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How William Fox-Pitt Changed the Way I View This Sport
How William Fox-Pitt Changed the Way I View This Sport
In 2016, I took a leap of faith that ultimately rewired my mind on horses, the sport of eventing, and life in general. When I traveled to England to train... Read more...
Why There Will Never Be Another Valegro
Why There Will Never Be Another Valegro
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro are one of the most decorated and beloved pairs in dressage history. She and "Blueberry," the now 18-year-old KWPN (Negro x  Maifleur), have a fanbase that spreads... Read more...
Fitness & Flexibility: A Glimpse Inside McLain Ward's Training Philosophy
Fitness & Flexibility: A Glimpse Inside McLain Ward's Training Philosophy
Ever dreamed of picking McLain Ward's brain? Here's your chance. In this candid interview, the man of many medals sits down to chat about his philosophy with horses. He explores... Read more...
Will There Ever Be Another Beezie?
Will There Ever Be Another Beezie?
It was a conclusion that no one saw coming. In February, the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the United States at Deeridge Farms in Wellington ended in a rare... Read more...
20 Questions With Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith
20 Questions With Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith
After over 40 years in the saddle, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith remains at the top of his game. To date, the 54-year-old (as of today — happy birthday,... Read more...
Dear Toddy: Happy Retirement (Again) From Your Biggest Fan
Dear Toddy: Happy Retirement (Again) From Your Biggest Fan
A few weeks back, I was asked if I ever get starstruck in my job as an equestrian journalist. The short answer is: not really. I have the honor and... Read more...
Michael Jung, Phillip Dutton, Anne Kursinski — Felix Vogg's Mentor List Is Strong
Michael Jung, Phillip Dutton, Anne Kursinski — Felix Vogg's Mentor List Is Strong
What would you do if you had the opportunity to learn from one of the best event riders in the world? You'd jump at it, of course. That’s what Swiss... Read more...
Wellington Welcomes the Queen: Lessons Learned From Isabell Werth’s Clinic Under the Lights
Wellington Welcomes the Queen: Lessons Learned From Isabell Werth’s Clinic Under the Lights
People often refer to dressage riders as ‘queens’ (or ‘kings’) for good reason: sparkling bling, shiny patent leather, and vibrant dancing in the ring with their equally flashy mount. But... Read more...
'It's Easy to See Why He's Successful': 7 Things Mike Pendleton Learned from Michael Jung
'It's Easy to See Why He's Successful': 7 Things Mike Pendleton Learned from Michael Jung
Michael Jung. Ever heard of him? Of course you have (unless you’ve been living under a rock). He’s been beating the pants off everyone in the eventing world (and occasional... Read more...
10 Lessons We Learned From Robert Dover That Will Change the Way You View Your Riding
10 Lessons We Learned From Robert Dover That Will Change the Way You View Your Riding
I’m just going to put this out in the open, I am no dressage rider. In fact, I’ve never watched a dressage lesson or clinic in my life. But after... Read more...
Before and After Barbaro: What We Can All Learn from Michael Matz's Life in Horses
Before and After Barbaro: What We Can All Learn from Michael Matz's Life in Horses
Fact check me here, but I think Michael Matz might be the only Olympic show jumping medalist who has also trained a Kentucky Derby winner (editor’s note: we checked, he... Read more...
The Genn Family Is Show Jumping's Triple Threat
The Genn Family Is Show Jumping's Triple Threat
Wilhelm Genn has always been a man of hope. Fresh off a World Cup Qualifier win in Sacramento, CA, that hope is proving to be a smart thing to hold... Read more...
Hello, Number One: Laura Graves Has Made U.S. Dressage History
Hello, Number One: Laura Graves Has Made U.S. Dressage History
For the first time in history, a U.S. dressage rider is ranked number one on the world rankings: following her performance at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon in September,... Read more...
The Come-Back King: Blyth Tait is Back at WEG, and Ready for Action
The Come-Back King: Blyth Tait is Back at WEG, and Ready for Action
For over 40 years, Blyth Tait has been an integral member of the New Zealand Eventing Team. Blyth won two gold medals at the inaugural World Equestrian Games in Stockholm... Read more...
Bow Down to Victoria Colvin and Private Practice
Bow Down to Victoria Colvin and Private Practice
All hail to hunter rider (and jumper) extraordinaire, Victoria Colvin, for becoming the second rider in history to win the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship two years in a row.... Read more...
Charlotte Dujardin's New Book Proves She Has Magical Powers
Charlotte Dujardin's New Book Proves She Has Magical Powers
Realistically, I know Charlotte Dujardin doesn’t have magical powers. Those just don’t exist outside the realms of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings (ok maybe I’d still be... Read more...
Michael Jung: Secrets to Success From the Man Who’s Literally Good at Everything
Michael Jung: Secrets to Success From the Man Who’s Literally Good at Everything
When I catch up with uber-horseman and eventing living legend Michael Jung, he's fresh off a stellar early 2018 season, and gearing up for more. The guy is unstoppable -... Read more...
Luck’s Got Nothing to Do With It: A Chat with Mike Smith as He Closes in on Triple Crown History
Luck’s Got Nothing to Do With It: A Chat with Mike Smith as He Closes in on Triple Crown History
When you’ve been racing Thoroughbreds for 41 years like Mike Smith, you pick up some practices and mantras that stay with you. They don’t protect you from the disappointing losses... Read more...
10 Lessons Alicia Wilkinson Has Learned From William Fox Pitt
10 Lessons Alicia Wilkinson Has Learned From William Fox Pitt
As a five-time Olympian and three-time world #1, William Fox-Pitt has educated countless aspiring horsemen and women in his highly successful training and management program. One of them is 23-year-old... Read more...
Older But Not Out: How Daniel Deusser’s Cornet d’Amour Proves There’s No Such Thing As ‘Past Your Peak’
Older But Not Out: How Daniel Deusser’s Cornet d’Amour Proves There’s No Such Thing As ‘Past Your Peak’
A repeat World Cup winning performance wasn't in the cards but there isn’t much that Deusser and his longtime partner can't overcome when it comes to turning up the heat... Read more...
Why We Want to #BeLikeBeezie Now More than Ever
Why We Want to #BeLikeBeezie Now More than Ever
Beezie Madden just laid down her second consecutive win at the 2017-2018 Longines FEI World Cup Finals in Paris, and is poised to take the whole thing home. The two... Read more...
‘He Has Changed My Life’: 7 Things Spencer Smith Has Learned from Eric Lamaze
‘He Has Changed My Life’: 7 Things Spencer Smith Has Learned from Eric Lamaze
Earlier this Spring, 21-year-old Spencer Smith laid down the only clear round in the $132,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3*. This was his first international grand prix, his first FEI... Read more...