Equine Blog – Page 145 – Elite Equestrian magazine

VHT International & Horse Trials Bids a Fond Farewell

VHT International & Horse Trials Bids a Fond Farewell The final rendition of the VHT International & Horse Trials took place November 3-6, 2022 at the Virginia Horse Center. After more than 30 years of quality eventing competition, the Virginia Horse Trials leaves behind a special legacy and contribution to the sport. VHT was founded by Brian and Penny Ross […]

Young and Hungry: Michelle Berry Beats Out Professionals to Claim $30,000 1.40m Open Classic

Young and Hungry: Michelle Berry Beats Out Professionals to Claim $30,000 1.40m Open Classic Thirteen years old is not the age when most junior riders find themselves winning open classes against the best professionals on the West Coast, but that’s exactly what 13-year-old Michelle Berry did Sunday morning in the $30,000 Brown Advisory Open 1.40m Classic. Aboard the Professional Maintenance […]

Scott Keach and Noble De La Chapelle Reign Supreme in $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix

Scott Keach and Noble De La Chapelle Reign Supreme in $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix The International Arena at Wellington International welcomed horse-and-rider combinations back for jumper competition during the ESP Fall Finale, the third-to-last week of the ESP Fall Series. Held on Sunday as the showcase of the week, the $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix featured 23 entries […]

Haness Has His Heyday in $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular

Haness Has His Heyday in $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular Nick Haness has been racking up top results nationwide, and he added another major victory to his belt Friday evening as he secured the win in the $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular aboard Lindsay Maxwell’s HH Elmo. “He used to be a jumper,” Haness, of Temecula, CA, said […]

James Arkins Reveals a Star in $100,000 Hygain Feeds Grand Prix

James Arkins Reveals a Star in $100,000 Hygain Feeds Grand Prix James Arkins’ trip to Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) was a long one, but it was well worth it. Recently he relocated his top horse Eurostar 1 to the states, and following an appearance at the FEI World Championships, the pair took the number one spot in the $100,000 […]

Lexy Reed and Surely Win the Blue Ribbon in $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby Presented by Pilates Rocks

Lexy Reed and Surely Win the Blue Ribbon in $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby Presented by Pilates Rocks Equestrian competition moved back to the main grounds of Wellington International for the ESP Fall Finale, the first time that horses have been back on the grounds since April. Hosted in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring, the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter […]

Sister Act: Luis Sabino Goncalves Claims $30,000 1.45m Open Classic

Sister Act: Luis Sabino Goncalves Claims $30,000 1.45m Open Classic Luis Sabino Goncalves feels like he has returned home. The Portuguese show jumper left his home nation in early 2021 and has seen many top results since then at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). He started the 2022 National Sunshine Series off on the right foot, winning the $30,000 […]

Fiona Howard and Jagger Win Individual Top Placing at Perrigo CPEDI3* at Tryon Fall Dressage 3

Fiona Howard and Jagger Win Individual Top Placing at Perrigo CPEDI3* at Tryon Fall Dressage 3 The Para Dressage competition at Tryon Fall Dressage 3 saw a small but mighty contingent of five up-and-coming combinations who took advantage of the opportunity to gain experience at the CPEDI3* level. The athlete-and-horse pairs completed their FEI Para Dressage Team and Individual Tests, […]

Joie Gatlin Cruises to Victory in $10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed

Joie Gatlin Cruises to Victory in $10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed Joie Gatlin secured the first big victory of the 2022/2023 season at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in Wednesday evening’s $10,000 San Marcos Training 1.35m Welcome Speed. Aboard Cruz, Gatlin went early in the order of 43 and navigated her way to a time of 57.437 seconds, taking an early […]

Comfortable And Beautiful Kid’s Saddles

THE STORY OF RUBY ROO Ruby Roo Saddles was created for the purpose of bringing exciting elements to the Pony Saddle market. These elements include inventive cantle fabrics, velcro cantle fabrics for more choice, and a variety of colors and designs. As the President and Designer of Borné Saddlery, LLC, I understand how thrilling it can be for clients to […]