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...
It’s Pride Month! What Does That Mean?
By Jess Clawson
June means a lot of things in the horse world: Devon, Upperville, the end of the school year, the beginning of summer.
For...
Issues Surrounding Commission Payments
BY LISA LAZARUS
What is Commission? Why do trainers charge commission?
As many readers know, selling a horse requires significant work. You need to think...
Ask Andre: How do you prepare for Devon?
BY ANDRE DIGNELLI
The thing that separates Devon from other shows is history. Devon is an iconic location and most of us have seen pictures depicting the show’s amazing...
Breaking the Stigma of Purchasing Older Horses
BY JAMIE SKUBAL
As I scroll through Facebook groups I see more and more ISO ads
for horses stating they want polished show horses with lots of positive
traits—also under 15...
A Quick Guide to Logistics and Costs With Importing a Horse
BY LAUREN KARDEL OF KARDEL GLOBAL EQUINE
For someone who has never done it, importing a horse can seem like an impossible problem to solve. You're flying in a...
Ask Andre: Are Group or Private Lessons Better for Students?
BY ANDRE DIGNELLI
Do you prefer private
lessons or group lessons?
I grew up riding in my back
yard by myself. When I would go and take lessons,...
Five Reasons the Vermont Summer Festival is THE Place to Be This Summer
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
The Vermont Summer Festival has not only charmed show jumping athletes along the East Coast and beyond over the last two decades, but it also...
Becoming a Licensed Official: Two Sides of a Coin
It’s easier than you have heard. It’s not as easy you thought.
The Case for a Judging License (In +- 12 months)
BY KARLI POSTEL
