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For those who may not be familiar with equestrian psychology, how would you describe your role at Ahead for Horses and the positive impact it can have on a rider’s performance? JM: A lot of people don’t actually understand what psychology is, but it is simply the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It’s …
Photo courtesy of Horses for Mental Health. The EQUUS Foundation is proud to support the 2026 Horses for Mental Health Campaign. “We are committed to protecting horses and strengthening the horse-human bond in ways that improve lives on both ends of the lead rope,” said Dr. Karin Bump, EQUUS Foundation Chief Operating Officer. “Science is …
Photo: Kyle King and Replay Touch v/d Stapelheyde. The penultimate day of the 2026 HITS Del Mar National Horse Show – Hunter/Jumper Week at the HITS Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, California came to a head on Saturday, May 2, as spectators and exhibitors flocked in for the day’s featured event, the $80,000 Grand …
Photo: Simon Schroeder and Esquire. The 2026 HITS Del Mar National Horse Show once again brought the best of the best to the West Coast for an action-packed week of top sport on April 29 to May 3 at the HITS Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, California. A USEF Heritage Competition steeped in tradition …
Sienna Charles at Royal Windsor Horse Show @RWHS/Peter Nixon Royal Windsor Horse Show is delighted to announce a new partnership with HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, founder of Al Shira’aa, for the 2026 edition of the Show, further strengthening the long-standing equestrian ties between the United Kingdom and the United Arab …
Jesse Campbell riding Speedwell. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open Strzegom, 27 April 2026 — Strzegom Spring Open II has come to an end. Over four days, nearly 320 combinations from 25 nations competed at the Morawa venue, taking part in classes ranging from national levels to the most demanding four-star competitions. The high …
Malin Hansen-Hotopp aboard Carlitos Quidditch K. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open Strzegom, 24.04.2026 — The second day of competition at Strzegom Spring Open II was defined by the dressage phase, which established the early leaders in the key international classes. From the very first rides, athletes demonstrated strong form, and the tight margins …
Jesse Campbell on Speedwell. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open Strzegom, April 23, 2026 — The second edition of this year’s spring eventing series – Strzegom Spring Open II – has officially begun and will run until Sunday, April 26. Nearly 320 horse-and-rider combinations from 25 nations have gathered at the Strzegom venue, with …
The HITS Del Mar Horsepark proudly hosted the 77th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show – Dressage Week, on April 16-19, 2026. A long-standing U.S. Equestrian Heritage Competition rooted in the highest standards of sportsmanship and athleticism, the historical event represents a cornerstone of the West Coast equestrian calendar. Top-tier dressage riders and enthusiastic spectators …
Mark Bluman & S & L Hello Sunshine. Photo ©Sportfot Wellington, Fla. – April 19, 2026 — Colombia’s Mark Bluman closed out international competition on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village with a win in the $120,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission CSI3* Grand Prix aboard S & L Hello Sunshine during Week 3 …