At this point in the summer, we thought everyone could probably use a laugh, and so we’ve put together a collection of embarrassing and amusing stories from the equine world. We have funny stories from stars like Anky van Grunsven, Adrienne Sternlicht, Will Faudree, Lynn Symansky and Sandy Ferrell, as well as great tales from […]
PAID PROMOTION McLain Ward and HH Azur, or “Annie” as she’s affectionately known, are one of the most recognized show jumping pairs in the equestrian world. A tall mare with vast scope and incredible bravery, Annie has had an amazing career with McLain. The pair has a long list of successes including countless Grand Prix […]
After 50-plus years working with horses, Georgia Coyle knows a winner, no matter the discipline, possesses a certain indescribable quality. The horses may have different temperaments and different jobs, but that special characteristic remains the same in her eyes. “I’ve been around top jumpers, and I’ve been around top hunters, and I’ve been around top […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 23 From the first time Jennifer Schrader-Williams turned down centerline at the U.S. Dressage Festival Of Champions in 2005, she had her eye on winning one of the navy championship coolers. Though the venue’s changed and there have been a lot of horses over the last 15 years, Schrader-Williams finally has one to […]
The Plains, Va.—Aug. 23 Liz Halliday-Sharp knows that in eventing, sometimes you’re winning, and sometimes you’re on the ground—it’s just part of the sport. During today’s cross-country at the MARS Great Meadow International CCI4*-S, she got to experience both of those, as she took a tumble from Flash Cooley, one of her four rides in […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 23 When the show season shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, Chris Hickey had one goal in mind: Don’t overtrain. “When riders and trainers aren’t traveling, and they’re stuck at home, it’s easy to overwork your horses,” he said. “I’ve been trying to stay conscientious of that and not make […]
The Plains, Va.—Aug. 22 A pop-up thunderstorm drenched riders in the CCI3*-S who were show jumping at the MARS Great Meadow International this afternoon, leading to a two-hour delayed start for the CCI4*-S division. Thirty-two of the 68 pairs were able to jump around Chris Barnard’s show jumping course before dark, so the division will […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 22 Lexie Kment’s Thoroughbred Manatee may seem unassuming in his plain brown wrapper, but put him in the dressage ring and his star power is evident. After winning the children’s championship at the U.S. Dressage Festival Of Champions last year, Kment and Manatee are well on their way to repeating the feat. In […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 22 When asked about her student Grace Young, Diane Brandow didn’t hesitate before she said, “Pretty much if she wasn’t 14 she’d be running the barn.” Young, who hails from Cazenovia, New York, doesn’t have a huge budget for riding, so she’s earned her opportunities through hard work. Most mornings at 7 a.m. […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 21 When Endel Ots envisioned a freestyle for Sonnenberg’s Everdance, he had a certain vibe in mind. “I always liked Edward [Gal’s] freestyles and the powerful music he has, not so poppy, but not super boring classical music,” he said. So while he used the choreography from his Intermediaire I champion last year, […]
At this point in the summer, we thought everyone could probably use a laugh, and so we’ve put together a collection of embarrassing and amusing stories from the equine world. We have funny stories from stars like Anky van Grunsven, Adrienne Sternlicht, Will Faudree, Lynn Symansky and Sandy Ferrell, as well as great tales from […]
PAID PROMOTION McLain Ward and HH Azur, or “Annie” as she’s affectionately known, are one of the most recognized show jumping pairs in the equestrian world. A tall mare with vast scope and incredible bravery, Annie has had an amazing career with McLain. The pair has a long list of successes including countless Grand Prix […]
After 50-plus years working with horses, Georgia Coyle knows a winner, no matter the discipline, possesses a certain indescribable quality. The horses may have different temperaments and different jobs, but that special characteristic remains the same in her eyes. “I’ve been around top jumpers, and I’ve been around top hunters, and I’ve been around top […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 23 From the first time Jennifer Schrader-Williams turned down centerline at the U.S. Dressage Festival Of Champions in 2005, she had her eye on winning one of the navy championship coolers. Though the venue’s changed and there have been a lot of horses over the last 15 years, Schrader-Williams finally has one to […]
The Plains, Va.—Aug. 23 Liz Halliday-Sharp knows that in eventing, sometimes you’re winning, and sometimes you’re on the ground—it’s just part of the sport. During today’s cross-country at the MARS Great Meadow International CCI4*-S, she got to experience both of those, as she took a tumble from Flash Cooley, one of her four rides in […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 23 When the show season shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, Chris Hickey had one goal in mind: Don’t overtrain. “When riders and trainers aren’t traveling, and they’re stuck at home, it’s easy to overwork your horses,” he said. “I’ve been trying to stay conscientious of that and not make […]
The Plains, Va.—Aug. 22 A pop-up thunderstorm drenched riders in the CCI3*-S who were show jumping at the MARS Great Meadow International this afternoon, leading to a two-hour delayed start for the CCI4*-S division. Thirty-two of the 68 pairs were able to jump around Chris Barnard’s show jumping course before dark, so the division will […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 22 Lexie Kment’s Thoroughbred Manatee may seem unassuming in his plain brown wrapper, but put him in the dressage ring and his star power is evident. After winning the children’s championship at the U.S. Dressage Festival Of Champions last year, Kment and Manatee are well on their way to repeating the feat. In […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 22 When asked about her student Grace Young, Diane Brandow didn’t hesitate before she said, “Pretty much if she wasn’t 14 she’d be running the barn.” Young, who hails from Cazenovia, New York, doesn’t have a huge budget for riding, so she’s earned her opportunities through hard work. Most mornings at 7 a.m. […]
Wayne, Ill.—Aug. 21 When Endel Ots envisioned a freestyle for Sonnenberg’s Everdance, he had a certain vibe in mind. “I always liked Edward [Gal’s] freestyles and the powerful music he has, not so poppy, but not super boring classical music,” he said. So while he used the choreography from his Intermediaire I champion last year, […]
