Beyond the Break
By Ashley Owen
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Seattle, that big, beautiful mare floating across a grass field. She was jaw dropping, embodying grace and athleticism. I was 18 years old and...
How an International Hunter Derby Works
By Vyla Carter
From the jog to how the courses must be set up, there is much more that goes into a USHJA International Hunter Derby than what a spectator sees. To further understand the...
Under Saddles Are Here to Stay
By Ashley Shaw
Under Saddles are a traditional part of hunter divisions. We’ve all sat in the bleachers,following the beautiful movers and discussing with friends who the winner will be. And we have all fought...
Sandy Ferrell Finally Captures Another Devon Blue
By Irene Elise Powlick
It had been nearly a decade since Sandy Ferrell had taken the long walk to the far end of the Dixon Oval to receive a tricolor. While waiting for the presenters...
Sapphire Riding Academy is Doug Boyd’s Comeback
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You’ve heard it said that there’s no place like home. In Doug Boyd’s case, that has rung true since he relocated...
How to Braid a Mane and Tail for the Hunter Ring
By Katie Lenkart
Ever wondered how to hunter braid? Braiding is both a fun activity and a way to spend some valuable extra time with your horse. Just like with every other skill, practice makes...
Dorrie Douglas Dashes to Devon
Above photo credit: Mareish Media
By Sissy Wickes
Dorrie Douglas, rider for Mike McCormick’s MTM Farm in Flower Mound, TX is packing her bags to head to Devon, Pennsylvania. Douglas will be competing S&L Farms’ S&L...
Courtney Calcagnini and Bowie Victorious in $30,000 International Derby at Pin Oak Charity Horse...
Photos and article by Katie Lenkart,
As Courtney Calcagnini walked into the ring for the Handy round of the International Derby on the horse, Bowie, the pressure was on. She had won the Classic round,...
What is The Hunter Derby?
By TPH Intern Caroline Gabus, Photos by Adam Hill
The Plaid Horse is proud to sponsor a special award for the Top Scoring Junior Rider and the Top Handy Round Score at all the USHJA...
Catch Me Named 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year
By Izzy Feinstein | Photo by Olivia Schrager
Catch Me, or more affectionately known as “Snoopy,” owned by Becky and David Gochman, was named 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year. Snoopy is a ten...
On Hunters and Horsemen
By Robin Greenwood
Probably our biggest controversy in the Hunter Jumper world at this time is the use of drugs on horses. This is not a new problem. Drug rules and drug testing went into...
Coretz Charges On
Written by: Intern Mackenzie Shuman, Photos by: Amy Coretz
From a very young age, Mindy Coretz, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was begging her parents to let her ride a horse. They soon gave in to her persistence...
Serio Rocks International Hunter Derby at Palm Beach Series
Photo Copyright 2017 Susan Benson/Somerset SportArt
By Heather Vaxer
On Friday, January 6, Louise Serio rocked the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at The Ridge held in Wellington, Florida. She rode Jennifer Burger’s Rock Harbor to...
John Bragg and Early August Dominate Indoors
BY SISSY WICKES
Athleticism, style, look and attitude are the attributes that every horseman looks for in a prospect. While it is difficult enough to assess these qualities while standing in front of a horse,...
Escalante Excels in Wasatch Summer Derby
By Irene Elise Powlick
After a successful week in the Performance Hunters, Michael Knight and Escalante, owned by Maura Thatcher’s Pony Lane Farm, went on to win the final Hunter Derby of the season at...
Like I Said Says Yes to Handy Rounds at Devon
By Irene Elise Powlick / Photos By Jordan Cobb
Derby day at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair had plenty of high hopes in the air; but they weren’t unwarranted for the team behind Liza...
Devon Horse Show Must-Dos
By Irene Elise Powlick
As a Devon first-timer, I quickly learned what everyone must do when visiting this historic horse show. Being such an old show, there are many traditions, and I discovered just a...
Judges Scott Hofstetter and Bill Talbert Answer The Questions You’ve Been Wondering About Hunters...
BY MACKENZIE SHUMAN
This year at the Colorado Hunter Jumper Associations Medal Finals, I was able to sit down with the two judges at the end of the show and ask them a few questions...
