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Legendary Irish rider Captain Con Power dies aged 71

The Irish equestrian community has yesterday (Sunday November 3rd 2024) lost one of it’s greatest ever riders, with the death of Captain Con Power at the age of 71. Widely...

Eric Lamaze breaks the silence: “What I miss most is not being able to ride or be in contact with horses.”

Éric Lamaze has been involved in different legal procedures, who have attacked his reputiation,but, according to the rider, also his mental and physical health. In August this year, Lamaze was...

Helping your horse with mental health: "Prioritize positive experiences."

What if your horse is going through a rough patch? Menke Steenbergen, who specializes in equine behavioral problems, says that for horses that are going through a mental slump, there...

Equestrian world mourns Olympic jumper and true horseman, Peter Luther (85)

The international equestrian community has had to say goodbye to a legendary rider: Peter Luther. The German show jumper, known for his impressive achievements with his Holstein horse Livius, passed...

Sportive retirement for Ashford Farm's Baloucento 2

At the age of 19, the grey gelding, Baloucento 2 (Baloubet du Rouet x Cento), can now enjoy his sporting retirement. Ashford Farm announced the news.

Abdel Said expands to USA with new base!

After previously announcing the purchase of the equestrian center De Kraal, Said is building on his international expansion and establishing a base in the United States. "It's a logical consequence....

Rug and clipping season is back: some tricks and tips!

We probably speak for the majority of riders and horse owners when we say that winter is not exactly our favorite time of year. Riding in the cold, the dark...

Wellington International: Supporting 'our' international community in times of need!

The past few weeks have brought unprecedented challenges to our equestrian community. With Hurricane Milton impacting our local community here in Wellington and Hurricane Helene devastating many of our wider...

Karl Cook comments on U.S. selection system: No one knows exactly what criteria is being used, and that creates a lot of uncertainty”

Karl Cook, silver medalist on the team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently voiced strong criticism of the U.S. selection system for major championships, including the Olympics. In his popular...

Severe damage to stables in Wellington following the passage of tornadoes and Hurricane Milton

Earlier, the Wellington Equestrian Center already announced that it is canceling its competition schedule this week. Milton made landfall on Wednesday evening local time in Siesta Key, on the west...