It might be June, or it might be July, or it might be 2021, but eventually, horse shows are going to become a thing that we all can resume doing. But how to do so safely, in this new world order? Some day a vaccine will become available to the masses, but it won’t be […]
Juan Matute Guimón was airlifted to a hospital in Madrid after collapsing and falling unconscious on the evening of May 5, the website Dressage-News.com reported. Matute Guimón was reportedly in critical condition with bleeding on the brain. “Juan was suffering headaches for the last week, but we thought it was an allergy,” his father, Juan Matute Azpitarte, told Dressage-News.com. […]
Brought to you by Farnam Ellen Healey knows firsthand the transformative power of horses. Her family’s Gleneayre Farm houses nearly 40 semi-retired show horses, the majority of which are in their 20s or 30s. But these special animals aren’t just hanging out. They’re working as teachers and therapists, helping young people facing challenges in their […]
Spruce Meadows organizers, with the support of its corporate partners, have canceled the ‘Masters’ show jumping tournament Sept. 9-13. This decision is made with heavy hearts and an acute awareness of the significant ripple effects. Our flagship ‘Masters’ Tournament was to include the world’s best horses and riders competing at the biggest tournament in show […]
On June 1 the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s suspension of its owned and named events will expire, and shows may resume once again. But what will shows look like? And how will everyone stay safe in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? USEF CEO Bill Moroney joined USEF General Counsel Sonja Keating, USEF team physician Dr. […]
The Swedish scientists behind MIPS are on a mission to innovate helmets—and reduce the number of traumatic brain injuries riders suffer—with their research on rotation. When a rider suffers a serious head injury, chatter begins alongside the well wishes and GoFundMe accounts. “Well, was she wearing a helmet?” people ask on Facebook pages, in online […]
“He may bite you,” Liz Halliday-Sharp cautioned as I approached Cooley Quicksilver’s stall. Her warning proved true, as the handsome gray immediately tried to nibble on anything in my possession. “He’s the weirdest critter. That’s for sure,” Halliday-Sharp said. Many of the world’s most notable brilliant horses come with their share of madness, and “Monster” […]
Despite his disappointment at a postponed 2020 Olympic Games, Boyd Martin is seeing the bigger picture—and finding new goals in the off time. Over the years of competing at the top level, I have always had the mindset that there are certain things that are absolutely outside of your control. Some of these things are […]
Love of horses is an innate part of some people. You’re born with it, and as much as your parents hope you “grow out of it,” your love never changes. You wake up in the morning thinking about horses. You breathe in the smell of a barn and sigh. You find hay in your underwear […]
How do we keep going in these crazy times? Shows are on hold. Many barns have closed. Clinics are canceling. Some things about life are frozen in time, but not all: We want to keep learning, stay inspired and see other humans. So how can we do so? The internet. A source of so much […]
It might be June, or it might be July, or it might be 2021, but eventually, horse shows are going to become a thing that we all can resume doing. But how to do so safely, in this new world order? Some day a vaccine will become available to the masses, but it won’t be […]
Juan Matute Guimón was airlifted to a hospital in Madrid after collapsing and falling unconscious on the evening of May 5, the website Dressage-News.com reported. Matute Guimón was reportedly in critical condition with bleeding on the brain. “Juan was suffering headaches for the last week, but we thought it was an allergy,” his father, Juan Matute Azpitarte, told Dressage-News.com. […]
Brought to you by Farnam Ellen Healey knows firsthand the transformative power of horses. Her family’s Gleneayre Farm houses nearly 40 semi-retired show horses, the majority of which are in their 20s or 30s. But these special animals aren’t just hanging out. They’re working as teachers and therapists, helping young people facing challenges in their […]
Spruce Meadows organizers, with the support of its corporate partners, have canceled the ‘Masters’ show jumping tournament Sept. 9-13. This decision is made with heavy hearts and an acute awareness of the significant ripple effects. Our flagship ‘Masters’ Tournament was to include the world’s best horses and riders competing at the biggest tournament in show […]
On June 1 the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s suspension of its owned and named events will expire, and shows may resume once again. But what will shows look like? And how will everyone stay safe in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? USEF CEO Bill Moroney joined USEF General Counsel Sonja Keating, USEF team physician Dr. […]
The Swedish scientists behind MIPS are on a mission to innovate helmets—and reduce the number of traumatic brain injuries riders suffer—with their research on rotation. When a rider suffers a serious head injury, chatter begins alongside the well wishes and GoFundMe accounts. “Well, was she wearing a helmet?” people ask on Facebook pages, in online […]
“He may bite you,” Liz Halliday-Sharp cautioned as I approached Cooley Quicksilver’s stall. Her warning proved true, as the handsome gray immediately tried to nibble on anything in my possession. “He’s the weirdest critter. That’s for sure,” Halliday-Sharp said. Many of the world’s most notable brilliant horses come with their share of madness, and “Monster” […]
Despite his disappointment at a postponed 2020 Olympic Games, Boyd Martin is seeing the bigger picture—and finding new goals in the off time. Over the years of competing at the top level, I have always had the mindset that there are certain things that are absolutely outside of your control. Some of these things are […]
Love of horses is an innate part of some people. You’re born with it, and as much as your parents hope you “grow out of it,” your love never changes. You wake up in the morning thinking about horses. You breathe in the smell of a barn and sigh. You find hay in your underwear […]
How do we keep going in these crazy times? Shows are on hold. Many barns have closed. Clinics are canceling. Some things about life are frozen in time, but not all: We want to keep learning, stay inspired and see other humans. So how can we do so? The internet. A source of so much […]
