The Case for Consistent Fence Heights in the Low AO Jumpers
BY MEGAN SMITH
It’s a funny thing when a nervous ammy rider finds herself in the big, bold jumper ring. But that’s the kind of thing that happens when you find a horse that makes...
Horses Shouldn’t Always Be Expected to Jump
BY ANN DEMICHELE
I’ve learned more from horses who’ve said no than those that have said yes.
I’m a professional out of Northern Virginia. I grew up on a farm, and my mother is also a...
Daniel Stewart’s Brain Babble
BY DANIEL STEWART
Our horses and sport provide us with an endless array of amazing opportunities and experiences, but sadly our brains are sometimes really good at thinking really bad things. Even though we love...
There’s Nothing Quite Like a Grand Prix with a Crowd: Scenes from the CSI4*...
WORDS by Catie StaszakPHOTOS by Erin Gilmore
Alison Robitaille and Lima 47 galloped through the timers of the CSI4* Upperville Jumper Classic, and the crowd erupted. I looked around and took in the sights and...
A Step Back in Time: Specialty Breed Divisions at the Upperville Colt & Horse...
WORDS and PHOTOS by Erin Gilmore
A horse show comes with its own level of constant motion and slightly controlled chaos, but over the weekend at America’s oldest horse show, one arena was an oasis...
Smiles, Style, Showmanship: The 2021 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Upperville Colt &...
WORDS by Catie StaszakPHOTOS by Erin Gilmore
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show returned after a year hiatus for its 168th edition—a display of top, modernized sport seamlessly intertwined with timeless throwbacks to beloved traditions.
The...
When horse theft is not considered to be a crime in Australia
Horse owners love their horses and who can blame them for that? There are so many farmers who could use a horse, not to mention the thrill of taking a ride among the scenic...
What My Last Place Ribbon Doesn’t Show
BY CAELIN KORDZIEL
Last year, I received a year end ribbon from our local PHA chapter. While I’ve spent a good amount of time in my adult life at horse shows, it was a first...
Upperville 2021 Leadline Photo Gallery
PHOTOS BY ERIN GILMORE
Small ponies, big hats, and adorable children can only mean one thing... leadline! Everyone came dressed to impress this year for a beautiful day.
Having Faith and Glory
BY JEWELL COX
Fear was never something I had around horses, not even when I rode. I didn’t mind sitting on top of a 1,000 pound animal. Horses were just like a big teddy bear...
Finding My Way to Horses as a Child and Then Back 20 Years Later
BY MEGAN SWIERTZ
My path to horses started when I was in middle school where I met my soon-to-be best friend. She had a chestnut quarter horse and after a few trips to her barn,...
Pritchard Hill Jumps to Overall Grand Hunter Championship at Upperville Colt & Horse Show
Pritchard Hill, 2020 USEF National Horse of the Year, added another accolade to his lengthy resume, jumping to the Overall Grand Hunter Championship at the 2021 Upperville Colt & Horse Show in Upperville, VA....
Bees & Horses: A Year Like No Other
By Ashley Henry, Head Coach, SCAD Equestrian
When the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) hosted the Tournament of Champions in May, it was the first in-person competition that the SCAD Bees had participated...
Carleton Brooks Named Official Clinician for Pony Modeling Clinic at USEF Pony Finals
Carleton Brooks has been named Official Clinician for the Pony Modeling Clinic at the 2021 USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, KY, part of an annual series spearheaded by US Equestrian.
The Hall of Fame horseman,...
Ask Andre: How Much Do You Think Applause Influences the Result?
In this age of social media, I’ve seen a lot of public judge bashing and judge bullying, in which I will not participate. You know who’s going to be judging before you get to...
Daniel Stewart’s Ego Defenses
BY DANIEL STEWART
A few months ago we began discussing the difference between defense-mechanisms and coping-mechanisms. Often confused as the same thing, they couldn’t be more different.
Defenses mechanisms get you into trouble because they make...
A New Direction for Hidden Ridge International
Covid changes, circuit championships and ... cows? Allyson and Evan Coluccio find success (and some surprises!) with Agatha and Alexa Lignelli
By Lindsey Long
When 10-year-old Agatha Lignelli was champion with her large pony hunter Chiccobello...
Learn How To Win More Bets in the Upcoming Horse Races in 2021
Horse Racing has been a beloved sport in America for centuries. Its festivities and tradition culminate the authentic American culture. Horse Racing is one of the biggest sports in the industry, racking up nationwide...
The Smiles are Priceless
Wynmore Farm’s Sybil Greene and Melanie Wright share their philosophies on teaching, showing, and diversity in our sport
By Rennie Dyball
When Melanie Wright was 14 years old, she began riding with Patty Foster and Mary...
Watch and Learn: Equitation Champions of the 2010s
Hunter Holloway. Zazou Hoffman. TJ O'Mara. Victoria Colvin. McKayla Langmeier. All five riders rode to victory in equitation championships in the last decade.
Beyond the accolades, these riders have much in common—most notably, the...
Riding Through Riding (and Life) Transitions
BY ELIZABETH ONESS
I’ve realized something I’m not good at––riding through transitions––both in the horse sense and the life sense. “Not very good at” is not very accurate. It might be better to say that...
What I’m Listening To Fuel My Riding Confidence
BY GAIL REZENDES
Like many adult amateur riders who either returned to riding after a long absence or starting riding in middle age or later, my confidence in the saddle needed some attention. I decided...
