Ashley Holzer Wins Champion and Reserve Titles in Prix St. Georges Future Challenge

Ashley Holzer & Liberty L. Photo ©susanjstickle.com After three jam-packed months of exciting competition that included seven CDI shows, on Sunday, March 30, the curtain came down on the final day of the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) season in Wellington, FL. This year, the one-of-a-kind dressage circuit boasted 1996 entries in the national …

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Perry-Glass Spearheads Olympic Girl Power Podium in Last Friday Night Stars of 2025 AGDF

Kasey Perry-Glass & Heartbeat W.P. Photo ©susanjstickle.com Three female Olympians filled the podium in the Lövsta Stuteri CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle on March 28, during the season’s final edition of the popular ‘Friday Night Stars’ gala evening. U.S. Olympic team bronze medalist from Rio 2016 Kasey Perry-Glass and Heartbeat W.P. logged their third international win …

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Adrienne Lyle and Helix Double Up to Win Freestyle with New Personal Best

Adrienne Lyle & Helix. Photo ©susanjstickle.com Adrienne Lyle (USA) expertly guided Zen Elite Equestrian Center’s 13-year-old Helix (by Apache x Jazz) to a new combination high score of 80.6% to top the Havensafe Farm CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle on Friday, March 14. The spectator seating was packed and buzzing during ‘Friday Night Stars’ at the …

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Fiona Howard Sets New World Record with Plus-83% Freestyle

Fiona Howard & Diamond Dunes. Photo ©susanjstickle.com Grade II para-athlete Fiona Howard (USA) and Diamond Dunes stormed to a new world record score of 83.276% in the CPEDI3* FEI Para Grand Prix Freestyle on Sunday, March 9, the closing day of action in week nine of the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, …

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“Special Mare” Dancing Darkness Wins Grand Prix Special on CDI Debut under Evelyn Eger

Evelyn Eger & Dancing Darkness. Photo ©susanjstickle.com Eight athletes represented seven different nations, with Eger emerging victorious on Connie Kang’s Hanoverian mare Dancing Darkness 4, who made her CDI debut in AGDF 8. The Dancier x Sandro Hit daughter — a graduate of the 2018 P.S.I. auction — scored 72.362% with a consistent, harmonious test …

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Kevin Kohmann Books Ticket to Second World Cup Final with Personal Best Freestyle

Kevin Kohmann & Dünensee. Photo ©susanjstickle.com Kevin Kohmann (USA) pulled off the performance of a lifetime in the FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle, sponsored by 3 Graces Dressage, on Friday, February 28, during “Friday Night Stars” at the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL. Riding Dünensee to a new personal best …

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Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén and Hyatt Strike Individual Gold in Grand Prix Special during Nations Cup Week

Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén & Hyatt. Photo ©susanjstickle.com The second and final set of individual medals was awarded in the Starpoint Dancesport FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* Grand Prix Special on Saturday of week seven at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL. After leading the Swedish team to bronze on Thursday in the opening …

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Backcountry Survival For Horse Owners

Backcountry Survival For Horse Owners

Backcountry survival takes on a whole new meaning when you prepare not only for yourself but also for your horse. Exploring the rugged outdoors demands careful planning and gear selection to navigate beauty and unpredictability safely. In this guide, I share detailed insights and practical tips every horse owner should consider before setting off on …

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How To Train Horses For Survival In A Disaster

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Training horses for survival in a disaster situation is both challenging and rewarding. When disasters strike, horses need more than just basic care. They require specialized training focused on self-sufficiency, adaptability, and resilience. This article explains how to prepare your horse for unexpected emergencies by building trust, teaching survival skills, and simulating realistic emergency scenarios. …

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Training Your Horse For Emergency Survival And Evasion

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Training a horse for emergency survival and evasion takes preparation, clear instructions, and dedicated practice. I have learned that having a well-trained equine companion can make a big difference during unforeseen situations. In this article, I explain practical steps and strategies to ensure your horse is ready for emergencies. Equine Emergency Preparedness Preparing for emergencies …

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