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It’s Farrington in the lead again at the World Cup
Could the eighth time be the charm? Kent Farrington had competed in seven FEI World Cup Show Jumping finals before coming to Fort Worth, Texas this week to try again for his first title in the annual indoor championship. The look of intense...
Farrington’s a winner as the World Cup Final gets under way
It wasn't a shocker when Kent Farrington headed to the top of the leaderboard -- and stayed there -- in the opening leg of Thursday's FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final in Fort Worth, Texas. Ranked number two in the world (number one, Scott Brash of...
Ft. Worth is ready for the FEI World Cup finals
I've been to all 11 FEI World Cup show jumping finals held in the U.S. since 1980, and look forward to adding number 12 this week in Fort Worth, Texas. And I also attended the first FEI World Cup Dressage Finals staged Stateside in 1995, when it...
Make way for the new Premier Jumping League
We already have the Global Champions Tour (GCT), Major League Show Jumping and now, as announced this week, the Premier Jumping League. It’s yet another enterprise adding high-end fixtures to an already-crowded elite scene in the sport. This...
Kent takes the million in Wellington
This time the numbers were right. Greya, the highest-ranked horse in the field of the $1 million Rolex U.S. Equestrian Open, demonstrated on the ground why she was rated number one overall on paper as she topped a five-horse jump-off with her usual...
A number two horse is number one at WEF
Call it a crescendo leading to the big finale. The last Adequan Winter Equestrian Festival Challenge class of the season on Thursday was a star-studded qualifier for Saturday's $1 million Rolex U.S. Equestrian Open Grand Prix. A field of 60 from 17...
United Touch masters the Dutch Masters for Richie Vogel
A unique talent is embodied in the magnificent stallion United Touch S, whose ability was showcased with a resounding victory in the Rolex Grand Prix Sunday afternoon at the Dutch Masters. The 14-year-old son of Untouched was the only entry in an...
Not a surprise: U.S. autumn 5-star event won’t run in 2026
The fate of the Maryland 5-Star event really wasn't in doubt since word surfaced late last year that financial issues were affecting the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, which presented it. But on Tuesday, the U.S. Equestrian...
Some interesting names will be part of the Dressage World Cup
With the international number one- and two- ranked riders, as well as the defending champion, declining to make the trip across the Atlantic for the FEI Dressage World Cup, the competition presents an opportunity for less high-profile athletes and...
Challenge of the Americas offers its last hurrah
For a quarter-century, Challenge of the Americas has presented incredibly creative dressage as entertainment benefiting a good cause. But on Friday, it gave its last glittering performance in Wellington, Fla., after raising more than $3 million for...
A special night at the Show Jumping Hall of Fame
An emotional evening filled with smiles, tears and riveting stories made precious memories at the Show Jumping Hall of Fame's annual induction gala. The gathering Sunday at the Wellington National Golf Club was sold out, an indication of its...
Keeping focus sharp makes Cook a winner
Karl Cook is a thinker, with meticulous attention to detail that has been a key element of his career in grand prix show jumping. An example is what he did after winning the $200,000 4-star JTWG grand prix on Candy at the Winter Equestrian Festival...
USA takes Nations Cup in tight match
As is so often the case, team anchor McLain Ward produced a must-do clean round to clinch victory for the USA in the $150,000 FEI Nations Cup Wellington Saturday night. This time, however, the stress was on from several directions. But if anyone...
A full plate of offerings at Adequan Global dressage
As she came to a halt at the end of her 4-star Grand Prix Freestyle performance on Hyatt, after a dramatic one-handed passage down centerline, Sweden's Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén broke into an enormous smile. A bright chestnut daughter of Apache,...
Bohemian is back
It has been two years since Zen Elite's Bohemian, the reserve mount for the 2024 U.S. Olympic dressage team, has gone down center line in an FEI competition. There were times when his rider, Endel Ots, worried that sinus issues might keep the horse...
The National Horse Show is moving to Tryon
The National Horse Show is adding another chapter to its storied history by relocating to North Carolina's Tryon International Equestrian Center this autumn, pending approval from the U.S. Equestrian Federation. During 142 years spread over three...
A legend has left us
La Biosthetique Sam FBW, the only eventing horse to claim the Olympic, world championship and European gold eventing titles in the same time frame, has died at the age of 25. He and Germany's Michael Jung, his equally great rider, became a match...
McLain did it again
The 2026 season didn't start off well for McLain Ward. A special mount, Imperial HBF, was injured, then colicked and could not be saved. (read his story here) McLain mourned but as always, he kept going forward. Saturday night, less than two weeks...
A special mare worth remembering
Any lucky lady who had the opportunity to ride Kudra, Katie Ortepio's beloved dressage mare, cherished their time with an expressive mount who was small in stature but considerable in charisma. "Everyone called her the princess. She just had so...
Imperial HBF has passed on
Even the best intentions and the greatest of care cannot save every horse who has severe medical issues. McLain Ward announced that Imperial HBF (“Paddy”) was lost Sunday due to complications from colic. "Paddy suffered a bout of colic and, despite...
European Show Jumping Champion shows his style in Wellington
The first $500,000 class of the Winter Equestrian Festival Saturday night showcased a range of brilliant talent, but as he so often does, Germany's Richie Vogel outshone them all. Riding Gangster Montdesir (what an unflattering name for such a...
A final farewell to the Final Four
The Final Four used to be the highlight of the world show jumping championships. It offered suspenseful moments when the top four riders would jump the last course of the show, then return on their rivals' mounts and take the fences three more...
Eventing great Ballaghmor Class is retiring
At age 19 after a brilliant career, Ballaghmor Class will leave the arena for good, his rider, Oliver Townend has announced. He described "Thomas" as the horse is known, "as one of the most successful event horses in history and a phenomenal...
Why are showing costs so high? Here are some answers
The price of showing--and the ever-rising cost of owning horses--have been the hot topics over the last few years. For the U.S. Equestrian Federation, it came to a head with pushback when a fee increase (effective April 1) was announced last year....
A new show series on the California calendar seeks to address the issues
We keep hearing the same complaints about horse showing: For all but the uber wealthy, many of the competitions have gotten too expensive -- dealing with high entry fees and add-ons, while the cost of being away from home for five or six days has...
Returning the favor for rescuing a beloved horse
What's the best thank you for saving a life? Sally Walker, whose horse was freed from a dangerous situation by determined rescuers, decided she wanted to do something that could help many more large animals in trouble. Her gratitude is reflected in...
A plea for a fee rollback in an expensive sport
The price of showing has become an ever-more urgent issue for equestrians, who all too often must limit their opportunities to compete because it is growing increasingly expensive. For some, word last year that the U.S. Equestrian Federation would...
No Jersey City show jumping in 2026, but wait until next year
The Global Champions Tour show jumping held in Liberty State Park, with the sparkling New York City skyline as a backdrop, was a huge hit last September. It attracted an enthusiastic group of spectators, many of whom had never seen the sport...
Will the Maryland 5-star event continue?
After five years, the Maryland 5-star three-day event at Fair Hill established itself as a well-respected fixture, attracting a healthy entry for its accompanying 3-star division, as well as good crowds for cross-country day tailgating and the show...
One answer to horse industry issues may be a person-to-person approach
People are waking up to major crises throughout the horse industry and wondering how to handle them. You read it on social media; you hear about it when you're at the horse show, or getting coffee at spots in Wellington, Ocala, or Lexington;...
Will 2026 really be the Year of the Horse? We hope so
On the Chinese calendar, the Zodiac sign of the horse is considered lucky, promising opportunities for growth, prosperity and achievement. The horse's high profile presence as the Zodiac poster animal for 2026, following the Year of the Snake...
Remembering those who said farewell in 2025
Between the celebration of Christmas and new year's eve champagne toasts, let's take a few minutes to think about the people and horses who sadly left us over the last 12 months. They deserve our attention in a final salute, recalling their...
Verdades has left us
Verdades,who took Laura Graves to the world number one ranking for dressage, has passed away at the age of 23. "I never thought this day would come. You were invincible," Laura mourned on social media. "Thank you for choosing me and being my friend...
Lottie and Glamourdale flying high in London
it was the kind of winning Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle performance you'd expect from a world champion, and Charlotte (Lottie) Fry delivered in a big way at the London International Horse Show Friday on her magical partner, Glamourdale. The...
A dressage Grand Prix sweep for Britain in London
Dressage World Champion Charlotte (Lottie) Fry may have won the Grand Prix on the aptly named Glamourdale at the London International Horse Show Thursday, but much of the crowd's attention also was on runner-up Charlotte Dujardin aboard Alive and...
Open discussion was the hallmark of the USHJA’s annual meeting
At a non-competition gathering of equestrians -- case in point, the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association's annual meeting -- the array of issues feels daunting. Even days starting with 7 a.m. sessions hardly seem long enough to tackle them. From horse...
Kent shows why he’s number one with Geneva victory
He wasn't going to make the same mistake twice. The world's number one-ranked show jumper, Kent Farrington, was a brilliant combination of determination and precision aboard Greya to win the 1.2 million Euro ($1.4 million U.S.) Rolex Grand Prix in...
The best of the best battle in Geneva show jumping
World number one-ranked show jumper Kent Farrington of the USA was concise in commenting on his performance after losing the Rolex International Jumping Riders Top 10 Final by 0.16 seconds to Great Britain's Scott Brash on Friday night. "The horse...
Racing isn’t the only game at Santa Anita
Highlighting Santa Anita Park's continued relevance for equestrian sport, the 5-star Split Rock horse show at the vintage California track glittered with a $400,000 Longines FEI World Cup qualifier last month. The brooding multi-hued San Gabriel...
Two beloved equine friends pass on together
Celebrated stablemates Valegro -- who set a new standard for dressage performance at the 2012 Olympics -- and Uthopia, who was his London Games gold medal teammate, have been euthanized. Valegro was 23; Uthopia 24. Carl Hester, who trained both...
A countryside Thanksgiving tradition
Nearly two hours before the Essex Fox Hounds moved off through the countryside Thursday morning, tailgaters were streaming into the big field at Ellistan, the Peapack, N.J., estate that has hosted the hunt's Thanksgiving meet for generations. It's...
Ward’s the winner at Santa Anita
The mentor and his protege battled it out in the $400,000 Longines FEI World Cup qualifier at Santa Anita Saturday night, with only the narrowest of margins separating them in the standings. While U.S. Olympic multi-medalist and World Cup champion...
Weather can’t stop a winner
Belgium's Gregory Wathelet "came to California to get the sun." Instead, he got rain; cold, pouring rain in Arcadia Thursday night during the 1/ST Split Rock show at Santa Anita Racetrack. But Gregory also got $30,000 for winning the $100,000...
Ebeling takes US Dressage Open
Ben Ebeling scored a personal best with Bellena to win the Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday night at the inaugural US Open of Dressage. He came oh-so-close to the treasured 80 percent mark with a score of 79.930 percent. Two judges actually gave him...
Marek leads the way at inaugural US Dressage Open
Anna Marek, who topped the series of qualifiers for this weekend's debut of the US Dressage Open, also was first with Fayvel in the Grand Prix at California's Desert International Horse Park Friday night. Now she's looking forward to Saturday...
A new FEI blood rule for show jumping didn’t get everyone’s approval
Right after the FEI General Assembly voted to revise some restrictions included in the blood rule for show jumping, the reaction started rolling in. The changes approved at the gathering in Hong Kong on Friday authorize issuance of warnings for the...
A winner from start to finish in the ASPCA Maclay
From his first round over the jumps to his last ride in front of the judges, JJ Torano dominated the finals of the ASPCA Maclay equitation championship at the National Horse Show in Kentucky on Sunday. The 15-year-old ranked first after all 176...
More honors delivered at U.S. Dressage Finals: UPDATE
Kristin Wasemiller-Knutson and Vashti, the combination that won the Open Grand Prix Freestyle at the U.S. Dressage Finals in 2021, did it again on Saturday night during the show at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. “I could not have...
Titleists named at U.S. Dressage Finals
Two New Jersey riders, who often have been winners at the U.S. Dressage Finals, continued their success as the competition moved its full schedule to a new venue, the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Since the competition there this...
Barn tour will feature historic USET Foundation stable
Barns, stables and related agricultural buildings have a distinctive tale to tell, wherever you can find them. They may be landmarks. Or perhaps they are hidden in plain sight; you just have to discover their charm. A variety of these iconic...
What’s next for the MARS Maryland 5-Star after five eventful years?
I wasn't around for the first Badminton Three-Day, or even the first Kentucky event. But I have covered every MARS Maryland 5-Star at Fair Hill since that fixture started five years ago. So I've monitored first-hand the impressive annual evolution...
Swiss star takes Maryland event title
Through the ups and downs of the leaderboard at the MARS Maryland 5-star at Fair Hill, Swiss rider Felix Vogg inched his way forward; from third place after dressage to second following cross-country, finally achieving victory in the show jumping...
Thoroughbred speed makes itself felt during the MARS Maryland 5-Star at Fair Hill
During both dressage days at the MARS Maryland 5-star event, the riders seemed more apprehensive than usual about Saturday's cross-country test, walking the course over and over, describing it as challenging, massive and technical. Not only was it...
A reshuffling at the top in the MARS Maryland 5-star
The top six competitors from the first day of the Mars Maryland 5-star event were re-directed down the leaderboard Friday, after the full field had completed the dressage phase. On Thursday, no one was able to score less than 30 penalties, but the...
Cross-country is the big question at the Mars Maryland 5-star
The first half of dressage competition was featured Thursday at the Mars Maryland 5-star Three-Day Event, as the USA's Boyd Martin topped the scoreboard with Luke 140, but much more than the placings were on everybody's mind. Topic A was the...
A thriller finish for the first U.S. Open of Eventing
From dressage through cross-country and nearly around the entire show jumping course, Will Coleman was the leader in the inaugural $200,000 U.S. Open with his trusty Off the Record. Then the only American combination to have won eventing at Aachen...
An abundance of eventing: Update
Will Coleman made Derek di Grazia's cross-country course look easy (even though it wasn't) as the rider and his veteran, Off the Record, were able to hold their lead from dressage during the debut of the U.S. Open of Eventing Final. Timmy, as the...
Perseverance was the key at the Talent Search
The U.S. Equestrian Federation's Show Jumping Talent Search Finals has a purpose. The class, sponsored by Platinum Performance, was conceived to scout young riders with the potential to ride on U.S. teams. Previous winners include McLain Ward,...
Celebrating a remarkable century for Watchung Stables
They came from as far away as the West Coast to recapture their memories in New Jersey and once again connect with riding friends they had cherished for decades. The hundredth anniversary of Union County's Watchung Stables merited a special...
An abundance of eventing
The new U.S. Open of Eventing Final is ongoing at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Virginia, the week before the Maryland 5-star and two weeks before the Pau, France, 5-star. Next month, there's the 4-star Long at TerraNova near...
The wicked witch is a Dressage at Devon hit
The witch lost out to a rock star in the energetic Dance-Off during Dressage at Devon -- at least that's how the judges saw it. But the spectators gave their enthusiastic voice vote to Silva Martin's clever green-faced portrayal of the spooky...
Here’s to another 50 years for Dressage at Devon
The half-century celebration of Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon came to an end on Sunday, renewing many friendships as well as a determination to keep the show going and create more treasured memories for the sport. Scores of those who have...
Multi-talented Ingrid Klimke shares her knowledge during Dressage at Devon
With a mix of cavaletti exercises and sound instruction while working through a rainstorm, German Olympic medalist Ingrid Klimke offered a multi-dimensional Masterclass as a highlight during the fiftieth anniversary of Kingsview Partners Dressage...
A beloved old stable is reborn in great style
Fifty-one years ago, a poster for the Suburban Essex Riding Club's Holiday Show in New Jersey proudly proclaimed it was an American Horse Shows Association local member, with a "polo-sized indoor riding hall." Those were the days when indoor rings...
“New York” show is a hit in Jersey
How do you build an equestrian city just across the harbor from Manhattan? It was no small task for the Longines Global Champions Tour of New York, which (despite its name) actually was held at New Jersey's Liberty State Park this weekend, at a...
An emotional win at Old Salem
Adrienne Sternlicht loves her horse. The affection is well-deserved He got a grateful kiss from her after a fault-free first round in the $200,000 Blue Diamond Cup Grand Prix. Then there was another heartfelt smooch after his victorious trip in the...
A little more freedom for Michael Barisone
It's been more than three years since dressage rider Michael Barisone was found not guilty by reason of insanity on a charge of second-degree attempted murder, and bit by bit, he is regaining some autonomy. At his eighth Krol hearing Tuesday, the...
The $5 million show jumping grand prix was quite a test
If I had asked you to guess on Sunday morning which U.S. competitor would be second in the world's richest grand prix at the Spruce Meadows Masters during the afternoon, you might have guessed Lillie Keenan, who has been rolling out double-clear...
Dressage at Devon marks a golden milestone
The fiftieth anniversary of Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon Sept. 23-28 has generated new vitality and excitement for a tradition that is far more than simply a competition. It's also entertainment, shopping and an opportunity for education,...
It was a great day for the British at Spruce Meadows
Saturday was British Day in several ways at the Spruce Meadows Masters. The designation was made long before the hard-fought BMO Nations Cup took place this afternoon, with Sophie, Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, as the honored guest. But the...
Justin earns gold again at the dressage European Championships
From relatively unknown to two European Dressage Championships gold medals in less than two months -- Belgium's Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus have enthralled us with a seemingly impossible story. For the second time in three days, the 9-year-old...
A new chapter is being written for Lana Lobell
Lana Lobell was a picturesque landmark farm known around the world for the standardbreds it produced. The horses, used for harness racing, were bred and trained at the Bedminster, N.J., facility. A number won such prestigious races as the...
Emotional victory for Belgian in Euro Dressage Championships
Justin Verboomen delivered on the promise he showed when he wowed the crowds at Aachen last month, as he took Belgium's first European Championships dressage medal, earning gold in the Grand Prix Special on Friday in Crozet, France. The rider was...
You could call it the A-Team: A is for Adrienne
Not only is she a wonderful rider and trainer, three-time Olympian Adrienne Lyle also is a top class coach, whose many strengths were on display at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions over the weekend with victory after victory. She won the...
Eddie Blue has a new rider and a new mission
During his long-running career, show jumper Eddie Blue probably is best known for a surprise second-place finish in the 2018 FEI World Cup finals, before going on to be part of the U.S. gold medal team at the FEI World Equestrian Games later that...
Only Laura could master Dublin’s grand prix test
Laura Kraut's victory on Bisquetta with the only clear round in the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland Sunday was more than just a fantastic American triumph. The fact that a 59-year-old grandmother captured the feature on the last day of the illustrious...
Top-class show jumping comes to New Jersey
London. Vienna. Rome. Liberty State Park? How does a New Jersey park wind up on the same page of the Longines Global Champions Tour website with some of the world's greatest cities that have hosted its show jumping competitions? It's all about the...
Parra suspended for 15 years, FEI cites “abusive behavior”
An investigation of allegations that dressage trainer/rider Cesar Parra "repeatedly and deliberately subjected the majority, if not all, of the horses he owned and trained to recurring and serious abuse over a number of years," has resulted in a...
Dutch deserved their Dublin win
Despite a bravura performance from McLain Ward and Callas, the U.S. just missed the podium in the Dublin Horse Show's Nations Cup, where a victory would have meant its second year in a row taking the coveted Aga Khan trophy. McLain was one of only...
Mary Anne McPhail has left us
Mary Anne McPhail, a visionary who did so much to boost dressage in the U.S., has died at the age of 92. "She was incredible; worked tirelessly to promote and support a sport that was not well-known," former U.S.. Dressage Federation President...
A look at the future of Desert International Horse Park
So what's next for California's Desert International Horse Park and its former CEO Steve Hankin, who parted ways this week? Three partners in the venture bought out Hankin and his wife, Lisa. The couple was the fourth partner in the group that six...
A jaw-dropping announcement (actually two of them) from California
The man who led the Desert International Horse Park in its transformation as a California venue to be reckoned with has been bought out of the partnership that purchased the venue six years ago. In his farewell statement Wednesday night, DIHP CEO...
An influential horsewoman has passed away
Cecile Hetzel Dunn was an ecumenical horsewoman, whose efforts benefited a variety of breeds, from Arabians to Friesians, Andalusians to saddlebreds. She spent decades serving the entire horse industry, working as a licensed official and...
A deserving European show jumping champion
It wasn't quite a wire-to-wire win, but Germany's Richard Vogel led brilliantly most of the way to take richly deserved individual honors during the Longines FEI European Jumping Championship at Casas Novas in A Coruña, Spain on Sunday. Never...
European jumping team championship was a battle until the end
Belgium made a great podium leap from third place to take gold Friday at the Longines FEI European Jumping Championships for the first time since 2019. The scores were so close it could have been anybody's gold among the top three. Britain, which...
In memory of a true horsewoman
The name of Debbie Haimowitz isn't engraved on sterling silver trophies, inscribed on Hall of Fame plaques or mentioned in books about equestrian sport. Her contributions to the horse world aren't the kind that bring fame, but they were...
Major drama at the Euro show jumping championships
Calling on all his experience and the courage of his mare, Great Britain's Scott Brash powered through a nightmare moment when he lost his left rein before the troublesome triple combination at the Longines European Show Jumping Championships...
Karl Cook wins again for the USA
A spectacular victory in the Rolex Grand Prix of Falsterbo, Sweden, once again demonstrated the effectiveness of show jumper Karl Cook and the incredible Caracole de la Roque against both the clock and a stellar field of rivals. It was the second...
You can’t win them all…
But the U.S. show jumping team came very close in the Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup Friday, finishing second to the Swedish home squad by 4 penalties. It broke a tie by being better on the clock than Ireland, which also had 8 penalties over two...
Rutgers Equine Science Center director is stepping down, but not bowing out
Reflecting on her decision to retire after 47 years of a high-profile career at Rutgers University, Dr. Karyn Malinowski explained simply: "It's time." Yet it's hard to think of the Rutgers Equine Science Center, of which she is the founding...
Aachen ends with a dramatic Rolex Grand Prix
Martin Fuchs spent the night before Sunday's Aachen Rolex Grand Prix reviewing the way he had ridden Leone Jei in the 1.5 million Euro class during previous years. The Swiss rider explained he "really tried to see what I could improve today and try...
U.S. runner-up again in Aachen eventing, and an exciting winner in dressage
The drama of running cross-country as the last phase at the Aachen UBS Cup eventing Saturday kept the tension at high velocity, as the lead switched back and forth over Giuseppe Della Chiesa's roller coaster of a course that asked intriguing...
U.S. is playing catch-up at Aachen eventing
After Friday's dressage and stadium jumping phases of Aachen's UBS Cup eventing, the U.S. stands fourth, behind Great Britain--no surprise to see that nation leading--with 91.200 penalties, New Zealand (94.400) and Germany (96.100). Although...
U.S. show jumpers continue their Aachen domination
The USA continued cutting a major swath through the show jumping prizes at Aachen on Thursday, winning the 1 million Euro Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup with strong performances by all four team members. Lillie Keenan on Argan de Beliard was the only...
A good day for the USA show jumpers at Aachen
Most of the biggest names in their disciplines, whether it's show jumping, dressage, driving or eventing, are at Germany's premier Aachen festival this week. There's no annual equestrian competition like it. As they used to say about the circus,...
Cook wins for U.S. in Rotterdam
One of the world's fastest show jumpers blended talents with her speed-loving rider to take the $355,000 Grand Prix of Rotterdam Sunday in an eight-horse jump-off. Caracole de la Roque and Karl Cook did what they do best when the clock is ticking...
The wondering is over — LA28 has a cross-country course designer
British course designer Alec Lochore will produce the eventing cross-country route for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at Santa Anita Park, the FEI (international equestrian federation) announced Wednesday. No stranger to the Games, Alec was the...
Dressage stalwart Mary Alice Malone passed away
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, an innovator for U.S.dressage and the owner of Pennsylvania's renowned Iron Spring Farm, died Monday at the age of 75. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from KWPN-North American in 2025, a tribute to...
All in the family: the Olympic gold Charles family story continues with HH Azur foal
Team Great Britain reminds us today about the amazing tale of how Harry Charles replicated his father's Olympic show jumping team gold medal performance, a little over a decade after Peter Charles stood on the podium in London. Since Harry has been...
All kinds of insights from Steffen Peters
"When a correction takes too long, you miss a training opportunity." "Find a better frame and neck position before asking for a canter depart." "Your horse needs to learn to be less dependent on you -- self carriage!" "I never saw the benefit of...
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