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Why we euthanize horses when they break their leg...

Euthanasia in horses is a subject around which discussion often arises... Some see the good side of it, others think it is irresponsible to play God themselves. But why are...

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Rising star Hannah Serfass suffered fatal accident and passed away

Hannah Serfass was only 15 year old when she fell during a competition at Fox Lea Farms in Venice, Florida on Sunday. The United States Equestrian Federation stated that the...

Simone Pearce leaves Gestütt Bonhomme and continues on her own two feet

Simone Pearce will no longer compete for Gestüt Bonhomme, the stable itself reports on their social media. The rider had arrived at Gestüt Bonhomme less than a year after leaving...

Louis Koninckx: "A weekend of championships is 'hell of a job!'

For internationally renowned course builder Louis Konickx, it had been a very long time since he had built the courses for the National Championships in the Netherlands. He was therefore...

Paris Sellon welcomes two new future stars to her stables

Team USA rider, Paris Sellon will have two new talents added to her team. One of them is Olivia de Muze N (by El Torreo de Muze), the other is...

Ludo Philippaerts: "Put your horses in the field, that's the best thing there is ..."

Some time ago we were guests of the Philippaerts family in Oudsbergen. We had a chat with the pater familias, Ludo Philippaerts, about his career and outlook on the sport....

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Old Salem Farm Mourns Loss of Danny Fitzsimmons

Old Salem Farm mourns the passing of Danny Fitzsimmons, the longtime manager of Old Salem’s Winter Series of horse shows. Fitzsimmons passed away on April 23, 2023.

Taj Mahal leaves Cian O'Connor for British Young Rider

The 10-year-old stallion, Taj Mahal (ex. Etoile van de Neerheide Z), son of Emerald van 't Ruytershof, is leaving his stable from Ireland and heads for Britain. Cian O'Connor's talent...

Commercial breeding? Not the sire but the dam line is decisive ...

Foaling season is in full swing and meanwhile the first foal auctions are preparing for a busy season. You have breeders who breed long-term, but also breeders who want to...

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All the Grand Prix winners of this week: Home riders secured the victory

A busy sports weekend ended up with some wonderful GP winners. The home riders were eager to keep the victory within their own country!