by HorseMinute.com | Aug 31, 2025 | Dressage
The FEI dressage European Championship finale in Crozet, France, concluded with a thrilling freestyle to music competition where Belgium’s Justin Verboomen, riding his own stallion Zonik Plus, secured gold with a personal best score of 89.964%. This victory marked a...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 31, 2025 | Horse Riding
Michael Montgomery, a civil engineer and founder of Heartland Engineering, balances his professional life with a unique passion for polo, a fast-paced equestrian sport. Introduced to the game by a friend, Montgomery initially found polo surprising due to its...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 31, 2025 | Horse Breeding
A recent study analyzing ancient horse genomes reveals how selective breeding shaped horses into calm, rideable animals capable of carrying humans over long distances. Early breeders prioritized temperament, favoring calm and trainable horses before focusing on...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 31, 2025 | Dressage
Belgium’s Justin Verboomen and his nine-year-old stallion Zonik Plus triumphed at the European dressage Championships freestyle at Jiva Hill Stables, France, scoring a personal best of 89.96% to claim gold. This victory followed their historic win in the grand prix...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 31, 2025 | Horse Shows
At the HITS Del Mar Summer Classic in California, Canadian rider Ali Ramsay showcased exceptional skill in the $31,020 CSI2* Winning Round on August 29, riding her longtime partner Bonita vh Keizershof Z to victory with a fault-free jump-off time of 46.07 seconds....
