November 18 – December 16, 2024
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EQUITATION ISSUE
Horse Of A Lifetime: Grappa
With seven major equitation finals wins and 18 finals ribbons total, Grappa’s tenure in the equitation ring is unmatched. For Sarah Willeman Doran, he was the magical partner with whom she won the 1998 Washington International Horse Show Equitation Final, the 2000 Eisers & Pessoa/AHSA Medal Final and the 2000 BET/USET Talent Search Final—East, among other major equitation classes.
Ask 3: How Do You Know When You’re Ready To Move Up From 3’3” To The 3’6”?
“It’s only a 3” difference,” said no one ever. Bridging the gap between the two heights can prove a challenge for many riders, so we talked to three trainers about how to decide if you’re ready to make the leap.
The Forum: Contemplating The Role Of ASPCA Maclay Regionals
“As the chair of the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Equitation Task Force, I talk to a lot of horse people about their thoughts on the sport, and one topic that comes up a lot is the role of the ASPCA Maclay Regionals, which are used to qualify for the ASPCA Maclay Final,” says Robin Rost Brown.
YOUNG ENTRY
Taylor Cawley Tops ASPCA Maclay Final
It was the second major fall win for the 16-year-old rider, who also won the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final—East a few weeks before.
Get To Know Triple Grand Junior Hunter Champion Babylon
It can be tough to take over the ride on a winning horse. Expectations are high, and the pressure can be consuming. But Paige Walkenbach has taken it all in stride with Babylon.
JJ Torano Rides A Wave To Dover Saddlery/USEF Medal Final Victory
The 14-year-old becomes the youngest winner in the history of the class.
Zone 4 Zips To The Top In The Turnham Green/USEF Prix Des States Team Championship
In addition to her team win, Olivia Sweetnam earns individual gold in the championship held at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
Pennsylvania National Photo Gallery
Adriana Forte Puts In The Work To Win At Washington
Junior riders are used to getting up a few hours early on show days, but Adriana Forte’s home schedule is even more rigorous. It all paid off at the Washington International Horse Show Equitation Final.
HORSE SHOWS
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Scott Stewart Wraps Up An Unrivaled Indoor Season At The National Horse Show
A 17th Leading Hunter Rider award at the National Horse Show capped off Scott Stewart’s stellar indoor season with his group of horses from Rivers Edge Farm.
Tufton Avenue Makes A Winning Comeback
Veterinarians once recommended euthanizing the gelding, but time and 24/7 turnout helped bring him back to form.
Ryan Kenny Sets The Standard At Capital Challenge
In his first year in the professional ranks, the young rider proves he can hold his own with the top competitors.
Carly Anthony Returns To The Pennsylvania National For A Big Win
It’s been a while since Carly Anthony has been to the Pennsylvania National—19 or 20 years—and the last time she was at the show, she was a junior competing in the Prix Des States and the USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final. She returned as a seasoned professional for this year’s edition to take the biggest check of the show.
Major Tom Comes Into His Own At Washington International
Rodrigo Pessoa has competed his share of superstar mounts. Still, he thinks current mount Major Tom is one of the best he’s ever ridden.
Washington International Horse Show Photo Gallery
Kent Farrington Dominates The National Horse Show
He wins three international classes with three different horses.
National Horse Show Photo Gallery
EVENTING
Oliver Townend Boosts His 5-Star Win Tally Again With Mars Maryland Victory
After winning with a greener horse in Kentucky this spring, he brings a veteran mount to Maryland.
Julie Wolfert Finds Redemption In Morven Park CCI4*-L Win
When Julie Wolfert went over to Ireland in 2021 in search of an upper-level horse, SSH Playboy stood out from the dozens of others she tried. With him she earned her first CCI4*-L win.
DRESSAGE
Christine Calao Starts Her Own For Championship Wins
The rider from Texas earns multiple GAIG/USDF Region 9 titles with four different horses.
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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.
