Polo enthusiasts pony up for medical research-Entertainment-The Washington Times, America's Newspaper advertisement Advertise . RSS . Sitemap . About TWT . Contact Us . Subscription Services . Insider Login . News Front Page. THE CAUSES: (1) Giving "the sport of kings" its rightful place in a local equestrian scene already renowned for fox hunting, steeple-chase racing and horse breeding; (2) boosting Loudoun County as a high-end travel destination; (3) contributing funds to the fight...

As the family drove down Sixth Street, passing feed stores and the equine veterinary clinic, a sudden intruder from the modern era hit -- hard. Kathleen Kay harnessed Homer, her even-tempered quarterhorse, and loaded her two sons and the dog into the family's custom-built metal cart for a leisurely circuit. But for her and other locals, the accident underscored an ongoing problem they fear is getting worse: Speeding out-of-towners with no concern for Norco's equine traffic. The car's...

Topping, who had been competing in equestrian events since the age of 12, decided to parlay her strengths into a business designing horse barns and homes. Participating in horse shows gave her name recognition and access to the exceptionally wealthy families who participate in the upper realms of the equestrian circuit. Horses are an expensive sport which is why so many people who own horses attempt to game the system in order to write off some of the costs. The former states that losses...

It didn't take long for young Calvin Borel's family and friends to realize he had what it takes to be a top-notch jockey, and after he won the Kentucky Derby, the whole world knows Sunday, May 13, 2007 By Bob Fortus CATAHOULA -- Street Sense didn't know it, but Calvin Borel wasn't the only jockey riding him to victory in the Kentucky Derby. It didn't take long for young Calvin Borel's family and friends to realize he had what it takes to be a top-notch jockey, and after he won the Kentucky...

Pro cowgirl balances homelife, school teaching, and barrel racing. Somewhere between working with her horses and bathing Macye before bedtime, Kelly finds time to eat a quick dinner, spend time with husband Tye, and get ready for the next day s work. While Kelly explained that she plans to compete as long as she s making money, she said riding hasn t been as much fun since Macye s birth, because I feel guilty not spending more time with her. For now, she s enjoying her family, her horses,...

Prince had a firm grasp on third place in the region midway through the season, but Hamaker spent the latter half playing catch-up against his traveling partner. That score was good for third place and 40 points in the standings to take a 16-point lead over Prince going into the final performance of the regular season. Among others, Colorado States Chase Johnston needed the short-go to jump from fifth to third as a heeler in team roping, Wyomings Kayla Johnson moved up from the fourth spot...

Clark, Brennan and the rest of their crew of riders and horses are only at their home base in Vermont for eight weeks of the year. It's actually easier to train the horses than the riders," she said. It's great to keep moving up a level each year, and seeing new faces is always great," Dobbs said. Factors that determine the ability of a rider are what age they began riding, natural ability and work ethic. Clement's Horse Show, which ended its first week Sunday. Clark and Brennan's riders...

E-mail Story Print Story Post Comment Most Popular Bruce Lipsky / The Florida Times-Union BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-Union Debby Slay's winning essay -- which earned a spa week with Oprah -- highlighted her life as a mother of two wheelchair-bound adult children, DeAnn (left) 23, and Taylor, 20. E-mail Story Print Story Post Comment Most Popular Bruce Lipsky / The Florida Times-Union BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-Union Debby Slay's winning essay -- which earned a spa week with Oprah -- highlighted...

The Manns-who were unsuccessful in their attempt to subdivide their property before last year's western Loudoun downzoning after the board refused to release the property from an agricultural district-have argued that the structures would devalue their property. The Early family has plans to construct a run-in shed, an equipment shed and a hay barn for a horse breeding operation, which Zoning Administrator Melinda Artman considers animal husbandry, a permitted agricultural use in the...