Nail your first halt A good first impression goes a long way in any aspect of life, but so too in Dressage. A super first halt can mean the difference between having to start straight away fighting for those points to push your score back up, or it could be the benchmark to begin your
Continue Reading...Mimi Gochman Selected To Represent U.S. At FEI Youth Equestrian Games
The U.S. Equestrian Federation on Thursday announced the selection of Mimi Gochman (New York City) as the U.S. representative for the 2022 FEI Youth Equestrian Games. The FEI Youth Equestrian Games will be held during the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival, June 23-July 3 in Aachen, Germany. Athletes from 30 nations will compete on borrowed
Continue Reading...USPA Secures A Permanent Home For Polo In South Florida With Agreement To Purchase International Polo Club Palm Beach From Wellington Equestrian Partners
The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it has purchased the core assets of the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida (“IPC”). The USPA has acquired 161 acres from WEP Polo LLC and WEP Polo Operations LLC, including Fields 1 through 5, the IPC grandstand, the Pavilion, the Mallet Grille,
Continue Reading...Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed on June 4 that a horse at a boarding facility in Spokane County, Washington, tested positive for strangles. One other horse on the property was exposed. The horse is under private veterinary care, and biosecurity measures have been implemented. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that
Continue Reading...Third California Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
On June 6, a 7-year-old Holsteiner mare in San Mateo County, California, tested positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM, the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type 1). She was referred to a veterinary hospital after developing a fever and mild neurologic signs and is currently isolated and quarantined. The mare participated at an event in
Continue Reading...Longe Lessons at the Spanish Riding School
Having a good seat is a way of life at the Spanish Riding School (SRS). But getting a good seat isn’t an easy task, nor is it a quick one. For most of us seeking to ride in harmony with the horse, spending a few years riding without stirrups or reins in longe lessons might
Continue Reading...What Is The Best Type Of Goat For Horse Companion?
If you’re trying to find a new friend for your horse, you might be wondering what is the best type of goat for horse companion. Let’s find out everything you need to know about keeping goats with horses, and the best types of goats to get! All horses should live with another animal, preferably a horse
Continue Reading...15 Fascinating Facts About Horses
Horses Sleep Standing Up Daniel Valla Frps / Getty ImagesYes, horses can sleep standing up! They sleep laying down too. Learn all about the sleeping habits of horses. Horses must lie down to achieve a full restorative sleep cycle for a minimum of 30 minutes per day to avoid sleep deprivation. There are many factors that influence
Continue Reading...Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Is Growing Up Fast
She’s Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s first biological child, yet Shiloh Jolie-Pitt already had two siblings when she was welcomed into the world in 2006. Her superstar mother had legally adopted son Maddox (born in Cambodia) and daughter Zahara (a native of Ethiopia) by the time Shiloh was conceived. Just one year after Shiloh was born she got a second older
Continue Reading...Celebrities’ Reactions To The Depp Vs. Heard Trial
As the legal battle waged on, the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial only continued to gain attention. With the proceedings being live-streamed from Virginia, everyone with internet access could easily follow the case, so unsurprisingly, the public has been tuning in to get minute by minute updates about the trial, even while court
Continue Reading...Ready to ride! Zara Tindall cuts an impressive figure as she takes to the saddle at the Tweseldown Horse Trials in Hampshire
Zara Tindall looked delighted today while riding at the Tweseldown Horse Trials in Hampshire. The Queen‘s eldest granddaughter, 40, who welcomed son Lucas on March 21 2021, sported a navy jacket with white riding slacks and black boots which she paired with a blue helmet as she sat horseback. Looking confident, the royal, who won a
Continue Reading...Zara Tindall’s Life in Photos
At 40 years old, Zara Tindall has just about done it all: She’s an international style icon, has three beautiful children, and has an Olympic medal. Queen Elizabeth’s first granddaughter is a member of the royal family, but her poise goes far beyond Buckingham Palace. If these snapshots of Zara’s life through the years prove anything, it’s that
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