Developing Fitness in Event Horses
Sunday, April 03 2022
By Liz Halliday
The fitness program for an event horse can vary based on a variety of factors such as the level of competition, age, breed, experience, etc. It’s true that each professional may have a slightly different plan for
- Published in General
Nayel Nassar: Jumping Rings Around the World
Wednesday, January 26 2022
By Britney Grover
Portraits by SAS Equestrian
When Nayel Nassar competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games, he had people cheering him on from all around the globe. His now-wife, Jennifer Gates, and in-laws, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, shared … [Read more]
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Looking Forward to International Competition
Monday, January 24 2022
By George Williams
Normally, 2021 would have been the year of “the calm before the storm.” It would have been a year of recuperation not just for our elite dressage horses, but also a year of recovery for the dedicated … [Read more]
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Sabine Schut-Kery: The Journey to Olympic Silver
Tuesday, October 12 2021
by Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
On a steamy summer night in Tokyo, under bright lights and empty seats, Sabine Schut-Kery not only took the world by storm, she set and shattered personal bests each day she competed. The … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Jordan Gibbs: Limitless Possibilities With Horses
Monday, October 11 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
You can’t lose, you can only learn. It’s this message from Jordan Gibbs’ mother, Erin, that has made Jordan a rising star in the equitation and jumper rings at 14 years old. “I … [Read more]
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A History of Equestrian Sport in the U.S. and Getting Equestrian Teams to the Olympics
Saturday, October 09 2021
By Armand Leone, Jr.
The recent Olympic Games showed us the depth and expertise of our nation’s equestrian talent. Under the US Equestrian (USEF) program, the U.S. Olympic equestrian teams brought home two team silver medals. While people are differing … [Read more]
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Dorrie Douglas: Bringing Out the Best in Every Horse
Wednesday, October 06 2021
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Whether she is stylishly piloting a hunter around a derby course or racing against the clock in the jumper ring, Dorothy “Dorrie” Douglas has a knack for bringing out the best in any … [Read more]
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Eventing with Boyd Martin: An Olympic Games Like No Other
Saturday, October 02 2021
I was lucky enough to compete at the London Olympics and the Rio Olympics, but I’d have to say that the Olympics we experienced in Tokyo was one like no other. Obviously, it was quite a tricky event to get … [Read more]
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Eventing With Boyd Martin
Saturday, July 03 2021
How do I bring my horse back from a tendon injury in the right hind? He’s a showmanship horse, so he needs to pivot on the right hind — Cheyenne D. via Facebook
One of the most heartbreaking injuries in … [Read more]
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Louise Atkins: Getting a Star Ready to Re-Shine
Friday, July 02 2021
By Haylie Kerstetter
Louise Atkins is a dressage queen with a love for fancy off-the-track Thoroughbreds, so when she met Imperative, winner of $3.3 million on the racetrack, she was worried that he may not be meant for the dressage … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature