April 18, 2024

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Local News around the Delaware Valley

The First Ever Radnor Hunt Cookbook is now available

Appropriately titled, "The Fox's Kitchen", these Cherished Recipes from Philadelphia’s Historic Radnor Hunt are now available to purchase.

The 300-page full color hardback features recipes from Radnor Hunt members and friends also include photos and anecdotes of foxhunting history and etiquette.

To quote the book, “It’s no secret that foxhunters love a good party, a good drink, and especially good food. Whether it’s contained in a pewter flask or in a crystal port glass; whether it’s served on a paper plate or Wedgewood porcelain; whether it’s a post hunting tailgate, hunt breakfast or a dinner for 12, Radnor Hunt has always epitomized the best of eating, drinking and making merry!”

Executive Author, and Radnor member, Virginia J. McNeil, and her cookbook committee, collected recipes from Radnor members and friends to celebrate foxhunting culinary history. The book is full of beautiful photographs and special full meal recipes for almost any occasion.

All net proceeds from the sales of the cookbook will be donated to The Hounds Foundation. The Foundation exists to perpetuate an understanding of the country way of life, promote land conservation, maintain and preserve the history and traditions of hunting with hounds, and educate the public on proper hound breeding and care. The Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization.

The Fox’s Kitchen, would make a wonderful holiday gift. It is available to purchase online at thehoundsfoundation.org.

Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse Show and the Boudinot Foundation Hosts Anne Kursinski Clinic

August 2018-The Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse Show announced its third free clinic, to be held November 24 -25, 2018 at Fox Crossing Stables in Cochranville, PA. Competitors in the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse Show, being held September 22 and 23 at Fair Hill, are invited to submit their name for inclusion in a drawing for a FREE clinic with Anne Kursinski. Yes, we said a “FREE CLINIC” for the winners.
As there are a limited number of openings in the clinic, competitors will receive a ticket that they may submit, if they wish, to the drawing that will determine the clinic participants. By submitting the ticket, competitors agree to the following rules:

You must be available to participate in the clinic on November 24-25, 2018.
Several sessions, arranged by jumping height, will be offered. Submit your ticket to the session of your choosing (no more than one session). Should there be insufficient participants at a given height, a duplicate session at another height will be offered.
Clinic participants in each session will be determined via a drawing and will be notified in October.
Participation in the clinic is non-transferrable (i.e. you may not give your slot to another rider.)
Participants do not need to ride the same horse in the clinic that was competed on at our show, however the alternate horse must be a Thoroughbred.

Countdown to WEG in Tryon Sept 11-23

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Aug 9--The FEI World Equestrian Games™, held every four years in the middle of the Olympic cycle, is one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar, combining eight equestrian World Championship caliber events in a pre-determined location. The FEI disciplines – Jumping, Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining – are all included on the competition schedule, while equestrian-focused demonstrations and exhibitions will also be hosted throughout the duration of the event. The 2018 edition of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ will be held in Mill Spring, NC, over thirteen days from September 11-23rd, 2018 at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Here is the link to get all the information, schedule, tickets, events and stories. Tryon WEG information

2018 RRP Makeover Applications on the Rise

Applications for the 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover opened on Dec. 1, and we’re about midway through the application period. So far, we’ve received 347 applications, up slightly from last year’s total of 330 at this time. A little more than one-third of applicants are returning competitors, meaning they were also accepted to compete in a prior Makeover. And 12 of them have competed in all three Makeovers held at the Kentucky Horse Park, and are applying to return for a fourth time! Forty-seven trainers have applied to compete with two horses.

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We’ve received applications from 39 states and two Canadian provinces (including our first-ever application from Saskatchewan). As usual, Eventing is the most popular primary discipline selected by applicants, followed by Show Hunters and Show Jumping.

In 2017, applications were accepted on a rolling basis, and by the end of the application period we had accepted 578 trainers. Due to the uncertain nature of training green horses, however, many of the accepted trainers drop out before the competition; about 300 actually made it to Kentucky to compete.

This year, applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, and will then be evaluated and acceptances will be announced on Feb. 1.

For more information about the 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover, or to apply, click here.

An Inside Look at the Delaware State Mounted Patrol

By: Samantha Facciolo

DPS6 The unassuming, blue and white structure off Smyrna Landing Road is bordered on one side by the Central Violation of Probation Center and by the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on another. A quiet, two-lane road runs in front of the property, separating it from the cornfields stretching into the distance. Here, on eight acres donated by the Department of Corrections, the six horses of the Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol live and train. DPS5

Thanks to the hard work of Master Corporal Alison Meadows, the horses and their lodgings are immaculate. The aisle is swept clean, the stalls are freshly bedded and not a buckle or strap in the tack room is out of place. Whether it’s police instinct or equine habit, discipline and attention to detail are evident in every facet of these horses’ care. The donated Percheron and Shire horses stabled here are the heart of this facility and as such, are treated accordingly. Though on the morning I visit, they’re dozing or munching hay in their stalls, happy for a head scratch or a pat on the nose, these horses and their riders, veteran State Troopers, are well trained in all aspects of mounted duty.

The Blanket Lady

What an appropriate name for Tandy Joy Hufford who operates "The Blanket Lady LLC" in Coatesville, PA. Recently, EquestrianList sat down with Tandy to learn more about her company.

Q: Can you tell us about how you got started in the blanket cleaning business?
Tandy: I started this business about 23 years ago. I wanted a change from my job in corporate America. I wanted to do something horse related that didn’t involve actually having horses, other than my own. I wrote a business plan, presented it to a bank (what a great way to get an independent opinion on the validity of the business), hired someone with expertise and got after it!
Q: What’s unique about your business?
Tandy: I take great pride in my blanket cleaning process. I make sure I use environmentally sound cleaning methods and equipment, I use proper cleaning products, have installed solar panels to generate electricity and have learned a lot about proper wastewater treatment!
The Blanket Lady LLC has a flexible work force depending on the time of year and schedules. Aside from myself, my main helper is someone who retired from 20 years of professional grooming, with a Olympian Event Rider. Needless to say, we know horse blankets.

Ellen Derrick formally of McGregor Stables has a new look

Ellen Derrick, a USHJA certified trainer, formally of McGregor Stables in West Chester, has moved her operation to Chester Springs. The new name Top Flight Stables is a hunter/jumper training facility offering individualized programs designed to maximize each horse and rider's goals and potential.

"We are a drama-free barn, specializing in consistent, quality instruction and training and that fosters quality horsemanship and a love of our animals". Ellen has extensive experience and education who is patient, encouraging, and supportive. They offer lessons and training for all levels of riders, working toward meeting goals that are incorporated into a full, year-round show schedule with local and rated shows.

Top Flight Stables offers:

Indoor arena (90'x200') located close to the barn that is well-lit,fully insulated during the winter months, sand Permaflex footing and built-in irrigation system.

Outdoor grass riding arena (130'x250'),Two indoor wash stalls with heat lamps and an outdoor wash stall with hot and cold water, Spacious, well- ventilated, matted stalls,Large pastures with lush grass, Heated tack room. Full board and training board are available.Quality care and attention to detail in all aspects of horse care.

Top Flight is having an Open House and a Louise Serio Clinic. Everyone is invited. Come check out our new facility on April 29. Audit and/or participate in the clinic (auditing is free for the clinic).

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Equine Field Service Team to Discuss Tricky Cases from the Field During Free First Tuesday Lecture

By Ashley Berke
[February 24, 2017; Kennett Square, PA] – New Bolton Center’s Equine Field Service experts, Drs. Liz Arbittier, Ashley Boyle, Jennifer Linton, and Meagan Smith, will each share details of complex cases from the field, highlighting their various specialties, as part of the First Tuesday Lecture series. penlecture

The presentation, “Tricky Cases from the Field: What’s Your Diagnosis?” will take place on Tuesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. in New Bolton Center’s Alumni Hall, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA. The lecture is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting Barbara Belt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

With advanced training and expertise, New Bolton Center’s Equine Field Service specialists bring the highest quality care directly to area farms, backed by the support of the hospital. During the First Tuesday Lecture, the team will showcase how their expert knowledge, state-of-the-art equipment, and compassionate care have helped in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated cases.

Training Tip Horse Confidence-Sally Cousins

Editor's Note: We are thrilled that Sally has allowed us to share her weekly tips.
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Last week I wrote about rider confidence, and this week I’m turning to the confidence of the horse. Our horse’s confidence is directly related to how confident we feel and vice versa. They are very closely related. Depending on the horse, it can take years to build up confidence, but only one or two bad experiences to undo it. sctip
We need to carefully build our horse’s confidence. If the horse is not having a good day, don’t introduce something new. Usually going slower in your training will end up being more successful in the end because you will not have to go back and fix problems. The more good experiences your horse has, the bigger the “bank” you have to draw on.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Equine Survey

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Here is an important survey for you to fill out .The purpose of this study is to provide an objective estimate of the economic contribution that our industry makes to the economy of the nine county Southeastern Pennsylvania region encompassing Chester, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Berks, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Lancaster counties. This impact will be expressed in terms of output, final demand, employment, household income, and tax revenue, and will provide a current census of equine population in the region.

Go to our sitewww.sepaequine.org to participate.

It’s Too Late to Create a Budget…Right?

Wrong! This is a perfect time and I’ll explain why. Most of us have a streak of procrastination in us (I admit it) and so we are just now finishing up our record keeping to file our taxes for last year. While you are in the bookkeeping mode, use that to go that one step further to create a budget for this year.

If you are a little queasy about doing a budget, don’t worry, that’s normal. First, a budget is nothing more than a projection of future income and expenses. It doesn’t have to be complicated and it certainly doesn’t have to be perfect. psaul

First Time Budget Creation

Don’t let this scare you! This isn’t a document that can’t be adjusted. If this is your first attempt at a budget, use what is available for you. If you had income and expenses last year, use that information to populate your budget for this year. And since we’re into this year already, use your actual numbers for the past months to fill in the first few columns.

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