No one ever said being a horse trainer is easy… We would like to send our best wishes to trainer Bruce Vickery for a speedy recovery as he rehabilitates from a broken leg sustained during a recent riding accident. Vickery is certainly no stranger to the risk of personal injury that comes along with being […]

Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.), who won the top honor in 2005 and 2006 as well, earned the 2013 USEF Equestrian of the Year title after a campaign that saw her win at nearly every turn. The dual Olympic Team Gold medalist cemented her status as one of the sport’s elite producing top finishes stateside and abroad, in addition to capturing one of the few individual titles that had eluded her.

A silent auction to benefit longtime horseman, Benny Guitron, has been set up on 32auctions.com and will be open now through January 24th. Then, a live event will take place January 25th- February 1st at the upcoming AZ. Sun Circuit at WestWorld in Scottsdale.

Youth members were awarded points based off their submissions of activities in four main categories: philanthropy, creativity, publicity, and academics. Subcategories defined each submission and included things such as photography, community service, report back, and fundraising.

It was a sad day for the region as the section’s officers, grooms and volunteers accompanied the horses on the 250 mile drive to their new home. After their final journey together, they settled the horses in before saying a sad and emotional farewell to the brave mounts that had served them faithfully for so many years.

We would like to send our best wishes to our friend, Terrie Booth, who was involved in a riding accident today at a horse show in Venice, Florida. Although ill-timed, Booth’s injuries are not life-threatening, and we hope to see her back in the saddle very soon. Get well Terrie!

Attention all male equestrians: Are you looking for a new way to add a little pizazz to your horse show wardrobe in 2014? You might try foregoing a traditional Windsor necktie knot for an elaborate Eldredge, creative Merovingian, cheeky bow-tie, or aptly equestrian-themed Four In Hand knot.

Kathryn Schley of Austin, MN. recently took her 4-year-old gelding named “Buzz” out for some morning exercise in the freshly fallen snow. Although Buzz appears to be a talented, little driver, Schley doesn’t typically show in competitions. She and Buzz drive purely for their own personal enjoyment.