The Show That Transformed Lives
BY Hannah Fichter
Life came to a sudden halt for Quincy Rohrbach, a freshly graduated 19-year-old high schooler with dreams of attending college, when she was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer....
The First Kentucky Derby
Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn’t Supposed to Win
By Mark Shrager
Reprinted with permission from Eclipse Press
Book excerpt from the magazine
To say that Aristides began his two-year-old season...
Monday Barn Mayhem: The Patient School Horse
BY April Bilodeau
In our next edition of "What's Wrong with This Photo?", now known as Monday Barn Mayhem, we have a photo of Eagle, an older, very patient school horse.
In this photo, there...
Horse Works Insurance and BMW of Darien Sign On as Top Sponsors of 2023...
As the opening date of the 2023 Fairfield County Hunt Club June Horse Show approaches, management is pleased to announce the addition of HorseWorks Insurance and BMW of Darien as premier partners of the...
Kelly Lorek and MTM Campedu Claim $25,000 Hunter Classic Victory at Pin Oak Charity...
Katy, TX –Kelly Lorek and MTM Campedu claimed a commanding victory in the $25,000 Olde Oaks Farm Hunter Classic on Thursday, April 6, at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, TX.
A field of 21...
Jacqueline Ruyle and Cyramo Z Clinch the Win in $30,000 Texas Children’s Hospital Grand...
Katy, TX –In an exciting conclusion to the $30,000 Texas Children’s Hospital Grand Prix at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Jacqueline Ruyle and Cyramo Z claimed victory by just 0.004 seconds.
The Houston, TX,...
5 MIPS Helmets to Consider
BY Emma Gosselin
Multi-directional Impact Protection System helmets, or MIPS, have become increasingly more popular in the equestrian scene. Now, well known companies are starting to use this technology in a variety of helmets...
What is your barn’s policy on riding and air quality?
From the magazine
As we wrapped up our July issue here at The Plaid Horse, wildfires in Canada were affecting the air quality throughout much of the northeast and mid-Atlantic. We asked members of our...
Larry Glefke: A Horseman—and an Obituary—Like None Other
BY Piper Klemm
Larry Glekfe died on September 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of winning and a whole lot more. He was very smart, he understood the horses to a degree few have matched,...
Where Are They Now? featuring Woodlands Love-n-Happiness
BY Emma Gosselin
A good pony is worth their weight in gold, and then some. We trust our ponies to cart around the tiniest riders, show riders how to ride through pony shenanigans, and...
Nicolas Gamboa and Dreamgirl 22 Get the Win at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show...
Katy, TX –Nico Gamboa and Dreamgirl 22 kicked off Week II of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show with a win in the $15,000 1.45m Open Jumper Welcome Stake, sponsored by Bedoya Training Stables, on...
“Integrity Has Always Been My Longevity”
Meet Courtyard Farm’s, Kristen Carollo
BY April Bilodeau
When many successful equine professionals share their journey, they often say that it was always their dream to train horses. For Kristen Carollo of Courtyard Farm, that wasn’t...
PCHA Athletes Prove Unstoppable at Devon 2023
It’s well-known in the equestrian community that the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is a mecca for the best of the best in primarily hunter but also jumper action. Devon is one of...
The Power of Pony Finals
BY Sydney Beese
The Walnut Arena. 95,000 square feet of premium OttoSport footing. The venue is seamlessly crafted to elegantly house ten of the most ostentatious yet time-honored jumps known to the hunter pony world....
Victoria Ketchum Views BoneKare as Nutritional Necessity
International Grand Prix rider Tory Ketchum knows a thing or two about nutrition and fitness. An avid athlete who emphasizes nutrition’s role in her own success, Ketchum equally honors the importance of a healthy...
Stopping The Spread of EHV
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is committed to bringing an EHV vaccine to the equine community
BY April Bilodeau
From the magazine
If there's one thing that every horse person can agree on, it’s that the health and...
Qualified Green Pony Hunter Sizes at 2023 USEF Pony Finals
The 2023 USEF Pony Finals begins August 8th at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The top ponies and pony riders from around the country will gather at the horse park to compete...
How Do This Year’s USEF Pony Medal Qualifiers Compare to Previous Winners?
BY Helen Chimbos
This week is an exciting week for riders and their ponies. Throughout the year, many riders' goal is to qualify for USEF Pony Finals at The Kentucky Horse Park. In order to...
Derby Finals + Breyerfest: An Improvement on Our Championship?
BY Piper Klemm
Another year, another Derby Finals, and yet another tepid crowd for the sport I love. Which got me thinking—who is producing the best crowds at the Kentucky Horse Park?
Unequivocally year after year,...
10 Questions for New Riders
BY Hannah Fichter
Stepping into the horse world is an exciting experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking, making you wonder if this new hobby is going to be your cup of tea.
Before you hop...
Why No Jog?
By Piper Klemm
I believe that the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championships needs to jog prior to competition to ensure fair play, horse welfare, and increase the public’s trust in these championships.
Reading the currently posted...
Which International Derby Horse Would You Love to Ride and Why?
BY April Bilodeau
The 2023 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship kicked off on August 17 with the final rounds taking place on August 19 at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
90 of the top...
