Emma Fletcher was sitting at the table at her aunt’s house for Thanksgiving dinner last year when she received a phone call from the barn manager at her family’s Grazing Fields Farm. Her equitation horse Conspicuous was colicking. Worried, Fletcher, 17, drove home and called out a veterinarian. They scoped his stomach but didn’t find
Continue Reading...PS of Sweden Browband cover
Embroidered cover with polyester lining on the inside, fleece on the outside and a velcro fastening. Fits all PS-browbands and protects them from dirt and scratches. Original article: https://www.royalequestriancollection.com/horse-tack/browband-cover.html Read in Magazine
Continue Reading...Miami Lux Riding Boots
Parlanti Miami riding boots are now available with a patent top in this Miami Lux design – get yours now! Parlanti riding boots are now available off-the-peg with the Parlanti Passion collection. Retaining the high quality materials and workmanship that made top Italian brand Parlanti famous, but without the high cost associated with a bespoke
Continue Reading...Archie Rocks Euthanized At Pau CCI5*-L
Five-star event horse Archie Rocks (Le Monde—Unbridled Diva, Unbridled Jet) was euthanized on Oct. 26 after falling on cross-country at the Pau CCI5*-L (France). The fall occurred at Fence 28B. “Archie Rocks suffered an irreparable shoulder fracture, considered to be severe by the veterinarians on the site,” said Felix Vogg, rider and co-owner. “Despite all
Continue Reading...ERA Of NA Makes Statement On Proposed Changes To Missing A Flag Rule
For much of the 2019 season FEI 2019 Eventing Rule Article 549.2 – Run Out – Missing a Flag has been a consistent source of discussion and confusion. During the Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International, held Oct. 16-20 in Elkton, Maryland, this 15-penalty rule came into play and had a profound effect on the competition
Continue Reading...NAYC Has A New Home For The Next Three Years
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced that the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan, has been selected as the host venue for the 2020-2022 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships for the disciplines of dressage and jumping, pending final approval from the Fédération Equestre International. Competition is scheduled to
Continue Reading...Elvenstar Horses Safe After Wildfire Evacuation
In the heat of California’s dreaded wildfire season, no less than six fires have sent residents fleeing through the northern and southern regions of the state. The list of civilians affected by the Kincade, Maria, Easy, Getty, 46 and Hillside Fires includes equestrians, who took to social media to share stories and rally for aid.
Continue Reading...Amateur Showcase: Three Surgeries Can’t Keep Smith Out Of The Saddle
Lying in the dirt at a hunter schooling show in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, on Labor Day Weekend 2015, Kelly Smith had a lot to contemplate, even more than the average rider who watches their horse gallop away after dumping them on course. She hit hard—first with her back, right where she’d undergone a lumbar fusion
Continue Reading...Cathrine’s an Inspiration
Cathrine Dufour discusses her brilliant partner Bohemian and why she loves to meet her young fans in our Rider In Focus video… Cathrine Dufour has become one of the most popular athletes in world Dressage, having produced a series of stunning performances in the last few years. The 27-year-old Dane has two fabulous leading partners
Continue Reading...Make a Career out of Your Love of Horses
Here’s six amazing career opportunities for the equine enthusiast Whether its nutrition, animal welfare, bloodstock or photography, one can combine a love of horses with their skills and qualifications to forge a successful career. Check out these great options… They say ‘find a job that you love and you’ll never work a day in your
Continue Reading...Tack Up and Ride with Cindy Valentina
YouTube star Cindy Valentina is a real Western gal, and that runs from her accent to her riding style and – yes – even how she prepares her horse, Mr Dooley! In this new video she shows us her Western tack-up routine, which differs markedly from what she calls the ‘English’ method! There’s a different
Continue Reading...Stearns Digs Deep for ASPCA Maclay National Championship Win
It was a subtle change. A curtain up on the concourse of the Alltech Arena was opened, and a stream of light came flooding in. Most wouldn’t notice it. It didn’t get noticeably brighter in the ring, and the patch of sunlight that landed on the arena footing wasn’t large, but its placement made an
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