NYC Amenities Coming to Saugerties
Horse show exhibitors will get a taste of Manhattan luxury during their summer in the Hudson Valley
From the magazine
Life on the road as an equestrian means long days filled with hard work, quick meals,...
Oldfields School to Close
After 156 years in operation, The Oldfields School in Sparks Glencoe, MD, will be closing at the end of this academic year.
A release issued by the school read: "despite continued efforts by the Board...
Challenge Accepted
How Jacquie Cheikha perseveres through disability to excel at the sport she loves
From the Magazine
Close your eyes and think about how hard it is to ride a horse. Then think about how hard...
Alcohol and Amateurs
By GAIL REZENDES-DELL
For many equestrians, April marks the start of the show season after a long winter of staying home and fine-tuning the basics.
April also is designated Alcohol Awareness Month by the National...
New Group for Equine Professionals Created by The Plaid Horse
By APRIL BILODEAU
On Monday, April 17, 2023, The Plaid Horse created a new Facebook group for equine professionals, The Plaid Horse Professional Collaborative.
The goal of the group is to provide a space for...
Tripping – A Major Fault or An Act of God?
By TPH STAFF
Going back to the origins of show hunters, we find ourselves in the fox hunting field.
A quality that is favorable in a hunt horse is sure-footedness. Galloping over unpredictable terrains, you want...
Conversation Erupts at USHJA Town Hall Over Proposed Rule Change
By APRIL BILODEAU
On Monday, April 17, 2023, USHJA hosted a town hall meeting with Mary Knowlton. This marks the first of four meetings, resulting in one a month through July.
"This is an open...
‘‘Fix Me Up So I Can Ride Today’’
FROM THE MAGAZINE
ShowMD’s Dr. Barb Blasko explains why riders need to treat their own injury recovery like that of their horses.
A good friend from the barn called me in tears. Her horse had slipped...
Nicolas Gamboa and NKH Mr. Darcy Cash in on Another Victory in $100,000 Third...
Katy, TX – Nicolas Gamboa and NKH Mr. Darcy put a final exclamation point on their phenomenal three weeks at the 2023 Pin Oak Charity Horse with victory in the finale $100,000 Third Coast Bank Grand Prix,...
Eckermann wins Back to Back Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach
As the sun shone down on the packed Miami Beach, the much anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix got underway. In a page worthy of the history books, Katrin Eckermann and her 10...
Courtney Lenkart and Glorieus Make Glorious Return to USHJA International Hunter Derby Winner’s Circle...
Katy, TX – Following two years off from injury, Glorieus made a glorious return to the winner’s circle on Friday, April 14, at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, TX. With Courtney Lenkart...
The Case for Ulceraser
Two of Equine Elixirs’ most recent gastric case studies highlight the effects of Ulceraser plus Equine Elixirs’ sea buckthorn extract.
When it comes to Ulceraser, the proof is in the pudding—or in this case, the...
Maddie Chenoweth Claims Her First Grand Prix Win at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
Katy, TX – Maddie Chenoweth, 26, earned the first grand prix victory of her career on Thursday, April 13, topping the $30,000 EPIC Sporthorses Grand Prix at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show aboard Navaro van’t Verahof.
The...
The Plaid Horse Questionnaire with: Siobhan Latchford
Status: Recently retired Barn Manager for Robin Greenwood, GCPonies
As a horsewoman, I am most proud of being able to keep a barn full of horses and ponies happy and healthy for so many years. Needless...
Jacqueline Ruyle Reigns Victorious in $15,000 Fairway Farm Welcome Stake at Pin Oak Charity...
Katy, TX – Jacqueline Ruyle continues to be a dominating force at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, this time aboard a newer partner, Etoile de la Cem. The duo earned the win in Wednesday’s...
Going Global with EquiConcierge
How Alexandra Afzal is changing the game in international equestrian competition
By: APRIL BILODEAU
Most show jumpers competing in the United States have a checklist of goals for their career. Their first 1.20m class, their first...
How Do Course Designers Prepare for Their Assignments?
Renowned course designer Alan Lohman shares how he sets courses at home—and at the biggest shows in the country.
Have you ever wondered what fuels a course designer’s creativity? Where do they get their...
The “Other” Order of Go
By APRIL BILODEAU
We’ve all done it.
As busy horse people, whether at a horse show, at the barn, or maybe even pulling the trailer, we have all shared a restroom with our horse.
While many barns...
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...
Nicolas Gamboa and NKH Mr. Darcy Do it Again in $25,000 Royal Sport Horses...
Katy, TX –Nicolas Gamboa earned his second major win in as many days at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, this time topping the $25,000 Royal Sport Horses Grand Prix aboard NKH Mr. Darcy.
Manuel Esparza set...
Film and Horses: Western Style
By PEARL RUNNING DEER
Remember the name Richard Petit. He’s a classic designer with a 1940’s flare. A designer who knows how to make a woman feel beautiful and will command a room just walking...
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...
