SCAD The Carolinas Equestrian 06Savannah College of Art & Design, Champion TeamColumbus, Ohio - Sixteen top collegiate equestrian teams gathered in Columbus, Ohio for the 27th Holiday Tournament of Champions, December 1 at Otterbein University. All but one of the teams had finished the fall semester in 1st Place in their regions, bolstering the “Winter Nationals” nickname it earned nearly three decades ago. Three local rivals kicked off the party, winning the first three classes. Otterbein’s Danielle Duryea set the tone for the hosts with the blue ribbon in the first class, Open Fences Section A.

Mark Bagdley The Carolinas Equestrian 01 “I see myself retiring in Aiken, SC,” begins Mark Badgley, partner of fashion’s dynamic duo Badgely Mischka. “While I’ve only been there once I love everything about it and what it stands for.” I must admit I was surprised to learn of Mark’s interest in the Carolinas, particularly since he recently moved to Beverly Hills, California, to be closer to family and his business parent company. I bet you’re wondering even more so should paths between Mark and myself even be crossing?!

Gift Guide The Carolinas Equestrian 10

Whether you’re shopping for an anniversary, birthday or the holidays, gift selection for the equestrian enthusiast can sometimes be a daunting task. Here are a few items that we believe will not disappoint.

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Gaskin Asset Management The Carolinas Equestrian 01 As the population of our country ages, the face of caregiving is chang-ing along with it. Today, 80% of those providing long-term care in the United States are not healthcare profession-als – instead, they are family members and even friends. There are 40.4 million unpaid caregivers of adults ages 65 and older in the United States. Most help one aging loved one, but 22% help two, and an impressive, but likely overwhelmed, 7% help three or more.*

  1. Leading the Way ... Holly Hudspeth Eventing
  2. Team McCashin: Horse Powered Success Behind the Thoroughbred Training Center
  3. New from Denny Emerson, Horse Speak the DVD, and Trick Training (Oh My!)
  4. Cranes Creek Ranch De-Spooking Clinic Featuring Bill Richey - Dec 4th & 5th