show jumping

Featured Image: 2019 Ranch Work winner Amber Jacobson and her thoroughbred, Silence Is Awesome, take the creek crossing in stride at the Kentucky Horse Park competition. Many of us—myself included—discovered that our first job was a poor fit.  Perhaps, we found the work monotonous; perhaps, we had a boss that just didn’t “get” us.  Or,...

The Oldenburg horse turns heads with their powerful built and stance. This impressive warmblood is commonly seen in the show jumping and dressage arena. They’re top performers and many have competed in the Olympics. Most people are not aware of their unique background though. Facts About the Oldenburg Horse Bred in the 16th and 17th...

Hey Heartland fans, you may be surprised to find out that Alisha Newton is a real horseback rider. And she has talent! She plays the character of Georgina “Georgie” Fleming-Morris on the popular drama. On the show, she can’t get enough of horses! From trick riding to show jumping, Georgie tries it all. It’s nice...

Thoroughbreds are known as the fast and furious breed of the horse world, and for good reason! Gaining fame from legends like Secretariat, Thoroughbreds are well known and loved by people all around the globe. What people may not understand about this breed, is that the horses that comprise it are so much more than...

For nearly three-quarters of a century, equestrian sports aficionados have marked their calendars each April and May for the Del Mar National Horse Show, held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the beautiful seaside California town.  Western Week, April 17-21, is a favorite of cowgirls, where featured events include barrel racing, NRHA competition, AQHA and...

The rivalry between Western and English riders continues in this half hour long TV show. One rider from each discipline competes for their chance at winning $1,000 and a year supply of supplements. Both are accomplished equestrians, but they come from different backgrounds. Time to put them to the challenge. You can watch it right...

I personally do not think that Arabian horses need any special introduction, as even non horse people know that Arabians are one of the most popular horse breeds in the world, due to their incredible athleticism and superior intellect. As I mentioned above, this phenomenal breed is as athletic as they come! Show jumping, dressage, pleasure...

You might remember her from The Big Bang Theory, but Kaley Cuoco is much more than just an actress. She’s a killer equestrian! At the age of 16, she first stepped foot into the stirrups. Nowadays, you’ll see her and her fiancé in the show jumping industry. Kaley owns a stunning barn and quite the collection of...