Horse Illustrated covers equestrian events and conferences in order to give readers a first-hand perspective and the latest news. Events include the FEI World Equestrian Games, the Olympic Games, Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Equus Film and Arts Fest, national championships and breed and discipline championships, international discipline events, BreyerFest, the Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships, and more. Keep up to date on who the latest winners are from your favorite event, catch the action through photos from staff, and feel like you are there during our live coverage. And let us help you plan your trip to your favorite equine event.
Adrienne Lyle and Salvino Withdraw from Individual Medal Contention in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
July 28, 2021
In a change to today’s anticipated line up, Adrienne Lyle, of Wellington, Fla., and Salvino have made the decision to withdraw from this evening’s competition for an Individual medal in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. This morning, Salvino did not feel quite like his...
U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver Medal in FEI Grand Prix Special for Team Medals at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
July 27, 2021
The U.S. Dressage Team finished team competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and captured the silver medal under the lights at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, making it the first time the team has collected a team silver since the London Olympic Games in 1948. The team competition saw...
HI Tokyo Olympics Daily Update: A Night of Olympic Dressage Talent, Teams and Typhoons
There’s a feeling you get when you are watching sports history unfold. It’s hard to describe since it is a mix of emotions— pride, awe, happiness and amazement—at what the athletes are able to accomplish. Tonight’s Olympic action in Tokyo in the FEI Grand Prix Special in dressage did not...
HI Tokyo Olympics Daily Update: Day 2 of Grand Prix Dressage
July 25, 2021
After this evening’s action-packed FEI Grand Prix dressage at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the stage is now set for the upcoming dressage team final, which will be the FEI Grand Prix Special on Tuesday, July 27. Or at least we hope the competition happens, since Japan and Tokyo are...
U.S. Dressage Team Qualifies for Team Competition Following Performances from Adrienne Lyle and Steffen Peters on Second Day of FEI Grand Prix at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
On the second day of FEI Grand Prix competition at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, the U.S. Dressage Team saw its final two pairs help to secure a team start in the FEI Grand Prix Special for team medals set to take place on Tuesday, July 27. Adrienne Lyle, of Wellington,...
HI Tokyo Olympics Daily Update: Arriving and Day 1 of Grand Prix Dressage
July 24, 2021
We’re kicking off the Horse Illustrated coverage of the Tokyo Olympics with an account from writer Kim MacMillan about her arrival, the dressage first horse inspection, and Day 1 of the Dressage Grand Prix qualifier event. We have boots on the ground for Horse Illustrated in Tokyo for the Olympic...
Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo Lead Off U.S. Dressage Team on First Day of FEI Grand Prix Competition at the Olympics
Sabine Schut-Kery, of Napa, Calif. and Sanceo, a 15-year-old Hanoverian stallion owned by Alice Womble, were the first U.S. combination to ride down the centerline at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 at Equestrian Park, completing their FEI Grand Prix Test as part of Group C on the first day of...
Stella Wasserman and Elle Moreno Win Grand Championships at 2021 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships–West
July 23, 2021
The 2021 edition of the Adequan/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Junior Hunter National Championships – West closed out Wednesday, July 21, at the Sonoma Horse Park with two new grand champions crowned along with seven section champions across the 3’6” and 3’3” fence heights. In the 3’6” section, Stella Wasserman,...
U.S. Dressage Team Combinations Pass First Horse Inspection at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Ahead of Competition Start Tomorrow
All three team combinations of the U.S. Dressage Team passed the First Horse Inspection this morning at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, before the Olympic Ground Jury of Susan Hoevenaars (AUS), Francis Verbeek (NED), Janet Foy (USA), Andrew Gardner (GBR), Hans-Christian Matthiesen (DEN), Magnus Ringmark (SWE), and President of the...
Nick Wagman and Don John Out of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as Traveling Reserve for U.S. Dressage Team
After arriving safely at the venue in Tokyo, Don John, who was named to the team with Nick Wagman as the traveling reserve, sustained a minor injury. He has continued to show improvement, but after further evaluation with the team veterinarian, the decision was made to withdraw him before the...
