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Best of JN: Luciana Diniz Slays at Spruce Meadows
With horses with names like “Fit For Fun” and “Winningmood,” how can you not love this lady?
Fantasy Farm Thursday: South African Equine Getaway
The cure for what ails you: South Africa. Or at least daydreaming about it.
Best of JN: Lucador Sasses His Way to Champ in 6 GIFs
Because sometimes sass is what sets you apart.
Fantasy Farm Thursday: Johnny Depp’s Kentucky Horse Farm
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, My Old Kentucky Home!
Houston Horses, Harvey & How You Can Help
Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc in Texas and the affects will be felt for some time. Here’s how you can help.
Best of JN: 6 Reasons We Love Magical Nordic Gnome Peder Fredricson
We mean that “magical Nordic gnome” thing in the most complimentary way possible. Take it away, Jumper Nation.
Fantasy Farm Thursday: A Piece of the Last Wild Frontier
If you’re into that sort of horse life where you stay clean and then go shopping, this one might not be your cup of tea.
Best of JN: 10 Lit Quotes Definitely About Horses
This one goes out to the book nerds!
Fantasy Farm Thursday: $12 Million Unique Manhattan Suburb Estate
George Morris is a big proponent of a day full of lessons followed by a crazy night in SoHo. And Uncle George is always right.
Best of JN: Isabelle Lapierre’s Cinderella Win
Your first World Cup leg win in front of your friends and family on your own horse? That’s a real-life fairy tale, folks.
Your Inner 4-H Child Needs to See This
Ten-year-old me always wondered what perfect showmanship looks like. NOW I KNOW AND I’M CRYING.
Wylie vs. Mongol Derby, Powered by SmartPak Day 2: Insane Weather, LW Still in Top Pack
Freezing monsoon hurricanes might be a thing on the Steppe, but they’re not slowing down our girl one iota!
Fantasy Farm Thursday: A Western Ranch in Eastern Europe
Hungarian Cottages and Western Saddles. #Normal
Wylie vs. the Mongol Derby, Powered by SmartPak: Day 1 Update
Leslie Wylie is not only off and running, but she’s WAY IN THE LEAD. Get the scoop on Day 1 here!
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Best of JN: Bertram Allen at 22 vs. Me at 22
Bertram Allen turned a staggering 22 on Tuesday… this is how we deal.
Fantasy Farm Thursday: $69 Million “Shakespeare Ranch” on Lake Tahoe
“Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?” – W. Shakespeare, As You Like It
Paris to Host 2024 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles to Host in 2028
Mark your calendars now! The long-awaited news has finally broken: LA will host the Summer Games in 2028. Get the scoop on the equestrian venue here courtesy of our sister site Jumper Nation.
Photo Challenge (Part II): Happy Horses
Just Keep Smiling!
Fat to Fit to First Level: TWENTY POUNDS GONE!
Esther is right on track to her personal weight loss goals, and we couldn’t be prouder! Get the lowdown on her system for staying motivated.
Best of JN: Stud Crush Alert: WT Leapfrog
insert heart eye emoji here. Maybe like 20.
Sometimes we need to take a minute and appreciate the equine candy out there that could be the father of your future equine partner. This is one such minute.
The ???? is growing up! He finished his Colorado circuit placing in the 1.35m and in fine form. What a super 6-year-old! WT Leapfrog Wild Turkey Farm
Posted by Mandy Porter on Saturday, July 22, 2017
WT Leapfrog is a 2011 Holsteiner Stallion (Liocalyon x Carthago) with totally stunning looks, incredible athletic ability, and a pretty spectacular partner in the ring in Mandy Porter.
Owned by Wild Turkey Farm, the Frogger is living the fabulous double duty life as active show jumper and breeding stud, and his babies are just as cute as he is:
In the show ring, Leapfrog is tearing things up in his young state, winning the six-year-old classes at Colorado Horse Park three days in a row earlier this month. He covers ground like a machine and exhibits leagues of potential in the jumping springs department.
The ???? won the 6-year-olds again today! Good boy, WT Leapfrog!
Posted by Mandy Porter on Friday, July 14, 2017
Also, really good at looking good while standing there:
You can learn more about Leapfrog by following his very own fan page on Facebook, Following Mandy on Facebook, or visiting Wild Turkey Farms’ website.
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