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- by Erica HatfieldI was given an assignment by my editor: “Imbibe the Show Pony.” “The Show Pony?” “WEF has a signature drink now.” I did some googling and found the press release: “The world’s most celebrated sporting events have their defining drinks—the Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby, the Honey Deuce at the US Open—cocktails that become […] The post What the WEF?! Week 3: No Show Ponies Here appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziSometimes, a rider enters the jump-off intending to ride his own ride, regardless of the rest of the field coming before or after him. Other times, he or she has a very specific opponent in mind. For Mathijs Van Asten, the latter case was true in Saturday’s Brainjuice Active CSI5* Grand Prix at Desert International […] The post Mathijs Van Asten & Hotspot Keep Farrington in Their Rearview at DIHP appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksJulien Epaillard’s jump-off strategy with Donatello D’Auge in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Amsterdam was the same one the flying frenchman routinely—and reliably—executes: “start fast and after go quicker!” Because when Epaillard is in a jump off, you know he’s going for the win—and few riders make scaling 1.60m fences at breakneck speeds look […] The post Donatello D’Auge Is “in a Good Way” appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksWhen Fasther joined Lillie Keenan’s string in January 2019, the young American had one international Grand Prix win on her record. A CSI2* 1.50m on Fibonacci 17 earned the year prior. In the seven years since, she’s jumped to eight more GP wins—five at the 1.60m+ height. In other words, she’s learned to go faster. […] The post Keenan Is FastHer appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Editorial Staff“I trust ‘Glammie’ completely, and if the crowd gets loud for the combination before us, he has no problem walking into an arena like this. He actually loves it—he loves to show off. We’re really finding the right balance now between all that power and enough relaxation,” said Lottie Fry of her performance with Glamourdale […] The post Watch Lottie Fry & Glamourdale’s Winning Freestyle in Amsterdam appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Editorial StaffYou’d be forgiven if the name Harmony’s Giulilanta doesn’t ring a bell. The Dutch Warmblood mare (Jazz x Flemmingh), piloted by Great Britain’s Susan Pape, has a lighter FEI record than most international grand prix horses in her age bracket. At 15, the mare has made just 16 FEI appearances—10 of which were last year. […] The post Susan Pape & “Miracle Mare” Harmony’s Giulilanta Dance to First 5* Wins appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Erica HatfieldAnd the weather turns slightly chilly during the week. There’s some rain. A wind kicks up. I am in bed with woolen socks and an enormous sweater that I could belt and wear as a dress. Which reminds me of a joke: “What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt.” I have another […] The post What the WEF?! Week 2: We Do Not Run from the Rain appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksSteve Guerdat and Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte rode to a decisive victory and their first 5* Grand Prix win in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Leipzig on Sunday. But there was a German hot on his heels. First to return for the 11-horse jump off, Guerdat and the 12-year-old SBS gelding (Bamako de Muze […] The post Guerdat Gets It Done in Leipzig, But Jung Gives Him a Run for the Money appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksLillie Keenan has a new ride and she’s making the most of the opportunity. The U.S. team rider has taken over the reins on Highway TN for the 2026 competition season and wasted no time cruising to their first Grand Prix win on Saturday night. The 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Eldorado Vd Zeshoek TN x […] The post Lillie Keenan & Highway TN Are Headed in the Right Direction appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Editorial StaffIrish Olympian Bertram Allen was arrested in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL on Tuesday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence. Allen, 30, was placed under arrest at 10:04 pm on January 13, 2026 after police were dispatched to a crash on Southern Blvd near the Turnpike entrance. According to the D.U.I […] The post Bertram Allen Arrested for DUI in Florida *Updated* appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina Fedrizzi and Carley SparksThe cardinal is often seen as a symbol of hope in times of grief. Across various cultures around the world, the flash of the songbird’s red feathers against the white snow reminds us not only that spring will come again, but that the ones we’ve loved and lost are still thinking of us, too. For […] The post Richard Vogel: “Horses were my connection with my mom. It still is.” appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Erica HatfieldIt descends with a flurry of activity: Winter Equestrian Festival season, edition 2026. The flurry started months ago. The season has been this big, sparkling, glittering destination in time, sucking us all inexorably toward it. A sucking like a wind tunnel, only perhaps a wind tunnel is more of a pushing that you stand against. […] The post What the WEF?! Week 1: Here We Go Again appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziIn show jumping, jumping clear, consistently, at any height is a rarity. But only a small handful of horses have that rare combination of physical and mental ability required to post zeros, rounds after round, at the sport’s highest level. So which horses jumping in the top-sport right now have the highest clear-round averages in […] The post Which Grand Prix Horses Posted the Most 1.60m Clears in 2025? appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksPoetry in motion. Masters at work. Excellence in action. When Richie Vogel and and United Touch S saunter into the ring and execute the kind of jump off round they did at CHI Basel on Sunday, you just know you’re witnessing greatness in real time. The 2025 European individual champions embody all the attributes riders […] The post Richie Vogel & United Touch Give JO Master Class in Basel appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksTwenty-three-year old Christian Simonson (USA) is riding high on an eight-start win streak, two new personal bests and a world top 15 ranking this week. The wind behind his sails is partner of just over seven months Indian Rock but it’s three-time U.S. Olympian Adrienne Lyle manning the helm. Lyle is Simonson’s trainer and the […] The post Christian Simonson & Indian Rock Unbeaten in 8 Starts appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksAmerican cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” That same philosophy is the one driving Three Mares. Founded in 2025 by Californian horsewoman, advocate and now entrepreneur Carrie Kehring, Three Mares acquired two established brands in the equestrian space, Dreamers & Schemers […] The post Three Mares Gave Away $151k Last Year, Now They’re Aiming for a $850k More appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziIn the sport of show jumping, there were pretty much two names that dominated the conversation at the highest level last season. In the first corner, the reigning World No. 1 of more than nine months, American rider Kent Farrington. Aboard his 11-year-old phenom, Greya, Farrington—like the Johnny Appleseed of show jumping—seemed nearly unstoppable this season, […] The post The Numbers Are In: The 2025 Brash/Farrington Match Race Ended in a Draw appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksEquestrian is the only Olympic sport where men and women compete on equal footing. But you’d never know it from the show jumping world rankings. Only one female rider, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, has ever reached the elusive world number 1 spot—and that was over 20 years ago in 2004. (File under: sport facts that hurt my […] The post Two Lady Riders Cracked the World Top 10 for the First Time in a Decade appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziThe month of December saw six professionals in the hunter/jumper industry either added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Centralized Disciplinary Database or movement in the response and resolution status of their open cases. Two of the biggest decisions involved well-known Wellington show jumper and singer Ki-Juan Minors, who was arrested for sexual assault and […] The post SafeSport Actions Taken Against Six Hunter/Jumpers in December appeared first on Horse Network.