Saddle fit doesn’t have to be stressful. To make sure that a western saddle fits your horse well, keep in mind that you want it to make as much contact as possible around the horse’s back so that it...
Lexington, Ky. — Current U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello has made the difficult personal decision to step away from the role at the start of the new quadrennial. Costello will remain active in his role...
Great Britain’s Oliver Townend brought his long-time equine partner Ballaghmor Class to the USA last week in a quest to capture his first win at the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by The Brown Advisory,...
It seems like just yesterday that a top-level international fall three-day event was added to the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s (FEI) North American schedule, but this month’s Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will be the fourth edition. The 2024...
A riderless sport horse negotiates a series of ground poles and small jumps, finding his wings along the way. This is free jumping, where the obstacles are aligned in a row down a chute positioned on the long side...
There may be times when the adventurous side of you yearns for exciting new trails—and that may mean choosing to ride on trails that have been designed for more than just horses. Depending on your chosen location and the...
Lexington, Ky.— US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host locations and dates for the 2024 and 2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifier Events. The US Equestrian Open of Eventing will consist of 20 qualifying events around the country...
I grew up camping, and I grew up with horses, but I never put the two together until I was in high school. Camping at a nearby state park, I noticed some horse corrals and water troughs and went...
Lexington, Ky. — The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a 501(c)3 charitable organization working to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing, today announced format changes to its flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, beginning with the 2025 competition...
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the United States at the Longines League of Nations Jumping Final hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-6, 2024. The team will be led by...
