Sports: Hoofbeats

Equestrian Calendar

The Sandhills equestrian calendar is updated weekly. To list your event email info@SportingServices.net.

Gentry, Magic Garner National AQHA Award

Cricket Gentry and Never Better Magic have dabbled in more than a couple of equestrian disciplines during their nine years together.

SPH II, 62nd Stoneybrook Keep CHP Busy

It’s been a fast start to the spring season at the Carolina Horse Park.

Reflections Farm to Host 'Quest'

The unique equine discipline of refined horse versatility will take center stage April 13 at Kriestin Kleinschimdt’s Reflections Farm with a show and the second annual “Quest for the Best” challenge.

Moore County Pony Club Holds Rating

Several enthusiastic local junior riders achieved new Pony Club ratings March 9 at Beth Younger’s Muddy Creek Farm in Whispering Pines.

Equestrian Calendar

The Sandhills equestrian calendar is updated weekly. To list your event email info@SportingServices.net.

Pride Returns to Winning Ways at Pinehurst

As the 2013 Pinehurst Dressage Schooling Show winter series concluded in the cold and wind March 3, riders and spectators witnessed the crowning of season champions and one equine’s triumphant comeback.

IEA Program Dear to Lovegrove's Heart

The local equestrian professional scene is welcoming a new face to Moore County — hunter-jumper and equitation trainer Ashley Lovegrove and her Ashmont Stables.

Baker: Student, Equestrian, International Amateur

From eventing up and down the East Coast and fixing problem horses to medical school and joining a national dressage team, Sarah Baker has done a lot in less than 25 years.

A Chance for 'Chance'

Three-year-old Saddlebred Chance now has the chance that many horses destined for slaughter aren’t lucky enough to have — a loving home and a new life.

Dear Dottie: Self-Help for a Horse?

“Dear Abby,” “Dear Amy,” “Dear Dr. Phil” — everyone knows the self-help guys.

A New Year's Resolution for Better Regulation

Each time I see an article in my daily top news email from The New York Times with “horse” or “equine” in the headline, my eyes and ears perk up with a horse person’s curiosity.

19th Hole: Three Local Juniors All-State Selections

Carter Jenkins, the North Carolina Junior Boys Player of the Year, heads the 2012 All-State Golf Team as named by the Tarheel Youth Golf Association and the Carolinas Golf Association.