In numerology, the number three is considered lucky. It’s associated with joy, abundance, success, good fortune, and wisdom. For Harry Smolders (NED), a rider we can safely assume has zero...
Some horses begin their careers with a whisper. Cortes ‘C’ began his with a bang. Way back in 2011, then-two-time Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden tried the Belgian warmblood gelding,...
Chef d’equipe Robert Ridland has never made a secret of his team development strategy. “I’ve always advocated the 3-2 system where it’s a combination of veterans and up-and-coming riders,” said...
Ioli Mytilineou (GRC) left it all on the line when she galloped through the timers with 12-year-old gelding L'artiste de Toxandra during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Grand Prix of...
Olympic show jumper Rich Fellers pled guilty this week to traveling interstate to engage in illicit conduct with a minor, according to a recent report by Portland, Oregon’s KOIN 6 News....
When it comes to million dollar classes, Egypt's Nayel Nassar has won a few. Ten years ago, at age 22, the then Stanford senior won the HITS Million in Saugerties,...
“That was really exciting,” said Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster, after an electrifying jump off round in the CSI5* Scotiabank Cup 1.50m with the nine-year-old Zangersheide mare Electrique. “I haven't ever really...
Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster had something to prove when she rode into Spruce Meadows iconic International Ring for the jump off on Thursday. The Saturday prior she was in contention...
After Sunday's Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, third place finisher Philipp Weishaupt (GER) of Beerbaum Stables was conspicuous absent from the press conference. Midway through the panel the doors...
"I think with all of the experiences I've had in Aachen I could write a book," said German Olympic gold medalist Marcus Ehning. If Ehning does ever pen that tome,...
“Yesterday, I was really, really happy with second [place], but first is still a big difference,” smiled Richard Vogel (GER) on Saturday after capturing his first CSIO5* win at CHIO...
"After the first round I got kicked in the butt, which was exactly what I needed. From your father, and from my father!" said a smiling Edouard Schmitz to Martin...
If you were to place a wager on who would win Wednesday’s Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe 1.55m, the first 5* class of 2023 CHIO Aachen, Yuri Mansur (BRA) and Miss...
The most revered week in horse sport is about to commence at the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival CSIO5*. Taking place June 27–July 2, the U.S. has named its team...
Ashley Vogel (USA) had big plans going into the summer of 2022. Taking six months off to rehab a knee injury wasn't one of them. The worst part—and the best?...
This Friday, on June 23, CHIO Aachen begins, widely regarded as the most competitive show jumping event in the world. Next Sunday, American Olympian McLain Ward (USA) will attempt to...
It could be argued that you have to be a bit of a masochist to pursue a career as a professional rider. Between the gruelling hours, cost prohibitive barrier to...
Erin Silo (CAN) didn't have a straight path up the centerline into the dressage world. Her story has as many twists and turns as a cross-country course. For the greater...
Watching Lillie Keenan’s poised execution in the tack, you’d be forgiven for not tagging her as a rider who struggles with confidence. It's hard to remember a time when the...
Jennifer Williams (CAN) and nine-year-old gelding Joppe K save their energy for where it counts. On Saturday, it was the CDI3* at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. The pair...
