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- by Ali KuhnAli Kuhn is a Wisconsin-based eventer who made her four-star debut at the Kentucky Three Day Event in 2025. This is her story, brought to you by Three Mares. People said I needed to do all these other four stars first. That it was crazy to jump my first four star at the Kentucky Three […] The post Ali Kuhn: “Do It Your Way” appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Atalya BoytnerThe first CCI5* of the year did not disappoint. Set on the southern coast of Australia, the 2026 edition of the Adelaide Equestrian Festival is the sole five star in the Southern Hemisphere and concurrently held the Oceania Championships at the CCI4*-S and CCI3*-L levels, drawing competitors from Australia and New Zealand. A brief glance […] The post Oliver Barrett Makes Five Star Debut at No. 1 appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziOf the eleven combinations that tried their luck on the jump-off field of the Campo Marte during Sunday’s LGCT Grand Prix of Mexico City, Piergiorgio Bucci was more surprised than most about the outcome. Sixth to return for the shortened course on the sprawling grass stadium in front of packed crowds, the Italian rider had […] The post Piergiorgio Bucci Is Hooked On a Feeling appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Editorial Staff“This feeling is definitely not normal,” smiled Kaitlin Campbell, as she stood on the podium next to her towering teammate Piergiorgio Bucci on Saturday. The 34-year-old American jumped a double clear on Karius in the Global Champions League of Mexico to lead the St. Tropez Pirates to their first win of the 2026 season. It […] The post GCL Rookie Kaitlin Campbell Has a New Normal appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziIt was the very last rail down of the opening course of the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final: A single obstacle on a speed course of 16 individual efforts. In the end, it amounted to just three penalty seconds. But for Richard Vogel and the 10-year-old Selle Français stallion Gangster Montdesir, it was, unequivocally, heartbreak alley. […] The post Life Lessons With Richard Vogel: You Win or You Learn appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Richard R. GrossThe gorgeous roan who single-hoofedly gave rise to a love of the grey among racing fans a decade ago is gone. Everyone’s favorite and favoritely named grey, Frosted has passed at age 14. Darley America, Godolphin’s U.S. breeding farm, reported he was humanely euthanized following an episode of acute onset laminitis. Godolphin’s Dan Pride reported […] The post Frosted Crosses the Final Finish Line appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Jamie SindellI’ve been hearing it often from trainer friends: kids just don’t seem to want to work the way they used to. And I see it myself. Many riders show up, take the lesson, and rush off to the next activity. The days of the true ‘barn rats’ feel long gone. Kids are overscheduled, and sometimes—if […] The post Have ‘Gritty’ Kids Disappeared From the Barn Aisle? appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziKent Farrington is an Olympic silver medalist, a two-time Pan American team gold and individual silver medalist, and a two-time former World No. 1. The 45-year-old American rider currently has 85 Grands Prix wins on his resume, trailing the sport’s winningest Grand Prix rider of all time, Julien Epaillard (FRA), by just two victories (Jumpr). […] The post Kent Farrington on Super Mares and Burned Up Cassette Tapes appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Erica HatfieldThe text came through: “Kent ‘I don’t pay much attention to my feelings’ Farrington.” Laughing emoji. It’s the last moments of the World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. I’m watching from the event pavilion at my farm in Wellington, Florida, surrounded by equestrian professionals and caressed by a balmy April breeze traveling in from […] The post Kent “Laser Focus” Farrington, World Cup Champion appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksBecky Moody is laughing at the back gate as she gesticulates boisterously at her stand-in groom and longtime friend, Kim Masson. One woman is sobbing, overwrought with emotion. The other guffawing heartedly on horseback. Her joy infectious. In a sport that routinely moves both riders and fans to tears—crying in the press conference is standard […] The post Becky Moody & Jagerbomb Are the World Cup Champions Dressage Needed appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Erica HatfieldThere he is, winning again—a different day, a different horse, but the same result. And here I am, kicking myself for not heading to Fort Worth, Texas to be there in person. How maddening to hear Lauren Hough, technical expert and livestream commentator, describe her trip to the famous Fort Worth Stockyards to get a […] The post Different Day, Different Horse, Same Result appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Editorial StaffBecky Moody’s homebred partner Jagerbomb doesn’t have the dramatic extended trot of Mount St. John, the enormous canter of Glamourdale, nor the airy passage and expressive piaffe of TSF Dalera BB. But what he lacks in “flash” he more than makes up for in correctness. That’s precisely what moved Moody and 12-year-old KWPN gelding to […] The post Becky Moody’s Jagerbomb Comes Correct in Fort Worth appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziOn Thursday before the opening round of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final, Pan American Individual bronze medalist Lauren Hough made a bold prediction about the outcome of the day. Her view? That the importance of a good performance in the First Final Competition cannot be overstated. “In my opinion, if you’re going to try […] The post Lauren Hough’s “Top Seven” World Cup Finals Theory Is Bang On appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Carley SparksUSA’s Kent Farrington has made no secret over the years that he only jumps championships when he feels like he’s got a winning chance. So you know he came to Fort Worth with the will—and the horse power—to do it. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final kicked off Thursday with a Table C speed […] The post Job One Done for Kent Farrington appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Rebecca DidierTwo summers ago, I cleaned out the tack room in my parents’ barn. If anything accurately encapsulates my Vermont childhood, it is this old cow barn, home, over the years, to a parade of castaways and giveaways—sickly kittens, bunnies that bit, a goat of incalculable age (several generations of townsfolk claimed one-time ownership), and of […] The post Finding the “Greatest Horse Trainer” Within Us All appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziAh, spring. Purple crocuses and yellow daffodils rear their delicate, flowery heads. Rain showers come and go, while mud-covered horses loll in the back field. It may be the ficklest season of the year, but there’s one thing that’s always worth looking forward to in springtime: the return of Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals! This […] The post FEI Jumping World Cup Finals 2026: Top Seeds, Wild Cards & Rookies to Watch appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Nina FedrizziThe sounds of the ocean have long been thought to create a kind of calming effect on humans—whether drifting off to sleep, allowing for inner reflection during mediation, or enhancing a sense of connection with the natural world. For Germany’s Katrin Eckermann, however, the sound of the surf lapping against the shore means just one thing: […] The post Katrin Eckermann Was Born For the Beach appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Erica HatfieldThis is the week I went to Miami, this is a tale of two leagues. It all started with The Tube. The Tubes started arriving the last week of WEF. The Tube was heavy, made of some kind of metal, and so satisfying—solid and cool to the touch—to hold in your hand. It came in […] The post Miami: A Tale of Two Leagues appeared first on Horse Network.
- by Editorial Staff“I was a bit afraid because [team manager] Eric [van der Vleuten] was putting a lot of pressure on me right after Maikel, so I’m really happy that round saved the victory.” That was Victor Bettendorf, reflecting on the moments before he rode into the ring on Miami Beach after his Madrid in Motion teammate […] The post Madrid in Motion Clear Winners in 2026 GCL Season Opener appeared first on Horse Network.