Author Archives: Carley Sparks

Just Be Gentle Just Be Winning

Just Be Gentle is anything but in the ring. “She’s a sharp lion and, in the ring, she wants to go fast,” said Christian Kukuk of the 11-year-old KWPN mare....

Jos Verlooy Scratches That Itch

Three out five ain’t half bad. Five is how many Grand Prix classes Jos Verlooy (BEL) has jumped with FTS Killossery Konfusion at Desert International Horse Park this winter. Three...

LLN, We Have a Problem

The first leg of the 2025 Longines League of Nations kicked off with a whimper in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The FEI’s flagship Nations Cup series was reimagined in 2024...

Darragh Kenny Is a Believer

Winners believe. And believers win. It's a time- and science-tested mindset for high performance and one firmly embraced by Darrragh Kenny. The Irish rider has won three 5* Grands Prix...

Bond Joins the Barefoot Brigade

It was a million-dollar question for Ashlee Bond. After a subpar performance at the Paris Olympics, the Israeli rider’s second games with Donatello 141, Bond considered retiring the 13-year-old Westphalian...
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