Third-generation circus performer and equestrian Jenny Vidbel will perform one of her most popular liberty routines, featuring eighteen horses and ponies. Dressage fans will love the elegance and precision of Cedar Potts’ bridleless dressage freestyle, while Caleb Carinci will defy gravity with a vaulting routine. Nate Eicher’s comical freestyle showcases the talents and abilities of his Mustangs, and the Jerry Diaz Family will add a touch of Spanish flair to the show. If you love speed, the Young Guns Equestrian Drill Team and the Red Rock Riders Drill Team will set your heart to pounding with their speedy turns and elaborate drill patterns. Finally, the Knights of Iceland will set fire to the Coliseum – quite literally – with their band of speedy Icelandic ponies, sharing a glimpse into the myths and wonders of Iceland. The doors to the Coliseum open nightly at 6:45 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm.
Continue reading …Breezy Version and new foal, “Rosita,” by VS Code Blue, are enjoying some well deserved nap time. Rosita was bred by Greg and Renee Holstege.
Continue reading …The crowd was hushed as an elaborately dressed figure strode through the fog into a packed stadium. Adorned with wings of fire, sparkling horns, and rose colored glasses, the performer paused for a moment as the first bars to “I’m Still Standing” rang out from the loudspeaker.
Continue reading …Thanks to Laura Cowen of Performance Horse Photography for sharing some great photos from the National Western Stock Show that’s currently underway in Denver, Colorado.
Continue reading …Cara estimates that during 2019 she won approximately $26,000 with Halter horses that are owned and shown by three generations of females in her family- her mother, Carolyn Stewart; Cara, herself, and her daughter, McKenna Gibson. Cara believes her biggest help in achieving this award was her Appaloosa mare, Wanna Talk About Me.
Continue reading …We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of well-known horse trainer and clinician, Tom Chown. Several members of his family have indicated that he passed away yesterday on January 20th, 2020.
Continue reading …Just because some of us might be feeling a taste of warmer weather, it’s definitely still winter! Thanks to Tiffany Wilson for sending in this shot of Chips Cookie Dough enjoying some time in the snow.
Continue reading …“I hope I have lead by example that you don’t have to have the most expensive horse or trainer to win an award like this. It just takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I encourage my fellow exhibitors to dream big and go for an award that you thought impossible. You just may achieve it if you work hard enough.”
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Ocala stabling includes 2,100 permanent stalls in 23 state of the art steel and concrete barns; 17 of which are climate controlled. Stall sizes are a combination of 12×12 and 12×14 to accommodate larger horses. Designed for the utmost in comfort and safety for horses and their caregivers, our stabling features amenities that will make you and your horses feel at home:
Continue reading …There is nothing like a newborn foal, and it’s even more special when it’s out of a maiden mare! Thanks to Lexi Heney for sharing this adorable shot of Badgers Two Eyed Cat meeting her first foal by Hesa Special Hotrod.
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