The Canadian Show Jumping Team comprised of Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar tied for third place in the $200,000 Furusiyya Nations’ Cup held at HITS Post Time Farm on Friday, February 13, at CSIO4* Ocala, Florida. A total of six countries contested the first-ever Furusiyya Nations’ Cup held in Ocala, Florida. […]
The Westphalian gelding owned by Mark Harryman was inspected by multiple veterinarians, although none held out much hope the horse could be saved.
First introduced at fourth level, the counter change of hand in trot, or zig-zag, is one of the more difficult exercises in the trot work. The horse must not only be laterally supple in both directions, but he must also be straight and on the aids in order for the change of direction to take place with no loss of balance or rhythm. I address the change of direction already while schooling the leg yield. Many of the same principles apply, since a change of direction in the leg yield requires the horse to move sideways in one direction, to straighten for a moment, and then yield away from the leg in the opposite direction.
The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Board of Directors is expressing anger and disgust following reports of three equine fatalities which occurred at a national Concours Endurance Nationale (CEN) event held in Abu Dhabi January 31, 2015. Horrifying photographs show Splitters Creek Bundy, a 12-year-old Australian-bred gelding, collapsing into the sand with catastrophic fractures of […]
This article highlights what syndicates are, and how they are becoming a popular method of buying a nice horse without having to ‘sell the farm.’
Three experts in the breeding industry explain how to choose a stallion to best compliment your mare’s strengths and weaknesses.
Can’t ‘see’ a take-off spot or distance if your life depended on it? Perhaps you’re looking too hard, or need to work on the basics.
Meet Haley Stradling, a versatile champion on both sides of the sport.
The Longines Global Champions Tour will launch its spectacular 10-year anniversary season in Miami Beach, Florida from April 2-4 with three days of world-class show jumping. Visitors to this unmissable event will enjoy electric, 5-star sport for free as the very best show jumpers in the sport do battle on the beautiful sands of Miami Beach, […]
UPDATE: Contrary to initial reports, the RCMP has announced that they will not be involved in the capture of wild horses from the Ghost Equine Zone east of Banff National Park. ORIGINAL POST FEB 5TH: The Alberta government has authorized the capture of up to 60 wild horses, during a capture season that ends March […]
