https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEgsLu5nNhI Now that the roar of the Olympics is over, it's time to refocus our attention on the important things in life. Specifically, Kent Farrington. And my everlasting love of...
Tragic news out of HITS Saugerties this week. Twenty-two-year-old Rebecca "Becca" Weissbard suffered a fatal fall while competing at the HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII in New York on Aug. 31. Weissbard was showing...
Derek Braun had a vision; an elaborate idea to revolutionize the horse show experience in North America, where so many events struggle to attract big sponsors, top riders and spectators....
What makes for a good summer? Most of us would say a few pool days, a barbecue, and a couple of long weekends away. But there are good summers, and then...
Less than one month to go until the kickoff of season 2 of the Longines Masters Series, which will begin with the Longines Masters of Los Angeles (September 29—October 2),...
In the spring of 1965, I was 12 years old and starting to win lots of ribbons with my horse, Hootenanny, at the Delaware Valley Horseman’s Association (DVHA) horse shows...
We are counting down the hours until the course opens for the American Eventing Championships at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. As course builders, this has been a challenging project,...
When I first laid eyes on my gelding Laeser (that’s pronounced lay-ser, not la-seer or lee-ay-czar—I’m looking at you show announcers...) I was stunned by his handsomeness and privileged to...
So, you have been seduced by the misty allure of sporting scenes from Downton Abbey and aspire to follow hounds this fall? Perhaps you’re a literary type, and the romance...
Nayel Nassar who is based out of California and riding for Egypt is just as charming as he looks. At only 25 he has had huge success at Thunderbird Show...
It's the end of summer with many shows already in the rear view mirror. Here are some random thoughts from my judging adventures. [show-list] Well, that's it for now! Hope everyone...
Jennifer Gates just completed her second Young Rider appearance to great success with both team and individual medals. She’s now competing in the first of the North American League Longines...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZCyWc560OQ Not interested in the competitiveness and stress of showing, but still like the pomp and circumstance of getting dressed up and taking your horse out? Why not give fox...
The August 28th qualifying event will feature top international riders from USA, Mexico, Egypt, France, Denmark, and Canada as they all race for the chance to compete for that final...
Thunderbird Show Park in Langley B.C. is hosting the first of the North American League Longines World Cup Qualifier on August 28th. Come see top riders from Canada, USA, Egypt,...
You may think confidence is something you either have or you don’t, but that’s not true. Confidence comes from taking risks, failing, learning, and trying again. It comes from practicing,...
Of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines, dressage is generally the least-loved outside the horse world. “Horse Dancing,” as it’s regularly called by non-equestrians, lacks the suspense of a potential refusal...
Someone asked, "Why do you wear spurs and carry a whip? Isn't that abusive?" Wow. Talk about someone who has been brainwashed by some do-gooder who does't ride. And they...
