Author Archives: Carley Sparks

Bucci’s Back

Piergiorgio Bucci was a little worse for wear after CSI5* Saint Tropez in September. The world No. 16 fractured his foot on the first day of competition. "I don't know...

Hylanderhof’s Saruschka Got Tricks

What's that? You've never heard of Hylanderhof’s Saruschka? You’re not alone. Henrik von Eckermann is a familiar face atop the podium, but his mount in Friday's Longines Grand Prix at...

Viva Gold OLD Debuts at No. 1 in Lyon

Isabell Werth starred in the original performance—and again in the sequel. Five years after winning the FEI Dressage World Cup in Lyon, France with Weihegold OLD, dressages most decorated athlete...

Keenan Kicks On

Twenty-three years ago, Lillie Keenan watched the President's Cup at Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) for the first time. Sixteen years ago (2010), she won WIHS Equitation Final at the...

Dame Hinners Is Super Grand Prix Bound

First Miami Beach. Then St. Tropez. Now Vienna. The Iron Dames have dominated the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour, with three riders from Deborah Mayer’s all-female squad qualifying for LGCT...

Guerdat, The Great

Steve Guerdat is standing atop the podium at Aachen, tears streaming down his face. The Swiss anthem echoing across the Hauptstadion. The individual gold medal pressed to his lips just...

Untouchable Germans

It was over on the third rotation. Germany, a rail in hand, had the opportunity to lock down the team gold at the FEI World Championships with their third rider—and...
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