John French and Paradigm Win the 2023 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals
Edited Press Release
Leading from wire to wire, John French and Meredith Lipke’s Paradigm put in a repeat performance of yesterday’s Classic Round win, laying down a practically flawless spectacular performance in tonight’s final Handy...
The Enbarr Horse Sales App
Maggie Clancy has made it possible to “swipe right” while horse shopping
BY April Bilodeau
From the magazine
HORSE SHOPPING can be a draining process for even the most seasoned professional. When buyers and trainers sit down to discuss...
10 International Derby Horse Names We Love
BY April Bilodeau
The 2023 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship takes place from August 17 - August 19 at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Competition for the 90 horses entered will take...
Ride Playfully, Learn Effectively
BY Hannah Fichter
Just because summer is drawing to a close doesn't mean the fun has to stop. There's a plethora of engaging activities you, as a trainer or rider, can dive into to liven...
How Old Are the Riders in the 2023 USEF Pony Medal
BY April Bilodeau
As the 2023 USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, KY comes to a close, one final competition remains - the 2023 USEF Pony Medal
The Pony Medal takes place on Sunday, August 13 in...
“Integrity Has Always Been My Longevity”
Meet Courtyard Farm’s, Kristen Carollo
BY April Bilodeau
When many successful equine professionals share their journey, they often say that it was always their dream to train horses. For Kristen Carollo of Courtyard Farm, that wasn’t...
How Do This Year’s USEF Pony Medal Qualifiers Compare to Previous Winners?
BY Helen Chimbos
This week is an exciting week for riders and their ponies. Throughout the year, many riders' goal is to qualify for USEF Pony Finals at The Kentucky Horse Park. In order to...
The Purpose of The Lesson Horse
BY Maddy Brown
One of my biggest frustrations in this industry is the lack of understanding and consideration for the role that lesson horses play. So often, I see riders complaining about lesson horses for...
Qualified Green Pony Hunter Sizes at 2023 USEF Pony Finals
The 2023 USEF Pony Finals begins August 8th at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The top ponies and pony riders from around the country will gather at the horse park to compete...
From Hunters to Roadsters
After years of showing in the hunter ring, Brynn Garrett, 10, cleaned up in the Roadsters at the Devon Horse Show
BY Helen Chimbos
From the magazine
It was a clean sweep for ten-year-old Brynn Garrett at...
Monday Barn Mayhem: Chaos in the Aisle
BY April Bilodeau
We have our first reader submission for our next edition of Monday Barn Mayhem!
In this photo, a few things certainly pop out as hazardous to the horse, but others may depend on...
Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
BY An adult amateur rider at a crossroads
I had an incredible horse show last weekend. Champion in one division, reserve in another. I’ve moved up in height, gained confidence, and enjoyed getting to know...
Equine Elixirs
Meet the boss mares behind the successful all-natural supplement company.
From the magazine
BY April Bilodeau
Elizabeth Ehrlich and Kimberly Ercius grew up like any other horse-crazy kids.
They grew up in North Salem, NY, riding...
It Happens! Tori Bilas, Skylar Wireman, Kayleigh Tansey, and Margot Peroni
From the magazine
We all make mistakes. But horse people, as a group, aren’t always the best at handling them.
So TPH reached out to some top riders to share their own show ring bloopers to...
Monday Barn Mayhem: The Patient School Horse
BY April Bilodeau
In our next edition of "What's Wrong with This Photo?", now known as Monday Barn Mayhem, we have a photo of Eagle, an older, very patient school horse.
In this photo, there...
A Second Chance for Thoroughbreds
TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program is on a mission to bring the Thoroughbred back to the hunter and jumper rings.
BY April Bilodeau
When most people think of the old-school hunters, they think of Thoroughbreds....
Five Step Post-Competition Horse Care Routine: Ensuring Peak Performance and Well-Being
BY Isabella Littlejohn
Competition places significant physical demands on our wonderful equine partners. The right post-competition care routine is key to support their recovery, maintain their overall health, and ensure their continued success. We've outlined...
Reading Course Diagrams Part III: Equitation
BY TPH Staff
In past weeks, we dissected ways to interpret all the information presented on hunter course diagrams and jumper course diagrams.
We only have one more ring to cover – the equitation ring! The...
What’s Wrong with This Photo?
BY April Bilodeau
The Plaid Horse is excited to announce a new column to our readers called "What's Wrong with This Photo?".
In this new series, we encourage readers to observe a photo and point...
McLain Ward Announces Retirement of Longtime Partner, HH Azur
BY April Bilodeau
On July 2, 2023, McLain Ward took to Facebook to announce the retirement of his "queen", HH Azur.
"Annie" and Ward have a long list of accomplishments including a 9th place individual...
Respecting the Rules: It’s All in the Details
BY April Bilodeau
Whether you lesson once a week or four times a week, it's important to put your best foot forward every time you step in the ring.
While taking direction and being coachable...
It Takes Two
BY April Bilodeau
From the magazine
Rider-owner team Lainie Wimberly and Laurie Stevens take the hunter ring by storm
When you combine a passionate rider with a talented horse it can be magic in the show ring. And if you’ve ever watched Lainie...
