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Jimmy Wofford memorial service set for Kentucky
The funeral for revered horseman Jimmy Wofford in Virginia last month was packed with mourners who paid tribute to one of the sport's most respected figures. But those who were unable to get to that ceremony can offer their respects with other like-minded friends at 6...
Another milepost for Michael Barisone
Civil lawsuits involving dressage trainer Michael Barisone have been settled after years of litigation following the shooting of Lauren Kanarek, the plaintiff who was also a defendant in a counter-suit filed by Barisone. Kanarek was a student of Barisone's and a...
Jonathon Millar is getting better
After a week at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Jonathon Millar is improving in the wake of suffering a head injury in a March motor vehicle accident. A posting by Millar Brooke South stated Jonathon is starting to do more things on his own, such as talking and...
Get answers to questions about pre-purchase exams
Should I buy this horse? That's a question many prospective owners ask after hearing the results of a pre-purchase exam. Get some advice from Dr. John Pigott on Tuesday, April 18, when he presents: “Pre-purchase Headaches in the Sport Horse: Risky Bone Chips, Lumps,...
A familiar name gets a big job at WEC Ocala
Christy Baxter has been named to a newly created post, director of equestrian operations at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Christy, who has a long history serving the sport has been establishing and managing strategic partnerships for World Equestrian Center –...
UPDATE: A star-studded line-up for Kentucky
There's a reason why it's not wise to assess the quality of an event's entry until the closing date has passed. We had some late starters for next month's 5-star Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, and they are special. Not sure why so many waited until yesterday's...
Ready for something different? Learn about Western Dressage
Have you been looking for something new to do with your horse, something that isn't hunters, jumpers, reining, endurance, eventing or any of the other disciplines that first come to mind when considering the options? Why not take a look at Western Dressage, which is...
A new 5-star for Kentucky…
The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event has always been at the top of the eventing game, but now it's upping the ante for its companion grand prix show jumping competition to have a matching 5-star in that discipline. The show jumping, which offers its grand prix on...
UPDATE: Save the date for Meg Mullin, and learn about a fund in her memory
A celebration of life for much-admired veterinarian Meg Mullin will be held May 26 at the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation in Gladstone, N.J. Details are yet to come. Dr. Mullin died earlier this month after a February riding accident in Florida. She was a sports...
Grand Prix dressage winner no surprise at the World Cup: Update
Consider it almost a foregone conclusion: Olympic champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl of Germany won the Grand Prix at the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals today, earning 79.22 percent on her dependable16-year-old mare, TSF Dalera BB. Defending her 2022 Cup title, Jessica...
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