Competing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next week will be a first for equestrian Jessica Springsteen. The American athlete is currently ranked 14th on the international riding list, and she is set to compete in both the individual and team jumping categories (with her horse Don Juan van de Donkhoeve). “This has been my dream
Continue Reading...Queen attends Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse Show
The Queen has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show, as celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee begin. The performance called A Gallop Through History featured a mixture of music, equestrian performances and acting and was televised by ITV. Celebrities including Tom Cruise, Katherine Jenkins and Omid Djalili were also in attendance, as well as Dame Helen
Continue Reading...Equitana 2023 – new date for the World Equestrian Show
Next year, Equitana will be held in Essen from 9 to 15 March. The positive response to the anniversary event has shown that the shortened duration is a model for the future. On the 50th anniversary of Equitana, almost 101,000 visitors came to Essen and sent a clear signal: The fair is and remains the
Continue Reading...Carbohydrates 101 for Horses
From glucose to frustose to lactose–not to mention a laundry list of other “oses”–carbohydrates can be incredibly confusing. But this group of sugar-based compounds, also called saccharides, comprises important energy sources for the horse. Therefore, understanding them and utilizing them in your horse’s diet are crucial. They also are a major component of forages, a
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