The Grier School: A Triple Threat in the Equitation, Dressage, and Western Rings
BY April Bilodeau
It’s pretty rare to see a rider crossover from the hunters to dressage to western disciplines. At Grier School, however, that’s just another normal day in the arena.
Grier School is an all-girls...
John French and Paradigm Win the 2023 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals
Edited Press Release
Leading from wire to wire, John French and Meredith Lipke’s Paradigm put in a repeat performance of yesterday’s Classic Round win, laying down a practically flawless spectacular performance in tonight’s final Handy...
Monday Barn Mayhem: Chaos in the Aisle
BY April Bilodeau
We have our first reader submission for our next edition of Monday Barn Mayhem!
In this photo, a few things certainly pop out as hazardous to the horse, but others may depend on...
PCHA Trophy Tidbits: Know Your Pony Awards
As the 2023 horse show season slides into its second half, many young riders and competitors on the show circuit are beginning to focus more on year-end awards. As athletes set their eyes on...
New Study Alert: Scientists Observe Positive Effects of Krill Oil in Horses
Aker BioMarine investigates if krill oil can boost the Omega-3 Index in horses
Oslo, June 21, 2023: In a pilot study, scientists from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, in partnership with Aker BioMarine, found...
Inclusivity Matters
From the magazine
Each month, The Plaid Horse is proud to introduce readers to equestrian brands that value inclusivity and diversity in their products and their advertising.
CAVALIERE COUTURE
Thoughts from Lela Reynolds, Founder
HOW MY PERSONAL...
Land Rover Fairfield and Nômade Join June Horse Show
It is finally June and that means that the 2023 Fairfield County Hunt Club June Horse Show is right around the corner! As we await our start date less than two weeks away, management...
Choosing The Perfect Release
BY Hannah Fichter
You enter the ring, and as you're approaching a fence, you’re juggling many thoughts. You're making sure your horse is heading in straight while calculating the perfect distance for the jump...
BoneKare Believer Lauren Balcomb Makes Her Mark as Part of Qualifying Australian Olympic Team
In an impressive feat, the Australian show jumping team qualified for a position at the 2024 Olympics over the past weekend as one of four different nations to contest for a spot. Team Australia...
Bruno Diniz Das Neves Claims ATCO Spring Series Leading FEI Rider Bonus at Blenheim...
San Juan Capistrano, CA – Following a closely contested fight to the finish during the Blenheim EquiSports spring season, Bruno Diniz Das Neves was named the ATCO Spring Series Leading FEI Rider on Saturday,...
USEF National Pony Finals – Jumper Individual Champions
BY Helen Chimbos
Keep reading for more information on past winners of the USEF National Pony Jumper Individual Championship, from 2001-2023.
2023 Air Force One & Reagan Voxman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAbqbzZTZ6M
2022 Magic Dragon & Aundrea Hillyard
2021 Miracles Happen &...
Medium Regular and Small Green Ponies Start 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor...
Edited Press Release
by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2023, 8:12 PM EST
Lexington, Ky. - The 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms got underway Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse...
Understanding Scoring in the Jumper Ring
BY Hannah Fichter
Imagine the thrill of speed, the adrenaline of risky turns, and the heart-pounding race against the clock that engulfs you as you step into the jumper ring. The audacious maneuvers of the riders...
Equestrian Safety 101
Horseback riding is a great activity for the entire body. But as with all sports, injuries can happen when a rider falls or is thrown from a horse. In 2017 alone, more than 48,000...
What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Farm
BY Melisa Klem from The Homestead Team
If you are thinking about selling your farm, there are a few things that I tell EVERY client that make a huge difference. After all, serious equestrians often...
It Happens! Hannah Isop, Emi Richard, and April Bilodeau
We all make mistakes. But horse people, as a group, aren’t always the best at handling them. So TPH reached out to some top riders to share their own show ring bloopers to prove,...
America Cryo Partner Rider Lauren Balcomb Part of Qualifying Australian 2024 Olympic Team
The Australian show jumping team is officially headed to the 2024 Olympics! In an impressive feat, the Australian show jumping team qualified for a position at the 2024 Olympics over the past weekend as...
Former THIS Medal Finals Winner Takes Top Call in 2023 Adequan ® / USEF...
It comes as no surprise that a young rider with the talent enough to take the top honors in a very competitive field during the THIS National Children’s Medal Final would continue her winning...
Barbie Saddle No Problem for UK Saddlemaker Adam Ellis
Following a customer request for a “Barbie Saddle,” UK Saddlemaker Adam Ellis documented his creation of this saddle on Facebook. What do you think? Would you ride in a pink saddle?
“The Mare”
A young rider shares her poetry with The Plaid Horse
While promoting The Plaid Horse’s collection of equestrian books, Piper Klemm and Rennie Dyball meet all sorts of horse lovers. At this summer’s BreyerFest, Piper...
The Success of Sallie B. Wheeler Graduates
BY Helen Chimbos
Sallie B. Wheeler USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships has had great success from their graduates. The event started when Betty Oare and her husband Ernie wanted to do something in honor of...
What Are Your Best Tips and Tricks for Keeping Stock Tanks Clean?
From the magazine
Any creative ways to fill a tank that isn’t reachable by a hose? One of our members posed these questions in our Facebook group, and we appreciated the clever, helpful responses.
Scrub the...
