NAYC Has A New Home For The Next Three Years

NAYC Has A New Home For The Next Three Years

The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced that the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan, has been selected as the host venue for the 2020-2022 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships for the disciplines of dressage and jumping, pending final approval from the Fédération Equestre International. Competition is scheduled to

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Elvenstar Horses Safe After Wildfire Evacuation

Elvenstar Horses Safe After Wildfire Evacuation

In the heat of California’s dreaded wildfire season, no less than six fires have sent residents fleeing through the northern and southern regions of the state. The list of civilians affected by the Kincade, Maria, Easy, Getty, 46 and Hillside Fires includes equestrians, who took to social media to share stories and rally for aid.

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Cathrine’s an Inspiration

Cathrine’s an Inspiration

Cathrine Dufour discusses her brilliant partner Bohemian and why she loves to meet her young fans in our Rider In Focus video… Cathrine Dufour has become one of the most popular athletes in world Dressage, having produced a series of stunning performances in the last few years. The 27-year-old Dane has two fabulous leading partners

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Make a Career out of Your Love of Horses

Make a Career out of Your Love of Horses

Here’s six amazing career opportunities for the equine enthusiast Whether its nutrition, animal welfare, bloodstock or photography, one can combine a love of horses with their skills and qualifications to forge a successful career. Check out these great options… They say ‘find a job that you love and you’ll never work a day in your

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Rodeo

Rodeo

Rodeo events include the following forms of competition: Timed events Barrel racing and pole bending – the timed speed and agility events seen in rodeo as well as gymkhana or O-Mok-See competition. Both men and women compete in speed events at gymkhanas or O-Mok-Sees; however, at most professional, sanctioned rodeos, barrel racing is an exclusively

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English riding

English riding

In addition to the classical Olympic events, the following forms of competition are seen. In North America they are referred to as “English riding” in contrast with western riding; elsewhere in the world, if a distinction is necessary, they are usually described as “classic riding”: Hunt seat or Hunter classes judge the movement and the

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