In ballroom dancing, dancers are designated as either a lead or a follow. In dressage, which is compared to dancing more often than not, you could look at the rider...
Gregory Wathelet's Argentina de la Marchette is the result of a bit of luck. Bred by Gregory Wathelet’s father, Hubert, and born on their family farm in Luxembourg, she’s the...
No matter which country you root for, most dressage fans can agree; there’s nothing better than watching a veteran partnership competing at their peak. That’s just what fans were treated...
“It’s a very short history," said Sarah Scheiring (USA) of her partnership with 11-year-old mare Margriet de Mariposa. "We went to our first horse show at Tryon in October and...
Most people come to California for the temperate weather, tropical palm trees and tranquil beaches. Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet simply wanted a change of scenery. “It was just to try something...
“She's the best mare I've ever ridden.” So said trainer Sean Leckie (USA) of his winning mount in the $10,000 Platinum Performance Welcome Speed 1.35m at Desert International Horse Park...
It's been a triumphant return to the show ring, to say the least, for 18-year-old, newly minted professional, Skylar Wireman (USA). On Sunday, Wireman and De Laloma took home the...
"I honestly can't even explain the feeling. It is incredible!" That was 18-year-old Skylar Wireman after winning the first Grand Prix of her pro career, the first week of her...
Two-time Olympic medalist Steffen Peters (USA) kicked off the 2023 season at Desert International Horse Park the same way he ended it in 2022—winning. Aboard his Tokyo Games mount, Suppenkasper...
Jolie in French means "pretty one." That’s precisely what C’est Jolie and Lexi Karolyi were in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP)...
In Greek history, Odysseus is a legendary king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem “The Odyssey.” At Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA, he's the promising...
Skylar Wireman launched her professional career at Desert International Horse Park on Wednesday from precisely where her junior career ended—on top. The 18-year-old California native was named the Junior Equestrian...
There are a million new reasons to get excited about the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) season. Two million, in fact. The highly anticipated third edition of the MLSJ...
Each week on #HallOfFameThursday, Horse Network recognizes members of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame with an inductee’s plaque, historical photos and, on the first Thursday of every month, an article written by a...
California's Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) has been a labor of love for president and CEO Steve Hankin these past three years. You could say it's also a side-effect of...
Each week on #HallOfFameThursday, Horse Network recognizes members of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame with an inductee’s plaque, historical photos and, on the first Thursday of every month, an article written by a...
American rider Steffen Peters said from the start he’d need three wins to secure his berth at FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Omaha, Nebraska this April. He and Suppenkasper...
Irish rider Daniel Coyle has the world (cup) at his fingertips while holding the reins of 12-year-old mare Legacy. Their partnership is one that many show jumpers dream of having...
It's been over 30 years since American show jumper Aaron Vale has returned to his home state of Texas to compete. His full service training and sales facility Thinkslikeahorse operates...
Each week on #HallOfFameThursday, Horse Network recognizes members of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame with an inductee’s plaque, historical photos and, on the first Thursday of every month, an article written by a...
