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The Quiet Cost Of Raising A Rider In An Elite Sport
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1238+ words) Blogger Jamie Sindell sometimes feels guilty for introducing her daughter to the show ring, realizing that in an elite sport, it takes more than hard work and heart to make it to the top. I did not realize when I…...
Hulla-Balou Is Best Again In $49,900 USHJA International Hunter Derby At Desert Circuit
1+ week, 6+ day ago (394+ words) Michael Dennehy and Hulla-Balou jumped to first again in the Friday's $49,900 Cherokee Show Horses USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Desert Circuit. Michael Dennehy says that he and Hulla-Balou have "really hit their stride" this season'and their recent results are…...
Dates And Locations Announced For 2026 USHJA Hunter Championships
2+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association has announced dates and locations for its 2026 hunter championships, with more than 30 regional and national titles on the calendar across nearly all USHJA Zones. Now in its second year, the USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships will again…...
All U.S. Show Jumping Horses Pass First Horse Inspection
2+ week, 3+ day ago (45+ words) All U.S. Show Jumping Horses Pass First Horse Inspection'The Chronicle of the Horse All U.S. Show Jumping Horses Pass First Horse Inspection Olivia Sweetnam'A Medal Win, And A Riding Family That Values The Process Kristen Vanderveen Finds Momentum And Opportunity In Qatar...
Peacock Drives Away With WEC Premier Equitation Cup Win
2+ week, 5+ day ago (796+ words) Parker Peacock and Montverdi won the 2026 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, held Feb. 7 at World Equestrian Center'Ocala (Fla.). Nearly 90 top junior riders started Saturday's WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, but in the end, it came down to a rematch of…...
Wireman, Tornado Ride Winning Streak To $75,000 Kubota Grand Prix Victory
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (362+ words) Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 Skylar Wireman and Tornado kicked off their 2026 season with a three-win sweep at Desert Circuit 2 at Desert International Horse Park (California), culminating in a victory in the $75,000 Kubota Grand Prix on Saturday night. "I'm feeling fantastic right now!...
Show Jumper Bertram Allen Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (26+ words) Show Jumper Bertram Allen Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI'The Chronicle of the Horse Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 It looks like nothing was found at this location....
After Thermal Exit, Hankin Announces Launch of Pacific Ridge Show Jumping At LAEC
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (856+ words) Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 When Steve and Lisa Hankin left the ownership team at Desert International Horse Park in August, Steve hinted that he wasn't yet done with horse shows. The couple, who purchased the Thermal, California, show park with an ownership…...
Martin And Geitner Named USEF Equestrians Of The Year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 Eventer Boyd Martin has been named the U.S. Equestrian Federation's International Equestrian of the Year and hunter professional Daniel Geitner the National Equestrian of the Year. The awards, selected by USEF member voting, were announced Thursday evening at the…...
Living Legend: Margie Engle
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1800+ words) Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 Before Margie Engle was winning grand prix purses and jumping puissance walls that towered over her 51" frame, she was a spirited kid from Miami, bringing stray animals home to her bewildered parents and keeping pace with two much…...