USEF Response: FEI Pony Height Change Proposal Does Not Affect Hunter Ponies
BY TPH STAFF
Coat colors, “hunter hair” versus a braid—there are a lot of ways to shake up the hunters, but few things drum up concerns in hunter/jumper competitors like mentioning changing pony heights 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 people. You’ve heard the story before...
Grand Prix Equine Combines Technology and the Human Touch
BY TPH Staff
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 the day to day management. That’s...
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 and U.S. Center for SafeSport Code...
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 to the point that it’s unsafe,...
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 most prestigious competitions in the world....
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 first night, my horses were in...
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 safety of lives and our built...
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...
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...
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 years old. More times than not...
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...
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, it was more affordable to be
part of a group. I...
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 has become one of the most...
Pin Oak Week Two Photo Gallery
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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
“A judge’s license is for the rest of your life. Until you...
Getting Involved with the Thoroughbred Incentive Program
BY KATIE KALFAYAN
As a Thoroughbred Incentive Program Youth Ambassador, I’ve spent a large part of my eleven years riding working with Thoroughbreds. Currently, I ride a Thoroughbred named Petey that I plan on...
Eurequine: Sporthorse Stallions for Every Ring
BY SISSY WICKES
Edgar Schutte is a respected name in the world of Hanoverian breeding from the United States to the heart of Germany, the birthplace of the breed. Hanoverians are a breed known for...
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...
Trust the Breeder: Addressing the Issues American Sport Horse Breeders Face
By Kimmy Risser, member of USHJA Hunter Breeding Task Force, USEF National Hunter Committee, and USSHBA Board of Directors
When I was recently asked by The Plaid Horse to address some of the issues American...
The Long Reach of Langer Equestrian Group
BY SISSY WICKES
The name Langer has been synonymous with California horse shows for almost half a century. Picture the horse show scene on the West Coast in 1970: a few scattered venues, sand or dirt footing,...
Why Local Horse Shows Lose Good Judges
BY LILLI BIELER BIEDERMANN
For the last fifteen years, I’ve judged regularly with my
USEF ‘r’ (HU/HE) license. Living in north central Vermont with few other judges
around, I often have to drive a good distance to...
