The phrase “100-year storm” is used to a storm event that has a one in 100 chance (1% probability) of hitting in any given year. What happened Sunday in the centenary running of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris Longchamp was just such a rare … Learn More
Maddie Tosh and Brixton. Lexington, Ky – Aug. 14, 2021 – As the 2021 USEF Pony Finals, presented by Honor Hill Farm, nears its closing date, the 2021 and 2020 Overall Grand Pony Hunter Champions were crowned at the end … Learn More
World Equestrian Center announced today that it has acquired the Ocala Jockey Club in Ocala, Florida. The nearly 1000-acre facility has a history of hosting equestrian events and offers an event space with views of the rolling hills and Ocala sunsets. Moving forward, … Learn More
Tokyo, Japan – Sabine Schut-Kery (Napa, Calif.) and Sanceo, a 15-year-old Hanoverian stallion owned by Alice Womble, were the first U.S. combination to ride down the centerline at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 at Equestrian Park, completing their FEI Grand Prix Test as part … Learn More
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The FEI has outlawed trimming the whiskers of competition horses, with any breaches of the rule resulting in disqualification of the horse from the event. The new rule was passed during the federation’s general assembly on 23 November 2020 as part of the veterinary … Learn More
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) announced Wednesday the suspension of Bob Baffert for two years effective immediately through the conclusion of the 2023 Spring Meet at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The suspension prohibits Baffert, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by … Learn More
The window of eligibility to participate in the USEA Young Rider program has been increased to age 25, effective immediately. From the USEA: “The USEA Young Rider program has traditionally been available to those aged 21 and under, but the USEA Young … Learn More
ATHLETES FROM FIVE CONTINENTS TO CONTEST 2016 FEI Endurance World Champion, Spain’s Jaume Punti Dachs. (FEI/Miro Nota) The line-up for the Longines FEI Endurance World Championship in Pisa, Italy has been confirmed, with competitors from 32 countries and five continents … Learn More
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the 10 athletes who have been selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Olympic Short List for continued observation ahead of team selection for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games later this summer. The following athletes … Learn More