Betsy Carter’s Horse Scene: Arrhythmia can be fatal to some horses
HICKSTEAD, a 15-year-old Grand Prix champion warmblood, ridden by Canadian Eric Lamaze died suddenly on Nov. 6 following a very successful ride at the FEI Grand Prix World Cup in Verona, Italy. Autopsy...
View ArticleBetsy Carter’s Horse Scene: Horses await visit from a jolly fellow
You’d better trot out, you better not shy, you better not buck. I’m telling you why: Sant E. Quine is coming to your barn. He sees you in your “Sleazy,” he knows when you’re with Kate (Moga, DVM). He...
View ArticleBetsy Carter’s Horse Scene: Mare’s jitters injure top rider
Well-known Grand Prix rider McLain Ward was injured in a riding accident during the Jan. 14 $30,000 Surpass Grand Prix in Wellington, Fla. Ward was riding Oh d’Eole, a 10-year-old Selle Francais mare....
View ArticleHORSE SCENE: Peters, Ravel earn world title
ONCE AGAIN, Steffen Peters and Ravel have won the championship title. This time it was at the World Dressage Masters at Palm Beach, for the second straight year. They won the Grand Prix with the...
View ArticleBetsy Carter’s Horse Scene: By streamlining events, show has more to offer
I happened across a prize list I had never seen and thought it was interesting, so I thought I would share it with you. It’s interesting because it has a class schedule unlike other shows and because...
View ArticleBetsy Carter’s Horse Scene: Farm’s shows will offer variety
Woodpecker Farm in Woodford is having its first show of the season this Sunday at 9 a.m. Meg Rhodes will be the judge. After holding only evening shows in the past few seasons, Woodpecker has scheduled...
View ArticleBetsy Carter’s Horse Scene: Test your riding skills at Woodpecker Farm
Looking for some summer fun or a different show experience? Tayloe Clements of Woodpecker Farm in Woodford is sponsoring a Summer Fun and Games show on Saturday, May 26, for a senior class project. The...
View ArticleBetsy Carter’s Horse Scene: Collegiate riders display their talents
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team and individual championships are hotly contested each year. This year’s IHSA team championship, the Collegiate Cup, went to St. Lawrence University,...
View ArticleHorse Calendar
Aug. 3: EKG Aug. 4: The Hunter Experience; Moriah; Summerplace; Coventry; Sandstone. Aug. 5: CVHSJA, Manakin Sabot; Sunny’s Corner; Moriah; Looking Glass Dressage. Aug. 7: TWA jumper show, Culpeper...
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