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Monmouth County Hunt offers an opportunity for newcomers
Have you ever wondered what it would be like riding behind the hounds, crossing the beautiful countryside and taking jumps along the way? You've seen it in films and on video, now you can have a chance to try it yourself. The Monmouth County Hunt is offering an...
A key step for keeping equestrian sport in the Olympics?
In a visit that could be important to the future of equestrian sport in the Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was among the 22,000 spectators who attended the FEI Eventing World Championships on cross-country day at Pratoni del Vivaro....
Ride on, Queen Elizabeth
My favorite photo of the Queen is this one, where she is galloping like the wind, her scarf slipped back on her head, looking into the distance with an awareness of the moment while leaving her cares behind. She is perfectly in control of her horse, while at the same...
U.S. third after dressage segment at eventing worlds
The U.S. kept its third place standing at the FEI Eventing World Championshps as the dressage phase wrapped up today, with a highlight for America in Tamie Smith’s 24-penalty ride on Mai Baum, good enough to stand fifth individually. Although her horse broke in the...
A new route for the Tewksury Trail Pace
The Tewksbury Trail Pace, a longtime fixture at Christie Hoffman Farm Park in the Tewksbury Township, will be blazing new trails next month at the Sullivan-Whitman Preserve, 27 Fox Hill Road, Califon. The Tewksbury Trail Association is partnering with the Tewksbury...
HITS founder Struzzieri stepping back from his role
After more than 40 years heading HITS LLC, its founder, Tom Struzzieri will be leaving his post as chief executive officer at the end of the 2022 season, it was announced this morning. The organization, known for its hunter/jumper shows around the country, will be led...
USA in third place after first day of eventing world championships dressage phase
Great Britain, as expected, is heading the standings in the FEI World Eventing Championships on the first of two days of dressage at Pratoni del Vivaro in Italy. The Olympic champs are on 45.5 penalties, as their Laura Collett leads the way individually with 19.3...
Guess who’s going to the Maclay finals?
The Region 2 Maclay championship today went to Jordan Gibbs, a Coloradan who trains with Stacia Madden of Colts Neck, N.J. Jordan led the top 33 from a field of 49 at Old Salem Farm who are eligibile to ride in the ASPCA Maclay Championship at the National Horse Show...
German collects at Spruce Meadows
The $3 million (Canadian) CP International, presented by Rolex, went to German star Daniel Deusser on Killer Queen VDM after a jump-off today against Switzerland's Steve Guerdat (Venard de Cerissy) and Gilles Thomas of Belgium (Aretino 13). Daniel received his $1...
Show Jumping Nations Cup will remain a two-rounder
The Nations Cup of show jumping, a contest that epitomizes a country’s equestrian pride in its achievement, will continue as a two-round competition next year. The International Jumping Riders Club noted the FEI (international equestrian federation) has confirmed the...
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