February 21 – March 14, 2025

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HORSE SHOW ISSUE

The 2024 U.S. Equestrian Federation Channel I National Champions

USEF Channel II National Champions

2024 USHJA Zone Champions

5 Things You Don’t Know About Lafitte De Muze

Since making his debut in 2018, Lafitte De Muze has become one of the most decorated hunters in the country. The striking Belgian Warmblood owned by Cheryl Olsten and piloted by Amanda Steege earned the 2024 U.S. Equestrian Federation Channel I national championship in the high performance hunter, money won, division. Most recently, Steege and “Lafitte” garnered the win at the $80,000 LeMieux USHJA International Hunter Derby at the World Equestrian Center—Ocala.

Living Legend: Hap Hansen

After more than six decades in the saddle, the double hall of famer is still training national champions.

Free Rein With: Murray Kessler

Above Murray Kessler’s desk there’s a poster that reads, “What would you do if you had no fear?” It’s a fitting reminder for Kessler, who came out of retirement to tackle his latest challenge as chief executive officer of Wellington International.

Vicki Bergevin Has Created A Lasting Legacy At Parkside Stables

Over its nearly 50 years in business, Parkside Stables has become an institution in the Seattle-area hunter/jumper community. Although several generations of trainers have contributed to building the program’s esteemed reputation within the industry, an equally essential ingredient to Parkside’s longevity and success lies in the dedication of its owner and founder, Vicki Bergevin.

The Forum: The Cost Conundrum

“The costs of competing are rising at an alarming, unsustainable rate, and I think the entire horse community needs to think about the not-so-distant effect this will have on the sport as a whole,” says Shelley Campf.

HORSE SHOWS

Dustin Goodwin And Reputation Prove They’re Ready For It With Thermal Win

Goodwin piloted Kalli Heffner Gay’s Reputation to first in the $40,000 USHJA International Hunt and Go Derby held during Desert Circuit 3.

$215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI4* Photo Gallery

HUNTING

2024 Opening Meets Photo Gallery

DRESSAGE

Fire Fly Is Taking Anna Marek To New Heights

Since their success at the 2023 Pan American Games, they’ve found a new confidence in the show ring.

EVENTING

Meet Molly Pellegrini: President-Elect Of The USEA

Busy times are nothing new for Pellegrini, the president-elect of the U.S. Eventing Association. She’s a longtime nonprofit volunteer in several sectors, mom to four children, and works around her family’s 70-acre Post Road Farm, which she built with her husband.

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.