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Dutch Sanne Thijssen leaves Henrik von Eckermann behind in Grand Prix Mannheim

The three-star competition in Mannheim, Germany, concluded on Monday with the Grand Prix. Over 1.60m high obstacles, eight combinations were allowed to compete in the jump-off for the gold. Dutch...

Fiona Kashel's horse euthanized after irreparable injury during Badminton Horse Trials

At the Badminton Horse Trials, in the United Kingdom, a horse had to be euthanized after he fell on a section of the CCI5* cross country course. WSF Carthago was...

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...