American Gold Cup Moves To Traverse City

The American Gold Cup has found a new home at the Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan. Previously held at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York, the American Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious and iconic equestrian sporting events, and 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the distinguished competition. The […]

Back From The Brink: Clement Perseveres After Her Face Is Shattered

Amanda Beale Clement doesn’t have to reach far into her memory for the date of her accident; she recites it with no hesitation: Jan. 8, 2019. She also remembers where she should have been the following week: the USEF Emerging Athlete Eventing 25 training session in Ocala, Florida. Clement was a busy 19-year-old, working alongside […]

Charles Owen Appoints Matt Bullock As CEO

Charles Owen announced the appointment of Matt Bullock as chief executive officer on March 25. Having been involved in the branded sport product sector for his whole career, Bullock has vast knowledge and experience that has seen him succeed in senior management positions at Nike, New Balance, JD Sports and Go Outdoors. Bullock will work closely with managing director […]

Pony Paddock With: Maddie Tosh And Storyteller

When it comes to ponies and their jockeys, you’d be hard-pressed to find a pair with more show ring accolades than Maddie Tosh and Storyteller. Individually, they’ve both amassed records that will crash your computer (speaking from personal experience). Tosh has earned USEF Horse Of The Year honors with three different ponies: Flashback, Cozy Up […]

Readers’ Choice 2020

On June 15 The Chronicle of the Horse magazine will publish our annual Readers’ Choice issue, and we need your help! We want to hear about our readers’ favorite riders, horses, competitions, equipment and more. Make your opinions heard by filling out our online survey, which will be open until May 15. Entrants will be entered […]

Fostering Community In The Time Of Quarantine

As restrictions have increased across the country due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, barn owners and managers have faced a tough decision: Do they close to boarders? The managers at Twinwood Equestrian Center, a large boarding and training facility in Simonton, Texas, were struggling with this question as they tried to figure out the best […]

USEF Extends Suspension Of Competition Through May 31

In an emailed statement to USEF membership on April 25, USEF Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney announced that the suspension of all USEF owned and named events will be extended through May 31. Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), We continue to carefully monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic situation and the position of health […]

Qualifications For Junior Hunter National Championships And USEF Pony Finals Amended

U.S. Equestrian Federation officials have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for its national championships and finals. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships and 2020 USEF Pony Finals are effective immediately. If you are interested in competing […]