The U.S. jumping team finished atop the podium in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, held July 3 in Aachen, Germany, after two competitive rounds. The squad completed the night on a total of just 4 faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team […]
Laura Kraut and Kent Farrington set the tone Wednesday for Team USA at the CHIO Aachen, running through Sunday in Aachen, Germany, when each rider won a class. Kraut rode Emeraldo 4 in the Prize of StädteRegion Aachen amidst a downpour that forced the organizers to pause the class. “After leaving the arena, I joked […]
The Gochman family’s famed hunter Catch Me, who rider and trainer Scott Stewart describes as one of the greatest of all time, died June 27 from colic. He was 19. We spoke with his connections about the gelding’s life and legacy. When amateur hunter rider Becky Gochman first watched Catch Me strut his stuff in […]
As Raelyn Snyder and American Thunder galloped toward the last cross-country fence in the CCI1*-S at the Maryland International on Saturday, the 19-year-old had a moment of shock. “I could hear the announcer say I had moved into first and could win with a clear round,” said Snyder, who couldn’t believe what she heard. “I […]
Welcome back to our advice column, Ask Stable Sage, where we answer queries from readers about horse- and life-related issues, especially where the two intersect. Take our suggestions with a grain of salt, or at least one sugar cube. This column is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Have […]
On a steamy Saturday in North Carolina, a group of riders got the opportunity to try a novel competition format, cross country equestrian. The competition format, which exclusively tests cross-country jumping and allows riders to decide which fences on a course they want to jump—and which they’d rather skip—was developed by 1998 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day […]
In 2021, five-star eventer Hannah Sue Hollberg was unraveling. On the surface, she’d been holding it together—tackling the biggest courses in the world, keeping up appearances, just another day at the office. But beneath it all, she was struggling. “I felt like I was failing,” she said. “I thought I was wasting everybody’s time.” An […]
In a moment of heightened political scrutiny and legislative pressure on LGBTQ+ rights, what does queer inclusion look like in the equestrian world? On Friday, the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation hosted a virtual panel of LGBTQIA+ equestrians and advocates to discuss representation, safety and what it means to be out in a sport that […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced today the addition of two new coaches to the U.S. Dressage Program coaching staff and pathway programs, strengthening access to resources and supporting additional opportunities for program participants. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Guenter Seidel will join the program as USEF dressage assistant pathway coaches, working alongside technical advisor and Chef d’Equipe […]
The first town hall on horse welfare held June 11, at Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II (Kentucky), the U.S. Equestrian Federation is releasing the dates and locations of future town hall events focusing on equine safety and welfare. These discussions are designed to facilitate conversation between the federation and participants across breeds and sports […]
The U.S. jumping team finished atop the podium in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, held July 3 in Aachen, Germany, after two competitive rounds. The squad completed the night on a total of just 4 faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team […]
Laura Kraut and Kent Farrington set the tone Wednesday for Team USA at the CHIO Aachen, running through Sunday in Aachen, Germany, when each rider won a class. Kraut rode Emeraldo 4 in the Prize of StädteRegion Aachen amidst a downpour that forced the organizers to pause the class. “After leaving the arena, I joked […]
The Gochman family’s famed hunter Catch Me, who rider and trainer Scott Stewart describes as one of the greatest of all time, died June 27 from colic. He was 19. We spoke with his connections about the gelding’s life and legacy. When amateur hunter rider Becky Gochman first watched Catch Me strut his stuff in […]
As Raelyn Snyder and American Thunder galloped toward the last cross-country fence in the CCI1*-S at the Maryland International on Saturday, the 19-year-old had a moment of shock. “I could hear the announcer say I had moved into first and could win with a clear round,” said Snyder, who couldn’t believe what she heard. “I […]
Welcome back to our advice column, Ask Stable Sage, where we answer queries from readers about horse- and life-related issues, especially where the two intersect. Take our suggestions with a grain of salt, or at least one sugar cube. This column is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Have […]
On a steamy Saturday in North Carolina, a group of riders got the opportunity to try a novel competition format, cross country equestrian. The competition format, which exclusively tests cross-country jumping and allows riders to decide which fences on a course they want to jump—and which they’d rather skip—was developed by 1998 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day […]
In 2021, five-star eventer Hannah Sue Hollberg was unraveling. On the surface, she’d been holding it together—tackling the biggest courses in the world, keeping up appearances, just another day at the office. But beneath it all, she was struggling. “I felt like I was failing,” she said. “I thought I was wasting everybody’s time.” An […]
In a moment of heightened political scrutiny and legislative pressure on LGBTQ+ rights, what does queer inclusion look like in the equestrian world? On Friday, the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation hosted a virtual panel of LGBTQIA+ equestrians and advocates to discuss representation, safety and what it means to be out in a sport that […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced today the addition of two new coaches to the U.S. Dressage Program coaching staff and pathway programs, strengthening access to resources and supporting additional opportunities for program participants. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Guenter Seidel will join the program as USEF dressage assistant pathway coaches, working alongside technical advisor and Chef d’Equipe […]
The first town hall on horse welfare held June 11, at Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II (Kentucky), the U.S. Equestrian Federation is releasing the dates and locations of future town hall events focusing on equine safety and welfare. These discussions are designed to facilitate conversation between the federation and participants across breeds and sports […]
