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GRAND PRIX

On Friday, May 11, Georgina Bloomberg and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding co-hosted their Grand Prix Luncheon in the tent overlooking Old Salem Farm's $25,000 New York Welcome Stake.

May 17, 2012 by Olga Loginova in INSIDE

RED, WHITE AND BLACK-TIE at The American Red Cross’ Red & White Ball 2012

Red, white and black-tie – that was the message behind the fabulous Red & White Ball thrown by the Metro New York North Chapter of the American Red Cross last month.

May 16, 2012 in INSIDE

Rye’s Harold Holzer, senior veep of external affairs, and Thomas Campbell (far right), director, are all smiles with their lovely wives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s recent Costume Institute Gala.

May 15, 2012 in INSIDE

MEETING OF THE MINDS

“Is this what they call a meeting of the minds?” a man asked, poking his head into the Blue Door Gallery in Yonkers on a recent Saturday. “It must be.”

May 15, 2012 in INSIDE

A DIFFERENT KIND OF SIX PACK

Try these spring/summertime sippers, says WAG’s wine&dine columnist, Geoff Kalish, MD.

May 8, 2012 by MD Geoff Kalish in INSIDE

WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS

Just in time for Mother’s Day – and to anticipate WAG’s June garden issue – our area retailers are offering a bouquet of perfumes.

May 8, 2012 by Georgette Gouveia in INSIDE

THE BRUNCH BUNCH

It’s always been tasty and social, but now it’s trendy, too, especially with Mother’s Day on the horizon. Not quite sure where to go? Feast your eyes on our roundup of taste-worthy spots with food to appeal to all of our palates.

May 2, 2012 by Alissa Frey in INSIDE

A HORSE TALE

Last month we took a bird’s-eye view of hormones. This month, let’s come in a bit closer and look at why human hormones are made from pregnant mares’ urine and what happens to the horses that are the “donors” of this urine.

May 2, 2012 by MD Erika Schwartz in INSIDE

CORE OF THE MATTER

While Ryan Lochte’s muscular legs and ripped upper body are what make him standout in the field, the muscles beneath his sculpted surface – those that make up the often buzzed about core – are the true sources of his Olympian horsepower.

May 2, 2012 by Sam Kopf in INSIDE

WAGwit wonders

Do you identify as a Secretariat or a Seabiscuit?

May 2, 2012 by Alissa Frey in INSIDE

1001 ARABIAN (HORSE) NIGHTS

As a child, I loved horse shows. We went almost every year to the horse show at Madison Square Garden. In the ‘80s, I traveled to Morocco – land of Arabian horses -- venturing throughout the country but especially the imperial cities of Casablanca, R

May 2, 2012 by Cappy Devlin in INSIDE

DAYS OF WINE AND HORSE RESCUE

Winemaking and horse rescue, two seemingly divergent pursuits, merge rather seamlessly at Long Island’s North Fork Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard.

May 2, 2012 by MD Geoff Kalish in INSIDE

GETTING THEIR GOAT

Companion animals are well known for alleviating loneliness and lifting depression in people, but humans aren’t the only species that suffers from these common maladies. Horses in particular pine when left alone. They bond well with certain kinds of

May 2, 2012 by Sarah Hodgson in INSIDE

KEEPING ABREAST OF IMPLANTS

With the Federal Drug Administration’s recent approval of Sientra – I thought it would be a good time to review the current status of silicone implants and their safety profile.

May 2, 2012 by MD Michael Rosenberg in INSIDE

YADA, YADA, PRADA

If this summer plays out anything like last year’s, the biggest blockbuster might not be coming to a theater near you but instead to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

May 2, 2012 by Zoe Zellers in INSIDE

RED, WHITE AND NU: AMERICAN GLAMOUR

Look photo shoot-fresh for May’s “mane” event – a long weekend full of Memorial Day poolside parties, of course. Embrace the red, white and “nu” American glamour with a lush take on Western heritage leathers and dark denims...

May 2, 2012 by Zoë Zellers in INSIDE

SHE WEARS IT WELL

There are certain women who just ooze chic. They are the head turners that make us sigh, with simultaneous envy and approval. No matter what the occasion, they appear cool, confident and crisp. Among them is Heidi Driscoll, a tall, blonde whippet-th

May 2, 2012 in INSIDE

A SUBJECT UNBRIDLED

There are two fantastic things about being a photographer. The first is the opportunity to stretch my own personal universe by seeing things for the first time...

May 2, 2012 by David Bravo in INSIDE

READY TO RIDE FOREVER

Over the winter, the horse-show circuit was once again in full swing in Florida, where one of its bright spots was Westchester’s Alexa Adelson, who distinguished herself in the Tampa Bay Classic’s division for amateur-owners ages 18-35.

May 2, 2012 by Georgette Gouveia in INSIDE

HEALING ON HORSEBACK

In Greek mythology, Pegasus was the winged white horse who accompanied the heroes Perseus, Bellerophon (and, if Disney is to be believed,) Hercules on their adventures. Today the Pegasus name and image are used to sell everything from air travel to f

May 2, 2012 by Patricia Espinosa in INSIDE

PEG OF MY HEART

Everything in Todd Gibbs’ life, both personally and professionally, has prepared him to be executive director of Pegasus Therapeutic Riding.

May 2, 2012 by Patricia Espinosa in INSIDE

MAJESTY, CAPTURED

Fine art photographer Bonnie Edelman travels from Ridgefield to Uruguay each year to visit – and photograph – some very memorable horses. Her series has spurred a book, several exhibits and numerous interior-design choices for horse lovers of all kin

May 2, 2012 by Mary Shustack in INSIDE (1 Comments)

HORSE AND HOUND - AN ENDURING PAIR

The classic horse-and-hound imagery – a teaming favored by centuries of artists – remains popular today in prints and paintings. The subject matter lends itself to all kinds of contemporary interpretations and, experts note, fits into any decor.

May 2, 2012 by Mary Shustack in INSIDE

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

“After looking down some different avenues, I am now very comfortable having found my niche as a primary care practitioner for horses,” said Dr. Christine Koch of North Salem, who likes the leisurely lifestyle of the local equine vet.

May 2, 2012 by Jane K. Dove in INSIDE

KUDOS TO DIGNELLI

Trainer Andre Dignelli has earned another award but points to the success of Heritage Farm in Katonah as the important thing.