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Britain wins Longines League of Nations Final; U.S. fifth
The Longines League of Nations Final boiled down to a jump-off between traditional rivals Ireland and Britain, with a mere 0.23 seconds edge enabling Scott Brash to bring the title home for Britain aboard Hello Jefferson. He was timed in 38.19 seconds, riding to beat...
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 celebration, not only of a...
A coaching star has driven away
Dr. Donald Rosato, a familiar figure on the box seat of his Rokeby coach, died earlier this month. A lifelong resident of Devon and Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, the four-in-hand driver was 90. He was a regular winner in the coaching classes at the Devon Horse Show....
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 central figure from...
Zen Elite takes on a new role for dressage
Zen Elite is best known as the owner of such special dressage horses as Indian Rock, Fleau de Bain and My Vitality, and for sponsoring top riders including Adrienne Lyle and Christian Simonson. But now Zen owner Heidi Humphries has stepped up again to sponsor the FEI...
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 at Devon. The...
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 were rare, and even...
“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 site that was chosen...
Good news from Liz Halliday
The Olympic eventer who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall on cross-country the month after the 2024 Paris Games has made great progress in her recovery. She's even riding again. Liz Halliday updated her many fans and supporters on social media Tuesday. Here...
A recap of a wild show jumping weekend
It was a jam-packed weekend for show jumping, with the Longines Global Champions Tour in New Jersey (see our lead story), the American Gold Cup in Michigan and the Longines League of Nations in St. Tropez, France. Kent Farrington showed once again while he's ranked as...
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