by HorseMinute.com | Feb 23, 2025 | Horse Shows
The Academy Program was created in the 1990s as a more accessible entry level division for competitors in American Saddlebred show barns and horse shows. This division allows riding students to compete on lesson horses against riders of the same age and skill level,...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 23, 2025 | Horse Shows
The Inwood RES annual Hunter/Equitation Horse Show in Bermuda showcased top equestrian talent, with Michael Rodrigues winning the BEF Open Equitation Medal Series and Courtney Sims securing wins in other classes. Younger riders also excelled, with Lily Butler and Erin...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 23, 2025 | Horse Shows
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum acquired three tracts near the Aiken Training Track in 2008 but shut down the Aiken operation in 2015. Sayyu Dantata, a Nigerian oil tycoon, owns a nearly 100-acre farm in Aiken and sponsors a polo team called SD Farms. Andrey...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 22, 2025 | Horse Shows
The Go Eventing Podcast is set to launch with bi-weekly episodes starting on February 25. The first episode will feature co-host Will Faudree, a 5* rider and Pan American Games team gold medalist, discussing topics such as the upcoming noseband measurement tool...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 22, 2025 | Horse Shows
Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville Z N.O.P. are the favorites for the 2025 Gothenburg Trophy, boasting one of the highest Elo ratings in history and a 65% clear rate at this level. Max Kühner and Elektric Blue P, with an Elo rating of 772, also pose a serious threat...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 21, 2025 | Horse Shows
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has appointed Leslie Law as the chef d’equipe and high performance manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, with Karyn Shuter taking on the role of U.S. eventing high performance advisor. Both will begin their roles immediately, with...
