Old Salem Farms: An interview with McLain Ward and Scott Hakim
McLain Ward is collaborating with Old Salem Farm to co-chair our horse shows with the highest level of competition and a new all purpose ring renovation that will challenge the finest riders and give the aspiring equestrians the kind of courses that will improve their riding.
Old Salem Farm Owner Scott Hakim Announces Olympian McLain Ward as Spring Horse Show Co-Chairman and Launches Grand Prix Ring Renovation at Old Salem Farm
NORTH SALEM, N.Y., November 30, 2021 — Scott Hakim, owner of Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York, one of the most prestigious equestrian horse show venues in the country, announced that McLain Ward, as co-chair of the Spring Horse Shows, is collaborating with the farm to put together the 2022 horse show circuit schedule for a series of horse shows to take place on the […]
Interview with Tom Dierkes & Diana DeBuhr from Hodges Badge Company about All Things Ribbons
Ever given much thought about where the ribbons you receive come from? You probably haven’t and that’s why we asked Tom Dierkes & Diana DeBuhr, from Hodges Badge Company, where we source all of the ribbons for our shows from, to join us. Listen as they give us the history behind Hodges, the painstaking process that goes into creating each and every ribbon, and so much more! Learn more about Hodges Badge […]
Vandy Lipman, Pilates Teacher to the Equestrian Greats, Answers Pilates Questions
Don’t miss Vandy’s monthly podcast where she answers questions from Old Salem Farm followers. Everything from what is the most important body part for excellence in riding to what kind of exercises you can do for balance. And, if you have a question for next month’s podcast with Vandy, send it to us through our social media or website.
Interview with Alexander Holt from Limitless Ventures
While Old Salem Farm is all about horses, our Spring Horse Show sponsor Limitless Ventures, gave us so much food for thought around investments with a unique approach to the companies they fund. Listen as Alexander Holt walks through his philosophy on what he wants to invest in; companies that provide support and sustenance around improving mental-behavioral health. Whether it’s real estate or pharmaceutical innovations for a better life, they are finding […]
Interview with Robin Sweely and Ambulance attendant David Raisor about the HEART Ambulance
We talked with HEART Equine Ambulance President Robin Sweely and Ambulance attendant David Raisor about the importance of having an equine ambulance on-site at horse shows. You’ll find HEART at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows and you can even stop by and take a tour of the incredible ambulance.
You can learn more about HEART or donate here, www.equineambulance.com/.
Interview with Show Manager Lee McKeever
Throughout our Spring Horse Shows we’ve chatted with vets, grooms, and professionals, whose job it is to keep horses both on and off the show grounds safe, happy, and healthy. There is nothing more important than the welfare of the amazing horses we see at Old Salem Farm.
We sat down on Day 1 of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows with Lee McKeever, show manager for McLain Ward and Castle Hill […]
Interview with Old Salem Farm Trainer Alice Debany Clero
Take a listen as we chat with Old Salem Farm trainer Alice Debany Clero as she shares her unique upbringing around horses, her illustrious training career working all over the world from Old Salem Farm to Dubai, breaking glass ceilings along the way, and so much more.
Dr. Danielle Stacy on Transporting Your Horse Safely
Dr. Danielle Stacy of Fairfield Equine Associates, the official show vet for our Spring Horse Shows, joined us on the podcast to gives us the ins and out of transporting your horse safely, from making sure your horse’s temperature is monitored to ensuring your trailer is secured properly.