Crabo Finally Gets Her Chance With Over Easy At NAYC

Kalispell, Mont.—July 26 Jordan Crabo has known Over Easy since she was born, but she never expected she’d be competing the mare at her first Adequan North American Youth Championships. Bred by her grandfather, Bo Crabo, “Easy,” a 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood (Quite Easy—Olivia Of GCF, Amiral 764), was brought through the advanced level by Jordan’s […]

2019 USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge Winners Announced

Members in all 12 USHJA Zones put their horsemanship knowledge to the test during the 30-day USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge, and the 12 top-scoring trainers will be receiving prize packages for their barns. “As a barn we look forward to the HQC Stable Challenge each year,” said winning trainer Amy Quinlan of Zone 11. “It […]

Host Location Named For 2020 And 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival Of Champions

The Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, has been named as the host location for the 2020 and 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions hosts all 14 USEF Dressage National Championships, including the Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships and the USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage […]

Training Accountability With Laura Graves

On a windy July weekend in Fairfield, California, Iron Rock Dressage welcomed riders and auditors for a two-day clinic with Laura Graves. The view was stunning, but the setting intimate. No grandstand or massive audience. No judges or ribbons, but plenty of nerves to go around. Walking through the barn the day before, two riders […]

The Lichten Sisters Are Each Other’s Biggest Fans At NAYC

Kalispell, Mont. – July 25 For Maddie and Katie Lichten, the Adequan North American Youth Championships are more than the usual team competition. With Katie making her fourth appearance and Maddie her third, the twin sisters from Hamilton, Massachusetts, are enjoying supporting each other in their eventing endeavors. This weekend, Katie is riding Sapphire Blue […]

Kidwell And Tremolo Make A Splash at NAYC CCIY3*-S

Kalispell, Mont.—July 25 William Kidwell made the 40-hour drive from Georgia to Rebecca Farm for the Adequan North American Youth Championships worth it this morning when he and Michelle Donlick’s colorful Tremolo slotted into the lead in the CCIY3*-S. This is Kidwell’s first trip to the NAYC, and he’s forged a strong partnership with the […]

Ringside Chat With: Debbie McDonald

For the past several years, Debbie McDonald could be found ringside, supporting her students and Robert Dover, as he served as the U.S. dressage chef d’equipe and technical advisor, in her position as the U.S. dressage development coach. Following last year’s World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina, she stepped into Dover’s position. We caught up […]

What You Need To Know About The Pan American Games Eventing

When? The first horse inspection is on Thursday, Aug. 1, and dressage will be held on Aug. 2. Cross-country follows on Aug. 3, and the final horse inspection and show jumping will be on Aug. 4. Where? The competition will be held at the Escuela de Equitación del Ejército in Lima, Peru. What’s At Stake? Both the U.S. and Canadian teams—among […]

What You Need To Know About The Pan American Games Show Jumping

When? The first round goes on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The next day, Aug. 7, riders will face a two-round Nations Cup to determine team medals. Riders have a rest day the following day, and Aug. 9 is the second horse inspection and two rounds of jumping to decide the individual medals. Where? Show jumping will take place at the Escuela […]