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Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 Take Flight in $215,000 NetJets CSI4* Grand Prix

Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 Take Flight in $215,000 NetJets CSI4* Grand Prix Olympic champions Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 returned to familiar territory in Wellington International’s stadium during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’. Six months after jumping to Olympic gold in Paris, the 2024 Rolex Grand Prix winning duo came in the crowd favorite and topped […]
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Gunners Tinseltown Makes a Million

Gunners Tinseltown Makes a Million The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces Gunners Tinseltown as an NRHA Million Dollar Sire. The milestone solidifies the stallion’s impact on the sport as a competitor and sire. Gunners Tinseltown, a 2009 stallion bred, owned, and nominated by David Silva Sr., boasts an elite pedigree (Gunner x Miss Tinseltown), with both parents being NRHA […]
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Dustin Goodwin Does it Again in $40,000 USHJA International Hunt & Go Derby

Dustin Goodwin Does it Again in $40,000 USHJA International Hunt & Go Derby Dustin Goodwin and Reputation have notched an impressive list of hunter derby wins already this 2024-2025 Desert International Horse Park season, and on Friday, January 24, they added another victory to their growing resume. This time, Goodwin piloted Reputation to the top honor in the $40,000 USHJA […]
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Jessica Gleason Cracks the Code on $10,000 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity Series

Jessica Gleason Cracks the Code on $10,000 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity Series Friday night’s $10,000 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity Series gave 42 young horses the opportunity to shine under the lights at the Desert International Horse Park, but none shone brighter than Source Code. Jessica Gleason rode the 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood to victory by a margin […]
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Anna Marek and Fire Fly Bring The Heat to Claim World Cup Freestyle at AGDF

Anna Marek and Fire Fly Bring The Heat to Claim World Cup Freestyle at AGDF By Alice Collins for Wellington International  As temperatures dipped to 47°F and spectators bundled up for the unusually long cold spell this week in Wellington, FL, Anna Marek and Fire Fly turned the heat on to claim the FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle, sponsored by […]
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The Growth of the Equestrian Market in the United States

The Growth of the Equestrian Market in the United States The equestrian market in the United States has experienced substantial growth over the past decade, reflecting a resurgence of interest in horse riding, care, and related activities. This expansion is a testament to the deep-seated connection between Americans and horses, underscoring the cultural and economic significance of equestrianism in the […]