Photo by Q2 Photography. Under the lights of the Grand Arena at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Friday, April 15, 2022, Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Indeed, owned by Vantage Equestrian Group II LLC, danced their way to victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* at the World Equestrian Center Dressage III show, sponsored by Hampton
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...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
Continue Reading...Americans stock up at 22nd Youhorse.auction
The Americans claimed nine horses in the 22nd Youhorse.auction on Tuesday 3 May. Not a surprise, considering that there were several hunter and equitation prospects in the collection, but also the showjumping horses had their attention. Already early on in the auction 66,000 was offered for the 4-yr-old, superbly jumping N Dominantje (Dominator Z x Calvados)
Continue Reading...Olympic medallists make Hickstead return
Olympic gold medallists Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin are among entries at next week’s I.C.E Horseboxes All England Dressage Festival (12-15 May) at Hickstead. Charlotte Dujardin, a multiple world record-holder, former Olympic, World and European champion and Britain’s most successful dressage rider of all time, is due to compete in the Prix St Georges and
Continue Reading...Myths and Truths Of Equine Cribbing
Cribbing is a behavior seen when a horse puts his teeth on a (usually) horizontal surface, grabs on and seemingly sucks air, making a kind of grunting sound. Fifty years ago, cribbing was thought to be something horses did when they were bored or in chronic pain. Some believed that cribbing released some sort of
Continue Reading...How Much Food is Enough?
Ideally, a horse will have constant access to high-quality forage in the form of fresh grass or hay. An empty stomach lends itself to a higher risk of ulcers and other digestive issues. How much to feed depends on various factors such as condition and activity level, but most horses should eat between 2% and
Continue Reading...Why Turnout Is Important for Your Horse
Horses are healthiest and happiest outdoors in their pastures. There are a number of reasons why your horse should be outside as much as possible. Although many horses will clamor to come into a stable during nasty weather, it’s important that they live outdoors as much as possible. Sometimes keeping your horse confined in a
Continue Reading...Champions Beholder, Tepin Lead 2022 Hall of Fame Class
Topped by the additions of champions Beholder and Tepin , chosen in their first year of eligibility, eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame class of 2022. Other inductees include racehorses Hillsdale and Royal Heroine and trainer Oscar White via the Historic Review Committee, and Pillars
Continue Reading...‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph
The owner of a trailer that came loose when her towbar came off her new second-hand car at about 50mph has shared her story in hope it will prevent others suffering a similar experience Georgia Rodway was taking her horse Flight and Alfie, who belongs to a friend, to cross-country schooling last Sunday (1 May) when the incident happened.
Continue Reading...Australia: Heavy turf not an issue for Duke of Gordon
One-mile races on heavy turf in Australia are defining the season of the 3-year-old gelding Duke of Gordon. Duke of Gordon won a maiden race on April 14 and his debut against winners on April 28 in races with those conditions at Wyong Racecourse. The victories give Duke of Gordon a legitimate claim as the
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