Spencer Smith Scores in Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Cup Round 11
Edited Press Release
Friday at WEF 11 featured the $50,000 Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Cup Round 11, in which riders vied for places in Sunday’s CSI4* Grand Prix. From 59 entries, young professional Spencer Smith...
French Horse Exports: Bridging the Gap Between the European and American Horse Markets
By Tyler Bui
Many dream of importing their own horse from Europe, but for some, the process may seem too complicated and difficult to even begin. Katherine McMahon and Alizé Jeandon of French Horse Exports...
Haness Crosses $5 Million in Hunter Earnings
Nick Haness of Temecula, California, crossed $5 Million in Hunter Money Won with his recent first and second place in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Butet at the Desert International Horse...
Dreams Come True for Geronimo Marcello Viana Ciavaglia in $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix...
Edited Press Release
The $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix was the highly anticipated finale of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Spectators flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch 42...
5 Exercises To Help Improve Riding Skills and Posture
A rider and their horse are a team. A rider's goal is to communicate with its horse. A rider's posture and dressage position should be coordinated with the horse's balance and symmetry. Riders need...
Equestrian Grants & Scholarships Every Rider Should Know About
The equestrian community is generous, and many people and organizations are invested in the future of our young riders and up and coming professionals. The next generation is the future of the sport itself....
Mindful Riding: Focal Points & Straight Lines
BY ABBY FUNK
It is important to pave your road to be successful in anything you do. In riding and jumping, smoothing your path and planning ahead are essential to progress. To do this,...
Tack Rooms That May Be Nicer Than Your House
Tack rooms. It's where we throw our piles of tack and stacked up saddle pads that need washing. There's usually a barn cat or a corgi curled up by the window, and at least...
The Story Behind Kraft Horse Walkers
The horse enters the walker and the door slides shut. The sound of the door sliding is very much like a finely crafted automobile door shutting. It’s a solid yet muffled sound that makes...
Daniel Geitner and Mr. Manhattan are Marvelous in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at...
Edited Press Release
The judges at HITS Ocala were in a New York state of mind, with Daniel Geitner and Mr. Manhattan garnering the winning title in Saturday’s $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. The duo...
I Am a Fat Equestrian and I’m Never Dieting Again
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Fat is a tricky word. The dictionary defines it as:
noun: a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain...
The Plaid Horse Questionnaire With: Alex Anseth
Status: Head Trainer, Augusta Pines Farm • Hometown: Magnolia, TX
As a horsewoman, I am most proud of my determination.
As a horsewoman, I would most like to improve on my patience.
I’d be lost without boot...
“She Didn’t Resemble the Rest”
How Maclay Champion Augusta Iwasaki prevailed over criticism about her looks to blaze the trail for riders in the Big Eq—and beyond
By Piper Klemm and Rennie Dyball
Augusta Iwasaki won the ASPCA Maclay National Championship...
What Determines How You Place in the Hunters?
BY DAPHNE THORNTON OF TWO BIT TRAINING
We are pretty committed to client education at Two Bit Training. Our unmounted lesson topics range from leg wrapping to taking a temperature and pulse to walking a...
Virginia Tech Releases 2022 Helmet Ratings
The eagerly anticipated Virginia Tech Helmet Rating results for 2022, sponsored by Jacqueline Mars, USHJA, USEF, and USEA has been released. Using the STAR evaluation, 40 equestrian helmets have been rated. Lower scores indicate...
25 Horse Tattoos Like You’ve Never Seen Before
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
While I spend a lot of time in pretty, traditional equestrian clothing, I still love tattoos. I've got a small collection of animal and literary inspired ink, but recently added a new...
Horse Bedrooms You’ll Want to Live in No Matter How Old You Are
Most young riders—and let's face it, most grown riders—would happily spend all day in the barn. When you can't spend the night with your favorite horse, the next best thing is a horsey bedroom....
The Dark Underground of Horse Show Costs in the USA
BY A FED UP HORSE OWNER
The letter to the editor was sent anonymously to The Plaid Horse.
We’ve all heard it. Many of us have said it. The rising costs of rated shows in...
Things to Know Before Getting a Horse
If you’ve ever thought about getting a horse, you’ll need to do some research before taking the plunge.
Owning a horse is a big responsibility, but in the end it can be very rewarding if...
14 Pony Stallions to Consider for Your 2022 Breeding
Take a look at these stunning pony stallions that have been featured in The Plaid Horse Magazine in 2021. A variety of Welsh and Cob stallions are offered, each with extensive records that speak...
10 Biggest Horse Shows & Equestrian Events in the World
It is truly exciting to attend a horse show, whether you are competing or a spectator. You may have the chance to attend some of the major horse shows around the world if you...
Sweet Briar College: 100 Years of Equestrian Women
By Sarah Welk Baynum
Nestled in the rolling hills of Sweet Briar, VA, is a collegiate equestrian program that has been a part of campus culture for over 100 years. In fact, Sweet Briar...
