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Horses and People briefs
Thoroughbred Network show returns
The non-profit Thoroughbred Network will host an open schooling "fun" show April 26 at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds. Classes begin at 9 a.m.
There will be in-hand classes, leadline, under saddle and hunter hack classes for registered and unregistered Thoroughbreds, and open divisions. There is a special "spouse" hack for "non-riding supporters" and games to close the day.
There will be an adoption parade of horses and dogs during a short lunch break at noon. Attire is schooling show informal.
The TN is a charity that aims to educate owners about the versatility of retired racehorses becoming sport horses in a variety of disciplines.
The complete show program is online at www.thoroughbrednetwork.org.
'Chasing on TV
Major American steeplechase races will be part of the Thoroughbred racing broadcasts on ESPN and espn.com this year. The schedule includes six "Steeplechase Reports" on ESPN and ESPN2 television networks, plus coverage on the Horse Racing section of espn.com.
The March 29 Carolina Cup will be part of the Arkansas Derby show on ESPN from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 12. The April 12 Georgia Cup airs April 19 on ESPN2 from 5-6 p.m. during the Lexington Stakes show. The April 17 Royal Chase airs May 1 on ESPN2 as part of the 4:30-5:30 p.m. Triple Crown special show. The May 10 Iroquois Stakes airs June 7 on ESPN from 3:30-6 p.m. as part of the Belmont special. The Aug. 7 A.P. Smithwick airs Aug. 23 during the Travers show on ESPN.
All above races, plus Temple Gwathmey, New York Turf Writers Cup, Lonesome Glory, Breeders’ Cup, U.S. Championship Novice and Colonial Cup are on the www.espn.com Web site with video highlights and editorial coverage.
Graves Mountain ride
A three-day ride and clinic will be held at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria May 2-4. Trainers Charles and Michele Pellham will teach, meals are offered at the lodge, and there is a Saturday night dance and Cowboy Church Sunday morning.
A registration form can be found at www.grandchampiontrailers.com/images/GC_TrailRide_RegistrationFormPDF.com
Arabian shows slated
The Virginia Arabian Horse Association will host two big shows this year. The Arabian Sport Horse and Dressage Show is April 18-20 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. The VAHA show and futurity is June 6-8 at Commonwealth Park in Culpeper.
At the June show, photographer Johnnie Johnston will present a seminar on horse photography and autograph copies of his book.
Prize lists and additional information for both shows can be found online at: www.vahaarab.com.
Aiden O'Connell to teach
Irish jockey and foxhunter Aiden O'Connell will conduct a cross-country jumping clinic April 19-20 at Mosby Spring Farm in Middleburg. Sessions are open for all levels of horse and rider, and auditors are welcome to attend free. Details are at (540) 687-6016.
Mackay-Smith a finalist
Pfizer Animal Health and the American Horse Publications have selected winners of the 2008 Equine Industry Vision Award. The award is intended to recognize innovation, leadership and service.
Finalists include Clarke County veterinarian Dr. Matthew Mackay-Smith, whose father Alexander won the first Vision award in 2002. Other finalists are Dr. Marvin Beeman, Charlotte Brailey Kneeland, the Louisiana State University equine studies program, Sally Swift and Linda Tellington-Jones.
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