Congratulations

$35,000 Spring Classic III Grand Prix

   Helen McNaught and Comar Cruise were victorious in the $35,000 Oaks Blenheim Spring Classic III Grand Prix. Exhibitors enjoyed fabulous food and VIP treatment ringside as they watched 33 horse and rider pairs attempt Canadian Peter Holmes’ challenging course.

Highlights

  There’s a reason things may feel a little different this year at the Del Mar Horse Park. The Grand Prix field underwent a complete renovation at the conclusion of the 2007 show season. Crews removed the entire field, including the sub-base materials and grass, then improved the field design and added state-of-the-art grass footing, new fencing and stonework.

  Happy Mother's Day! Treat Mom and the entire family to an exciting day of horses and family fun at the Del Mar Horse Park this weekend...
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EquestriSol News

  Available now in Hunter Jumper Magazine, with Pegasus client Catherine Tracy & Ghostrider on the cover, are new ads for Bay Rose and Fremont Hills and don’t miss Blue Ribbon Law, your equine law connection.

  Upcoming ads include a nice series for Waldenbrook Farm and Pegasus Show Stable in Show Biz Magazine...
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Tammy Talks

Susie Hutchison

  I was privledged to interview one of the West Coast’s – actually the nation’s – most renowned show jumping riders, Susie Hutchison.

  Susie Hutchison is not only an icon of the show jumping world, but a truly charming person and an outstanding horseman. Her impressive show jumping accomplishments include winning Leading West Coast Rider and American Grand Prix Association Rider of the Year, competing as a member of both the United States Equestrian Team and the World Championship Team in The Hague, and riding in four World Cup Finals.

  Among the names of her famous horses are Samsung Woodstock, ASAP, High Heels, Bugs Bunny and America I. She has won five cars competing over the years...
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Laura Listens

March 17th, 2008

  Growing up around horses, I could handle watching them get sold. I could even handle watching them get hurt, and could usually keep a stiff upper lip when the vet would say that this particular horse was not going to be able to do its job anymore, but watching them die was something I had never had to deal with.

None of the horses at my mother’s barn had ever encountered any life-threatening injuries, and even the school horses were sent off to an old friend’s stable when their time loomed near. This, however, all changed on March 17th.
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Ani's Advice

  Ani Taddeo specializes in Sports Massage Therapy for both horses and humans. Her first piece of advice to all of us equestrians and equines is:

Remember to stretch!

Is your lower back aching after riding?
  Tight hamstrings are often the cause of lower back pain. Here’s how you can help current aches and possibly avoid them in the future...
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At the Back Gate

Our Stalwart Stewards

  We all know, love, respect, and at times fear them – our “Show must go on” back gate stewards. This past week at the Del Mar National, with only three rings running in close proximity, we were able to hear and appreciate all of them. An interesting switch from the norm had everyone on his or her toes...

Doc Nissen Remembered

  It’s not often that I have the time to write these days. As we were preparing the Back Gate for this issue, Tammy asked me to include information on the Dr. Nissen Memorial Fund. Of course I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to support our community in any way that I can. So please see the pertinent information about how you can contribute to this truly worthwhile fund...
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