There are few moments more frightening for a rider than a horse who stumbles suddenly in the course of normal business and threatens to go down. The fact that horses...
Ian Millar (1988 and 1989). John Whitaker (1990 and 1991). Hugo Simon (1996 and 1997). Rodrigo Pessoa (1998, 1999, 2000). Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (2008 and 2009). This weekend, Steve Guerdat (SUI)...
Rider Laura Linback is reportedly in stable condition after suffering a severe head injury and emergency surgery following an incident at the HITS Ocala horse show on Saturday. Linback's husband Troy told The Chronicle...
This weekend in California, class sponsor of the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix waived the coat rule for the biggest class of the HITS Thermal Desert Circuit. That is, riders...
For the competitive equestrian, the horse show is your grand stage. All eyes on you. Show us what you got. Month upon month of tedious preparation, dodging setbacks and pouring...
The dating scene is hard. Very hard. And while there are lots of fish out in that sea, the not-so-rare equestrian girl is a unique species. It takes a special,...
Pole work is an important part of training a horse, both physically and mentally, says Sally Amsterdamer, a British dressage instructor who specializes in flat work for show jumpers. “The...
McLain Ward's mount Rothchild is often described as "expressive" and “charismatic” when what people really mean is he has the equine equivalent of resting b*tch face. It's what happens when...
When introducing a greenie to a ditch, remember to be patient. Let the horse take it all in and react accordingly. Also, remember to press record, lest you miss out...
There are so many things to remember when it comes to packing for horse shows. There's the paperwork, tack, feeding, and grooming supplies. There's clothes for your regular classes and clothes for your special classes (eh...
If you're ever hired or volunteer (God bless you) for horse show jump crew duty, there are certain things you should know in advance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkybzfrFp2s 1. Jump crew days start...
