In Honor of My American Warmblood Horse, Glenord’s Rocket Dancer a.k.a. Rocki

My American Warmblood horse - Glenord's Rocket Dancer aka Rocki as a 3-year-old Glenord's Rocket Dancer aka Rocki

This site is dedicated to my registered American Warmblood horse, Glenord’s Rocket Dancer, aka Rocki, who passed away in September 2020. She was my Clydesdale and racing Thoroughbred Appaloosa mare. She was my baby for 26 of her 28 years. Rocki was a Lifetime USDF/USEF member horse. I registered Rocki as an American Warmblood. She …

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JJ Torano Wins 2025 ASPCA Maclay National Championship

As is tradition on the first Sunday in November, the National Horse Show hosted North America’s top junior riders in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2025 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm, concluding two weeks of competition. A total of 176 horse-and-rider combinations qualified for Sunday’s feature event, …

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Costume Jumper Class Returns to the NHS

Photo: Summer Justus and La Belle SCF asChappell Roan and Pink Pony Club. Back by popular demand, the Costume Jumper Class returned to the 142nd National Horse Show on Halloween night — and our riders did not disappoint! Horse-and-rider combinations competing in Friday’s $30,000 1.40m Open Speed Stake showcased their creativity with imaginative costumes, vying …

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John French Takes First and Second in the $75k National Horse Show Hunter Classic

Walkenbach Equestrian LLC’s Oldenburg mare, Crystal Blue, and John French. The pinnacle of the 142nd National Horse Show Hunter competition took center stage in Alltech Arena, where an elite group of 16 horse-and-rider combinations were invited back for the $75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic. In its fifth year, the Hunter Classic highlights performance, style, …

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United States Park Police Horse Mounted Unit Receives the 2025 WIHS Honor and Service Award

Officer Sheila O’Sullivan aboard Tedi, Ringmaster Phil Thomas, Vicki Lowell, WIHS President, Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation President, Sgt. Kenneth Leonas, Officer Samara-Jade Mok aboard Funston. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography The 2025 Washington International Horse Show Honor and Service Award, sponsored by the EQUUS Foundation, was presented to the United States Park Police (USPP) Horse …

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Nicholas Dello Joio Wins the $70k Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 2* for Second Year in a Row

Nicholas Dello Joio and Balounita ©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography October 25, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – The final Saturday Night Lights of the 2025 Tryon Fall Series concluded with an exciting display of competition during the $70,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 2*. Time seems to have repeated itself with Nicholas Dello Joio …

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Jessica Springsteen Takes the Lion’s Share in the $32k LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Jessica Springsteen and Naomi Van Het Keizershof ©Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography October 24, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – In the final week of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola, Jessica Springsteen launched into the week earning the lion’s share of the $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*. Tackling the Kevin Holowack …

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Diego Vivero and My Girl Shine in Keyflow USA Grand Prix at Wellington International

Diego Vivero & My Girl © Cassidy Klein ESP Fall II carried on the fall season’s momentum at Wellington International. Following Thursday’s schooling sessions, competition ran from Friday through Sunday with both hunter and jumper riders showcasing their talents. Hunters took the spotlight on Friday and Saturday, while jumpers delivered exciting rounds across the week’s …

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USPEA Awards Hope Hand Memorial Equine Travel Grants for Festival of Champions

Elizabeth Welch of Summerville, SC. Photo courtesy of Sue Stickle WAYNE, IL – October 12, 2025 – The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Hope Hand Memorial Equine Travel Grants, awarded to support Para Dressage athletes competing in the new Intermediate division at the U.S. Dressage Festival …

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Wilton Porter Leads the Field in the $10k IDA Development Grand Prix

Wilton Porter & Lupina Colada. Photo © Cassidy Klein Wilton Porter (USA) entered the class at Wellington International with three mounts and found his winning partner in Lupina Colada, owned by Sleepy P Ranch BV. Their efficient track in the jump-off delivered both speed and precision, crossing the timers in 39.233 seconds. With tight turns …

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Jennifer Alfano Bookends $10k USHJA International Hunter Derby

Jennifer Alfano and Ivy League ©Madison Coleman for Natalie Suto Photography October 3, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – Week three of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola saw no shortage of talent in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, with Hunter teams taking over the International Stadium Friday evening. As the final horse-and-rider …

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