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...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...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...BEN EBELING & INDEED REACH FOR THE STARS IN GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE CDI3* AT WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER DRESSAGE III
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...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...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
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