As much as we all enjoy competing in our respective divisions, the issue of fees charged at horse shows always becomes a sore subject for riders, trainers and parents. Here’s what every exhibitor ...

Brought to you by The Plaidcast Sometimes our perfectionism as riders gets handed over to our horses. Trainer, coach, and ...

October 22, 2026 — The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to ...

Brought to you by The Plaidcast Horse shoppers spend a lot of time describing the horse they want. Quiet. Careful. Brave.

BY PARKER WORTHINGTON We all know what the particular moment of faith looks like. You’re cantering down to a big fence, the ...

The modern era of flat racing has been defined by a handful of truly exceptional stallions whose influence on the sport — and the breed — will echo for generations. Whether you’re an owner, breeder, ...

BY PARKER WORTHINGTON Every rider knows the feeling of a plateau. You’ve outgrown where you were, but the next real milestone ...

Horseback riding is a fun, exciting hobby, and many vacationers love taking a good steed on the trail through beautiful country. It’s a risky hobby, however, and many people get injured or even killed ...

BY MICHELLE MURRAY “What if all the horses get out?” I asked, apprehensively surveying the gate before the over 2,000-pound ...

Lexington, Ky.—May 29, 2026—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce Madeline Gross, Emily Bruss, and Sofia Richardella as the 2026 recipients of the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony ...

We love horse shows. The early mornings, the braids, the nerves at the in-gate and the pride of a clean round are what keep us all coming back. But anyone who has spent a season on the show circuit ...