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It’s higher and higher for Justin Verboomen
The remarkable black Rheinlander stallion Zonik Plus has set another personal best for his rider, Belgium's Justin Verboomen, earning a stratospheric 91.855 percent in the Fontainebleu, France 5-star Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle this weekend. One judge had the...
No surprises on World Games short list
There's a long way to go before the FEI World Championships this August in Aachen, but the candidates for the U.S. show jumping squad were announced today. There are 10 riders on the short list, but plans call for prospects to compete over five different observation...
Dujardin horse sold for Australia
There was much speculation about why Great Britain's multi-gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin dropped out of last weekend's Zen Elite FEI World Cup Dressage Final after accepting a place for the contest in Fort Worth, Texas. But the answer, revealed by Eurodressage, is...
USEF boosting safety vest research
You've seen top show jumpers, such as Laura Kraut and Jimmy Torano, wearing safety vests in competition. They believe the vests protect them in case of a fall -- but research has been insufficient to determine the extent of the protection they provide. To continue the...
The fans were abuzz at the World Cup dressage Grand Prix
"Love your outfit!" someone in the lively crowd at the Zen Elite FEI World Dressage Cup Final yelled to Becky Moody, all a-twinkle in sparkly gold glitter across her helmet and brown tail coat on Thursday night. The British star was definitely a favorite, and she...
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 Great Britain isn't...
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 was in Los Angeles...
Liz Halliday is making a comeback
Wishing all her many supporters a happy Easter, Liz Halliday writes, "I am continuing to make steady progress in my recovery, and being back home at my farm has been such a major lift to my spirits. My communication is still a daily challenge, and I'm bringing you...
Gary Duffy has passed away
Much admired trainer, coach and USEF judge Gary Duffy of Little Brook Farms died Saturday. Based in Wellington, Fla., the beloved mentor is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters Augusta and Kelsey, and three grandchildren. Megan MacCallum, a longtime friend, said of...
More changes in World Cup Final: UPDATE
(See latest update as of 4/4/26 in boldface type below) Lillie Keenan is replacing McLain Ward on the U.S. roster for the FEI World Cup Show Jumping Finals in Texas this coming week. McLain is a mentor of Lillie, who has competed successfully on U.S. Nations Cup and...
