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Which is more daunting, the 6’9″ Puissance wall or the hack between the ring and the stabling areas at the Central Park Horse Show? Emanuel Andrade (VEN) and Clouwni are shown “hailing a cab” over the wall. Although this was Andrade’s first Puissance competition, he pulled off a three-way tie with Kama Godek (USA) and […]
Read MoreAfter seven Olympics and one team gold medal, Nick Skelton has won the individual gold in show jumping riding “the best horse that I’ve ever had or likely ever will,” Big Star. Skelton is the first British rider to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics and, at 58, is the oldest equestrian to […]
Read MoreHere’s a cool product! The only problem I can see is that you still need to get off if you have a rail.
Read MoreHow many times have you gone through gymnastics with no reins? Here’s where it all pays off!
Read MoreTickets for the Central Park Horse Show Presented by Rolex, the first-ever, outdoor four-day equestrian sporting event coming to New York City from Sept. 18-21 are now available. Tickets are priced at $30 for matinees and $250 for evening events, and are available through the event website. The event will take place in the skating rink […]
Read MoreIt was very cool to watch the $100,000 Grand Prix at Devon from the comfort of my living room chair. I miss the smell of the horses, the dust from the ring, and the crowds, but you got a darned good view on the live streaming and if you missed something you could go back […]
Read MoreBack in July, Michaela Bowling set a new British Record for sidesaddle jumping. Now Susan Oakes, an Irish equestrian has set TWO new World Records by clearing a 6’8″ Puissance wall (2″ higher than the previous record) on SIEC Atlas, then switching horses and clearing a 6’5″ triple bar on SIEC Oberon. It is hard […]
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