From The Magazine: A Look Back At The World War II-Era All-Black Horse Shows

Horse shows in the mid-20th century America were society events. The well-heeled and the famous would arrive, be seated in swanky hospitality accommodations with food and drink, and people watch, as well as horse watch. As in horse racing, the horses themselves were sometimes secondary to the spectators, but not to the competitors. Most of […]

Ringside Chat: Elvis HI Is Inspiring Herslow To Be A Better Rider

Kimberly Herslow made a big impression when she and Rosmarin helped the U.S. team win gold in Toronto at the 2015 Pan American Games. Since then, she’s been hard at work training rising star Elvis HI, a 13-year-old Lusitano gelding (Travesso FC–Quizumba HI, Leão) she owns alongside Ailene Cascio. The pair has won every class […]

Let The Games Begin: First Horses Touch Down In Tokyo

Thirty-six Olympic dressage horses landed in Japan on Wednesday. It was the first time horses have flown through Haneda, a waterfront airport that serves the greater Tokyo area. “To see these horses arriving at Haneda airport is a truly historic occasion, and what makes it even more special is that these are not simply horses, […]

Toronto’s Royal Horse Show Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns

The Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto,  will not take place this year. Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and after considerable research and consultation, The Royal’s Board of Directors made the decision July 14 to cancel the in-person 2021 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Instead, […]

Annie Goodwin Dies After Cross-Country Schooling Accident

Advanced eventer Annie Goodwin died on July 14 after a cross-country schooling accident at Stable View Farm in Aiken, South Carolina. She was 32. Stable View released the following statement to the United States Eventing Association: “We at Stable View are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Annie Goodwin, a beloved local rider. She […]

Why Dressage Is Like ‘The Great British Baking Show’

I am proud to admit that I have a “The Great British Baking Show” habit. It began several years ago during a seemingly endless Florida winter season, in which CDIs blended together in a haze of inadequacy and exhaustion. I knew I was extremely fortunate to even be in Florida with a sound, athletic horse […]

Public Awareness Campaign Launched To Target Sexual Abuse In Horse Sports

An online public-awareness campaign launched this week takes aim at sexual misconduct and abuse in equestrian sport, and changing how these issues often are ignored, minimized or wrongly blamed on the victim. Announced Monday, the collaboration among Horse Network, the Wrigley Media Group and the Kehring family, who are involved in SafeSport and criminal allegations against […]

Alston Outrides Them All In Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic—East

Things were a little quieter than usual for Alexander Alston this week at the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships—East Coast. The 17-year-old rides with North Run, so typically there’s plenty of hustle and bustle to keep his days busy. But with most of the team on the road at other shows, Alston came to the […]