Literally falling off his high horse! Prince Harry took a tumble while competing in a polo match — and the scary accident was captured by photographers. The Duke of Sussex, 37, who plays for the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club’s Los Padres polo team, competed in a match on Sunday, June 12 at the California club.
Continue Reading...Combatant Dies from Colic in Chile at 7
Rockridge Stud in New York suffered a blow this week when it learned its first-year sire Combatant , a grade 1-winning son of Scat Daddy, died of colic while standing at Haras Porta Pia in Chile, the farm announced Aug. 22. He was 7. “We are deeply saddened by this loss, for both the syndicate and for
Continue Reading...Grounds are Buzzing Ahead of Goffs UK Yearling Sale
There are plenty of places around the world where people go to chase their dreams, think the likes of Hollywood, London, New York and Paris. But those in the racing and bloodstock business have another destination to journey to in search of fame and fortune: Doncaster. While the streets may not quite be paved with
Continue Reading...What to do about a Rolling Horse
Question: My 15-year-old Thoroughbred has recently started to drop and roll every time I work with him. The veterinarian told me he is very healthy and that I just need to longe him for now. There is no lameness. I can’t find a trainer willing to help, either. Is there anything I can do? Answer: This is
Continue Reading...Low-risk Longeing
Q: I would like to longe my 6-year-old mare with side reins, but I am concerned about wear on her knee joints. I keep all of my horses until they go to the big green pasture in the sky, so I’m hoping to keep her sound for another 25 years or so. What steps can I
Continue Reading...PS of Sweden Saddle Pad Monogram Teal Dressage
For more information please click here: Royal Equestrian – Saddle Pad Monogram Teal Dressage (royalequestriancollection.com) Details – A tribute to open oceans – Shiny and dirt repellent breathable material with PS crown patterned quilt. Quick-dried, antifungal and antimicrobial material on the inside to efficiently wick away moisture and keep the saddle pad fresh. Double piping, one
Continue Reading...FEI NAYC – JUNIOR Individual Championship Test: FEI Individual Competition Juniors
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Continue Reading...Ella Fruchterman and Holts Le’mans Win Individual Junior Dressage Gold at FEI North American Youth Championships
At the midway point of the 2022 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), Ella Fruchterman has already racked up a pair of gold medals in the Junior Dressage division. Fruchterman (West Lakeland, Minn.) and Holts Le’Mans, her own 2011 Danish Warmblood gelding, were part of the Region 4 team that won gold on Wednesday’s Junior
Continue Reading...What is a Warmblood Horse?
Anyone familiar with Sporthorses and English riding has heard of a “warmblood horse.” Warmbloods dominate the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings, and they are also used for dressage and three-day eventing. But, what does “warmblood” mean? Does it actually have to do with a horse’s blood temperature? These questions and more will be answered in
Continue Reading...Top 5 Largest Horse Breeds For Riding. All You Need To Know About Them
1. Shire: Traditionally, the largest horse breed is the Shire. The Shire originated in Europe, tracing its roots back to older English and Dutch breeds. It is named for the countryside “shires” where the breed originated. These horses were used primarily for plowing and farming before the Industrial Revolution and have since decreased in popularity
Continue Reading...Report of Mares Bred
For up-to-date Mares Bred statistics, please refer to The Jockey Club Breeding Statistics for 2021 Stallion Mares Bred State Goldencents 230 KY Authentic 229 KY Practical Joke 223 KY Vekoma 222 KY Maclean’s Music 221 KY Munnings 217 KY Omaha Beach 215 KY Into Mischief 214 KY McKinzie 214 KY Mitole 208 KY American Pharoah 204
Continue Reading...Improve Elasticity in Horse and Rider
In the featured photo, Elisa Müller is riding her 7-year-old Zangersheide stallion Alpha Armani in Brazil. She is working with him at Training Level. How exciting it is to get pictures from all over the world—especially in these times, when suddenly travel is so restricted. It is wonderful to know the love for horses and
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