With horse show season beginning, you will likely, at some point or another, come home from a show without placing. And while it might seem like you lost out in that situation and didn’t have a successful horse show, there’s still a lot you can…

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What's in a name? Well, a lot, actually. And when it comes to naming horses, especially those that have to be registered, you may find yourself facing quite the challenge. Coming up with a good name that you like and that fits your horse can take some time, creativity, and even a little bit of luck. Searching for a good horse show name for your horse? These…

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Written by: Louise Parkes

Client: Alltech National Horse Show

Release Date: 2011-10-31Lexington, KY - October 31, 2011- - Anticipation and excitement is at an all-time high as the Alltech Arena at The Horse Park in Kentucky receives its final make-over ahead of this week's Alltech National Horse Show. In five days' time, a new era in the history of the oldest indoor horse show in the world will begin, and fresh life… Continue

Written by: Kenneth Kraus/ PhelpsSports.com.

Client: Alltech National Horse Show

Release Date: 2011-10-31

[Lexington, KY] – The trophies for the oldest indoor horse show in America have arrived in the Kentucky. The Alltech National Horse Show trophy collection was transported at the Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park with a ceremonious entrance. The trophy collection that dates back to…

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Written by: Kenneth Kraus/ PhelpsSports.com.

Client: Alltech National Horse Show

Release Date: 2011-10-29Lexington, KY - October 30, 2011 - - Christine McCrea, who on Saturday powered her way to the Pan American Games Gold Medal in Guadalajara, Mexico, makes her next stop at the debut of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, beginning on Wednesday.



McCrea, who was perfect through five…

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Written by: Kenneth Kraus/ PhelpsSports.com.

Client: Alltech National Horse Show

Release Date: 2011-10-24Equine Welfare Ambassadors and World Class Riders will Take Center Ring on November 6



LEXINGTON, KY--Sunday, November 6 has been officially designated as "ASPCA Day" at the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Ky. and to celebrate, the ASPCA is holding a parade of rescued horses that will be…

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A very proud parent and coach. My son Nick has started to ride his young pony Lollie pop out at shows this spring. At the Pt Elliot Show yesterday he rode her around the showjumping like a pro ( allow me some fatherly exagerations). The pony is only just 7, his mother has been riding him out at the last couple of outings in the pony hack rings and has one qually for the Royal…

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Growing up on Long Island in the 1960s was a lucky break for an aspiring horseman.  The quality of competition, even at the lowest levels, was keen with local riders vying for National honors every year.  With the level of competition so high, the riding instruction had to reflect that quality.  While there were many good people to learn from, and I took advantage of many of those opportunities, one teacher will always stand out.  He was Captain Vladimir Littauer.  Captain Littauer was…

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