In 1971, a leggy young Appendix Quarter Horse gelding named Texas caught the attention of the crowd at the Calgary International Horse Show (Alberta) when he veered sharply off course and jumped out the in-gate. Spectating at the event was rancher and equestrian Jack Simpson who, according to his son, Canadian team show jumper John Simpson, was an “aficionado […]
On Wednesday, April 9, the International Olympic Committee Executive Board of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games gave updates across the 31 Olympic disciplines, including equestrian competition. The announcement and subsequent press release focused on gender equality in the upcoming games. IOC sports director Kit McConnell said that for the first time in the Games […]
California-based hunter/jumper trainer Robert Sean Leckie has been temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, effective April 4. Leckie, who runs Blue Ridge Farm in San Juan Capistrano, California, is accused of “allegations of misconduct,” and the temporary suspension includes a no-contact directive, meaning he cannot contact certain parties involved in the complaint against […]
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 […]
Over the course of her life, Kate Rice Nilan, founder of the barn management software company Stable Secretary, has worn many hats: professional rider, mail sorter, computer programmer, French and Spanish teacher, and—more recently—mother, wife, business owner and amateur rider. “At various times of my life, I’ve had many, ‘What am I doing?’ moments,” Nilan […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has awarded grants totaling $33,000 to 69 licensed official applicants as part of a grant program that further supports the development of both new licensed officials and higher-level officials. Each of the 69 grant recipients are active USEF competing members and are either a current licensed official or have started a […]
“It’s embarrassing. At my age, I should be jumping at least 3’.” My daughter has said things like this repeatedly over the past few years, no matter how hard I pushed back. I’ve explained that the size of the fences does not equate to who she is as a rider. A bigger fence doesn’t reflect […]
Eventer Tik Maynard made his second appearance at the Road to the Horse World Championships of Colt Starting a winning one, successfully defending the title he first earned in 2024. Working with Goodluck Suncat (Goodluck Catt—MS Beaco Sunny CD), a previously unstarted 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding provided by Pitchfork Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, Maynard won […]
The 2025 Les Trois Rois FEI Dressage World Cup Final belonged to Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale of Great Britain from start to finish. Following a convincing Grand Prix win on Friday, the pair once again showcased their class in the Grand Prix freestyle, claiming their very first victory with an impressive score of 88.19%—nearly four […]
Katie Dinan earned the honor Sunday, April 6, of being the only rider to jump flawlessly on the final day of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final—including the day’s daunting jump-off, with fences up to 1.65 meters—but it was Julien Epaillard whose performances over three days earned him the overall trophy as France’s first […]
In 1971, a leggy young Appendix Quarter Horse gelding named Texas caught the attention of the crowd at the Calgary International Horse Show (Alberta) when he veered sharply off course and jumped out the in-gate. Spectating at the event was rancher and equestrian Jack Simpson who, according to his son, Canadian team show jumper John Simpson, was an “aficionado […]
On Wednesday, April 9, the International Olympic Committee Executive Board of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games gave updates across the 31 Olympic disciplines, including equestrian competition. The announcement and subsequent press release focused on gender equality in the upcoming games. IOC sports director Kit McConnell said that for the first time in the Games […]
California-based hunter/jumper trainer Robert Sean Leckie has been temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, effective April 4. Leckie, who runs Blue Ridge Farm in San Juan Capistrano, California, is accused of “allegations of misconduct,” and the temporary suspension includes a no-contact directive, meaning he cannot contact certain parties involved in the complaint against […]
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 […]
Over the course of her life, Kate Rice Nilan, founder of the barn management software company Stable Secretary, has worn many hats: professional rider, mail sorter, computer programmer, French and Spanish teacher, and—more recently—mother, wife, business owner and amateur rider. “At various times of my life, I’ve had many, ‘What am I doing?’ moments,” Nilan […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has awarded grants totaling $33,000 to 69 licensed official applicants as part of a grant program that further supports the development of both new licensed officials and higher-level officials. Each of the 69 grant recipients are active USEF competing members and are either a current licensed official or have started a […]
“It’s embarrassing. At my age, I should be jumping at least 3’.” My daughter has said things like this repeatedly over the past few years, no matter how hard I pushed back. I’ve explained that the size of the fences does not equate to who she is as a rider. A bigger fence doesn’t reflect […]
Eventer Tik Maynard made his second appearance at the Road to the Horse World Championships of Colt Starting a winning one, successfully defending the title he first earned in 2024. Working with Goodluck Suncat (Goodluck Catt—MS Beaco Sunny CD), a previously unstarted 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding provided by Pitchfork Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, Maynard won […]
The 2025 Les Trois Rois FEI Dressage World Cup Final belonged to Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale of Great Britain from start to finish. Following a convincing Grand Prix win on Friday, the pair once again showcased their class in the Grand Prix freestyle, claiming their very first victory with an impressive score of 88.19%—nearly four […]
Katie Dinan earned the honor Sunday, April 6, of being the only rider to jump flawlessly on the final day of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final—including the day’s daunting jump-off, with fences up to 1.65 meters—but it was Julien Epaillard whose performances over three days earned him the overall trophy as France’s first […]
