Photos courtesy Sterling CollegeMany horse lovers dream of being an Olympic show jumper, jockey, or elite barrel racer. But have you ever considered being a draft horse farmer? Even if this hasn’t been a lifelong pursuit, you can still...
In 2010, Spain's Maria Alvarez Ponton rode her horse Nobby to individual gold in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games endurance ride. She did it less than two month's after giving birth to a baby girl. That's impressive.Almost as...
Breaking in tall boots can be a pain—literally. The backs of rider’s knees and ankles are especially susceptible to blisters and abrasions until the leather "drops” and breaks in, conforming to the leg.Keep in mind that not all...
Many dedicated hunt seat riders don’t have access to a stadium-sized jumping arena, yet they still want to improve their skills and school their horses. If you’re among this group, here are a few suggestions to make the most...
Do you dream of spending all day with your horse? Do you love discovering new trails and taking on the challenge of varied terrain? Do you believe that there's no such thing as too much time in the saddle?...
The United States show jumping community has lost one of its legends in Sapphire, the longtime partner of rider McLain Ward. Sapphire died on Sunday, June 22 due to complications from colic, according to the United States Equestrian Federation...
USEF Press Release
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named six athlete-and-horse combinations to the Squad for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Additionally, eight athlete-and-horse combinations have been named as...
On Saturday, California Chrome will run the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown of American Thoroughbred racing. His fans are hoping to see him become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
Followers of...
Heading into the show ring is stressful enough—the last thing you need is a wild ride in the warm-up ring beforehand. At hunter/jumper shows, the warm-up can be a crowded, chaotic place with horses and riders everywhere, going in...
Last year, the Kentucky Dressage Association introduced a 5K run to raise money for the Markey Cancer Center. My dog and I ran it last year and I was happy to find out this year that it would be...
