Jumpers McLain Ward and Sapphire in the colorful 2008 Olympic show jumping ring.

Ward Retires Sapphire »

McLain Ward announced Monday that he is retiring his Olympic mount Sapphire, who helped bring home the Gold in 2004 and 2008. The Belgian Warmblood mare is 17 this year,…

May 15 2012 / By Paula Parisi
Foursome and baby under the oaks at the Flintridge Riding Club.

Joint Jumpin’ for Flintridge »

The 91st Annual Flintridge Horse Show ― the first organized by Dale Harvey and his Palms West ― is an unqualified success even before the first hoof hits the arena…

Apr 25 2012 / By Staff Report
The Round Up

Maher the Star at GCT Spain »

Ben Maher and Tripple X on course in Valencia, Spain.

Great Britain topped the charts on the second leg of the Global Champions Tour in Valencia, Spain, May 4-6, with…

May 7 2012 / By Staff Report

Fellers Flex Time at Del Mar »

Rich Fellers and Flexible soar over a giant oxer.

The fact that Helen McNaught and Caballo topped the leaderboard with eight faults until the 12th of 20 riders went…

May 6 2012 / By Paula Parisi

HITS bows $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal »

Duncan McFarlane and Mr. Whoopy jump before a packed house at HITS NY.

  We’d call him the $2 million man, except he is priceless! HITS president and CEO Tom Struzzieri is giving…

May 1 2012 / By Paula Parisi

Fox-Pitt Wears Rolex Crown »

William Fox-Pitt brandishes his Rolex watch at the trophy ceremony.

With a single rail down in the show jumping ring, William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk of Great Britain won the…

Apr 29 2012 / By Staff Report

Fellers and Flexi World Cup Champions »

Rich Fellers and Flexible soar over the Rolex oxer at the World Cup Finals.

The USA’s Rich Fellers and Flexible claim the Rolex FEI World Cup of Show Jumping in a nail-biting jump-off with…

Apr 22 2012 / By Paula Parisi
Business

Goldenvoice to buy Eldorado Polo »

Main stage on the grassy field of the Empire Polo Club.

Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice has initiated purchase of the 200-acre Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, CA. The parcel is the site for the music company’s annual Coachella Music Festival, which kicked off April 13-15 and continues April 20-22. The company had been leasing the…

Apr 16 2012 / By Staff Report

NARG Ranks the Top 25 Horse Shows of 2011 »

Show ribbon with text "The Top 25 Horse Shows of 2011"

The North American Rider Group (NARG), a professional association of high-performance hunter-jumpers, has issued its second annual list of the continent’s top horse shows as voted by membership. The “Top 25 of 2011” is topped by two West Coast venues―albeit in Canada; Spruce Meadows is…

Mar 25 2012 / By Paula Parisi

FEI cracks down on ‘helmet cams’ »

Tiny camera that attaches to helmet via elastic headband.

The FEI is putting a damper on helmet cam use. Today it issued the following statement, which seems to indicate that while the primary concern is safety, it is equally focused on potential infringement of previously contracted video rights. The statement reads as follows: Further…

Mar 21 2012 / By Staff Report
More News

The Horse: From Arabia to Ascot »

Middle Eastern painting of a white horse being led by a groom.

Important loans from the British Library, the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Royal Armouries, as well as rare material from Saudi Arabia, will be seen alongside…

Apr 30 2012 / By Staff Report

Saudi Fund fuels Nation’s Cup Series »

FEI president Princess Haya at the podium.

The Saudi Equestrian Fund is providing a fresh infusion of financing to the FEI Nation’s Cup Series, which the Fédération intends to freshen-up and rebrand.…

Apr 30 2012 / By Staff Report

Flintridge Horse Trials: Something for Everyone »

Gayleen Sharon riders her off-track-Thoroughbred, a beautifully-marked chestnut with a black mane, tail and legs.

The sun was shining and the grass was green at Flintridge Riding Club during their 33rd Flintridge Horse Trials. This boutique show offered competition and…

Apr 1 2012 / By Caroline Craven
Rodeo Tyson Thompson lies prone on the bare back of a bucking bronc.

Cali Cowboys at Circuit Finals

In the ultimate round there was only one big win, but California cowboys roped, rode and wrestled their way to second in the team standings at the 2012 Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City,…

Apr 4 2012 By Staff Report
Winner and reserve champ astride their horses at Project Cowboy.

Matson Projects ‘Cowboy’ Image

  A freestyle with flying changes that had the crowd whooping, smooth moves on the dance floor and a thumbs-up on his screen test earned Temecula horseman Mark Matson the Project Cowboy championship title: Great American…

Feb 6 2012 By Paula Parisi
Graphically-enhanced image of a cowboy wrestling a steer.

Circuit Finals Rodeo to Oklahoma City

The Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo takes place March 29-April 1 at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. With more than $525,000 in prize money, the event is one of pro rodeo’s richest. The…

Feb 2 2012 By Staff Report
Dressage Headshot of Holger Schmezer looking dapper in a red jacket.

German Dressage Coach dies unexpectedly

Holger Schmezer, national coach of the German Dressage team since 2001, died unexpectedly in his hotel room in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands during the night of April 19. The 65-year-old coach had traveled to the Reem Acra…

Apr 21 2012 By Staff Report
Shawna Harding and Come On III

Harding Replaces Kofford at World Cup

Shawna Harding and Come On III are replacing Jim Kofford and Pharoh as U.S. representatives in the 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final. Kofford (Raleigh, NC) withdrew, citing veterinary reasons. Harding and her horse…

Mar 28 2012 By Staff Report
Jan Ebeling and Rafalca in collected trot.

Ebeling, Kofford to World Cup Dressage

Moorpark’s Jan Ebeling and Jim Kofford of Raleigh, NC, have been qualified to represent the U.S. at the 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final to be held in ‘S-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, April 18-22. The…

Mar 21 2012 By Staff Report
Eventing William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk splash through a cross-country jump at Rolex.

USEF clarifies ‘Grand Slam’ rules

Following the cancellation in late April of the 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials due to flooding, a clarification of what it takes to win the Rolex Grand Slam of eventing was issued by the United…

May 1 2012 By Paula Parisi
Woman standing in a flooded field at Badminton

Badminton Cancelled

The Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials have been cancelled for the first time since 1987 due to rain and flooding. The CCI4* eventing competition had been scheduled to take place May 4-7 in England. The news comes…

Apr 30 2012 By Staff Report
William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk tackle a cross country log.

Fox-Pitt Powers Up at Rolex

An arduous cross country course whittled away 20 of 54 starters leaving William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk leading the pack after a flawless performance in phase two of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 28 at…

Apr 28 2012 By Staff Report
Hunters John French and Small Affair on course.

French Anthem Played at HITS

John French and Small Affair trumped a field of 38 to take the blue in the $25,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix that capped the 2012 HITS Desert Circuit. It was a contentious battle, and at the end…

Mar 15 2012 By Staff Report
Nick Haness and Cristiano sail over a jump on course.

Haness Takes Hunter Spotlight at HITS

Nick Haness, who finished second in the $500,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix last year, is off to a great start qualifying for the 2012 championship, cleaning up on the HITS Desert Circuit hunter prix division. Haness,…

Mar 8 2012 By Staff Report
John Bragg and Castle Hill pose with trophy with the horse's owner Stephanie Ray

Bragg top huntsman at HITS DCII

John Bragg lived up to his name and earned boasting rights at HITS, winning the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix on Feb. 5 with a pair of scores in the 90s aboard Castle Hill. Bragg, of Redwood…

Feb 6 2012 By Staff Report

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