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Battle for Tokyo spots is on as US showjumping team announces shortlist

US Equestrian announced the 10 riders that will undergo “continued observation” ahead of the team selection

‘The love of horses triumphs over anything else’: two horse die but 58 rescued in barn fire

Horsemen, the Elmont Fire Department and New York Racing Association saved 58 horses from the blaze, which started in a barn at Belmont Park

Connections in ‘deep mourning’ after top showjumper fatally injured

Connections have paid tribute to CSI5* grand prix-winning showjumper H&M Chilli Willi, who was fatally injured while competing in the US

‘Two great ladies’: Olympic rider and top mare inducted into US Showjumping Hall of Fame

Induction into the hall of fame takes place annually based on individuals whose contributions to the sport have “set them apart and whose influence has had a significant impact” on the sport and the equestrian community.

Boy Scouts roll up sleeves to help equine therapy for military veterans

The not-for-profit organisation was established in 2016 and invites military veterans and first responders to attend clinics where they learn from experts how to work with horses

US eventing rule aimed to improve safety put on hold until 2023

“Big strides have been accomplished over the last few years with other safety-related rule changes and the frangible technology fundraising and I am optimistic an updated [proposal] will join that evolution of our sport in 2023”

‘True champion of eventing’: US course-designer dies in accident

In 2006 he was awarded the Neil Ayer Course Designers’ Award for his service to the sport as a cross-country course designer

US shows take EHV-1 precautions over case unconnected to European outbreak

US shows are taking precautions in light of an Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) case in Florida

Olympic rider sets new national eventing dressage record

The 13-year-old gelding was previously competed by Britain’s Francis Whittington

‘One of the worst weeks of my life’: Olympic showjumper removed from suspension list

The Californian-based rider, trainer and event organiser had been temporarily suspended for “allegations of misconduct”

Meet Amanda Steege: the rider who bagged top honours in one of the biggest hunter jumper competitions

Meet Amanda Steege, the newly crowned $50,000 World Champion Hunter Rider

Amanda Steege jumps to win $50,000 hunter spectacular at WEF

”I can trust that he’s going to jump with style so I was just trying to do my job the best way that I could“

Olympic showjumper denies ‘allegations of misconduct’ after temporary suspension from sport

The California-based trainer and event organiser represented Iran as an individual at the Sydney Games in 2000

Rider with cerebral palsy wants to inspire others as she aims for Paralympics

‘One of the greats’: Olympic dressage ‘icon’ dies aged 83

“We were extremely fortunate to have known her and worked with her. She was always positive, encouraging and honest and it was inspiring to learn from someone with her wealth of knowledge”

‘He tries his heart out – I just hang on for the ride’: Canadian pair dominate in Wellington

“He tries his heart out for me every time we go down the centre line, and I just have to hang on for the ride”

A magical estate with 17 acres, stables, pool and tennis court (plus, a famous connection...)

You’ll need a large budget to make this pad your own...

Irish riders triumph as five-star showjumping makes long-awaited return

Olympic showjumper and his wife suspended over allegations of misconduct

The couple are on the US Center for SafeSport suspension list pending the outcome of a formal investigation and final decision

From toilet roll to Power Rangers: WEF’s Charity Challenge takes fancy dress to the next level

Riders taking part in the Great Charity Challenge at the Winter Equestrian Festival took fancy dress to the next level in Florida last week (6 February), celebrating the heroes of the pandemic