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
Continue Reading...ENTRIES & STALLS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 OCALA SUMMER HUNTER/JUMPER HORSE SHOW SERIES FEATURING FEI 3* & USEF PREMIER HUNTERS/LEVEL 6 JUMPERS
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries and stall reservations are NOW OPEN for the 2022 Ocala Summer USEF Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series featuring FEI 3* competition. The nine-week series will showcase two weeks of FEI 3* competition during weeks III and IV. The series is comprised of nine weeks of
Continue Reading...MARS Bromont Rising Grant Recipients Announced
Entries are strong leading up to the exciting return of the MARS Bromont CCI happening June 8th to 12th in rural Bromont, Quebec. Bromont is a popular destination for North American competitors who are eager to return to this 1976 Olympic Games venue just 90 minutes from Burlington, Vermont. We are pleased to announce the
Continue Reading...Take a Six-Week Sprint Across Europe with LGCT
A thrilling 6-week sprint around Europe will dramatically raise the temperature in the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL championship battles. This week the global circuit pit stops in St Tropez (19 – 21 May) and the stunning French Riviera event which will test the best riders and horses in the beautiful sand arena by
Continue Reading...Texas Rose Horse Park For Sale
A Texas equestrian center that hosts a busy calendar of eventing, dressage and A-rated hunter/jumper shows has been put up for sale. The 485-acre Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Texas, about 100 miles from Dallas, is owned by the Brunson family and has been on the market for about 55 days. The asking price
Continue Reading...Copper Meadows Stops Hosting Recognized Horse Trials
After 22 years of hosting and organizing the Copper Meadows Horse Trials on the outskirts of Ramona, California, the Hoffos family has decided to stop holding recognized competitions on their 65-acre farm, the U.S. Eventing Association announced Monday. “It is with sadness, but also a bit of relief, that we have decided to cancel the Copper
Continue Reading...16 Celebs Who Ride Horses Competitively
Selma Blair This week’s PEOPLE cover star got bit by the horse bug as a kid, and never looked back. The Mean Baby author, 49, announced in January 2021 that she was thrilled to hop back in the saddle after having to take a lengthy break due to her multiple sclerosis symptoms. Saying that she was giving herself grace as she
Continue Reading...Equestrian Jessica Springsteen Talks Riding Style and Prepping for the Olympics
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
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