(updated) The unpredictable nature of the Covid situation in England has led the Badminton Horse Trial’s organizers to cancel the 5-star event, even though it was to be held behind closed doors--that is, without spectators. A statement explained, “Following...

A dispute involving the name of the Plantation Field Horse Trials in Pennsylvania may have been solved with a decision from the U.S. Equestrian Federation. Cuyler Walker, the owner of the picturesque property where the event is held, last year cancelled his lease with...

U.S. Para Dressage Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline has been named 2020 Paralympic Coach of the Year by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He was one of eight coaches from across all Olympic and Paralympic sports recognized by the USOPC in its annual Coach of...

A plea offer will be made to dressage trainer Michael Barisone, indicted in connection with the shooting of a former student, Morris County, N.J., Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Schellhorn said during a virtual court hearing today. Barisone's next appearance before...

Like so many other conferences, the Rutgers Equine Science Center’s annual horse management seminar is going virtual, with a two-hour session Feb.15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nutrition  is the focus that evening, when “Fiber and its Importance in Horses” is first on the...

This was supposed to be the month that tickets for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event were to go on sale. But it won't be until next month that they can be purchased--that is if they are for sale. Organizers need to get permission for spectators to attend the...

Sparks flew in November when the U.S. Equestrian Federation reacted to the new World Equestrian Center’s announcement that 10 of its 12 winter 2021 shows would be governed by the National Snaffle Bit Association. In response, USEF yanked the show licenses it had...

Totilas, the legendary black stallion who changed the face of dressage, died yesterday at the age of 20 after colicking. The son of Gribaldi never competed in the Olympics, but his performances in the World Cup finals and the European and World Championships brought...

There long has been concern that equestrian sports will not be able to continue in the Olympics as those Games continue to evolve with financial restrictions, but word came today that show jumping, dressage and eventing were formally confirmed for the Paris 2024...