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Exell leads world driving championships; Weber close behind
Australia's Boyd Exell moved into first place as the dressage phase of the FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championships wrapped up, but overnight leader Chester Weber of the U.S. stayed near the top of the standings in third place. “I love driving, the score is only...
Health issue won’t stop Beezie Madden from riding
Beezie Madden, a pillar of so many U.S. show jumping squads, willl not be part of future championship teams due to a non-cancerous tumor. Beezie was diagnosed with a Vestibular Schwannoma. Johns Hopkins University experts define these as noncancerous tumors that...
Reach out to help Kevin Babington
The benefit horse show for Kevin Babington has become an annual tradition, with the fourth edition to be held Oct. 2 at the refurbished Duncraven in Titusville, N.J. The new owners of Duncraven, the Stout family, have donated the facility for the day. Kevin suffered a...
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...
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