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Young GB equestrians riding high
Young GB equestrians riding high
As the horse riding season at Pine Tree Stables in Freeport draws to a close for the summer, General Manager Linda Buchanan is praising the accomplishments of three young Grand Bahamians who competed at an international competition in Florida this spring on borrowed mounts and won ribbons.
Time to get campy
Time to get campy
For the children, the endless days of summer are to be delighted in and relished.? While summertime is? here in all its "heated" glory, this may mean freedom and fun in the sun for school-aged children but for the busy parent who now has to find somewhere to send their little "angels" until the dreaded eight-week break is over it's chaos and stress.? This year instead of just shipping your kids of...
Mariposa Gold Drops wins BIEL show
Mariposa Gold Drops wins BIEL show
The Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) swung back into action last weekend, holding a show at Mariposa Stables. A total of four teams comprised of 20 young riders from different schools participated in the competition, which was won by the Mariposa Gold Drops. Finishing second was the Mariposa Monarchs. The Camperdown Equestrian Centre (CEC) Sand Dollars and ...
The post Maripos...
Registration to Determine Number of Persons with Disabilities; $10M Allocated for Developmental Disability Facility
Registration to Determine Number of Persons with Disabilities; $10M Allocated for Developmental Disability Facility
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has begun its registration process to determine the exact numbers of persons with disabilities in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Fall Fest Horse Show at Mariposa Stables
Fall Fest Horse Show at Mariposa Stables
The second annual October Fall Fest Horse Show at Mariposa Stables marked the beginning of the 2014-2015 horse show season for Bahamian equestrian riders. Over the course of the two-day event, dozens of junior and adult riders competed across a range of divisions, under the watchful eyes of guest judge Vivian Millard, a professional rider and Grand Prix show jumper.
The October Fall Fest Horse Sho...
Junior riders soar at Rotary show
Junior riders soar at Rotary show
The atmosphere was festive and the competition fierce at the Rotary Club of New Providence's 11th Annual Horse Show at Camperdown Riding Club (CRC).
Spectators crowded the grounds to watch more than 40 young equestrians test their skills and vie for ribbons, while enjoying the succulent steaks, chicken and burgers grilled by the Rotarians - all in an effort to support a charitable cause.
William W...
Junior riders impress at rotary show
Junior riders impress at rotary show
The Rotary Club of New Providence's 11th Annual Horse Show at the Camperdown Riding Club last weekend was festive and the competition was fierce.
Spectators crowded the grounds to watch more than 40 young equestrians test their skills and vie for ribbons.
William Wilson, president of the Rotary Club of New Providence, praised the response and outpouring of support from the community. The club will...
Fall Fest Horse Show starts equestrian season
Fall Fest Horse Show starts equestrian season
Last weekend marked the beginning of the new horse show season for Bahamian equestrians. The season began in style with the new two-day October Fall Fest Horse Show at Mariposa Stables. Dozens of junior and adult riders met to test their skills in varying classes of competition. The excitement was heightened by the fact that for the first time in many categories, riders earned "points" which will ...
Stables under water in storm
Stables under water in storm
TUESDAY night's storm turned Camperdown Riding Club's stables and show ring into a four-foot deep lake.
The National Health Insurance debate
The National Health Insurance debate
We read recently in a local daily that Dr. Perry Gomez, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate for North Andros and the Berry Islands said that under a PLP government National Health Insurance (NHI) would be implemented within the first year of coming to office. While we are in the so-called 'silly season' and everyone and their brother are making promises, we would hope that some of the p...