Pickens donates $63M more to OK State Oct 28, 2008
The project would include new facilities for the baseball, softball, tennis and equestrian programs and a joint complex for the soccer and track teams, in addition to an indoor practice facility that the football team would share with other sports. The entire project was to be completed by 2011, and all but the baseball stadium were scheduled to be done by next year. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Equestrian: Ready for action after two-day trial Oct 28, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Tuesday October 28, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
TCU Equestrian Dominates South Carolina Oct 27, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas - The TCU Equestrian team (3-2) earned its first-ever victory over South Carolina (2-4) on Sunday upending the Gamecocks 12-7 at Fieldstone Park in Mansfield, Texas ... In her honor, TCU Equestrian sported breast cancer ribbons on their uniforms. (Gofrogs.com)
Three MVPs Not Enough for Carolina Equestrian at TCU Oct 27, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Equestrian. . (Uscsports.com)
Scott A. Taras | Special to the Green Valley NewsAmerican Legion post No. 66 waves their American flags during the County Fair White Elephant Parade on Saturday morning.\0\0 Oct 26, 2008
Equestrian: First went to the Pima County Sheriff s Mounted Posse. Freeport McMoRan Sierrita Property took second place. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Baylor Rides Past Carolina, 15-5, in Waco Oct 26, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Equestrian ... WACO, Texas - The South Carolina equestrian team dropped a 15-5 decision to Baylor in Carolina's first visit to the Willis Family Equestrian Center. (Uscsports.com)
Pickens: More Money On The Way Oct 26, 2008
The $165 million donation by Pickens in December 2006 and other donations were to be used to finish the west end zone project of Boone Pickens Stadium which is nearly 85 percent completed and on schedule to be finished early next summer and the subsequent construction of the Athletic Village to include new facilities for the baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, and equestrian programs. Related Stories. (GoPokes.com)
PBC tourism strategy pushes diversity Oct 26, 2008
Wellington and Royal Palm Beach: International equestrian destination. Palm Beach Gardens and Singer Island: Gardens features bicycling, jogging trails, tennis courts and picnic areas and is a golfer's paradise; Singer Island is a favorite destination for kayakers and includes the county's newest beachfront resort. (The Palm Beach Post)
More fun and games, through November Oct 26, 2008
Nov. 20 and 21: Black Stallion Literacy Project, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895 ... Nov. 27-30: Fiddler's Turkey Run barrel racing, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895. (Florida Times-Union)
As a standby, Harding still can stand out Oct 24, 2008
Miller just ran for a 90-yard touchdown against Idaho, and there just aren't many college running backs who have ever run for a touchdown that long.Harding on Mathews: "Ryan's probably one of the greatest athletes who's ever going to play here."Harding on Miller: "Lonyae's got the speed and power and the lower body strength.""I don't get discouraged at all," he says, "because they're two very good backs."He was the third horse in the stable, as they say, and coming into this season it looked... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
German fed. wants longer ban for equestrian Oct 24, 2008
German federation wants longer ban for equestrian Christian Ahlmann - More Sports - SI.com ... German federation wants longer ban for equestrian Ahlmann ... The four-month ban handed down by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) was "too mild," the German riding union (FN) said Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
TCU Equestrian Resumes Action on Sunday Oct 24, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas - The TCU Equestrian team returns to action on Sunday in Mansfield, Texas, as it faces South Carolina in the home-opener of the 2008-09 season. Sunday's match will be the third time in history that the two schools have faced each other. (Gofrogs.com)
Burliss: Lifes rich pageant Oct 24, 2008
I m hoping frozen fingers string together the right words after seven hours outdoors on this brisk day volunteering at the Special Olympic Fall Equestrian Tournament ... My children and I are fortunate enough to be here via my mother s work as equestrian director for Special Olympics of Massachusetts. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Carolina Equestrian Travels to Texas for Two Competitions Oct 24, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Equestrian ... BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. - South Carolina equestrian, ranked No. 4 in the most recent Women's Intercollegiate Equestrian coaches poll this week, travels to the state of Texas this weekend for a scrimmage against TCU on Friday followed by competitions Saturday and Sunday at No. 6 Baylor and against the No. 10 Horned Frogs. (Uscsports.com)
Boles, Mangum Run for House Oct 24, 2008
She said she wants more emphasis on jobs in green (environmental) programs, the upcoming growth at Fort Bragg, agribusiness and on expansion of such popular Moore County enterprises as golf and equestrian interests. "Small business is the backbone of the North Carolina economy," Mangum said. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Amid economic turmoil, OK State projects on hold Oct 23, 2008
The project is expected to include a new indoor practice facility, stadiums for baseball and softball and venues for baseball, tennis, soccer, equestrian and track and field. Work on the west end zone project of the football stadium, named Boone Pickens Stadium after its benefactor, continues and remains on target for completion in 2009. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Walker County signs deal with state to preserve Cove Oct 22, 2008
Heiskell said current county plans call for an equestrian arena to be built on the property with renovation to be made to the cabins and the mansion. We will partner to make the cabins available for rental and will turn the mansion into a visitor s center and museum of sorts, Heiskell said. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Dogs Host No. 5 Oklahoma State Oct 22, 2008
com - Fresno State Official Athletic Site - Women's Equestrian ... Women's Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches Poll (Oct. (Gobulldogs.com)
Huge theme park for KZN Oct 22, 2008
Last Updated: 05:55pm 21 Oct 2008. 11 28 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Choose a Horse Training Philosophy Oct 21, 2008
You probably feel overwhelmed when you search the Internet for horse training tips and you probably don't know who to believe as you sift through equestrian magazine articles ... In most cases, it consists of a list of horse training tips that fit within a particular view of equestrian sports ... You have to realize that the equestrian celebrities you see on TV talk shows and on glossy magazine covers are often more about the publicity than the work they do with horses. (Suite101.com)
Grow your own Oct 21, 2008
Lake Helen resident Steve Costa lent his support this summer by offering to lease six acres adjacent to the Lake Helen Equestrian Center to Community Roots at a cost of $1 per year. The organization has a five-year lease on the land and a five-year option. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Bulldogs Help Fight Valley Hunger Oct 21, 2008
"I think it is a great opportunity for our student-athletes to actively participate and help distribute food," said equestrian coach ... Members of the equestrian team, baseball team, cheer squad, Lacrosse team, women's golf team, and football team were on hand to help the Community Food Bank distribute food in the blue lot outside the south entrance to Bulldog Stadium. (Gobulldogs.com)
Saddling up in Soweto Oct 21, 2008
Mafokate now owns 11 ponies and eight horses and is overseeing the construction of a comprehensive equestrian centre in the heart of Soweto where his riding school will relocate from its humble base at a local animal charity ... Mafokate hopes the Soweto Equestrian Centre, supported by Johannesburg city authorities, the British charity World Horse Welfare and others, will give young riders the chances that he never had. (iAfrica.com)
Plan out the rest of your year Oct 20, 2008
Today: Parelli Horsemanship Clinic, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895 ... 26: Jacksonville Agricultural Fair 4-H Horse Show, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895 ... Oct. 31 and Nov. 1: Fiesta Florida, Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, Equestrian Center, (904) 573-4895. (Florida Times-Union)
Moody takes 2009 rodeo crown Oct 19, 2008
Shelby has been actively involved in theater, the drama club, varsity golf, the high school equestrian team, is vice president of the Burton Prairie Wranglers 4-H Club and secretary of the Burton Prairie Pigs 4-H Club. She is a member of the Junior Golf Association, Southwestern Oregon Horse Association, Barrel Club and the American Quarter Horse Association. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New Woodlands ride has Mesa equestrians singing ‘Happy Trails' Oct 18, 2008
New Woodlands ride has Mesa equestrians singing Happy Trails ... New Woodlands ride has Mesa equestrians singing Happy Trails ... Advertisement A total of 31 people gathered with their horses in a meadow on the site of the Woodlands development recently to introduce riders to the equestrian trail constructed by the developers. (Santa Maria Times)
In the Know with Tassie Munroe Oct 17, 2008
Before college, being an equestrian rider was completely an individual sport. Collegiate equestrian gives the girls and myself a once in a lifetime opportunity to be on a team and still compete in the sport we love. (Gofrogs.com)
Report: Bulldogs trailed the curve Oct 16, 2008
Women's tennis (100%), volleyball (80%) and equestrian (78%) scored the highest of all Fresno State sports. Softball graduated 60% and women's basketball 72. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Convention center still up for discussion Oct 16, 2008
Such a facility will be used for things like trade shows, rodeos and other equestrian events, concerts and large community events, Latrielle said. Although the entire concept is an open book and there are no defining parameters at this point, Latrielle said a convention center would likely need about 15 to 20 acres. (Missoulian, MT)
Halloween Happenings Oct 16, 2008
Triple HHH Equestrian Center, Hillsdale-A riding trail is trimmed with ghouls, goblins and assorted beasts for the annual Haunted Trails event from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31 through Nov. 1. Cost is $6. (Chetek Alert, WI)
SHOW ME SOMETHING Oct 15, 2008
Steffee, a 41-year-old equestrian professional, works for horse owners. He and Vinnie are just getting to know each other. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Dogs Ranked Ninth in National Poll Oct 15, 2008
com - Fresno State Official Athletic Site - Women's Equestrian ... - After a strong start to the 2008-09 season, the Auburn Tigers moved to No. 1 in the National Equestrian coaches Poll, replacing defending national champion Georgia, which fell to No. 2 in the poll ... The collegiate coaches competing under the Varsity Equestrian Championship umbrella initiated the national poll. (Gobulldogs.com)
Special event needs volunteers Oct 15, 2008
Athletes from all over Wyoming will be traveling to Casper to compete in bowling, cycling, equestrian and soccer at various venues. Special Olympics Wyoming is still in need of volunteers who are interested in helping with registration, timing events, keeping score, hosting hospitality area and various other duties. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
OCEANSIDE: 4-H group serves students with disabilities Oct 13, 2008
Members of TERI's 4-H Club, dubbed "Peas 'n' Carrots," participated last year in equestrian, livestock, nature and photography groups. Three students in the program entered pigs in the 2008 San Diego County Fair. (North County Times)
