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 horse, from where?
The process isn't...
How To Write The Best Resume for an Equestrian Career
BY GRACE CARTER
With
equestrian careers becoming increasingly popular, more and more people are
looking at entering this industry. This high demand makes for tough
competition, so you’ll need to make sure your resume sells your skills and
gives...
Equestrian Grants & Scholarships Every Rider Should Know About
The equestrian community is generous, and many people and organizations are invested in the future of our young riders and up and coming professionals. The next generation is the future of the sport itself....
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 past. If you have grown up...
What Can We Learn From Saint Boy? Considering Horse Welfare Beyond the Modern Pentathlon
BY ALEXANDRA O’SULLIVAN
Since the Modern Pentathlon at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, a photograph of Annika Schlue riding Saint Boy has been circulating the internet. It shows her shoulders tensed, eyes scrunched closed as...
Two-Thirds of Swedish Show Jumping Team Will Be Shoeless at Tokyo Olympic Games
Don't panic when you watch defending Olympic silver medalist Peder Fredricson's H&AM All In in the upcoming show jumping competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The bay, the only horse to jump all six...
LKR3DE 2022 – Top Finishers Stadium Jumping Photo Gallery
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Michael Jung is back on top, ending on top after stadium with Fischerchipmunk FRH. Jung describes the horse as, "a really good friend and kind in everything he does."
It’s In the Details: The Quarter Marks of Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
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Turnout is about a lot more than looking pretty for a horse show, and eventers know that more than most disciplines. From elaborate jog outfits to color-coordinated cross country gear,...
A Weenie Amateur Hunter Rider Reviews LRK3DE Cross Country Jumps – 2022 Edition
BY LAUREN MAULDIN / PHOTOS © HEATHER N. PHOTOGRAPHY
Another year, another insane cross country course that would make me lose all of my bodily functions if I ever had to canter up to even...
LRK3DE 5* Cross Country Photo Gallery
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Let It Be Lee & Elisa Wallace
The Social License to Operate: Is the future of equestrian sports at stake?
BY TANJA BORNMANN
Bad press for our sport is back, and it’s going to linger around for a while.
Recently, a prominent US show jumper was suspended from participating in equestrian sport for his prolonged use...
MediVet ACS is Helping Horses Overcome Inflammation to Be Their Best
BY MOLLY SORGE / JUMP MEDIA
Lisa Thomas knows she has a remarkable partner in her horse Rhythm. She’s competed the Oldenburg gelding in the amateur-owner hunters, through training level eventing, and in hunter trials...
What is the NSBA? Learn About the Organization for WEC Ocala
BY JAMIE SKUBAL (SWEET)
Many have not heard of the National Snaffle Bit Associate (NSBA) unless they are involved with a breed association that works with them. To those in the Hunter/Jumper community this is...
Breaking Down The Breeding: 2020 ASPCA MACLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
BY BETHANNE BORT
Following the successful “Breaking Down the Breeding: 2019 Maclay” article published by The Plaid Horse in December 2019, I decided to do a repeat for 2020 to evaluate trends and further our...
What is USEF SafeSport Training? And Why Do We Need It?
BY KAITLYN YOURKOSKI
When Did Safe Sport Training Become A Part of USEF?
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced on August 27, 2018 that all adult USEF members must complete free SafeSport Training. All members who renewed...
In Focus: Weekdays at Pony Finals 2021
The 2021 USEF Pony Finals: a triumphant return of what serves as many riders' first championship experience.
Pony Finals is truly an event: a competition, an educational forum and a tremendous networking experience—both for...
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 enjoy the horse while my trainer...
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 not only to keep competition fair,...
US Equestrian Lettering Program: Varsity Letters for Equestrian Sports
BY VYLA CARTER
The US Equestrian Lettering Program was started by the United States Equestrian Federation to recognize and honor student athletes in grades five through twelve. This program allows junior high school and high...
Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Jog Photo Gallery
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After a surprise snow blanketed the Kentucky Horse Park Wednesday morning, a total of 63 horses presented in what ended up being a sunny afternoon. All of them passed inspection...
The Equestrian Helmet Safety Initiative
BY ELYSE SCHENK
Our riding helmets could be significantly safer. To address this, the United States Hunter Jumper Association is taking live-saving steps to support new developments in helmet safety. The USHJA Board of Directors...
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 about your horse’s strengths and weaknesses; what an appropriate sale price...
