March 21 – April 18, 2025

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HORSE CARE

A Revitalized Caisson Unit Makes Its Debut

Almost two years ago, the U.S. Army got serious about rebuilding the equine program that honors fallen soldiers—and they did it with the help of Olympic gold medalist David O’Connor, champion driver Chester Weber and a team of other experts.

The Unstoppable Linda Vegher: A Life In Motion

Linda Vegher has never felt inclined to stay in one lane. Her commitment to living an un-boring life isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a way of being. As the California-born daughter of a race car driver, she has veered from galloping race horses to racing across faraway lands, from corporate boardrooms to hands-on work with some of the world’s top equine athletes.

Caring For The ‘Super Senior’ 

What you need to know about helping geriatric horses thrive.

Between Rounds with Jude Florio: Nobody’s Fault But Mine

“Currently, researchers estimate that if a veterinarian examines and assesses 10 unsound horses, they will likely find and diagnose an issue that originates or presents in one or more hooves (generally the forelimb) in seven of them. With such staggering estimates, it’s no wonder hoof-care professionals (HCPs) feel their work is always under the microscope, including perceptions of being thrown under the proverbial bus, which is not a great feeling.” ISSUE

HORSE SHOWS

Ringside Chat: Kent Farrington Is On A Hot Streak

It’s always hard to beat Kent Farrington, but this season it’s been nearly impossible. The Olympic team silver medalist has topped eight major four- and five-star classes on three different circuits in six weeks, amassing over $600,000 in prize money from wins alone after rides on four different mares.

Colin Daly Emphasizes Connection And Community

For Daly, a lifelong equestrian and proud, multi-generational resident of San Francisco, an emphasis on developing community is simply foundational to everything he does.

5 Questions With: Liza Boyd

We caught up with Boyd to hear what it’s like to have a top horse again in Ondine D’Orleans, her history with the $150,000 USHJA WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, and how she shares horses with her daughters.

EVENTING

Michael Pollard Is Back At The Top Level

But now the Pan American Games gold medalist is choosing teams instead of riding on them.

DRESSAGE

Kevin Kohmann Brings Experience—And The Calming Effect Of His Horse—To Basel

After winning the Grand Prix CDI-W and Grand Prix freestyle CDI-W at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 8, Kevin Kohmann and Dünensee booked their ticket to this year’s FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Basel, Switzerland.

Winter 2024 Untacked

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INSIDE:

On The Cover: What In The World Is Working Equitation?

Working equitation is not trail, extreme cowboy, or western dressage. It’s not jumping, dressage or eventing. Instead, working equitation takes elements of all of those disciplines to make a unique sport that requires elegance, confidence, maneuverability and accuracy.

For The Team At StrideFull, Creating Show Jumps Is About Amplifying Moments

If you tuned into the coverage of show jumping at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, you may have noticed the exquisite detail carved, painted or sculpted into each of the unique obstacles on course. From ornate wine barrels draped with oversized grapes, to a mock Rodin sculpture, to an ode to the beloved novella, “Le Petit Prince,” each fence was thoughtfully designed to evoke emotion in the observer and to honor the culture, history, knowledge and people of the host country.

The Season’s Best Gifts To Give—And Receive

Use our curated list to find something for all the special people and horses in your life.

Behind The Scenes Of Safety

Helmet certification replicates the dangers of riding through lab testing. We explain what ASTM, SEI and BSI stand for, and what they mean to you.

Try A Cool-Weather Equestrian Trip

The winter months aren’t when most people think of taking riding vacations, but the off-season can offer different experiences, plus less hectic travel days. We offer five ideas here.

A Closer Look At: The Livestock Conservancy’s Endangered Equine Alliance

For nearly 50 years The Livestock Conservancy has led U.S. efforts to promote, protect, and bank genetic materials from rare and threatened breeds of livestock, poultry and rabbits.

Plus: In The Frame, The Warm-Up, 5 Questions With and Parting Ways! There’s even more inside the Winter Issue of Untacked, at the intersection of equestrian life and style.