The history of horse racing in England can be traced all the way back to the 16th century, making it one of the most historic sports and spectator events in the country. Nevertheless, if we only consider horse racing in terms of its role as a sport, we diminish the cultural traditions and historical relevance…
The LT Bonnet, with and without soundproof ears. Photos by Catie Staszak Media, Inc. Together, brother-and-sister duo Wilhelmina and Fred McEwan have traversed most areas of the equestrian industry. An accomplished show jumper, Wilhelmina was a member of the 1976 Canadian Equestrian Team at Spruce Meadows and competed in the 1977 American Invitational. Fred began…
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has been preparing to implement the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act on July 1, 2022. There has been an unclear implementation of rules related to the Act. On June 27, seven-term U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the second-most senior member of the United States Senate, sent a…
Just like with any other sport, horse racing has its fair share of legends. Many talk extensively about the horses themselves – Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Red Rum, and lots of others – but the jockeys that rode these great beasts to victory are also worthy of commendation. Jockeys guide their horses, understand them on an almost…
Photo: Cloud’s Pride, Pryor Mountains. Credit: ©ErinPhillips – https://mustangmission.blogspot.com. In a landmark move, legislators led by the heroic Dina Titus (NV) and Steve Cohen (TN) called for an oversight hearing on the Bureau of Land Management. Friends, this is something the Cloud Foundation and our advocacy colleagues have been pushing for since 2019 when the…
Athena Lekkas and Karthago Di Cabra (Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography) Ocala, FL (June 25, 2022) – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala’s breath-taking Grand Arena seems to be destined as the stage for history-making equestrian performances. Flanked by majestic columns reminiscent of the Parthenon and the gorgeous white facade of the hotel and convention…
June 24, 2022 — Two weeks ago, accomplished Grand Prix rider and beloved trainer and friend Kimberly Prince experienced a serious fall while competing at the Upperville Colt Horse Show, suffering an injury to her spinal cord at C3, C4, and C5, as well as a broken nose and facial lacerations. Since the accident, Kim…
(Photo: Rolex / Ashley Neuhof) The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to CHIO Aachen from 24 June – 03 July 2022, with the Rolex Grand Prix on the final Sunday providing a fitting end to two weeks of exceptional sport. Returning to its usual slot between The Dutch Masters and Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’,…
Image from unsplash.com. Trainer Andrew Balding went into Royal Ascot 2022 with a very strong team assembled for the prestigious five-day meeting. He had finished joint-top of the trainer standings last time around with four winners, and hopes were high that he could at least match that tally. Although he recorded just one winner from…
Week I of the Aiken Summer Classic wrapped up after a well-attended week at Bruce’s Field. Aiken’s own Daniel Geitner had a heck of a week at the office, winning the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the $5,000 Marshall & Sterling Classic Hunter Derby, and the $35,000 Nutrena Grand Prix. “Winning never gets old,” Geitner…
