Equestrian headlines
Local horse Aikenite looks for big win
11/3/2009 4:59 PM
His owner describes him as an affable horse - a pleasant sort of fellow who quietly goes about his business. But when he makes his move in a race, the horse named for his adopted hometown explodes down the track with the strength and grace only a few ...
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Two McNair horses to race at Breeders' Cup
11/5/2009 6:15 PM
Robert and Janice McNair have bred two horses that have been pre-entered in the 26th edition of the Breeders' Cup at the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.
Cowboy Cal, who was broken and trained by Tim Jones in Aiken, became ...
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11/4/2009 9:52 PM
Leave it to the three devils - Peter Pan, Pickles and Next Dance.
Paradise Farm's Lellie Ward had a strong showing at the Kentucky Classique Horse Trials at the Kentucky Horse Park on Aug. 28-30. Ward won the 2008 United States Eventing Associa ...
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Brothers enjoy national success
11/4/2009 9:52 PM
It's no surprise that Michael and Luke Tokaruk continue to enjoy success since they have added to their impressive list of accomplishments with a strong showing in 2009.
Tokaruk Show Stables continues to expand in terms of the number of its hor ...
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11/4/2009 9:52 PM
Sunny Hale founded the American Polo Horse Association with the purpose of collecting, collating and recording information on polo ponies, preserving information on their pedigrees and fostering an appreciation for the horses as a way of recognizing ...
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11/3/2009 4:59 PM
His owner describes him as an affable horse - a pleasant sort of fellow who quietly goes about his business. But when he makes his move in a race, the horse named for his adopted hometown explodes down the track with the strength and grace only a few ...
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11/3/2009 11:34 PM
A quintet of runners who've trained over the Aiken Training Track have been pre-entered to run in the 2009 Breeders' Cup at the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.
Edward Evans Spring Hill Farm has two entries that will conte ...
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11/2/2009 12:20 AM
Foxdale Equine/MavOffice.com was down 10-5 to defending champion Upatoi Green after four chukkers but staged a well-organized offensive attack during the last two periods to send the game to sudden-death overtime.
Foxdale Equine/MavOffice.com p ...
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11/1/2009 11:26 PM
The 2009 STAR Riding Inc. Oyster Roast and Barbecue was held Friday evening at Black Forest Equestrian Center. The event is a fundraiser for the not-for-profit organization that has been improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in th ...
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11/1/2009 11:15 PM
VAUCLUSE -- For more than three decades the Whiskey Road Foxhounds opening meet has been symbolic of autumn, and Sunday morning the group held its opening meet and Blessing of the Hounds at a new fixture with Sage Valley serving as the site.
Th ...
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11/1/2009 11:14 PM
JACKSON -- The Aiken Driving Club's Casual Fall Drive on Sunday at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary featured more than 20 carriages.
For many of the carriage drivers, the event offers an opportunity to drive through a facility wh ...
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11/1/2009 12:05 AM
The green machine will have an opportunity to defend the 302 USPA 16-goal Northrop Knox Cup presented by the Aiken Standard, thanks to a determined effort from Upatoi Green, defeating MavOffice.com/Foxdale Equine on Friday afternoon 15-14 in a contes ...
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10/31/2009 10:59 PM
WINDSOR -- The word "obstacle" doesn't seem to be a part of Kim Jones' vocabulary.
Jones fell off of a horse in 2001, leaving her disabled, but the dressage rider's courage and determination has enabled her to return to the saddle.
The r ...
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10/31/2009 10:59 PM
A little mosquito bite can cause big problems for a horse that hasn't been vaccinated for eastern equine encephalitis.
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, there have been 11 confirmed cases of eastern ...
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10/31/2009 10:58 PM
The 24th Aiken Driving Club's Fall Weekend Invitational Drive was evocative of another era as the event not only showcased the majestic beauty of the horse and the fine craftsmanship of the carriages Saturday morning but also provided spectators with ...
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10/31/2009 10:57 PM
JACKSON -- A morning mist created a natural veil Saturday at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary for the first Audubon Fall Rally hosted by Aiken Ladies Aside.
Riders had the choice of participating in the hare, a forward hunting pa ...
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10/31/2009 12:04 AM
The artwork of nationally renowned painter and Aiken resident Lynn Carlisle will be showcased at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum from Thursday through Nov. 22.
An opening reception for the artist will be held Thursday from ...
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10/29/2009 6:30 PM
For nearly a quarter of a century, spectators in Aiken have lined the street to celebrate autumn. The 24th Aiken Driving Club's Fall Weekend Invitational Drive will provide onlookers with an intimate glimpse of traditional driving that's evocative of ...
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