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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 director, without Karyn at...
An amazing dressage freestyle finish as Aachen wraps up
There is no show in the world like Aachen. The best competitors in show jumping, dressage, eventing, four-in-hand driving and vaulting make sure it is marked on their calendars every year. In addition to being an incredible sporting event, Aachen offers great...
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 to be better than...
Remember a special horsewoman with a special event
There will be a day of learning Saturday, July 12 in Pittstown, N.J., to honor the legacy of Debbie Haimowitz and launch the Debbie Haimowitz Horsemanship Foundation (DHHF). Debbie, who died last year, was someone always willing to help who had a true commitment to...
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 double clear for...
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, it's the greatest show...
Farewell to thoroughbred racing’s “Coach”
Churchill Downs posted a photo of the late trainer D. Wayne Lukas' pony making one final visit to the track today, the saddle empty, his black boots reversed in the stirrups, the traditional way of honoring a fallen hero. Wayne was a familiar sight at the track in the...
McLain parts ways with his Olympic horse
Ilex, ridden to team silver in the 2024 Olympics by McLain Ward, has gone back Bonne Chance Farm so he can once more represent Brazil. "We are grateful for the opportunity that we were given to ride and compete Ilex to numerous 5-star Grand Prix successes and to bring...
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 eventing manager at the...
FEI investigating accusations of abusive training by Olympian
A two-year-old video reportedly showing Australian Olympian Heath Ryan striking a horse 42 times has led to the FEI (international equestrian federation) opening an investigation into the trainer's actions after allegations of abusive training techniques. “The scenes...
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