“Nobody Helped Me More Than Judy Richter Did.”
BY ANDRE DIGNELLI
I am certain of this: Judy Richter has been the biggest influence in my life and career.
I have enjoyed all of the photos and tributes shared on social media; and catching up...
The MARS Bromont Rising U-25 Program Grows in Geography & Scope
"Put your head up. You should look where you're going!"
Sometimes it's the small things that make the big difference. Like the comment above from three-time German Olympic eventer Bettina Hoy to 23-year-old American eventer...
Terry West Inducted into Maryland Horse Show Association Hall of Fame
Terry West added another accolade to her most lengthy and diversified resume when she was announced as one of the newest inductees into the Maryland Horse Show Association Hall of Fame Sunday.
West, one of...
Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association Announces 2022 Convention and Awards Gala
The Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association (PCHA) is pleased to announce it will be hosting a one-of-a-kind convention at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center January 6-8, 2023. The convention will host a variety of...
Taylor, Harris Insurance Services Signs On as Official Sponsor at Desert Horse Park
The Desert International Horse Park, home of the Desert Circuit in Thermal, California is pleased to announce Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) as an official sponsor to their 2022-2023 circuit. Since 1987, THIS has...
“She Didn’t Resemble the Rest”
How Maclay Champion Augusta Iwasaki prevailed over criticism about her looks to blaze the trail for riders in the Big Eq—and beyond
By Piper Klemm and Rennie Dyball
Augusta Iwasaki won the ASPCA Maclay National Championship...
Inside the Numbers: Cost Breakdown of an A Show in Virginia
BY TPH STAFF
It’s no secret that horse shows are expensive. There’s really no cap on what you can spend. We think it’s important to be transparent when possible on real line-item costs.
Some people will...
Dual Enrolled Selected to Second Film Festival
By Catie Staszak/Catie Staszak Media, Inc.
Dual Enrolled, the short documentary on the demands and commitment required of equestrian student-athletes, has been officially selected to its second film festival. The 22nd Annual 15-Minutes of Fame Film...
Littleton Equine Medical Center Acquires Colorado Horse Park
Singletree Equestrian, a group of Little Equine Medical Center (LEMC) veterinarians and key stakeholders, announced Wednesday the purchase of the Colorado Horse Park. LEMC will partner with LEG Shows & Events and Charlotte Robson to...
Tradition and Excellence in the Washington International Horse Show Hall of Fame
By Amanda Picciotto Feitosa / JUMP Media
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) has been steeped in tradition since it was initially held at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory in 1958. The 64th...
A Fresh Approach to an Old Frontier: Measuring and Applying Your Horse’s Temperament
By Kaitlin Hendry
I avoid chestnut mares at all costs… Thoroughbreds are too quirky for me… This horse isn’t amateur friendly… ISO a husband horse… Eventing horses need to brave and careful… I need a...
Publisher’s Note: Ask Yourself More Questions
BY PIPER KLEMM, PH.D
Fall is in the air–crisp mornings, pumpkin spice everything, and the regression in horsemanship skills we see at our most prestigious horse shows and national championships.
The industry is thriving. Horses are...
Candid Thoughts on the 2021 USEF Medal Finals—and What We Must Try to Change
BY GEOFF TEALL
As we head into the fall season with all the many equitation finals, I would like to have an open and honest discussion regarding the USEF Medal Finals held in the fall...
Inside the Numbers: Cost Breakdown of an A Show in Texas
BY TPH STAFF
It's no secret that horse shows are expensive. There's really no cap on what you can spend. We think it's important to be transparent when possible on real line-item costs.
Some people...
Donating to a Non-Profit Organization as an Unconventional Solution to Rehome Your Horse
By Tanja Schnuderl
Horses donated to non-profit organizations are considered “no-cash charitable contributions” by the IRS and form 8283 has to be filed by the taxpayer to qualify for a tax reduction. If the donation...
Publisher’s Note: Overreaction
PIPER KLEMM, PH.D
I have a confession to make… I have been known to overreact. I panic over things that seem like the end of the world. I’ve been absolutely up in arms over situations...
Score of the Century for Susann Bobley and Fargo
By L.A. Sokolowski
Schenectady, NY—September 20, 2022—A good coach, a great horse, and a top-notch support system added up to a winning equation for adult amateur dressage rider Suzann Bobley, of 18 Karat Farm in...
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: Dedicated to the Development of Equine Research
By Tyler Bui
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is the industry’s leader in equine-research funding. Since 1983, the foundation has given $32.1 million to 45 institutions across 412 projects, with the goal to provide the...
Briarwood Derby Day Honors Jack Benson and Helps Cancer Patients
Briarwood Derby Day is a yearly fundraising event that benefits patient care at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center in memory of Jack Benson. Jack was a great friend and teacher in the New Jersey...
USEF Approves 32 Mileage Exemptions for First Trimester of 2023 Competition Year in Florida
By Catie Staszak
On Wednesday, Aug. 3, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced the approval of "hunter/jumper competitions to be added to the calendar for the first trimester of the 2023 competition year in...
My Perspective As An Adult in the Equitation
BY ANNE SHERWOOD
I wake up to my daughter tapping my shoulder. “Mama, do good dreams come true?”
“Sometimes,” I reply as I soothe her back to sleep at our home in Los Angeles. I glance...
Publisher’s Note: Five-Year Plans
PIPER KLEMM, PH.D
I was boarding a plane the other night and as I boarded, the flight attendants were chatting with each other. “Only 1,753 days until I retire.”
The other flight attendant laughed. They caught...
