by HorseMinute.com | Dec 24, 2025 | Dressage
Michael No, an Australian disciple of the Ogasawara-ryu school, has dedicated over a decade to mastering yabusame, a traditional Japanese mounted archery practice passed down for more than 850 years. His rigorous training encompasses technical skills such as kisha...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 24, 2025 | Dressage
The second stage of the Western Gymkhana Trophy Ice, a regional equestrian competition under the Fitetrec-Ante Lazio circuit, will take place on December 28th at the Equihome Equestrian Center in Cerveteri. This event is the central phase of a three-stage trophy, with...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 23, 2025 | Dressage
The Cyprus Special Olympics Federation has praised its equestrian team for their exceptional achievements at the Panhellenic Equestrian Games, where athletes Danae Dimitrova, Mary Tsiolakki, and Anastasios Andreou collectively won five medals—two gold, two silver, and...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 23, 2025 | Dressage
In 2025, Belgian dressage rider Justin Verboomen made a remarkable impact on the sport alongside his nine-year-old stallion Zonik Plus. The 38-year-old achieved multiple historic milestones, including dominating the CDI 4* in Lier, securing podium finishes in...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 23, 2025 | Dressage
Verdades, the celebrated US dressage horse ridden by Laura Graves, has died at age 23. Known affectionately as “Diddy,” Verdades was a sensitive but talented gelding who overcame early challenges, including a broken jaw, to reach the pinnacle of the sport....
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 23, 2025 | Dressage
Mounted Games has increasingly established itself as a distinct and competitive discipline within the Italian equestrian federation, moving beyond its origins linked to recreational pony games. Recognized for requiring advanced technical skills, athletic preparation,...
