The Saddle Review's Posterous http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com Updates from around the equestrian world posterous.com Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:18:52 -0700 WEGCentral offers one stop shop for WEG information http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/wegcentral-offers-one-stop-shop-for-weg-infor http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/wegcentral-offers-one-stop-shop-for-weg-infor WEGCentral.com promises updates on their site over the coming weeks with highlights of all things WEG. The latest post shows the NBCSport coverage Schedule. http://www.wegcentral.com/

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Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:53:05 -0700 Horse Care Mini-Workshop in NJ http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/horse-care-mini-workshop-in-nj http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/horse-care-mini-workshop-in-nj Looking for an introduction to horsecare?  Then Somerset County Park may have what you're looking for.

Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable is offering Mini-Workshop 101 for adults and juniors seeking to gain experience and confidence around horses through a combination of non-riding activities and hands-on experience.
Equine Mini-Workshop 101 will be held at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, NJ beginning Saturday, September 18, 2010. Classes run from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M for 5 consecutive weeks.
Participants will learn the proper way to safely handle a horse, groom, and tack up. The parts of the horse, saddle, and bridle are discussed, in addition to horse breeds, colors, and basic horse care. There is no riding involved in this program.

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Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:40:37 -0700 Latest WEG commercial could do with a bit of spice http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/latest-weg-commercial-could-do-with-a-bit-of http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/latest-weg-commercial-could-do-with-a-bit-of

The latest in a series of WEG commercials.  You can see what they're trying to do, but it lacks a little.......spice.

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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:22:04 -0700 Tickets now on sale for Equitana 2010 - Melbourne http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/tickets-now-on-sale-for-equitana-2010-melbour http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/tickets-now-on-sale-for-equitana-2010-melbour The promo video has been around for some time, so for those of you waiting - Good news, tickets are now on sale.

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Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:29:01 -0700 Piroplasmosis Precautions at WEG http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/piroplasmosis-precautions-at-weg http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/piroplasmosis-precautions-at-weg

With around 750 horses travelling to WEG in Kentucky, authorities have put procedures in place to protect domestic animals from infection.

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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:48:00 -0700 King goes to Burghley but saves Imperial Cavalier http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/king-goes-to-burghley-but-saves-imperial-cava http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/king-goes-to-burghley-but-saves-imperial-cava
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Mary King will ride at Burghley taking Apache Sauce and King's Temptress.  She denied 'Just going through the motions', saying 'I have been to Burghley a few times and had relative success there and even though my focus would be mainly on the World Games I am still looking to go there and have a good run out.'

Full story: Here

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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:01:47 -0700 Indiana's Endurance Riding Legacy http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/indianas-endurance-riding-legacy http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/indianas-endurance-riding-legacy In the run up to the WEG Endurance riders from all over the world are heading to Kentucky but you have to travel over the Ohio River to find the real hotbed of Endurance Riding in South Indiana as told in this interesting article.

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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:52:52 -0700 Aggies Tryout http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/aggies-tryout http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/aggies-tryout

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- New Mexico State equestrian head coach Audrey Eman announced that the Aggies will hold a mandatory tryout meeting for all ladies interested in trying out for the NM State Equestrian team.

The meeting will be held Sept. 8, at 5:00 p.m. on the campus of NM State at the Equestrian Center. Please bring your schedule and calendar with you to the meeting. Ladies will not be able to try out unless they attend the meeting on the 8th, fill out the proper forms, and are cleared by the compliance and athletic training staffs. Ladies do not need to wear riding clothes to the meeting.

Please contact coach Eman at audvan@nmsu.edu for more information.

What: Mandatory Tryout Meeting

When: Tuesday, Sept. 8

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Where: Equestrian Center (corner of Stewart and Union)

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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:46:45 -0700 Hampton Classic - Bridgehampton NY on until 5th September http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/hampton-classic-bridgehampton-ny-on-until-5th http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/hampton-classic-bridgehampton-ny-on-until-5th
Hampton Classic Poster

Culminating with the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier on Sunday, the Hampton Classic has a great program of events all week featuring competitors from right across the spectrum.  As one of the largest outdoor equestrian shows in the US, it is well worth a visit.  http://www.hamptonclassic.com/

If you can't make it to the show ground, you can check out the action broadcast by WVVH-TV or online at http:// www.wvvh.tv/

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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:06:33 -0700 The Cumbria Challenge - A Review from the Front http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/the-cumbria-challenge-a-review-from-the-front http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/the-cumbria-challenge-a-review-from-the-front Combining an 80 km Cumbria Challenge Endurance Ride, a 100 km Cumbria Cup Endurance Ride, various distances of Competitive Rides, and pleasure rides.

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Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:15:27 -0700 Work Starts to Prepare Greenwich Park for the 2012 Olympics http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/work-starts-to-prepare-greenwich-park-for-the http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/work-starts-to-prepare-greenwich-park-for-the
Greenwich Park, host of the London 2012 Equestrian events

Groundwork started this month to prepare the Royal Park at Greenwich (London) for the equestrian events at the London 2012 Olympics.  Work started with soil work in preparation for an irrigation program to reduce the hardness in key areas of the course.  Organizers hope to keep the park open to the public until around 4 weeks before the event.

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Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:41:31 -0700 WEG Ticket Sales - A Mixed Bag http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-ticket-sales-a-mixed-bag http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-ticket-sales-a-mixed-bag
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Various report this week have sent mixed signals about ticket sales for this years WEG in Lexington.  

Tickets for the most popular events including the dressage freestyle competition and the individual reining have almost sold out, however organisers have revised total sales targets down to 500,000 from 600,000.  With less than a month to go, sales stand at around 320,000.

Sales of general admissions tickets are expected to peak in the weks leading up to the event, but the message is - If you want to see a specific event, then book now.

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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:09:04 -0700 Some recent saddle posts http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/some-recent-saddle-posts http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/some-recent-saddle-posts http://outdoorscentral.com/

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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:37 -0700 Townend Resigns from British WEG Team http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/townend-resigns-from-british-weg-team http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/townend-resigns-from-british-weg-team Britain's Oliver Townend has withdrawn his horse 'Ashdale Cruise Master' from Britain’s reserve list for the World Equestrian Games in Lexington. According to his website, he has decided instead to concentrate on preparing himself and his horses for next year and qualification for the London Olympics in 2012.

Oliver said: “Next year is going to very important in terms of qualification for the Olympics and it is in everyone’s interests here to prepare well over the coming winter. I want to start that preparation as soon as possible.”

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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:21:50 -0700 WEG Specator Guide http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-specator-guide http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-specator-guide

2010 WEG Games Spectator Guide is available for download from the official WEG website.  With just a few weeks to go, there is great information here to make the most of your trip to Lexington.

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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:08:48 -0700 British Dressage Quest http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/british-dressage-quest http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/british-dressage-quest </object>

Sometimes you need to blow your own trumpet.

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Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:28:18 -0700 What you need to know about Endurance http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-endurance http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-endurance
Endurance

Great information provided by the WEG team on the background to competing in endurance events at the top level.

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Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:09:24 -0700 WEG Endurance Riders to use GPS http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-endurance-riders-to-use-gps http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-endurance-riders-to-use-gps In a bid to make the sport more spectator-friendly, endurance competitors at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky will be tracked by GPS for the first time.

Endurance riding

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Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:13:00 -0700 Dog Gone Smart™ Horse Wear http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/dog-gone-smart-horse-wear http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/dog-gone-smart-horse-wear

Showing today for the last day at the New York International Gift Show(NYIGS), Dog Gone Smart™ are exhibiting their range of pads and horse sheets.  These feature advanced moisture control technology providing superior wicking on the inside and a stain finished outer to repel dirt and liquid on the outside

 

 

Check them out at http://www.doggonesmartbed.com/index_sub.php?did=18

 

 

 

 

 

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Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:17:03 -0700 WEG Lexington tickets http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-lexington-tickets http://thesaddlereview.posterous.com/weg-lexington-tickets
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Tickets available.

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