Author Archives: Jay Duke

I have watched and been a part of countless Nations Cups. The new Longines League of Nations is a huge step forward for the sport, in my opinion. The format...

In the biggest and toughest Grand Prix on American soil this year to date, Swiss superstar Martin Fuchs and his 12-year-old grey gelding Leone Jei showed impeccable precision in the...

Sports are tough. The sport of show jumping is really, really tough.  The combination of horse and rider working together as teammates to clear huge obstacles at blazing-fast speeds (while...

By Jay Duke Around the world, tens of thousands of horses are bought and sold every year. These transactions vary from $1,000 to millions, and many dreams and businesses are...

I have no hesitation wading into the deep waters of controversy in the fascinating sport of show jumping. This is especially true when it comes to horse and rider safety. ...

The show jumping world is often divided in its opinions. But one thing all equestrians agree upon is that 2020 was a difficult time. Actually, I'm being too nice—2020 sucked....

Last week, superstar hunter rider Scott Stewart scored a perfect score of 100 on the wonderful horse Catch Me at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. This is the...

Every year, the National Horse Show plays host to the ASPCA Maclay Final, which showcases the top junior riders, many of whom have aspirations of representing the U.S. in international...

Our culture, our way of life, our entire world is structured along certain consistencies and absolutes that people rely and depend upon to live their lives. People wake up every...

Show jumping is possibly the most misunderstood sport in the world. We often hear “It’s an individual activity,” “The horse does everything, the rider just sits there,” “I’m a professional;...

“Often, the lessons I teach are not so different from the lower level to the higher level—it’s the expectations and technicality that vary,” says Canadian Equestrian Team veteran Jay Duke....

A little inspiration can go a long way! Whether it’s beginner group lessons, advanced gymnastics, exercises for a young horse, or schooling a specific skill, collaboration is often the best...

I rode show jumping horses for 40 years, I have so many amazing memories and am grateful for the success I enjoyed in my career. My most precious recollections go...

July has been a very difficult month for the powers that be in Show Jumping in the United States. First, there was the fallout from the unprecedented lengthy suspension of...

The short video below is the inspiration for this article. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH8MQLdEryM There are so many great aspects about working with horses. The sport teaches compassion, hard work, dealing with success...

For the past decade, show jumping spectators in Western Canada have been watching a once in a lifetime pony in the local jumper rings. Born in 1995, standing 14 1/4hh,...

The conclusion of the Olympic Individual Show Jumping in Brazil was a thrilling and emotional event, and fans worldwide watched as the sport took on a different look. It is...

There is a lot of recent discussion about the hunter divisions and the many problems surrounding the sport. This is a topic that has been debated since the 1970's when...

Concussions! The most misunderstood injury in sport. Everyone today is aware of them, and many riders have experienced a blow to the head. I, personally, have had five concussions from 35 years...