Watch Why They Won: Big Shot Scores Big At Desert Circuit

With a 92 and an 89 in the first round of the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Desert Circuit VII, in Thermal, California, Jenny Karazissis had the enviable position of coming back last with Big Shot. After walking her course and making her plan, she watched a few other pairs before it was her […]

New York Turf Writers Cup Renamed For Jonathan Sheppard

The New York Racing Association will honor Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, where he won at least one race for 47 consecutive years. Starting with this year’s running in August, the Grade 1 $150,000 New York Turf Writers Cup will be rechristened the Jonathan Sheppard, a […]

Don’t Miss It: Five Events For Horse Lovers This Spring & Summer

PAID PROMOTION If you love horses, have ever loved horses, or have loved ones who do, spring at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort is more than just a celebration of warming weather after winter. Spring at TIEC is a celebration of the horse, with world-class sport across multiple disciplines to spark delight […]

Aachen CHIO Moved From June To September

The 2021 Aachen CHIO (Germany), originally planned for the end of June, will take place Sept. 10-19. The event was canceled last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everyone is extremely looking forward to the CHIO Aachen 2021, whereby health and safety are of course priority number one,” said Frank Kemperman, Chairman of the Managing Board of the […]

Amateur Showcase: Farrington Finds Peace, Fond Memories And Her Next Chapter At The Barn

Name: Ashley Farrington Age: 35 Occupation: History and integrated humanities high school teacher Growing up, Ashley Farrington was very close to her younger sister, Jessie Hazelwood. At times they were best friends, and at times each other’s worst enemies, but they had each other’s backs and enjoyed riding together. “I’ve always been a big rule […]

2021 FEI World Cup Finals Canceled Due To EHV-1 Outbreak

The 2021 FEI World Cup Finals for dressage and jumping were canceled on March 12 after the Fédération Equestre Internationale extended the shutdown of all international events in mainland Europe until April 11 due to the ongoing outbreak of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). The FEI World Cup Finals were scheduled to take […]

USEA Tables Proposed MER Rule Change Until 2023 Season

On March 1, 2021 the U.S. Eventing Association Board of Governors submitted a rule change proposal to the U.S. Equestrian Federation modifying Appendix 3 of the USEF Rules for Eventing. That proposal was outlined at the 2019 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention (Massachusetts), shared in May 2020 by the Chair of the USEA Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee […]

Seven EHV-1 Respiratory Cases Reported In Pennsylvania

The Equine Disease Communication Center reported on March 11 that seven horses tested positive for the respiratory form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) at a show horse boarding facility in Chester County, Pennsylvania. A total of 23 horses were exposed. The barn is in quarantine. The press release by the EDCC states that “the investigation is ongoing, […]

USEF Announces Dressage Team For Wellington FEI Nations Cup

The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup CDIO3* and the FEI Nations Cup CDIO-U25 hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, from March 17-20. The FEI Dressage Nations Cup CDIO3* will serve as the first team […]