United States of America

‘Lovable’ 17-year-old horse takes hunter championship at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

“He’s not only my longtime partner of 16 years, he’s like a big, lovable puppy dog”

‘He rose to the occasion every time’: farewell to top showjumping stallion

“He gave us so many thrilling moments. Witnessing the magical connection between him and Beezie was the gift of a lifetime.”

Giant American donkey makes 18-hour flight to start mule breeding programme in Australia

The “extremely vocal” but “loving” American mammoth donkey, Moses, stands at 15hh and arrived in Australia last month

Fresh calls to end ‘deliberate torment’ of Tennessee walking horses: US senators unite across parties

“It’s like forcing an Olympian to train with broken glass in her shoes so the pain will make her leap higher over the hurdles”

Horses dig wells in deserts with environmental benefits, study finds

Wild equids in the North American desert have been found to dig wells up to six feet deep to access fresh water

Horse saved from slaughter with wire deep in his leg to help veterans in bright future

“People who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are able to derive strength through Zeke’s story”

Medal winners and rising stars in the running for US Olympic dressage places

US Equestrian has announced the 12-strong dressage shortlist for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics

Confusion around sanctioning of shows reignited at world class show centre

In January 2021 an agreement was reached between the World Equestrian Center and US Equestrian and the organisations said they would “work together in the best interest of the sport”, but this week the centre made a U-turn decision

‘He never let me down’: Farewell to top event horse

“He was huge in my personal life, professional life, and will be missed. I can’t ever see that there will ever be another Reggie, what he’s done and the friendships that have developed and lasted because of him”

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