Featured Articles
Fox Point Farm Update
- Written by Charlotte Cannon - Fox Point Farms
I am from Culpeper, VA, and grew up watching all the great Hall of Fame hunter riders show their horses at the big old VA shows like Upperville, Middleburg and Keswick. One of my biggest idols was Tommy Serio. The way he could quietly usher a beautiful TB around a 4’ course was just magical. Titusville and Mind Games were two of my favorites. Of course, Two For One and Superflash, he rode after Charlie Weaver, were also spectacular.
When I found out last year that Tommy had moved from Keswick to Aberdeen (Southern Pines) NC, I had to see if I could get help from him. He was super kind and invited me to come for a lesson. It was like being home again, those simple VA horseman ways of saying and doing things.
Love Thy Equine Professional
- Written by Trisha Dingle - Egyptian Rose Sport Horses
If you don't have a safe area to tie your horse, or if you have a horse who tends to be nervous when working on, it’s important that either you or an experienced handler is available to hold your horse for your EP. Even if you tie your horse, someone should always be available to jump in should the horse start dancing around. A few months ago my Arabian dressage gelding, Tango, threw a rear shoe – a very odd occurrence for him. My farrier was scheduled in two weeks, but I called to tell him just because I thought it was funny that only my horse could manage to pull a perfectly tight rear shoe in good footing. My farrier – who lives 1 ½ hours from me – immediately started trying to rearrange his schedule so he could come put the shoe back on. I told him not to worry as we only had one more show left but it was a small one and even giving Tango some off time I knew he’d be ready, and it wouldn’t hurt for him to have a week or two off. But I was touched that he was so willing to try and fit us in if I needed him to.
Balancing Breeches, Briefcases and Bridal Gowns
- Written by Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
Lisa and Joe Rice moved to Charleston. SC, over 30 years ago when his law practice opened an office there. Their daughter, Ann E., was about two and a half years old upon their arrival. The family has had horses for years and Ann E. began riding around age six with her dad.
In addition to being an accomplished equestrian, attorney with her father's law practice, wife and mother, Ann E. and her mother, Lisa, recently purchased Southern Protocol Bridal in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
Here are their perspectives on maintaining a balance with their busy lives.
What Carolinas' Equestrians Are Saying About The World Equestrian Center
- Written by Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
Finley and Campbell Clement
"The Cadet Horsemanship program, a 30- minute educational session offered to junior riders every Saturday morning at WEC is fantastic! The girls of KS Sporthorses LLC learned all about hay the first week - what to look for in a good hay, why your horse needs hay and that a horse's stomach can be up to 5 gallons! The second week they learned all about ergonomic tack from the Antares representative. The third week the topic was A Day in the life of a Groom. The best part? Each week 39 kids are awarded $250 in a credit towards their show bill. One lucky rider is awarded a $500 credit! WEC is truly invested in creating a solid foundation for the future generations of riders."
- Lauren Clement
Horse Show Parent of Charlotte, NC
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