Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 7 Logan Baras didn’t have much time to get to know This Time before they led the small pony victory gallop at USEF Pony Finals. In fact, the 11-year-old rider first sat on This Time on the Monday of Pony Finals week. Baras, who rides with Michael DelFiandra, Vanessa Roman and the Grafton […]
After six years leading the transformation of Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California, into a world-class venue, co-owners Steve and Lisa Hankin have stepped down from their roles at DIHP. The couple purchased the horse park in 2019 alongside an ownership team that included the Smith, Meadows and Harvey families. Steve, who led the […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has a new blood rule in the works, USEF Director of FEI/High Performance Horse Sport Hallye Griffin said at a USEF Town Hall on horse welfare held Tuesday in conjunction with USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. While some sports already have specific rules about blood on a horse, the new […]
Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 6 When Charlotte Morassutti brought Best Sport to USEF Pony Finals last year for the medium green pony hunters, the pony was still pretty green and learning the ropes. But this year he came out strong, topping all three judges’ cards in the medium pony hunter class to move up from third to […]
In an outcome marking one of the most significant sanctions issued by the Fédération Equestre Internationale Tribunal, the FEI announced today that a 15-year suspension has been imposed against U.S. dressage rider Cesar Parra for actions violating the principles of horse welfare. Parra has also been fined approximately $18,600 and ordered to pay $12,400 in […]
When 14-year-old sisters Vivian and Nora Erickson go to a horse show, most exhibitors do a double take in their direction. Not only do the girls ride matching chestnut jumper ponies, but they are also identical twins. And this year, they’re ready to take on the USEF Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in […]
Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, Meghan Laffin relished the weekends and summers when she would visit her aunt, Gaye Bergstrom, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, horse country. They would visit the iconic Devon Horse Show in nearby Devon, Pennsylvania, where watching top riders compete inspired Laffin. Laffin mucked stalls and did chores […]
When 15-year-old Povi Gosnell started riding nine months ago, she knew almost immediately what her big goal would be, and it was a lofty one: the 2025 U.S. Equestrian Federation Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. While many children at this week’s Pony Finals have been in the saddle most of their lives, Gosnell didn’t have […]
The William Shakespeare quote, “Though she be but little, she is fierce,” couldn’t be more apt for Allison Springer’s four-star mare No May Moon. After all, when you’re just shy of 15.2 hands, you’ve got to make your presence known, and “Mayzie” is an expert at that. Mayzie, like her full brother Crystal Crescent Moon, […]
Canadian Sophia Rokstad topped the podium in the young rider individual freestyle on Sunday, the final day of competition at the Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship at the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships in Williamsburg, Michigan. Rokstad delivered a personal best score of 73.35% aboard Lord Nunes, owned by Stephanie Rokstad. Her […]
Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 7 Logan Baras didn’t have much time to get to know This Time before they led the small pony victory gallop at USEF Pony Finals. In fact, the 11-year-old rider first sat on This Time on the Monday of Pony Finals week. Baras, who rides with Michael DelFiandra, Vanessa Roman and the Grafton […]
After six years leading the transformation of Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California, into a world-class venue, co-owners Steve and Lisa Hankin have stepped down from their roles at DIHP. The couple purchased the horse park in 2019 alongside an ownership team that included the Smith, Meadows and Harvey families. Steve, who led the […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has a new blood rule in the works, USEF Director of FEI/High Performance Horse Sport Hallye Griffin said at a USEF Town Hall on horse welfare held Tuesday in conjunction with USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. While some sports already have specific rules about blood on a horse, the new […]
Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 6 When Charlotte Morassutti brought Best Sport to USEF Pony Finals last year for the medium green pony hunters, the pony was still pretty green and learning the ropes. But this year he came out strong, topping all three judges’ cards in the medium pony hunter class to move up from third to […]
In an outcome marking one of the most significant sanctions issued by the Fédération Equestre Internationale Tribunal, the FEI announced today that a 15-year suspension has been imposed against U.S. dressage rider Cesar Parra for actions violating the principles of horse welfare. Parra has also been fined approximately $18,600 and ordered to pay $12,400 in […]
When 14-year-old sisters Vivian and Nora Erickson go to a horse show, most exhibitors do a double take in their direction. Not only do the girls ride matching chestnut jumper ponies, but they are also identical twins. And this year, they’re ready to take on the USEF Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in […]
Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, Meghan Laffin relished the weekends and summers when she would visit her aunt, Gaye Bergstrom, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, horse country. They would visit the iconic Devon Horse Show in nearby Devon, Pennsylvania, where watching top riders compete inspired Laffin. Laffin mucked stalls and did chores […]
When 15-year-old Povi Gosnell started riding nine months ago, she knew almost immediately what her big goal would be, and it was a lofty one: the 2025 U.S. Equestrian Federation Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. While many children at this week’s Pony Finals have been in the saddle most of their lives, Gosnell didn’t have […]
The William Shakespeare quote, “Though she be but little, she is fierce,” couldn’t be more apt for Allison Springer’s four-star mare No May Moon. After all, when you’re just shy of 15.2 hands, you’ve got to make your presence known, and “Mayzie” is an expert at that. Mayzie, like her full brother Crystal Crescent Moon, […]
Canadian Sophia Rokstad topped the podium in the young rider individual freestyle on Sunday, the final day of competition at the Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship at the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships in Williamsburg, Michigan. Rokstad delivered a personal best score of 73.35% aboard Lord Nunes, owned by Stephanie Rokstad. Her […]
