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Upper Echelon Academy and World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announce Partnership

Upper Echelon Academy and World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announce Partnership Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, World Equestrian Center – Ocala will offer on-site academic services provided by Upper Echelon Academy (UEA). World Equestrian Center founder and CEO Roby Roberts explains, “UEA’s family-focused values and top academics align with our core values of maintaining a family-friendly environment at World […]

Conor O’Regan and Mendini DR Sail Away in $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina CSI3* Welcome Stake

Conor O’Regan and Mendini DR Sail Away in $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina CSI3* Welcome Stake Conor O’Regan (IRL) kicked off his international run at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) with a win Friday in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina CSI3* Welcome Stake aboard Mendini DR, owned by Dynomite Ranch, LLC. The Irishman bested a 13-horse jump-off, eight of which […]

Big Boy Z Takes First Big Win with Conor O’Regan in $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Big Boy Z Takes First Big Win with Conor O’Regan in $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix Conor O’Regan had big hopes for Big Boy Z when he purchased the horse off a video in 2020. Three years later, the gelding won its first grand prix – in only its fourth grand prix appearance ever – as the sole clear round in […]

Julia Capozzi and MTM Chelsea 98 Strike Gold in USHJA Child/Adult 1.0/1.05m Individual Jumper Championship for Zones 5 and 6

Julia Capozzi and MTM Chelsea 98 Strike Gold in USHJA Child/Adult 1.0/1.05m Individual Jumper Championship for Zones 5 and 6 HITS Chicago witnessed an exciting showcase of talent and determination as the USHJA Child/Adult 1.0/1.05m Individual Jumper Championship for Zones 5 and 6 unfolded this morning. With three rounds of intense competition in three days, the event proved to be […]

Kent Farrington Clinches One-Two Finish in $145,100 CSI3* Grand Prix of Michigan

Kent Farrington Clinches One-Two Finish in $145,100 CSI3* Grand Prix of Michigan World No. 8 Kent Farrington (USA) is the first to admit he’s been in a “building phase” with his string over the past couple years. He’s also made it clear, based on his results, that he will be the one to watch in the FEI divisions for years […]

Simon McCarthy and Gotcha Still Got It in $38,700 CSI3* Two-Phase

Simon McCarthy and Gotcha Still Got It in $38,700 CSI3* Two-Phase In 2022, Ireland’s Simon McCarthy and Gotcha were the ones to beat in two-phase action during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). One year later, McCarthy and the Rock Ridge Farms-owned mare repeated the same success in Thursday’s $38,700 CSI3* 1.45m Two-Phase to open FEI […]

CHIO Aachen: The Mecca of Positive Change

CHIO Aachen: The Mecca of Positive Change “If we all do a little bit it makes a big difference in the end,” said Canadian dressage Olympian Chris von Martels whilst walking the grounds of CHIO Aachen. The full gravity of his words can be felt with the rumbling stadium or bustling village, filled by an impassioned equestrian community of over […]

The Dressage Foundation Opens Applications for 2024 Young Rider Dream Program Trip to Wellington

The Dressage Foundation Opens Applications for 2024 Young Rider Dream Program Trip to Wellington The Dressage Foundation (TDF) is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 Young Rider Dream Program trip are now being accepted. Following the resounding success of the 2022 and 2023 Dream Program in Wellington, the 2024 program will once again take place in Wellington, Florida. […]

Is Horse Racing a Popular Sport to Bet on?

Is Horse Racing a Popular Sport to Bet on? Horse racing has been a beloved sport for centuries, captivating audiences with its elegance, speed, and adrenaline-pumping action. While spectators enjoy the thrill of the race, horse racing also holds a special place in the world of sports betting. With its rich history, unique dynamics, and vast array of wagering options, […]

Equine non-profits granted nearly $60,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

Equine non-profits granted nearly $60,000 by USA Equestrian Trust USA Equestrian Trust today announced it has awarded nearly $60,000 in grants to help fund eight equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, USA Equestrian Trust has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants. The projects funded as part of the grant application period ending in March were: […]