Equestrian Weekly Articles

It has been proven that athletes improve fastest when they can see what happened, analyze the truth of their performance, reflect on it, and measure their progress over time. While professional athletes can watch replays of their game or competition, amateurs—especially equestrians—haven’t had the benefit of being able to watch themselves perform … until now. Pivo Equestrian features 360-degree rotation that tracks your horse’s movement as you go around the arena

Recognizing the pivotal role that trainers play in the overall well-being of horses, American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan i.m. ® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), recently launched an expanded version of its Adequan ® Elite Trainer Program, which is designed to educate trainers about equine joint health. The Adequan ® Elite Trainer Program originally launched as a pilot program in 2023 as a unique initiative offering extensive education on equine arthritis, also known as

The Los Angeles-area fires dominated news headlines around the world from Jan. 7 to 31, 2025. The series of 14 fires — the largest of which were the Palisades and Eaton Fires — led to 200,000 evacuations, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures, and burned over 57,529 acres. Long after the last fire was contained, the impact of the disaster is still felt across Los Angeles by those who lost their homes and are struggling to get back on their feet, and the thousands who

There are some horses you notice instantly—the kind that make you stop mid-conversation and just watch. For us, that horse was Miks Master C. Liz Halliday aboard Miks Master C at the 2024 CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S (©Shannon Brinkman) The first time Rob laid eyes on “Mikki,” he was stabled across from our horse, Monster, at Rebecca Farm in Montana. He looked strikingly similar to Deniro Z—same elegance, same power—and Rob couldn’t help but be drawn to him.

Cosby Green still says it feels a little surreal. After a season defined not by one big win, but by unwavering consistency across her string of horses, Green has broken into the top 10 in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings for the first time in her career. Green and MBF Party Time competing at the 2025 FEI WBFSH Eventing World Championship for Young Horses at Le Lion d’Angers (©Libby Law) “It came as a bit of a positive shock,” Green said. “I’ve not

US Equestrian has updated its stirrup and saddle attachment rules to ensure the highest level of safety possible for USEF members at sanctioned competitions. While there is always the risk of accidents in equestrian sport, the amendments aim to reduce injury for horses and riders. Effective Dec. 1, 2025, rule GR801 regarding saddle attachments states that no piece of equipment shall be attached to a saddle that has a rigid upward pointing projection, hook, or similar object capable of catching

October marked the first in a series of virtual horse welfare town halls on Oct. 20, as well as a well-attended in-person event held at US Dressage Finals in Wilmington, Ohio on Oct. 30. Members gathered digitally and in person to provide their feedback and questions on US Equestrian horse welfare programs and proposed rule changes. (c)Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian A replay of the virtual town hall is available here . Both events were wide-ranging, but a few of the topics generating

November 11 marks Veterans Day, when we honor all U.S. military veterans — living and deceased — who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The date commemorates the end of World War I when the armistice with Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. While all veterans are considered heroes for their service, many return home with invisible emotional wounds caused by the horrors they witnessed during their

U.S. Jumping athlete Laura Kraut continues to prove that longevity and excellence can ride side by side at the very top of international jumping. With wins and podium finishes across some of the world’s most prestigious events, including her unforgettable victory in this year's Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland CSIO5* in Dublin, and a close second in the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5*, Kraut has crafted a season in 2025 defined by partnership, precision, and an unwavering belief in her

Malibu Moon’s legacy shone brightly at the 2025 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final and USEF Eventing National Championships at Morven Park International Equestrian Center, where several of his progeny competed across divisions, continuing the Thoroughbred stallion’s reputation for producing versatile athletes. Sea of Clouds (Malibu Moon x Winner's Ticket) and Olivia Dutton, winners of the Morven Park International CCI4*-S (©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Among them was Sea of

All women will experience menopause at some point in their life. Some have only mild symptoms but for others, the transition is debilitating. A recent study in the U.K. conducted at the University of Gloucestershire by researcher Stephanie Bradley examined the impact of menopause and perimenopause on equestrians, and how it affected both sports performance and psychological well-being. The average age of menopause is 51, but it can range from the early 40s to late 50s. Menopause is identified

Earlier this fall, US Equestrian began the rollout of a video series about our Horse Welfare Guidelines. In these videos, Chief of Sport David O’Connor and veterinary chiropractor and osteopath Dr. Christin Flynn explained the stoplight concept for interactions between horses and people, giving viewers specific examples of horse and human behaviors to watch for when trying to decide whether a situation is horse friendly (green), cautionary (yellow), or in need of intervention (red). Now,