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June 2012 - Posts

Equestrian Paradise in Ross Twp!

• 2,250 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - $725,000 Ross Township, Monroe County - Paradise Found for equestrians! 130 acres of open & wooded land make this Top Notch privately situated horse farm an astounding find. The well planned 21 stall Read More...
Posted Friday, June 29, 2012 9:57 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments
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Budget Agreement Could Save PA Horse Racing Industry

On Wednesday June 20, 2012 PA Governor Tom Corbett announced that he had reached an agreement with state legislators on a state budget framework of $27.65 billion. This is a dramatic change from the heavy cuts originally proposed in Februrary, and cuts Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 3:14 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Hugh Thomas Resigns From His Role As Olympic Official In Protest Of Eventing Inspection

Upon the announcement that the veterinary inspections for the 2012 London Olympics Eventing competition would not be open to the public, former Olympic course designer and FEI official Hugh Thomas resigned from his position on a London Olympic Games Committee. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 8:43 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Heather Blitz Dressage Clinic

On Saturday June 30, 2012, the LVDA will hold a Dressage Clinic with Grand Prix Rider Heather Blitz at Windy Knoll Farm. Heather has recently been named to the short list for the 2012 London Olympics, and has earned gold and silver medals at the PanAm Read More...
Posted Monday, June 25, 2012 10:45 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Stephen Colbert Responds To Dressage Pep Rally Video

Check out Stephen Colbert’s response to Gladstone dressage fans’ excitement over his proclamation that dressage is the “Sport of the Summer” http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/415570/june-19-2012/mitt-romney-s-champion-horse---stephen-s-dressage-contributio Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 20, 2012 11:41 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

United States Eventers Arrive in England for Final Training

U.S. Eventers are buckling down for their last week of training before the Barbury Castle Horse Trials, which will serve as the Mandatory Outing for this year’s Olympic Team. Team candidates are required to demonstrate their preparedness for Olympic Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012 11:07 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Nominated Entry Named for 2012 London Olympic Show Jumping Team

The United States Equestrian Federation has named a ranked Short List of show jumping riders and horses who are candidates for the 2012 Olympic Team. Barring any changes to the list, the top four riders will compete as a team, and the fifth ranked rider Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012 11:05 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Rebuttal to Stephen Colbert's video spoof on dressage

Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd05MR0qtOI Heee, haaw! Read More...
Posted Monday, June 18, 2012 10:26 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Another Great Dressage Olympic Selection Trials Final in Gladstone NJ

Steffen Peters on Legolas entering the arena After 2 weekends of seeing some fabulous horse flesh perform at the Grand Prix level, it's always a bit of a let down for the Trials to come to an end. The turn-out was as large as anticipated and the grounds Read More...
Posted Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:52 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Dressage Pep Rally– Stephen Colbert - payback time

Yesterday I had the opportunity to witness a dynamite dressage competition at the coveted US Equestrian Team in Gladstone, NJ. While any final day of an Olympic Selection Final is always exciting, with the horse (Rafalca) co-owned by Ann Romney (Mitt Read More...
Posted Sunday, June 17, 2012 4:48 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

OG Dressage Selection Trial Standings Gladstone NJ

What great weather ! Riders & horses were all in form. Kathleen Raine's horse provided some animation as he spooked in front of the VIP tents. Fortunately it was after their test! Should be a very good turnout tomorrow since it's the final Read More...
Posted Friday, June 15, 2012 12:42 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Two Pennsylvania Eventers Make Olympic Short List

The USEF has recently named the Short List for this year’s Olympic Eventing Team, including Chester County residents Phillip Dutton and Boyd Martin. Both of these Pennsylvania riders are listed with two horses each, and will compete along with the Read More...
Posted Friday, June 15, 2012 9:19 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Stephen Colbert's dressage video spoof

As the saying goes: ‘negative publicity is better than none at all!' Even though this recent video spoof by Stephen Colbert may insult some dressage aficionados, at least it is promoting our sport to the general public (even if it’s done Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:11 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Price Reduced - Yarmouth Stable West Grove Chester County PA

London Grove Twp, Chester County - Announcing a price reduction on classy equestrian center - perfect for the serious professional . Now $2,300,000 - . Property information Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:00 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Chester County's Todd Flettrich Vies for Olympic Team Slot

June 8-10 marked the first weekend of competition at the 2012 Dressage Festival of Champions in Gladstone, NJ, and riders are pulling out all the stops in hopes of securing a place on the London Olympic team. Steffen Peters, whose number one horse, Ravel, Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:05 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Pennsylvania Family Farms Under Attack

A letter from PennEnviroment Director David Masur: Pennsylvania Dutch Country and our Amish farmlands are one of the state’s most iconic landscapes. We take pride in the region’s great history. And we’re relieved to know that nearby Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:19 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

I’ll Have Another Tries For Triple Crown Without Nasal Strips

This Saturday, June 9, superstar racehorse I’ll Have Another will attempt to become the first Triple Crown winner in 34 years. If he wins the Belmont Stakes this weekend, I’ll Have Another will go down in racing history. But he’ll have Read More...
Posted Friday, June 8, 2012 8:52 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Why Real Estate Is The Best Investment

With the current state of the economy, many potential home buyers are hesitant to jump into the purchase of a home. But now is the time to buy before the real estate market makes its recovery and prices start to rise! Purchasing real estate just makes Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2012 1:59 PM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments

Price Reduction: 3864 Cedar Drive now Listed at $995,000

• 2 bath, 4 bdrm ranch - $995,000 Lehigh Township, Northampton County - Stunningly gorgeous views of the Blue Mountains will knock your socks off! 99.5 acre homestead graced with gently rolling hills & open terrain: the perfect setting for a Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:00 AM by Cindy Stys | 0 Comments
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