The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the locations and dates of qualifying events for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage. The US Equestrian Open of Dressage will consist of 23 qualifying events around the country leading into the series final, to be hosted Nov. 13-16, 2025, at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. All FEI-registered […]
In honor of legendary horseman Rodney Jenkins, who died Dec. 5 at age 80, we’re looking back at this “Living Legends” profile of the Middleburg, Virginia, native, which first was published in February 2011. No one taught Rodney Jenkins to ride. The man who would become one of the greatest hunter and jumper riders of […]
A planned tribute to members of the U.S. Para Dressage Team, who won a historic first team gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games as well as a slew of individual medals, served as a ready-made celebration for the sport officially coming under the auspices of the U.S. Dressage Federation. While Paralympians Roxanne Trunnell, Rebecca […]
When eventer Mikenna Hallock and her husband, Andy Hallock, established Three Beat Farms in Oregon City, Oregon, in 2021, the new professional looked for any opportunity to showcase her training skills to the equestrian community. That, in part, was why 28-year-old Mikenna decided to partner with a Clackamas County, Oregon, nonprofit rescue called Sound Equine […]
Since its inception in 2015, Detroit Horse Power has served the city’s youth, ages 11-18, with riding and other equine-related programming that helps its young participants develop social and emotional skills. For those nine years, the organization has operated on borrowed horses, equipment and facilities, transporting students from the urban center to participating barns outside […]
If you’re a parent considering getting your child a horse or pony for Christmas, I have some advice for you. I’ve been there and done that, and while it can be a hugely rewarding process for everyone involved, you must go into it with your eyes wide open. It’s vital to keep front and center […]
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association opened the 2024 USHJA Annual Meeting on Monday with five members elected to the USHJA Board of Directors. The five electees will fill four at-large seats and the officer position of national vice president. They are: USHJA members submitted nominations for USHJA board positions, from which a slate of candidates was developed by the USHJA […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the Eventing Pathway Program Lists for 2025, including the Elite, Pre-Elite, Development and Development 25 Programs. Eventing Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have achieved the Eventing Elite Program List for 2025. Eventing Pre-Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have achieved the Eventing Pre-Elite Program […]
Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond topped a $1 million grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. In the decade since, the venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of show jumping sport available at the horse park has increased exponentially. However, on Saturday, one thing remained the […]
The U.S. Dressage Federation and U.S. Equestrian Federation have announced that USDF will become the USEF recognized affiliate association for the sport of para-dressage beginning Jan. 1, taking over the role from the U.S. Para Equestrian Association. Leading up to the transition, representatives from the USPEA, USEF Para-Equestrian Sport Committee and USDF formed a task […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the locations and dates of qualifying events for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage. The US Equestrian Open of Dressage will consist of 23 qualifying events around the country leading into the series final, to be hosted Nov. 13-16, 2025, at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. All FEI-registered […]
In honor of legendary horseman Rodney Jenkins, who died Dec. 5 at age 80, we’re looking back at this “Living Legends” profile of the Middleburg, Virginia, native, which first was published in February 2011. No one taught Rodney Jenkins to ride. The man who would become one of the greatest hunter and jumper riders of […]
A planned tribute to members of the U.S. Para Dressage Team, who won a historic first team gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games as well as a slew of individual medals, served as a ready-made celebration for the sport officially coming under the auspices of the U.S. Dressage Federation. While Paralympians Roxanne Trunnell, Rebecca […]
When eventer Mikenna Hallock and her husband, Andy Hallock, established Three Beat Farms in Oregon City, Oregon, in 2021, the new professional looked for any opportunity to showcase her training skills to the equestrian community. That, in part, was why 28-year-old Mikenna decided to partner with a Clackamas County, Oregon, nonprofit rescue called Sound Equine […]
Since its inception in 2015, Detroit Horse Power has served the city’s youth, ages 11-18, with riding and other equine-related programming that helps its young participants develop social and emotional skills. For those nine years, the organization has operated on borrowed horses, equipment and facilities, transporting students from the urban center to participating barns outside […]
If you’re a parent considering getting your child a horse or pony for Christmas, I have some advice for you. I’ve been there and done that, and while it can be a hugely rewarding process for everyone involved, you must go into it with your eyes wide open. It’s vital to keep front and center […]
The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association opened the 2024 USHJA Annual Meeting on Monday with five members elected to the USHJA Board of Directors. The five electees will fill four at-large seats and the officer position of national vice president. They are: USHJA members submitted nominations for USHJA board positions, from which a slate of candidates was developed by the USHJA […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the Eventing Pathway Program Lists for 2025, including the Elite, Pre-Elite, Development and Development 25 Programs. Eventing Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have achieved the Eventing Elite Program List for 2025. Eventing Pre-Elite Program: The following athlete-and-horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have achieved the Eventing Pre-Elite Program […]
Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond topped a $1 million grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. In the decade since, the venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of show jumping sport available at the horse park has increased exponentially. However, on Saturday, one thing remained the […]
The U.S. Dressage Federation and U.S. Equestrian Federation have announced that USDF will become the USEF recognized affiliate association for the sport of para-dressage beginning Jan. 1, taking over the role from the U.S. Para Equestrian Association. Leading up to the transition, representatives from the USPEA, USEF Para-Equestrian Sport Committee and USDF formed a task […]
