U.S. Dressage Team Takes Silver In Nations Cup Of The Netherlands CDIO5*

U.S. Dressage Team Takes Silver In Nations Cup Of The Netherlands CDIO5*

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished second Saturday in the FEI Nations Cup of The Netherlands CDIO5*, after tying with Sweden on points but winning the silver medal due to higher combined scores in the Grand Prix. The Netherlands squad, meanwhile, enjoyed a victory on home soil at CHIO Rotterdam, winning the Nations Cup in authoritative

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Watch Why They Won: Sterling Malnik Tops USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic

Watch Why They Won: Sterling Malnik Tops USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic

Sterling Malnik topped a field of nearly 100 to win the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic—East, held Wednesday, June 29, as part of the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships—East at Traverse City Horse Shows (Michigan). The Gladstone Cup is a three-round class that combines the precision of equitation and handiness of hunters over a course set

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One Eyed Wonders

One Eyed Wonders

Horses are magnificent and intelligent creatures who can all achieve great things. Often in their own quirky way – but nevertheless, greatness. However, these four talented one eyed horses have pushed the limits and have all achieved success at the top level of competition – despite their handicap. Adventure De Kannan Adventure De Kannan made history

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Giving Animals a Voice

Giving Animals a Voice

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is already well established. The emerging scientific discipline of animal-computer interaction (ACI) looks at the relationship between animals and technology. By bringing together experts in animal computer interaction, equitation science, ethology, animal behaviour and biomedical engineering the aim of HABIT is to develop a software programme that will automatically identify the behaviour

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USEF Amateur Task Force Completes Work on Amateur Status Rule Updates

USEF Amateur Task Force Completes Work on Amateur Status Rule Updates

Since its creation in early 2021, the USEF Amateur Task Force has worked to clarify and update the rules surrounding amateur and professional status for adult competitors at licensed events. US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the Task Force has completed its assignment. The Amateur Task Force consists of representatives from across US Equestrian-affiliated

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One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds

One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds

Many owners are using bits that do not fit, new research suggests, as the importance of giving more consideration to a horse’s breed, age and sex in mouthpiece choice is highlighted. In the study, researchers from the University of Helsinki looked at the variation in oral dimensions between 554 horses and ponies – including types such as warmbloods, Connemaras

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