Day two of dressage at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games dawned with a familiar set up. The team from Germany always sets the gold standard in international competition, and they were the unsurprising leaders after day one....
It’s a good day to be a reining fan. Cool temperatures and persistent rain marked the opening of competition at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Monday, August 25. But while the dressage and para-dressage contingents muddled...
Dressage competition began this morning in the d’Ornano Stadium under cloudy skies and cold rain. But the event carried on with spectators braving the weather to watch the first performances of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014.Adrienne Lyle...
In 2010, para-dressage became the eighth discipline to be included in the World Equestrian Games. At this year’s games, para-dressage was one of the three disciplines to kick off the opening day of competition in Normandy.Hannelore Brenner and Women...
France is hosting its first-ever World Equestrian Games this year, and the organizers launched the event on Saturday, Aug. 23, with a spectacular opening ceremony.Like the Olympics, WEG opening ceremonies begins with the parade of nations. The athletes from...
Over the years, I've learned something from each and every horse that has resided in our barn. Regardless of whether it was a short-term boarder or a long-term equine family member, each one has taught me something special.One mare...
USEF Press ReleaseThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following combinations to the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Vaulting Team. The U.S. will be represented in the Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and...
Few competitive equestrians go through their careers without experiencing the heartbreak of being sidelined by an unexpected equine injury. You train hard, pay your show fees, prepare for travel, and then at the last minute, your horse walks in...
Lots of riders work with a trainer to help get themselves and their horses into top shape. But according to veteran professional trainer Clarissa Cupolo, in addition to providing instruction and timely advice, trainers should be partners with their...
Jimmy Torano and WhyThe United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) is holding the International Hunter Derby Championship this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park. This relatively new division was created to bring traditional horsemanship back to the modern hunter...
