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Celebration of life for Rodney Jenkins
On Tuesday Jan. 14 at noon, Rodney Jenkins will be remembered during a ceremony on the second floor of the Laurel Park racetrack's clubhouse, Racetrack Road and Route 198 Laurel, Md. The ceremony was postponed from Jan. 7 due to weather issues. One of the greatest...
What are the social values of equestrian activities? A new study explains
Anyone involved with horses knows how valuable that connection is in many aspects of their lives. But those who aren't lucky enough to have experienced such a relationship have no idea of its benefits, or how important they can be to so many people. Quantifying the...
In the wake of scandal, British Dressage has a plan useful for all horse sports
The video that showed dressage golden girl Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain getting after a horse with a longe whip in a private leson made headlines across the world, with the revelation artfully timed for maximum impact before the Paris Olympics. The resulting...
Next steps put forward for USHJA
With a determined president and a repopulating of some key governance positions, the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is ready to move ahead with renewed energy, focusing on the state of the industry and working to make the sport more accessible. “Even though our sport...
‘Tis the Season–for awards
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented Tuesday to two people who have contributed mightily to the horse industry through their dedication and energy that helped advance the hunter and jumper disciplines on a national scale. Otis...
A new player for California’s horse show scene
Equine Network LLC has acquired a controlling interest in Nilforushan Equisport Events with an eye toward further enhancing "the competitor experience in Southern California." “We have been looking for a partner in the Hunter/Jumper market that shares our values,"...
Show ring great Rodney Jenkins has passed away
A born horseman whose natural ability made him a legend, Rodney Jenkins was the ultimate winner in the days when he reigned as a dominant force on the grand prix circuit with his most famous mount, the equally talented Idle Dice. The Red Rider, who had been in...
Dujardin formally penalized for “abuse of horse,” other charges
Charlotte Dujardin, the former dressage heroine, was penalized Thursday by the FEI with a year’s suspension for a horse-whipping incident captured on video and publicized just before the Paris Olympics, when it gained worldwide attention and notoriety. Britain’s...
Do you have an opinion about hunter offerings?
Of course you have thoughts about the hunter division, what it should offer and how championships should run. The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association will be listening to your suggestions and feedback next year at venues in Florida and California. Round table topics...
A new career for show jumper Darry Lou
Darry Lou Z had quite a career with quite a cast of riders. The stallion, the U.S. Equestrian Federation Horse of the Year in 2019, was best known for his exploits with Beezie Madden as a member of the U.S. team. His crowning achievement was as the winner of the $3...
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