Archive for August, 2008
Stable Scoop Episode 3 – Bourbon, Fox Hunting and Equestrianism
Stable Scoop Episode 3 is live on The Stable Scoop Radio Show website. Check it out today! Join us as we take you on a wild ride with fox hunting talk to one of the most beautiful spots in America at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center. And, your faith in the youth of today will [...]
The Paralympic Games for Riders with Disabilities
Jackie from Regarding Horses is coming through again with really good coverage on her blog of the Paralympics. Be sure to check out www.regardinghorses.com and read all about this cool event. Thanks to Jackie for all her hard work!
Some Interesting Stats on Burghley Horse Trials
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials are here again! We just got done with the Olympics and off to Burghley we go! I thought before we got serious about covering who the favorites are and all that serious stuff, we would look at some fun stats I came across. Burghley begins September 4, 2008 and [...]
Stable Scoop Episode 2 – Poop Eating Worms & Other Olympic News
Stable Scoop Episode 2 is live on the Stable Scoop Radio Show website. Check it out today! Equine Olympic coverage is the theme for this week’s show, with a few twists thrown in. A couple of fun guests assist us in taking a look at the Olympic results and don’t forget those poop eating worms!
Some Cool Details About the Budweiser Clydesdales
Who doesn’t love seeing the Budweiser Clydesdales in a parade! I don’t care how jaded you are, that is some spectacular site! I came across some interesting facts about the big guys that I thought you would find as fascinating as I did: The clydesdales were introduced to August A. Busch Sr. and Anheuser-Busch on [...]
Kentucky Horse Park Construction for 2010 World Games in Full Swing
By: Glenn the Geek The construction at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) is in full swing. It is estimated that they will be spending $30 to $40 Million at the park in preparation for the games. We will give you periodic reports throughout the next two years in my [...]
New equine rehab facility open in Florida
Aug 10, 2008 DVM Newsmagazine at DVM360.com Ocala, Fla. — Injured horses have a new place to rest their hooves in the sunshine state. The Sanctuary recently opened its doors to provide 40,000 square feet of rehabilitation and equine sport therapy services. Offerings at the central Florida facility include a saltwater swimming pool and cold [...]
Jockey Club poised to release equine welfare recommendations
Aug 2, 2008 DVM Newsmagazine at DVM360.com Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee, formed in May to seek ways to improve the health and safety of racehorses, will announce its latest recommendations Aug. 17 at the club’s annual Round Table at Gideon Putnam Resort.The standing committee, created after the death of [...]
1st Show is Live
The Stable Scoop Radio Show has posted it’s first show. It is an introductory episode that will give you the flavor of what is to come. The weekly shows will begin on August 22, 2008. Visit the Stable Scoop Radio Show and take a listen. Then subscribe and listen every week on your iPod or [...]