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In 2021, California-based Grand Prix rider Nick Wagman was close to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team with his horse Don John but ended up traveling to Tokyo as a reserve. After the Tokyo experience, Wagman aimed for the Paris Olympics, but encountered challenges with Don John, a Dutch Warmblood, in maintaining peak fitness.

The final Grand Prix of the 2025 Spring Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala wrapped in spectacular fashion as Brianna Leone and Qinto Vh Kouterhof galloped to a breakout victory in the $15,000 R+L Carriers Regional Grand Prix.In a thrilling showdown that featured 47 entries and 11 riders advancing to the jump-off, it was the very last pair to enter the arena who stole the show.

The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) has commissioned a major research project to develop science-based welfare recommendations for the global breeding industry. Representing 86 studbooks across 36 countries, the WBFSH is leveraging its international reach to promote better equine health, management, and sustainability in sport horse breeding.

Boyd Martin and his horse Commando 3 topped the CCI4*-S event at the Stable View Spring International Horse Trials in Aiken, South Carolina. Following an engaging cross-country course, the duo finished with a score of 38 after incurring eight time penalties. Martin also rode Federman B to a second-place finish, achieving a score of 38.8, while Luke 140 secured fourth place with a score of 40.4.

A recent study from Australia indicates that diet may play a more critical role than previously thought in insulin resistance among horses.

Copper Canyon, owned by Adele Einhorn and ridden by Jennifer Jones, has won the high score award for the 2024 National Hunter Derby with a total of $38,775 in prize money. Jones also earned the title of top rider in the same event, amassing $60,825 in earnings, significantly surpassing the second-place competitor.

Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) has announced the return of John Deere as the Official Equipment Provider for the upcoming 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™. This event will occur at the Kentucky Horse Park from April 24-27 and is recognized as one of only seven annual 5* three-day events globally.

In a thrilling finale to Winter Classic #17, Sarah R. Meier and her striking mount Nightshade SCF captured victory in the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Grand Prix 1.40m at World Equestrian Center – Ohio. The pair delivered a bold and brilliant performance, crossing the timers in a blazing 33.741 seconds to claim the win.