USHJA Annual Meeting: Metric System Conversion and Jump Cup Depth Rule Change Proposals
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
The USHJA Annual Meeting began on December 8th in Denver, Colorado, and yesterday’s joint Hunter and Jumper working groups conversed about the idea of future propositions...
The USHJA Outreach Program is on the Rise
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
The USHJA’s Outreach program offers members who ride at any level an opportunity to earn national recognition in a variety of classes ranging from walk-trot to...
Fast Facts: Jumper Judging
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
David Distler, FEI jumper judge and the United States Steward General of the FEI, gave a presentation to members at the USHJA Annual Meeting in Denver,...
Safety Ad-Hoc by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
Among the forums at the USHJA Annual Meeting was a Safety Ad Hoc presented by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab with speaker Dr. Barry Miller. The...
USHJA Annual Meeting: Proposed Rule Changes for Equitation
BY TORI WEED
Day two of the USHJA National Convention was spent discussing proposed rule changes for USHJA hunter, equitation, and jumper divisions and general rules. Every proposed rule...
USHJA Annual Meeting: Measurement Card and Halter Number Rule Change Proposals
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
The USHJA Annual Meeting Rule Change Forum was held this morning in Denver, Colorado with USHJA President Mary Babick and Vice Presidents Robin Rost-Brown and Charlotte...
USHJA National Convention Day One – USHJA Zones: Backbone of the Industry
BY TORI WEED
The USHJA National Convention kicked off in Denver, Colorado on December 8, 2019. Day one included individual zone breakout discussions and a two hour Zone Education...
The Perils of a Shifting Landscape
BY SISSY WICKES
As I watched the Breeder’s Cup races at Santa Anita Downs, the tension I felt was not just excitement about the contest or my usual visceral...
There Are Big Changes in Store For the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships:...
BY NINA FEDRIZZI
Blink and you might have missed it, but late last month, word was shared across US Equestrian channels that big changes were in store for the...
Two USHJA Horse Welfare Rule Proposals You Need to Know About
BY TPH STAFF
It’s that time of year again. The USHJA Annual meeting is
just around the corner, and with it a series of proposed rule changes. Everyone
can review the...
Inside the Numbers: The Cost of Local Shows
What's that social rule, never talk about money? At The Plaid Horse we believe in having open discussions about the cost of horses and horse showing. It is both educational for young...
Co-Owning a Horse With Your Trainer: What You Should Know
BY LEONE EQUESTRIAN LAW
Question: I have the opportunity co-purchase a horse with my trainer for later re-sale, and I’m excited about it! I’ll be able to ride and...
Importing Sport Horses and Their Acclimation to America
BY LIZ CORNELL
Importing horses from other parts of the globe is not a new phenomenon. In fact horses that compete internationally have more frequent flyer miles than most...
Grand Prix Equine Combines Technology and the Human Touch
BY JESS CLAWSON
Horse owners want to be knowledgeable and educated about every aspect of our horses’ care, but working adult amateurs don’t always get to take part in...
Where Are We With Safe Sport Regulations?
BY ERIN PRUTOW
Over the last year, so much attention has been fixed on the United States Equestrian Federation (“USEF”) Safe Sport policies and their consequences. These USEF policies...
Spur Tech Continues to Innovate with a Fresh and Safe Redesign of the...
BY JESS CLAWSON
Safety is the most important aspect of horsemanship. Those of us who grew up in the United States Pony Club system may recall the classic drawings...
Should We Trim Horses’ Whiskers?
BY ILISSA LOEWENSTEIN MEYER
Anyone who watches international competition is seeing changes to some long-standing traditions in turnout and appearance. Some research indicates that “hunter hair” affects helmet fit...
Ulcer Prevention for the Competitive Sport Horse With the Veterinarians of Palm Beach...
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
From show to show, week to week, horses are asked to perform their very best whether at a local schooling show or some of the...
What to Know About Fireworks, Horses and Your Legal Rights
By Armand Leone of Leone Equestrian Law
Q: My neighbors set off fireworks in their backyard (directly over my barn and pastures!) for two nights in a row. The...
Confessions of an Equine Risk Manager
BY BECCA HUNT
Working in the personal insurance industry as a risk manager for decades has conditioned my eye to be keenly aware of circumstances that could threaten the...
USHJA President Mary Babick Speaks Out on Rob Gage and Concerns Over Safe Sport
USHJA President Mary Babick answered questions pertaining to the recent suicide of equestrian Rob Gage and the possible unintended consequences of SafeSport. Babick spoke with TPH Senior Editor and USHJA Board of...
The Horse Racing Integrity Act: Why It Matters Outside the USA
BY LISA LAZARUS
For as long as horses have been competing in sport, civil societies have recognized that the competition should not be influenced by medication. This recognition was...
