#SHOW JUMPING
Thursday Video: Side-By-Side Jump Off
A jump off is always exciting to watch, but this video shows an awesome side-by-side comparison of a jump off, highlighting the importance of stride and turns. Both these riders and horses have incredible skill and it’s amazing how close it ends up being.
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Happy Thursday, Horse Nation. Play to your strengths and go riding!
Mind Your Melon: Show Jumping
Take a vicarious ride through a show jumping course. (more…)
Best of JN: An Introduction to Indoors, Meet the Big Four
Do NOT miss this chance to see the nation’s best! This article will give you the “who,” “what,” “when” and “where” for the Big Four of the jumping equestrian world!
How a Blind Equestrian is Changing the Game of Show Jumping
As a para-equestrian who is legally blind, Wren Blae Zimmerman stands out for all the right reasons. Contributor Julie Saillant discusses how Zimmerman approaches show jumping and life.
Thursday Video: Summertime Show Jumping
Keeping cool while jumping … over something.
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USHJA Wheeler Museum Debuts ‘Through the Lens’ Exhibit
The Wheeler Museum at the USHJA headquarters has debuted a new exhibit honoring the evolution of horse show photography from its earliest days to modern trends. Noelle Maxwell catches up with curator Denise Quirk for a behind-the-scenes look.
WEG Happy Hour, September 20th
Three disciplines, one pint-sized recap to get you all caught up on the day’s events. Biz Stamm is your bartender this evening for WEG Happy Hour!
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Edwina Tops-Alexander Wins Miami Beach
The kickoff leg of the 2016 Longines Global Champions Tour took place last weekend in Miami Beach, with Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander and Lintea Tequila bringing home the first big win.
Penelope Leprevost Issues Apology for Gothenburg Warm-Up
Her apology comes in the wake of a viral video.
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Steve Guerdat Wins FEI World Cup Jumping
Four nail-biting rounds of show jumping took place in Gothenburg, Sweden over the weekend with Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat ultimately capturing his second FEI World Cup in a row!
Show Jumper ‘Nautical’ to Be Inducted Into Palomino Hall of Fame
By guest contributor Noelle Maxwell .
Reed Kessler Is On Her Own In Europe
The “teen phenomenon” show jumper is now running her own barn without a trainer on the eve of her 21st birthday.
Watch: Boyd Exell & Bertram Allen Win Aachen Jump-and-Drive
Two of our favorite equestrians won the ultimate relay race in Aachen last week — check out the replay!
9 out of 10 International Show Jumpers Give This Post A Thumb’s Up
Carley Sparks shares an oft-overlooked aspect of the Longines Global Champions Tour — it’s not actually “global.” (more…)
Get Well Soon, Beezie!
Ah snap! US show jumping team staple Beezie Madden is undergoing surgery today after breaking her collar bone over the weekend. And we’re only three months away from the World Equestrian Games… (more…)
Behind the Scenes with Show Jumping Royalty Edwina Alexander-Tops
This Australian show jumping phenom was featured on EuroSport last year. It’s like Beyonce’s Life is But a Dream documentary. BUT BETTER. (more…)
12 GIFs That Will Make You Fall in Love with Reed Kessler
Show jumping prodigy Reed Kessler was recently featured on the new Screen Test series by Noelle Floyd. Like all things by Floyd, it’s beautifully executed. It also makes for great GIFs. (more…)
Beezie Madden Won The American Invitational. And Then Things Got Awkward.
Beezie won the $200,000 American Invitational on Saturday night. FOR THE THIRD TIME. But the award ceremony was kind of a fail. (more…)
George Morris: ‘The Buck Stops at the Professional’
When George Morris speaks, people listen. Usually, they listen closely. The storied horseman is not shy about expressing his opinions, nor his intolerance for interruption. (more…)