At 40 years old, Zara Tindall has just about done it all: She’s an international style icon, has three beautiful children, and has an Olympic medal. Queen Elizabeth’s first granddaughter is a member of the royal family, but her poise goes far beyond Buckingham Palace. If these snapshots of Zara’s life through the years prove anything, it’s that
Continue Reading...7 Best Stirrups For Jumping
When it comes to horseback riding, it is very important to have quality tack. Knowing the best stirrups for jumping can ensure that you are safe and comfortable in the saddle. Whether you want breakaway stirrups or a pair to help alleviate joint pain, this list has you covered. With so many stirrups on the market,
Continue Reading...Lamaze Predicts Worlds Podium After Nations’ Cup of Rome
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished fifth among 10 countries competing for the €220,000 Nations’ Cup held Friday, May 27, during the CSIO5* Rome, Italy. Not one to mess with a successful format, chef d’equipe Eric Lamaze sent out the same four horse-rider combinations, in the same order, as he had two weeks earlier in
Continue Reading...Redirect a Herd Bound Horse
As herd animals, horses naturally find security in being with other horses. When riding in a group, it’s common for a horse to become anxious if separated from the group, pawing, nickering and pushing on the bit. Wyoming horseman and clinician Ken McNabb says the remedy for such angst is reconnecting with the herd bound horse. “The horse
Continue Reading...From Skis to Stirrups
This September I walked into Stanford’s Freshman Activities Fair knowing exactly what team I wanted to join: the Alpine Ski Team. Growing up in France, I began skiing at the age of 5, and I have been racing for the last 7 years, so I was sure that was the team for me. But as
Continue Reading...2022 CDI Bolesworth and Elite Dressage Auction Cancelled
The show organisation of the 2022 CDI Bolesworth on 24 – 26 June has announced that the event as well as its Elite Dressage Auction due to take place on Saturday 25 June have been cancelled. Bolesworth was marked by several British riders as their last team observation/selection trial for the World Championships in Herning. Ticket Sales
Continue Reading...The Blood Knot
Many people find the blood knot equally frustrating and functional. Perhaps this has happened to you… You buy a headstall and you’re so excited to get it to the barn and hang a bit on it. So, you take it apart and then…shoot, you don’t remember how to put the two strings back like you
Continue Reading...5 Exercises with Margie Engle
Graystone Stables in Berwick, Maine, buzzed with early-morning activity: Terry Golson, 62, rubbed a manure stain off her black-and-white Paint. Katie Plaisted, 15, briefly longed a pony in the outdoor ring. Ten-year-old Ryen McDaniel and a group of riders, trainers and auditors lugged jump poles, standards and jump filler into the indoor arena. The reason
Continue Reading...The 2022 IHSA Nationals Through a Competitor’s Eyes
When I looked at colleges, I always knew I wanted to ride, but I never thought I would end up riding for a school like Miami University. I went from being a scared freshman to a team member in no time. I was given the opportunity to excel on amazing horses alongside lovely teammates and trainers. But
Continue Reading...10 Important Facts about Horseback Riding Helmets
Almost every equestrian has heard the saying, “it’s not if you fall, but when…and how hard.” Horseback riding is a wonderful, exciting sport—but it’s also a dangerous one. Piloting a half-ton animal with a mind of its own from 5-plus feet off the ground comes with inherent risks. Did you know that per hour of exposure, horseback riding
Continue Reading...10 Ways to Avoid Laminitis
Concentrated Rations: 1. Match your horse’s diet to his individual energy needs. Feed only as much high-energy concentrate as necessary. 2. When extra energy is required or your horse is losing weight, feed oats or a low-starch commercial mix fortified with up to two cups of vegetable oil. 3. Make corrective changes to his diet gradually
Continue Reading...WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA’S 2022 USEF SUMMER SERIES SET TO BEGIN IN JUNE
World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s nine-week USEF 2022 Summer Show Series showcasing two-weeks of FEI CSI 3* competition with Premier Hunters and Level 6 Jumpers is set to begin on June 15. The Series promises to bring thrilling equestrian sport with every level from leadline to national competition. Join us for highlighted classes including the
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