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History

Naming the Nations Cup, a Brief History

Hockey has the Stanley Cup. Football, the Grey Cup. In show jumping, the annual championship coveted by every international team the world over is known…

5 days ago

Interviews & Profiles

How Vanessa Mannix Embraces the Philosophy that Riders Never Stop Learning

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…

2 weeks ago

Show Jumping

Science of Show Jumping: Style Matters

Have you ever wondered how much time a lofty jumper spends in the air versus a horse that just skims over the fences? Is scope…

2 weeks ago

Books and Film

Taking a Bow: Teach Your Horse to Plié

Who doesn’t want a reason to take a bow? Teaching your horse a few simple tricks can absolutely be fun for you both, but did…

1 month ago

Books and Film

To Adopt or Not to Adopt? That Is the Holiday Question

Tis the Season, and if “Adopt Don’t Shop” resonates and there’s a conveniently empty stall in the barn, then perhaps an off-track Thoroughbred is on…

2 months ago

Legally Speaking

The 5 Figure Sale Danger Zone

Looking back over “horse deals gone bad” in both my personal and professional career representing horse owners and trainers, the most difficult disputes to resolve…

3 months ago

Books and Film

All You Need Is a Box…

In a world filled with technology and a gazillion gizmos intended to make life easier but sometimes overcomplicating it, it can be a relief when…

4 months ago

Learn

Fall Leaves, Are They Toxic?

Fall is here! The leaves are changing and the temperatures are cooling off. It’s hard to imagine that such a pretty time of the year…

4 months ago

Training

Roll, Roll, Rollbacks!

“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…

4 months ago

Legally Speaking

Q&A: How Can I Protect My Horse Out On Lease?

Q: I am preparing to lease out my 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding for the first time, and, while I know and trust the lessee, I’ve…

7 months ago

Barn Hacks

Goldfish in Your Water Trough?

When I was a kid, I remember winning a goldfish at a school carnival (what a thrill!). I took it home and put it in…

8 months ago

Legally Speaking

I Want To Board Horses at Home, What Legalities Should I Know?

Q: I have a nice four-stall barn and outdoor ring at home where I’ve kept my two horses for years. Now, I’d love to make…

8 months ago

Horse Health

Can Your Horse Tell if You Are Angry Just by Looking at Your Face?

Horses are complex social animals that rely on body language and facial expressions in order to communicate. As any horse person can attest, this communication…

8 months ago

Books and Film

What’s Your Horse REALLY Saying?

We all wish we knew exactly what our horses were saying to us. Is that a nicker of welcome, or just, “Bring me breakfast”? Are…

9 months ago

Horse Health

Getting Smart on Sarcoids

You’re grooming your horse one afternoon when you notice a rough, hairless area has appeared on his jaw. Is it ringworm? A wart? Though these…

9 months ago

Horse Health

Forage Facts

Forage is the most important ingredient in the horse’s diet, yet the choices in forage species and form are sometimes daunting. Understanding the types and…

10 months ago

Training

Riding a Square for Better Turns

British dressage instructor Sally Amsterdamer specializes in flat training show jumpers. Judging by her client roster she’s rather good at her job. Irish team members…

10 months ago

Horse Health

The Fence Made to Measure at Gothenburg Horse Show

Imagine you’re a taking an exam… In a stadium that seats 12,000 spectators, during an international sporting event that is broadcast live to a television…