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2025 BreyerFest Celebrates 5* Eventer Tight Lines

by Debbie Elliot | Jul 3, 2025, 1:33 PM EST

Throughout his illustrious career, Tight Lines (a.k.a. “Phish”) achieved impressive feats such as representing the U.S. in the 2018 World Equestrian Games with Olympic eventer Will Coleman, and competing at the Kentucky 3-Day Event, the Maryland 5*, and the Defender Burghley 5*. Now the 18-year-old French Thoroughbred (Turgeon x Tel Quel) has been immortalized as the 2025 Celebration Horse at BreyerFest, which takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., from July 11-13....

The History of Horses and Independence Day

by Allyson Mattingly | Jun 30, 2025, 3:52 PM EST

On the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate freedom, fireworks, and patriotism. For centuries, brave men and women have valiantly fought for the stars and stripes, but shouldn’t we honor the brave horses who have done the same? Photo Credit: Shannon Brinkman Horses have served our nation since long before the Constitution was signed, providing vital services such as transportation, communication, farm help, and, of course, companionship. In an age of instant communication, it may be hard...

The Role USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships Plays in Talent Development for the Future

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jun 27, 2025, 7:54 AM EST

The 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (EYRC) are right around the corner, and with them comes the excitement of watching the next generation of young eventing talent in action in the U.S. These championships are just one of the many development opportunities offered through the USEF Eventing Pathway Programs . The pathway programs are designed to identify and develop promising athletes and horses to build towards future success at the highest levels of the sport. From their first...

Don’t Let Fireworks Spark Fear: Keeping Horses Safe During Fourth of July Celebrations

by Debbie Elliot | Jun 25, 2025, 5:25 PM EST

The Fourth of July is a day of celebration when we commemorate the Declaration of Independence. While it is a fun day of barbeques, parades, and fireworks for people, it can spark stress and fear in our dogs and horses. Horses are flight animals, so they will attempt to remove themselves from a situation if they think they are in danger, which can cause injury if they jump a fence or attempt to break out of their stall. On July 2, 2024, three horses were discovered running down the freeway on...

Celebrating Horse Dads Everywhere!

by | Jun 11, 2025, 7:00 PM EST

June 15, 2025, was Father’s Day, when we celebrate our dads and everything that they do for us. Here at US Equestrian, we want to do a special tribute to all the horse dads out there — from those who ride and inspire their children from the saddle to those who support from them from the ground. McLain and Lilly Ward; photo by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Below, we will celebrate a selection of successful equestrians who are also amazing, loving fathers, but first we want to thank the...

It's More Than Just a Show: The Heart, Heritage, and Horsemanship of Breed Shows

by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jun 7, 2025, 2:19 PM EST

With competition season picking up and championship events around the corner, it is a great time to get familiar with what to expect at a breed show, specifically a Morgan breed show. These shows offer an opportunity for horses and athletes to shine, and for spectators and fans to enjoy close up action and experience a tight knit community. To get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes and in the ring, we talked to Connecticut Morgan Horse Association Vice President Adam...

“My Jaw Literally Hit the Floor!”

by Debbie Elliot | Jun 6, 2025, 12:33 PM EST

Lauren Reischer was born with cerebral palsy, but she hasn’t let that stop her from reaching — and surpassing — her dreams. Having begun her equestrian journey doing therapeutic riding in order to teach her brain how to use her legs separately from one another, she went on to become a professional on the hunter/jumper circuit, a coach and an advocate for para equestrian sport. Reischer is also a board member for GallopNYC , the therapeutic riding center in New York where she...

Identifying and Preventing Equine Botulism

by Debbie Elliot | May 28, 2025, 1:55 PM EST

Botulism in horses is a severe and often fatal neurological disease caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . The bacteria can be ingested in contaminated feed (forage poisoning), can occur in an infected wound (wound botulism), or in the case of Shaker Foal Syndrome, spores can germinate and produce toxins in the gut of foals. CAUSES Clostridium botulinum is found ubiquitously in soil and leads to different variants of botulism labeled A through G; however, types A...

Horse Welfare Success Story: The U.S. Army’s Caisson Detachment

by Debbie Elliot | May 22, 2025, 3:19 PM EST

The Caisson Detachment of the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is an iconic part of U.S. military history. Since 1948, the unit has provided horses and soldiers to pull the caisson, the wagon that bears a casket, at military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. This honor is bestowed on all Medal of Honor recipients, those who were prisoners of war or who were killed in action, and senior officers. Unfortunately, the Caisson operations were halted in...

Ask the Experts

by Mikhail Proctor | May 20, 2025, 10:50 AM EST

Most of us can recall a time when we’ve faced mental health or emotional challenges. While our coping mechanisms and how we navigated them are personal and unique, including horses in the journey increases the likelihood of a positive outcome for equestrians and non-equestrians alike. Photo by HorseSensing The Importance of Asking for Help Most people have had times in their lives that have felt unsettled, full of unknowns, or not 100 percent safe. However, simply asking for help is...