While safety vests are becoming standard gear in horse sports, current data doesn’t yet prove that the devices are truly effective in protecting equestrians from injury. The need for further research is an early finding from the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s newly launched Equestrian Safety Vest Working Group. Stephanie Bonin, Ph.D., who chairs the group’s scientific […]
One grown-up daughter fondly reflects on a father’s role in a child’s riding life—and observes how little has changed a generation later. This column was originally published June 11, 2009, and the author, Anne Lang, died in 2015. One of my deepest regrets in life dates back 34 years to a horse-related event involving my […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN, June 18-22 during CHIO Rotterdam (the Netherlands). The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and team leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping […]
Even before he set foot in the ring for the 3’3” green hunter division at Upperville last week, most bystanders knew Ifwhizkycouldtalk was a Thoroughbred when his unusual name was announced over the loudspeaker—and that’s exactly what rider Sue Lyman and owner Catherine Brown hope for each time they enter the 6-year-old gelding in a […]
A “landmark” partnership a decade in the making between the American and British eventing associations was formalized, fittingly, in a matter of days over the course of one of the world’s most prestigious events. U.S. Eventing Association Chief Executive Officer Rob Burk said he’s been hoping to forge a partnership with British eventing officials to […]
The U.S. Dressage Federation has announced the dates and locations for the 2026 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships: Region 1: Oct. 1-4 at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VirginiaRegion 2: Sept. 17-2 at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, IllinoisRegion 3: Oct. 2-4 at the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GeorgiaRegion 4: Oct. 1-4 at […]
My Dear Firstborn, When I first held you in my arms, bundled in the hospital blanket, my first clear thought amidst the whirlwind of hormones was: How could you be so perfect? My second thought was: I can’t wait to ride with you one day. In that moment, I lost myself in dreams—dreams of us galloping through golden […]
Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze repeated as champions of the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, held on Thursday at the 172nd Upperville Colt & Horse Show in Virginia. The duo delivered two rounds of their signature elegance and precision that evening beneath the oaks of historic Grafton Farm to earn a total score of 411 […]
McLain Ward’s Olympic and Pan American Games medal-winning mount Contagious has retired, Ward announced in a social media post. “Contagious is horse who has always given his best, and at times more than that,” wrote Ward. “We hoped for him to be a successful grand prix horse. In the end he became a championship star, […]
While safety vests are becoming standard gear in horse sports, current data doesn’t yet prove that the devices are truly effective in protecting equestrians from injury. The need for further research is an early finding from the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s newly launched Equestrian Safety Vest Working Group. Stephanie Bonin, Ph.D., who chairs the group’s scientific […]
One grown-up daughter fondly reflects on a father’s role in a child’s riding life—and observes how little has changed a generation later. This column was originally published June 11, 2009, and the author, Anne Lang, died in 2015. One of my deepest regrets in life dates back 34 years to a horse-related event involving my […]
The first winner of the Rolex Kentucky five-star discusses and outlines the sport he’s invented and developed: Cross Country Equestrian.
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN, June 18-22 during CHIO Rotterdam (the Netherlands). The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and team leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping […]
Even before he set foot in the ring for the 3’3” green hunter division at Upperville last week, most bystanders knew Ifwhizkycouldtalk was a Thoroughbred when his unusual name was announced over the loudspeaker—and that’s exactly what rider Sue Lyman and owner Catherine Brown hope for each time they enter the 6-year-old gelding in a […]
A “landmark” partnership a decade in the making between the American and British eventing associations was formalized, fittingly, in a matter of days over the course of one of the world’s most prestigious events. U.S. Eventing Association Chief Executive Officer Rob Burk said he’s been hoping to forge a partnership with British eventing officials to […]
The U.S. Dressage Federation has announced the dates and locations for the 2026 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships: Region 1: Oct. 1-4 at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VirginiaRegion 2: Sept. 17-2 at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, IllinoisRegion 3: Oct. 2-4 at the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GeorgiaRegion 4: Oct. 1-4 at […]
My Dear Firstborn, When I first held you in my arms, bundled in the hospital blanket, my first clear thought amidst the whirlwind of hormones was: How could you be so perfect? My second thought was: I can’t wait to ride with you one day. In that moment, I lost myself in dreams—dreams of us galloping through golden […]
Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze repeated as champions of the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, held on Thursday at the 172nd Upperville Colt & Horse Show in Virginia. The duo delivered two rounds of their signature elegance and precision that evening beneath the oaks of historic Grafton Farm to earn a total score of 411 […]
McLain Ward’s Olympic and Pan American Games medal-winning mount Contagious has retired, Ward announced in a social media post. “Contagious is horse who has always given his best, and at times more than that,” wrote Ward. “We hoped for him to be a successful grand prix horse. In the end he became a championship star, […]
