The Bliss Michigan Polo Fields are in top shape. They have been fertilized twice and mown down. It has been very dry but the irrigation has been running. Let the games begin! Sunday the 1st of July. They will have all four teams play at 1PM and 3PM in the USPA 8 Goal Players Cup. […]
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Carriage Rides for Downtown Harbor Springs !
Carriage Rides in Harbor Springs There’s something new in Harbor Springs this spring, summer and fall! Horse and Carriage Rides throughout the downtown area and FREE rides up on the Bluff overlooking Little Traverse Bay. The idea for the carriage rides came from local stable Brek-n-Ridge Farm’s owner Karin Reid Offield. The Horse and Carriage Rides […]
Barvaria Lingh Foal…named Lynox
Dear Karin, Now finally I would like to you to imagine my little Lingh, who at 10:04:12 at 21:30 clock in Dinkelscherben, Bayern came into the world. My mare Goldika whom I rode the Erolgreich (?) to M-dressage. She had an injury, and then I heard that Lingh comes to Germany. There was no question in my mind who would be the father of the foal…Lingh !!!. In the winter the mother had kidney problems and we feared for a few weeks the […]
Friday the 13th Lingh Foal…….Show Jumping bloodlines…
Dear Karin, We’re one of the Lingh breeders in Germany. Now we will tell you about the foal and send some photos too. The colt was born on Friday, the 13th of April. A brown, noble colt, standing tall above the ground with a fine upper line and a beautiful face. The brood mare is […]
First Lingh foal in Germany, born Feburary 2012
Thank you Christine, keep us informed and send us stories !!! Dear Karin Offield, I am writing you today because I want to introduce you to MY little Lingh. I saw him two days after birth and fell in love with him. His mother I have already successfully ridden M-dressage. I think he is the earliest of Lingh foals this year. He was born in mid-February. His breeder is from Bernd Biedermann Merklingen named because of the city. My little horse Lingh was presented at the […]
Virginia, USA welcomes a Lingh Foal !
“It’s a great day in Virginia !” Concertina foaled a bay filly that we’ve named Legata this morning at 7:30am! She did a great job with no problems whatsoever, and the filly was up and doing beautifully in just minutes – the first time I’ve gotten to witness a birth – so overjoyed for […]
Dressage Clinic’s in Grand Rapids at Serenity Farms – May 4-5
Serenity Farm – First Stop in the ADA’s Winter Clinic Series By Janine Holmes On January 20 and 21, Serenity Farm proudly hosted Karin Reid-Offield as the clinician for the first clinic in the ADA Winter Clinic Series. Karin is a regular clinician at Serenity Farm and so the line-up of riders consisted of some […]
Tool Box Symposium on EquestrianClinics.com
Karin Offield’s Tool Box Symposium is now available on EquestrianClinics.com. This is a tremendous teaching opportunity for all disciplines. Each month a new clinic from the Tool Box Symposium will be posted for members of EC.com to view, so join now! Tool Box Videos Currently in Premium Videos: Beth Baumert on Half Halts and Karin […]
Karin and Brek-n-Ridge Farm in Harbor Springs, Michigan featured on TV
Episode #303 Features Idlewild, Harbor Springs and Reed City Airs Monday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. “In this episode we go to a historic resort that’s reinventing itself in Idlewild and meet an Olympic-caliber equestrian competitor in Harbor Springs,” said Kurt Wilson, “Destination Michigan” host. “Plus, you’ll never guess what Bob Garner will find […]
Merry Christmas to all my friends ! In Harbor Springs, Michigan and around the world !
As the days creep closer to the holiday, all the projects of this year are being wrapped up. One such endeavor that I am quite proud of goes as follows…. Carriage Rides in Downtown Harbor Springs Horse and carriage rides in Harbor Springs are now available in downtown Harbor Springs. Approved by city council at […]
Brek-N-Ridge Farm Winter Excitement – Learn on Horses !
Northern Michigan Moms A message to all members of Northern Michigan Moms I have had the pleasure of spending some time at Brek-N-Ridge Farm! Instructors are offering off season rates for lessons. From November-May your rider will receive eight semi private 1-hour lessons for $300! Gift certificates are available. I have found that my daughter’s love […]
Lingh’s Beijing is for sale ! Easy to sell !
Beijng is an acquisition for many buyers to consider! With her good-looking head, she knows how to impress you from the first moment you meet her! Beijng is not in full training, so it is to your advantage, to train her YOUR way! It’s amazing…When she is not ridden for several days or weeks […]
Bright-Lingh competes in Portugal !
Kaylie Tammerijn “This weekend we had our first competition in Portugal! First day 65.833% en second day 66.771%!!” Scroll back in earlier New News for stories about Kaylie and her journey with Bright Lingh !
Dressage Foundation launches a new program to teach the Lessons of Fundraising and Giving
Like the bond a rider forms with his horse, enduring relationships between equestrians and donors are key to success. Financial resources should not bar passionate, deserving riders from maximizing their equestrian careers. No matter what equestrian sport you pursue, the Equestrian Fundraising School is designed to give you the communication, presentation, marketing and financial skills […]
I love to teach Riding Lessons in Harbor Springs – Upcoming clinic in Grand Rapids in December
Being allowed to teach riding to students like there is heaven on earth. To all the students at BreknRidge and at our Grand Rapid clinics….thank you for the opportunity ! Dear Karin, Thank you for a wonderful day yesterday. Thanks for a fun lesson yesterday. I love coming to the barn. It is a wonderful place to […]
Update on Hexagon’s Louisville’s foal – Gryanika in the USA !
The following correspondence reveals the care and consideration that Hassler Dressage proudly offers their breeders! “Hello Barbara, Congratulations! I’m so glad you were successful in winning the bid for Louisville’s services! In review of the new mare’s pedigree, she certainly bears excellent bloodlines, proven in their value to produce outstanding qualities for dressage. The Danish mare […]
