Actress Selma Blair Remains in the Saddle Despite Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Selma Blair, known for her roles in Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions, was recently spotted competing at LA February in Los Angeles on a grey gelding. Blair, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in...
5 Tips When Using Waivers in Your Horse Program
By Kimbrell J. Hines, Esq.
Interacting with even the most gentle horse always involves some risk—accidents do happen, after all. Horse owners and professionals can help protect their businesses by requiring all clients, guests, and...
McLain Ward: Olympic Athlete and Businessman
BY Devyn Trethewey
Hollowbrook Wealth Management Company hosted an exclusive online event with five-time Olympic equestrian show jumper, McLain Ward, to shed light on the importance of good business practices to succeed in the sport.
Philip...
Warning! Posting a Warning Sign Will Not Legally Protect You
BY KIMBRELL HINES
At your next visit to a barn or show, look around. You’ll probably see at least one "WARNING" sign citing the state's equine law. Aside from Maryland and California, every state has...
Scenes of Support: The Equestrian Community Stands with Ukraine
At the 2022 CSIO4* Nations Cup at the Winter Equestrian Festival, Ukraine did not have a team—but you wouldn't have known it. Across nations, riders wore armbands in the colors of the Ukraine flag...
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 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...
The Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act
Thousands of Equines are Sent Abroad to Slaughter—the Senate Must Vote to Pass a Bill to Save Them
By Margie Sloan
Death is inevitable for our horses. How they die is a decision we are often privileged...
USEF Rule Changes- Poling and Soring
Above: Rider flying over jump in the warm up ring. Photo by TPH Intern Vyla Carter.
By Alix Morrison
USHJA Annual Meeting and therefore Rule Change season are upon us. Some rules are undergoing clarification, while other...
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...
29 USEF Competitions Added to Florida Winter Circuit Calendar
After review, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the addition of 29 sanctioned competitions to the Florida competition calendar for the 2022 season.
In April, the national federation's Board of Directors approved a...
The Future of Riding Helmets
There are exciting changes on the horizon for helmets—but not without our help
BY RENNIE DYBALL
The hunter jumper world has come a long way from hunt caps and clear plastic chin straps. But equestrian helmet...
A “DIY AO” Rider’s Reaction to the USHJA International Derby Enrollment Rule Change
BY KIERA PHLIPOT
Included in the USHJA’s recent rule changes is a change to International Derbies:
Enrollment in the USHJA International Hunter Derby program is now mandatory to compete in an International Hunter Derby class.
So, now...
Soledad O’Brien Finds Success During her First Trip to Wellington
Soledad O’Brien is an American Broadcast Journalist known for her hosting role on the political magazine program Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, and for past roles as an anchor for CNN, MSNBC and...
Get Excited About the New Secretariat Memorial in Lexington
BY TPH TEAM
Three of my very favorite things are horses, art, and history. When they combine into an astonishing tribute into one of the greatest horses who has ever lived, it’s a new level of...
Understanding Showing Rules for NSAIDs
BY JAMIE WALLACE
With the show season in full swing, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of those substances, and understand why they need to be prohibited or restricted.
The United States Equine Federation, USEF,...
The Only Thing We Need to Fear
BY PIPER KLEMM
I have written at least 30 versions of this article in the last 72 hours. I have read the entire USEF rulebook twice and certain passages dozens of times. I have talked...
25 Years of Memorable Moments at the Capital Challenge Horse Show
BY MOLLY SORGE, JUMP MEDIA
For 25 years, the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) has been the home of truly outstanding hunter performances. The show has become a highlight of every hunter rider’s year as...
You Are Not Alone: Mental Health in Our Equestrian Community
BY JANICE BYER
For many people, talking about mental illness
can be uncomfortable and a stress ensuing experience. A lot of people don’t
want to admit if they have been dealing with something or they don’t know how
to help...
Desert Circuit V Cancelled as DIHP Announces Updated Rules and Protocols
Edited Press Release
The Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) announced the cancellation of its fifth week of hunter-jumper competition Sunday in light of the continued outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) onsite.
Management released the following statement:
Dear...
Publisher’s Note – Chapter 2: What’s Next?
For the better part of a year, I’ve been looking toward what is next. The Plaid Horse inevitably mimics my journey—echoing what I am personally going through as we put each issue together. Reflected...
The Plaid Horse and Show Strides to be an Official Prize Sponsor of the...
The 2022 Fairfield June Benefit Horse Show will be held from June 21-15 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, CT, and The Plaid Horse and Show Strides have partnered with the USEF...
