Move Over Hunt Tosh, Another Tosh Reigns Supreme

Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 9 For years in a special room in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hunt Tosh felt his celebrity status. Between trophies, magazine covers and favorite photos, the decorating theme was “Hunt Tosh.” But now, with the introduction of his daughter Maddie Tosh 13 years ago, the focus has shifted more and more away from him. “We […]

Groom Spotlight: Rachael Livermore Believes In Going Back To The Basics

Rachael Livermore believes that success with horses stems from going back to the basics. As the long-term groom for international five-star event rider Sharon White and her Last Frontier Farm, Livermore spends her days at home and on the road caring for White’s impressive string of event horses, and an assortment of client horses, too. […]

Michael Barisone Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting

The Washington County (New Jersey) Police announced on the evening of Aug. 8 that top Grand Prix dressage rider Michael Barisone has been charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses after a shooting at his Hawthorne Hill dressage facility in Long Valley, New Jersey, on Aug. 7. “At approximately 2:13 p.m. on Aug. 7, police received a […]

Bit Of Love Bids Pony Finals A Winning Farewell

Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 8 “Do what you know how to do,” Hunt Tosh always says to his daughter Maddie Tosh before she enters a ring big or small—and USEF Pony Finals with Betsee Parker’s veteran Bit Of Love proved no different. Though the nerves fluttered and the tones in the stands dropped as Maddie and “Chester” […]

USEF Updates Training Lists For U.S. Eventing Pathway Program

The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced updates to the 2019 Elite, Development Pre-Elite and Development Potential training lists of the U.S. Eventing Pathway Program. The following athletes have been approved by the Eventing Sport Committee at the recommendation of U.S. Eventing Performance Director Erik Duvander, with input from his performance advisory team. Elite Training List  The […]

USET Foundation Presents 2019 Maxine Beard Award To Sophie Gochman

The U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation awarded the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Developing Rider Award to Sophie Gochman of New York City. The presentation of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Developing Rider Award takes place at the FEI North American Youth Championships (New York) each year. Gochman earned the award after being the highest-placing U.S. young […]

George Morris SafeSport Ban—What Happens Next?

On Aug. 5, the U.S. Center for SafeSport announced that former U.S. Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe George Morris had been given a lifetime suspension (pending appeal) for sexual misconduct involving a minor. In a statement issued the same day, Morris said: “I am deeply troubled by the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s findings regarding […]

Lauren Kanarek Out Of Surgery After Shooting At Barisone Dressage

An individual was shot at Michael Barisone’s Hawthorne Hill dressage facility in Long Valley, New Jersey, on Aug. 7. According to Rosanna Williams, the victim was Williams’ friend, dressage rider Lauren Kanarek. “I am posting this with permission from Lauren’s dad,” Williams wrote on her personal Facebook page late on Aug. 7. “To keep the […]

A Chapter Closed, A Gamble Taken: The First Winners Of USEF Pony Finals 2019

Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 7 With the blue, red and yellow tricolor popping out against Jessica Zandri’s So Charming’s white coat, the accomplishment finally hit Caroline Passarelli: she had won on her very last ride at the USEF Pony Finals. In 2011 she made the inaugural walk up that ramp to the Walnut Ring at the Kentucky […]

UPDATED: Shooting Takes Place At Barisone’s New Jersey Dressage Facility

An individual was shot at Michael Barisone’s Hawthorne Hill dressage facility in Long Valley, New Jersey, on Aug. 7. A Washington Township Police Department news release stated: “At approximately 2:15 p.m., police were dispatched to 411 West Mill Road on a report of shots fired. Members of the Washington Township Police Department responded quickly, took […]