Dressage, eventing, and show jumping were first incorporated into the Olympic games in 1900 and have been going strong ever since. For the first few decades, only military officers were allowed to compete in eventing, while civilians could saddle up for dressage and show jumping. Today, the top rider and horse pairs in the country [...]

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I was already missing my hunter show days and starting to scheme about how I can back into the competition ring, when I caught wind of a new event called the International Hunter Derby. I’ve always enjoyed the working hunter and equitation classes, and would be perfectly happy to stay there. Of course, that was [...]

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I know I’ll be holding my breath come 6:25 pm this Saturday, as will millions of people across the country, and probably the world. In just three days, will I see Big Brown race to the finish to become the first Triple Crown winner in my lifetime, more specifically in the last 30 years?
His chances [...]

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The FEI World Equestrian Games, featuring top riders from around the world in eight equestrian disciplines, are being held outside Europe for the first time since their inception in 1990. These world championships of equestrian sports will be held at our very own Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10, 2010. The WEG comes around every [...]

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I’ve seen many tolerant horses put up with a lot of crazy people. I’ve seen costume classes. I’ve heard of many interesting ways people use horses to do good in the world.
But Halloween with Horses at the Colorado Horse Park takes the cake. Check out this winner:

Amanda Speaker adorned her Shire gelding with 20 yards [...]

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