Richard Spooner opines on the state of the sport and how to be a...
BY SISSY WICKES
Richard Spooner embodies the equestrian version of the American success story. His professional resume includes top finishes in the Equitation Finals, over $1 million in prize money, over 100 Grand Prix wins,...
Who Jumped It Best? I Love New York Horse Show Jumper Classic
Last week's I Love New York Horse Show had big name riders and tough competition. Mclain Ward and HH Gigi’s Girl won the Jumper Classic, but that still doesn't determine who jumped it best!...
Who Jumped It Best? $131,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI 3*
Earlier this month at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Darragh Kenny led the victory gallop on Babalou 41. While Kenny may have won, it's up to you to decide your fan favorite!
So vote below...
5 “Simple, but Not Easy” Lessons from a George Morris Clinic
BY OLIVIA TAMBURRO
For my second clinic with George Morris, I immediately began preparing by cracking the spine of my copy of Hunter Seat Equitation and taking the stirrups off my saddle. When it came...
A Rainy Day at the $216k Upperville Jumper Classic CSI4*
Sunday was a bit of a rainy mess at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show in Virginia, but that didn't stop these top jumpers from excelling at the $216k Upperville Jumper Classic. The day...
McLain Ward Hosts The First Longines Masters of New York “Masters Squad” Clinic at...
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
McLain Ward taught the first “Masters Squad” clinic following the historic inaugural year of the Longines Masters of New York on May 5th, 2018 at Old Salem Farm.
The Masters Squad premiered as...
Who Jumped It Best? $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon
Jumpers may be all about fast and clear rounds, but that doesn't mean we can't award style, right? Though McLain Ward has already sealed the win at this year's $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of...
Horses Teach Mandy Porter Humility As She Trains Them to Reach Their Best
BY CARLY PHOON
In the midst of the wonderful craziness at the Del Mar National, I had the privilege to talk with international show jumper and trainer Mandy Porter. Based out of San Diego, CA,...
My Kind of Jet Setting: A Look at Eric Hasbrouck’s Partial Ownership Program
BY CATIE STASZAK
It certainly helped that it was one of the most beautiful mornings of the winter in Wellington. But, when I got a leg up aboard Quattro, I knew I was going to...
Rodrigo Lambre Tops First Day of CSIO5* Action at Thunderbird Show Park
BY CATIE STASZAK FOR THUNDERBIRD SHOW PARK
Langley, British Columbia — Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) knew the expansive field at Thunderbird Show Park suited his horse impeccably, and he called on his longtime partner Chapilot’s strengths...
Celebrating the Round: The Lexington International CSI 2*
BY VYLA CARTER
The Split Rock Jumping Tour gave riders and horses alike plenty to celebrate this past week at Split Rock Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. The show, known for its extra large ribbons and...
A Prix-cisely Grand Weekend at Del Mar
BY CARLY PHOON
On May 4th and 5th, the Del Mar Grandstand Arena was the place to be!
The $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix (presented by The Competitive Equestrian) took place on Friday, May 4th. This qualifying...
Kyle King Wraps Up a Successful Season
BY VYLA CARTER
Ever since a young age, Kyle King has proclaimed himself a professional rider. “From the age of about ten or eleven on I pretty much worked as a professional rider,” King explained....
McLain Ward Wins the First Longines Grand Prix of New York
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
McLain Ward clinched the victory in the very first CSI5* Longines Grand Prix of New York with his own Clinta on the last day of the competition’s inaugural week. Hailed a “hometown...
Andy Kocher Takes A Ride With EQUO
BY EQUO
WELLINGTON, Fla. – Equo is proud to announce the sponsorship of International Show Jumper Andy Kocher of Andy Kocher, LLC.
Show jumping phenom and fan favorite Andy Kocher has joined the Equo team. Now...
Matches Set! Riders Masters Cup at the Longines Masters of New York
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
Thursday night, following the conclusion of the first Masters One CSI5* class at the Longines Masters of New York, the matches were selected and teams drawn for the first ever North American...
Welcome to New York: Longines Masters Kicks Off!
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
The Longines Masters of New York kicked off today at the newly renovated NYCB Live Center just west of New York City. The next leg in what has been deemed “the grand-slam”...
Bright Lights, Big City: Patrice Delaveau Thrills at Longines Masters of Hong Kong as...
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
Horses in iconic cities is a phenomenon that has taken show jumping by storm in recent years, and none do it better than the Longines Masters. Traveling to Hong Kong in...
Vermont Summer Festival Bucket List
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
“Look at that view! How could I not enjoy myself when I’m surrounded by that?” A response like this one, coupled with a motion toward the rolling mountains of southern Vermont,...
Gold: Will Simpson Rides On
Gold.
BY TIMOTHY WICKES
“So, I finish my warm-up and all of a sudden, George and McLain coming running up and say, ‘All you gotta do is jump clean and we got the gold!’” Just another...
Jamie Barge and Luebbo: From a Fourth in Ocala’s Million to the World Cup...
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
California based US rider, Jamie Barge, and her mount Luebbo have been on fire lately. The pair recently blasted into top ribbons at the Great American Million in Ocala, Florida,...
She’s Done It Again: Kristin Hardin’s Big Win at NWSS
BY TORI WEED
“She’s done it again!” The quote of the week at the National Western Stock Show as Kristin Hardin takes the third consecutive win in the $10,000 Monarch Gamblers Choice aboard Bert.
The Gamblers...
