Winter 2024 Untacked

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INSIDE:

On The Cover: What In The World Is Working Equitation?

Working equitation is not trail, extreme cowboy, or western dressage. It’s not jumping, dressage or eventing. Instead, working equitation takes elements of all of those disciplines to make a unique sport that requires elegance, confidence, maneuverability and accuracy.

For The Team At StrideFull, Creating Show Jumps Is About Amplifying Moments

If you tuned into the coverage of show jumping at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, you may have noticed the exquisite detail carved, painted or sculpted into each of the unique obstacles on course. From ornate wine barrels draped with oversized grapes, to a mock Rodin sculpture, to an ode to the beloved novella, “Le Petit Prince,” each fence was thoughtfully designed to evoke emotion in the observer and to honor the culture, history, knowledge and people of the host country. 

The Season’s Best Gifts To Give—And Receive 

Use our curated list to find something for all the special people and horses in your life.

Behind The Scenes Of Safety

Helmet certification replicates the dangers of riding through lab testing. We explain what ASTM, SEI and BSI stand for, and what they mean to you.

Try A Cool-Weather Equestrian Trip

The winter months aren’t when most people think of taking riding vacations, but the off-season can offer different experiences, plus less hectic travel days. We offer five ideas here.

A Closer Look At: The Livestock Conservancy’s Endangered Equine Alliance

For nearly 50 years The Livestock Conservancy has led U.S. efforts to promote, protect, and bank genetic materials from rare and threatened breeds of livestock, poultry and rabbits.

Plus: In The Frame, The Warm-Up, 5 Questions With and Parting Ways! There’s even more inside the Winter Issue of Untacked, at the intersection of equestrian life and style.