The British Horseracing Authority has suspended eventing Olympic gold medalist Mark Todd for four months after a disciplinary hearing, but he may start training again today, April 14. Todd came under fire after several videos surfaced of him repeatedly hitting a horse with a tree branch while teaching a clinic. He was issued an interim […]
Though Maddie Tosh is the only child of Hunt and Mandy Tosh, she wouldn’t consider herself the “golden child.” In the Tosh household, that distinction belongs to Cold Harbor. “He’s basically the golden child of the family,” Maddie joked. “They love him more than me, which I’m fine with.” “Larson” has held such a singularity ever […]
April has arrived and with it, so has spring fever. Thankfully, this fever is not of the variety that needs veterinary intervention, but it certainly keeps me busy as a trainer! Something about the weather change seems to inspire even the most polite of equines to dust off their party shoes and throw in some […]
Robert “Bobby” Costello has been named the U.S. Equestrian Federation interim eventing chef d’equipe and team manager following several months of discussions among the Eventing Elite Program Task Force. Costello’s appointment comes nearly five months after former USEF Eventing High Performance Director Erik Duvander’s contract was not renewed. The Task Force was put together to […]
Clara Mugnai realized her mare Minor Details wasn’t her normal self when she noticed “Juno” dragging her toes slightly. On a normal day, Mugnai may have made note of it and moved on, but it was spring 2019 and her school, St. Lawrence University (New York), was amid an EHV-1 outbreak. The anomaly could be […]
For many new parents, nap time is a chance to catch your breath—a rare few hours of quiet time to yourself while your baby sleeps. For Morgan Batton, her 1-year-old son Lee’s Monday afternoon nap time gave her a moment to relax, reflect and chat about her huge accomplishment at The Fork Horse Trials, held […]
In his most recent blog series, horse trainer and blogger Justin Haefner is bringing readers along as he goes through a self-designed series of work and training experiences meant to broaden his understanding of horses, as described in “Becoming The Bridge.” Here, he shares his experience from the first stop in this tour, Sons of […]
After two weeks of testimony and closing arguments, which were presented today, April 11, it is now up to a 12-person jury to decide the fate of Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Michael Barisone. Barisone has pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder and two weapons charges related to the Aug. 7, […]
Grafton Farm, the site of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The acceptance of Grafton Farm to the nationwide program completes a two-year process led by conservationist and equestrian Betsee Parker and historical preservationist Maral Kalbian. Grafton Farm was added to the Virginia Department of […]
When I bought The Quantico Kid off the track in fall 2021, I decided to aim for the Retired Racehorse Project’s 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover. We were eligible, and I wanted Kid to be my next forever horse, so I might never get another chance to go to the Makeover. Well, we’re going to have to […]
The British Horseracing Authority has suspended eventing Olympic gold medalist Mark Todd for four months after a disciplinary hearing, but he may start training again today, April 14. Todd came under fire after several videos surfaced of him repeatedly hitting a horse with a tree branch while teaching a clinic. He was issued an interim […]
Though Maddie Tosh is the only child of Hunt and Mandy Tosh, she wouldn’t consider herself the “golden child.” In the Tosh household, that distinction belongs to Cold Harbor. “He’s basically the golden child of the family,” Maddie joked. “They love him more than me, which I’m fine with.” “Larson” has held such a singularity ever […]
April has arrived and with it, so has spring fever. Thankfully, this fever is not of the variety that needs veterinary intervention, but it certainly keeps me busy as a trainer! Something about the weather change seems to inspire even the most polite of equines to dust off their party shoes and throw in some […]
Robert “Bobby” Costello has been named the U.S. Equestrian Federation interim eventing chef d’equipe and team manager following several months of discussions among the Eventing Elite Program Task Force. Costello’s appointment comes nearly five months after former USEF Eventing High Performance Director Erik Duvander’s contract was not renewed. The Task Force was put together to […]
Clara Mugnai realized her mare Minor Details wasn’t her normal self when she noticed “Juno” dragging her toes slightly. On a normal day, Mugnai may have made note of it and moved on, but it was spring 2019 and her school, St. Lawrence University (New York), was amid an EHV-1 outbreak. The anomaly could be […]
For many new parents, nap time is a chance to catch your breath—a rare few hours of quiet time to yourself while your baby sleeps. For Morgan Batton, her 1-year-old son Lee’s Monday afternoon nap time gave her a moment to relax, reflect and chat about her huge accomplishment at The Fork Horse Trials, held […]
In his most recent blog series, horse trainer and blogger Justin Haefner is bringing readers along as he goes through a self-designed series of work and training experiences meant to broaden his understanding of horses, as described in “Becoming The Bridge.” Here, he shares his experience from the first stop in this tour, Sons of […]
After two weeks of testimony and closing arguments, which were presented today, April 11, it is now up to a 12-person jury to decide the fate of Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Michael Barisone. Barisone has pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder and two weapons charges related to the Aug. 7, […]
Grafton Farm, the site of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The acceptance of Grafton Farm to the nationwide program completes a two-year process led by conservationist and equestrian Betsee Parker and historical preservationist Maral Kalbian. Grafton Farm was added to the Virginia Department of […]
When I bought The Quantico Kid off the track in fall 2021, I decided to aim for the Retired Racehorse Project’s 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover. We were eligible, and I wanted Kid to be my next forever horse, so I might never get another chance to go to the Makeover. Well, we’re going to have to […]
