I Believe Every Young Equestrian Should Give Pony Club a Chance
BY CHLOE HARDGRAVE
Long before I owned my first horse, I told myself I wanted to join the United States Pony Club. At the time I only wanted to join because I loved the thought...
Ask the Judge: Rachel Kennedy
By Catie Staszak
"R" judge Rachel Kennedy is making the judge's booth more accessible.
Kennedy, who runs her ESP Farm operation out of Brookeville, MD and Wellington, FL, was on the judging panel at...
Road to Maclay Finals: The History Behind this Equitation Classic
BY ERICA O'NEIL
The National Maclay Finals Championship will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on October 27th this year making it the 135th year anniversary of the event.
Founded in 1933,...
The End of an Era: My Last Summer Riding as a Junior
By Chapel Puckett
A few nights ago I cleaned my boots and saddle and tightly packed my trunk, but this time instead of preparing it for a trailer ride to the next show, it will...
What I Learned On the A-Circuit
Photo by Deb Dawson Photography
By Lauren Aubert
You are gliding down an open road, over bumps, potholes, gravel; your nerves are bubbling inside of you like boiling water, ready to explode out into the open...
Jordan Spinelli Brought a DIY Attitude and an Appaloosa to WIHS
BY MOLLY SORGE/JUMP MEDIA
She may not have come away from the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) with a ribbon, but Jordan Spinelli couldn’t stop smiling after competing in the Small Junior Hunter, 16-17 division...
American-bred Feature – Miracles Happen
BY CATIE STASZAK
The Bauman Family’s ‘Little Engine That Could’
Amber Bauman believes there was more at work than just timing when a pony jumper all but fell into her lap for her son Austin to...
Ask Andre: How Do You Manage Multiple Top Riders at the Same Time?
By Andre Dignelli
“Competition at highest level is not about winning. It’s about preparation, courage, understanding, and nurturing your people—and heart. Winning is a result of that.” -Joe Torre
This quote from Joe Torre is one...
Judge’s Card: Beware of Exaggeration
By Geoff Teall from Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation
Some people do not understand the correct use of the automatic release and are opposed to using it. In fact, they will often...
Managing Your Medals: Finals Edition
By Lauren Aubert
In any level of junior equitation, medal finals will often play a crucial part in one’s show career. Qualifying in the summer for the fall medal finals is sometimes the best option...
Ask Andre: How Do You Plan Out Your Show Schedule?
By Andre Dignelli
In today's sport, most people travel south for the winter circuit, and we do the same. Because you travel that long distance, it limits how much travel you want to do the...
Updates from The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
BY April Bilodeau
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair began on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
The horse show kicked off with the junior equitation. Winners of some of the medals include:
ASPCA MACLAY HORSEMANSHIP CLASS...
How to Speak to Our Youth About Showing
Photo: Abi Kelley gives her horse, Ishana III an appreciative hug after a great round in the Low Junior Jumpers.
By Kirstie Dobbs and Hailey Johns
What’s the first question that you ask a young rider...
Who Jumped It Best? Devon Small Junior Hunter Stake
PHOTOS BY IRENE ELISE POWLICK
The Devon Horse Show is known for many things, but above all else is the elite level of competition. These junior riders worked hard to qualify for the prestigious show,...
A Quick Questionnaire with Taylor Griffiths-Madden
• As a horsewoman, I am most proud of the connection I have between me and my horse.
• I would most like to improve on my heels being down better.
• I’d be lost without...
Ask Andre: What Are Your Greatest Takeaways from 2021?
By Andre Dignelli
As the world readies to begin a New Year in 2022, a new horse show year has already been underway for a month.
The city never sleeps, as they say, and that for...
The Plaid Horse’s Favorite Halloween Costumes
Picking out a fun costume and getting delicious candy makes Halloween a pretty awesome holiday. However, experiencing the Halloween spirit with your horse is even better!
Here are some of the TPH Team favorite halloween...
A Quick Questionnaire with Rising Equitation Star Xavier Gomez
Big questions... simple answers! Learn more about junior rider and rising equitation star, Xavier Gomez.
As a horseman, I am most proud of the opportunities I’ve earned to compete.
As a horseman, I would most like to...
WIHS Equitation Final Winners
What does it take to win the prestigious Washington International Horse Show Equitation Final? Keep scrolling for more articles, videos, and podcasts featuring some of these talented riders and their mounts!
2021 Dominic Gibbs -...
Savannah Strome: Rider and Environmental Activist
BY RENNIE DYBALL
You don’t need to spend much time with Savannah Strome to pick up on the special connection she has with her animals. Hand grazing one of her horses at a show in...
Ask Andre: Is Success in the Sport Bound by the Equitation Division?
By Andre Dignelli
My answer to this question might surprise you. In short, my answer is “No, it is not.” But here’s why everyone is trying to follow this formula:
It’s been ingrained in every child’s...
Three Planes and a Car
Cover Story: Junior Rider McKenna Norris- See this story and more in the 2017 Young Horse Issue by CLICKING HERE!
BY SISSY WICKES, PHOTOS ADAM HILL
Riding takes courage. Riding takes commitment. Riding takes working with...
