Brenda Tananbaum & Novello. Photo by Jess Windhurst Photography Brenda Tananbaum has added another feather to her cap at the CHJA Finals. As a previous winner of the CHJA 3' Adult Medal Final, she earned her way into the CHJA 3'3" Master's Medal Final and was the winner again Saturday at the Fairfield August Horse Show. Her winning partner was Novello, an 18-year-old Westphalian gelding affectionately called 'Captain.' Samantha Stepanik was second aboard Hederiggy, with Katie

Isabel Jo & HCH Dubai. Photo by Jess Windhurst Photography Isabel Jo made her final show with HCH Dubai count. Jo, 18, is readying to begin her college studies at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH, and she capped a milestone summer with a win in the CHJA 3' Adult Medal Final after moving up in testing. Kennedy Teasdale was second aboard Cool, followed by Sydney Smith with Antidote. "This means a lot," Jo said. "I've been coming to these Finals since 2021, and I've been second two or

Annika Das wins the CHJA Junior Medal Final. Photo by Jess Windhurst Photography Annika Das had never before contested a championship event when she came forward for the Connecticut Hunter Jumper Association (CHJA) Medal Finals at the Fairfield County Hunt Club. But you wouldn't have known it from her riding. The 15-year-old was poised in her finals debut, besting a competitive field in the CHJA 3' Junior Medal Final at the Fairfield August Horse Show. She and her 10-year-old

From live show results to decades of result data and complete horse pedigrees, Barnlog keeps you connected to the world of equestrian sport. Stefan Parker, founder of Barnlog Stefan Parker doesn’t have the background of the typical horse show exhibitor. The Ocala-based equestrian boasts a far more extensive history in software engineering than he does in the saddle. In fact, he helped lay some of the earliest foundations in one of the digital world’s most popular equestrian m

Eila Fisk and her 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding Quaresma anchored Region 3 to team gold in the Junior category at the North American Youth Championships in Traverse City, Michigan (USA).© FEI / Centre Line Media A year ago, Eila Fisk and her 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding Quaresma anchored Region 3 to team gold in the Junior category at the North American Youth Championships in Traverse City, Michigan (USA). The pair continues to successfully navigate the youth pathway in dres

Brookelyn Roy and Carlo DC Stables Z during the FEI Jumping North American Championships for Pre-Juniors © FEI/ Natialie Suto Photography In the closest of finishes, Kait Meggenhofen claimed individual Young Rider gold at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC) to cap an action-packed week at Traverse City Horse Shows in Williamsburg, Michigan (USA). With less than a penalty point separating the top two athletes, Meggenhofen (USA Zone 5) and the 13-year-old mare Diva de

Team Denmark - winners of the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ - Falsterbo (SWE) with Chef d’Equipe Susie Dannemand and team riders Daniel Bachmann Andersen / Flash Gordon 37, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour / Mount St John Freestyle, Nadja Aaboe Sloth / Favour Gersdorf, Anna Zibrandtsen / Quel Filou. © FEI/Kim Lundin Denmark started in just one leg of the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ series, but they made it count. Led by Chef d'Equipe Susie Dannemand, the four-rider squad of Anna Zibr

"White Lotus," by Dalman Jump Co., on course at Tryon International Equestrian Center. Photo by Ibach Media. After a successful year of partnership with Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Dalman Jump Co. has expanded its jump offerings at the venue, debuting its 2026 Summer Collection at the 2026 Tryon Summer Series. Two brand new courses—one for the Tryon Stadium and another for the Reynolds Family Grand Hunter Ring, as well as hunter derby events—were delivered

Team Germany (L-R), Klaus Roeser, Isabell Werth, Raphael Netz, Semmieke Rothenberger and Frederic Wandres, winners of the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ leg in Hagen a.T.W. (GER) © FEI/Stefan Lafrentz Germany delivered on home soil Friday at the Covalliero Dressage Days, securing an assertive victory in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ at Hagen a.T.W. (GER), the first Nations Cup event held at the venue. With the FEI Dressage World Championships just a month away in Aachen (GER), Ger

Isabel Coxe and Alicia Santa Rosa. All photos by SEL Photography It didn't take long to realize that the jump-off would be quick in Saturday's $15,000 Friends of Fairfield Grand Prix. Eight combinations advanced to the jump-off of Chris Jones' (CAN) course, but ultimately no one could catch Isabel Coxe (USA) and Alicia Santa Rosa in the premier class of the 102nd Fairfield June Horse Show. The winning pair blazed their way to a final time of 40.107 seconds—more than two secon

Sara Schultz and Trade Secret. Photo by SEL Photography Sara Schultz has attended shows at the Fairfield County Hunt Club with her trainer Carla Sacco for nearly 20 years. The New York native has fond memories showing at the venue as a child, but if you ask her what her favorite moment is, she'll point to her latest. Schultz and her 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding Trade Secret secured the 2026 Grand Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship at Fairfield June, earning the

Lila Racanelli received the inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award, donated by Walter J. Lee, for winning the ASPCA Maclay. She is pictured in the award presentation alongside Emily Koss, Walter J. Lee, and Jay Mullen. All photos by SEL Photography As the winner of the ASPCA Maclay at Fairfield June, Lila Racanelli received the inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award, donated by Walter "Jimmy" Lee. Racanelli was best aboard Hellen Cantwell's Tibri's Goodfella, a

Grace Shipman and Calamanzo. All photos by SEL Photography A two-month lease has turned into a beautiful four-year partnership for Grace Shipman and Calamanzo. After winning a derby last week in New York, the duo triumphed again in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Friday at the Fairfield June Horse Show. Shipman and her 18-year-old gelding finished on a winning total of 180, leading from start to finish. Colin Syquia and Harlow finished second (168.5), with Isabel Jo an

Jennifer Hannan & Clueso. Photo by SEL Photography Jennifer Hannan has attended the Fairfield June Show for three decades, but she experienced a new "first" at the venue Thursday, as she received the inaugural Walter J. Lee High Score Hunter Award. Recognizing the high score professional hunter rider of the competition, the trophy was donated earlier this year by renowned hunter judge, trainer, and breeder Walter "Jimmy" Lee. Hannan, who owns and operates her Ocean Echo opera

Colin Syquia and Bacardi Royal Z. All photos by SEL Photography Colin Syquia (PHI) arrived at the Fairfield June Show hoping for some positive mileage for the talented young jumper, Bacardi Royal Z. Sandra O'Donnell's 7-year-old Zangersheide gelding exceeded expectations, jumping to the top of the $5,000 Pablo Mejia Equestrian Welcome Stake Thursday at the Fairfield June Show. The pair crossed the timers of Chris Jones' (CAN) short track in an uncatchable 30.450 seconds. Dani

Brenda Tananbaum & Diasandro. All photos by SEL Photography Brenda Tananbaum was paired with Diasandro less than six months ago, but the pair looked like a seasoned partnership Wednesday at the Fairfield County Hunt Club. Tananbaum and the 14-year-old Warmblood gelding topped the $1,000 Stübben Derby on Opening Day of the 2026 Fairfield June Show, receiving a score of 86. Roxanne Vincek finished second with Normandy on a score of 84, while Caroline van Dalen rounded out the t

Team Podium, the winners - Team Belgium, Defalque Charlotte, Paulius Larissa, Verboomen Justin, Verwimp Wim at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup - Lier (BEL) © FEI/Dirk Caremans Belgium completed a successful defense of its 2025 Nations Cup title Saturday, capturing a win on home soil for the second year in a row in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ of Lier (BEL). A year ago, the event marked the first ever dressage Nations Cup event held in the country, and the competition celebrated

Caroline Garren in the FH Dressage Collection, including the Cristina LUX show jacket in Navy, Rita Full Seat breeches in White and the Era show shirt in White Lace. Photo by: Flying Changes Creative Studio LLC • Location: Lunar Dressage, Wellington, FL The apparel brand For Horses is well known for its signature Italian style and refined tailoring, has officially announced the launch of its first full Dressage Collection, marking a pivotal evolution for the brand in 2026. Th

Rodrigo Enriquez Beteta (MEX) and Pia Maria H jump the CSI3* Grand Prix at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival. All photos by Catie Staszak Media, Inc. For Rodrigo Enriquez Beteta, involvement in equestrian sport was all but pre-written in his DNA. A fourth-generation horsemen, his great-grandfather Ignacio M. Beteta Quintana was a prominent owner who saw one of his horses represent Mexico at the 1948 London Olympics. His grandfather, Armando F. Beteta qualified for the 1960

Isabell WERTH (GER) riding WENDY de FONTAINE - members of the winning team from Germany at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup 2026 - Fontainebleau (FRA) © FEI/Evan Oudin In what could have passed for a championship lineup, the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ of Fontainebleau (FRA) came down to the wire Saturday at Le Grand Parquet. Deciding the result in the final ride, eight-time Olympic gold medalist Isabell Werth (GER) clinched a victory for Germany, which secured its second straight