Equine Blog – Page 171 – Elite Equestrian magazine

Violet Rheingold and Touch The Sun Victorious in USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship – East

Violet Rheingold and Touch The Sun Victorious in USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship – East Pony Hunters took over the Grand Prix Stadium at HITS Chicago on Saturday morning during EquiFest I as they showcased their skills in the 2022 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby Championship – East. With a smooth and flowing classic round followed by a brilliant handy round, […]

HITS Hosts Gold Medal Athletes for 2022 Markel/USHJA Zone 1 and 2 Jumper Team Championships

HITS Hosts Gold Medal Athletes for 2022 Markel/USHJA Zone 1 and 2 Jumper Team Championships Riders from Zones 1 and 2 showcased their skills throughout three days of exciting competition in HITS-on-the-Hudson’s Grand Prix ring for the 2022 Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships. With nail-biting jump-offs for team and individual medals, riders had to stay focused and jump clear to […]

For the first time in its history, ADIHEX launches the “Most Beautiful Falcon Hood contest”

For the first time in its history, ADIHEX launches the “Most Beautiful Falcon Hood contest” The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition announced the launch of a unique competition for the first time in its history, aiming to select the most beautiful and best authentic falcon hood (burqa) The upcoming 19th edition of ADIHEX is organized by Emirates Falconers’ […]

Why Good Arena Footing is Essential for Performance and Soundness

Why Good Arena Footing is Essential for Performance and Soundness Excellent performance starts from the ground up…literally. Arena footing can play a large role in both your horse’s performance and soundness. In this article, we’ll explore how and why. Superior arena footing should be: – shock absorbent – cushioned – shear strength What does shock absorbance and cushioning mean? Science data has shown, […]

Ingrassias enjoying Dandy time

Ingrassias enjoying Dandy time Jacquie and Frank Ingrassia have been together in harness racing for more than 50 years, and the dynamic duo has no desire to slow down any time soon. Jacquie, 75, and Frank, 89, have a stable of six horses based in central New Jersey, with their top horse this season, Dandy, the leader in the Pennsylvania […]

RILEY AND ROBIN DE PONTHUAL RETURN TO WIN $73,800 TRAVERSE CITY CSI2* GRAND PRIX

RILEY AND ROBIN DE PONTHUAL RETURN TO WIN $73,800 TRAVERSE CITY CSI2* GRAND PRIX Schuyler Riley (USA) and Robin De Ponthual ran away with the victory in Sunday’s $73,800 Traverse City CSI2* Grand Prix to wrap up the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors. Riley and Katherine Gallagher’s 17-year-old Selle Français gelding (Elf D’Or […]

ADIHEX organizes the Arabian Horse Auction – Speed Races

ADIHEX organizes the Arabian Horse Auction – Speed Races Abu Dhabi Horses have played an important role throughout human history all over the world. Equestrian is an essential and pivotal sector in Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian since its establishment in 2003, which represents the big efforts of UAE in preserving heritage sports and authentic traditions and introducing the […]

Zume Gallaher and Edita Zoom to Victory in $25,000 Blenheim Summer Festival Grand Prix

Zume Gallaher and Edita Zoom to Victory in $25,000 Blenheim Summer Festival Grand Prix Zume Gallaher and Edita led the $25,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix, presented by Rogue 3, from beginning to end on Saturday, July 23, at Blenheim EquiSports in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Gallaher, 25, was the first rider in the 26-entry field to punch her ticket to […]

Jordan Coyle and Centriko Volo Victorious in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson IV

Jordan Coyle and Centriko Volo Victorious in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson IV Top athletes from around the country returned to HITS-on-the-Hudson this week to kick off the HITS Saugerties Summer Series. Vying for the winning honors in Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, six athletes advanced to the tiebreaker, where Jordan Coyle and Centriko Volvo bested McLain Ward and […]

AN EXCELLENT WIN FOR ZAYNA RIZVI IN $37,000 NORTH FACE FARM CSI2* WELCOME STAKE

AN EXCELLENT WIN FOR ZAYNA RIZVI IN $37,000 NORTH FACE FARM CSI2* WELCOME STAKE Sixteen-year-old Zayna Rizvi (USA) kicked off her weekend in Traverse City with a bang, racing to an international win aboard Excellent in Friday’s $37,000 North Face Farm CSI2* Welcome Stake. With her partner over the past year, she bested eight pairs in the jump-off for the […]