Show jumping today is becoming less accessible to more Americans as the costs of participating increase. This is a dangerous trend, because the wealthy rider has become the new normal. Fifty years ago, riders made their way up the ranks riding both good and bad horses owned by others; now, most grand prix riders or […]
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Where Did the Grit Go? – The Chronicle of the Horse
Much like our Thelwell ponies and difficult horses taught us physical and mental toughness, the sport itself and the courses demanded it. In the second part of this series, we discuss taking care of the horse and teaching the horse. Most shows had permanent outside courses for hunter competitions when I started riding as a […]
Read more...In Praise of the Difficult Ones – The Chronicle of the Horse
Visit Chronicle of the Horse to subscribe and view the article as it originally appeared. Recently, several prominent trainers and riders have discussed how the discipline of show jumping has changed, and it has. Prior to 1950, American show jumping, with its standing martingales and rub classes without time allowed, was a vastly different sport than the […]
Read more...Q&A: How Can I Protect My Horse Out On Lease?
Q: I am preparing to lease out my 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding for the first time, and, while I know and trust the lessee, I’ve heard horror stories of leased horses coming back entirely unsound or unusable. Is there anything I can do to help protect myself and my horse from that scenario? A: […]
Read more...You Sold Me a Stopper!
This lawsuit Florida over the sale of a potential grand prix horse, Vorst, to a wealthy Mexican owner provides an opportunity to discuss the responsibilities of sellers and risks to buyers in a horse deal. This case is especially interesting since all the parties appear to be knowledgeable and sophisticated participants in equine sport. However, a […]
Read more...Q&A: I Want To Board Horses at Home, What Legalities Should I Know?
Q: I have a nice four-stall barn and outdoor ring at home where I’ve kept my two horses for years. Now, I’d love to make a little extra income by boarding an additional horse or two. Legally, is there anything I need to do before I take my first boarder? A: Yes, beginning to board […]
Read more...Can They Do That? Questions Surrounding the USOC Complaint from Kelley Farmer and Larry Glefke
Professional hunter riders and trainers Kelley Farmer and Larry Glefke have filed a United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Section 10 Complaint against the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) regarding their suspension by USEF following a positive drug test. The complainants seek to have the USOC put the USEF’s National Governing Body (NGB) status on a […]
Read more...When to Call An Equine Lawyer
Armand Leone is an attorney by trade and no stranger to the court room, but when he leased a horse in 2012 that became injured, he was involved in a lengthy and expensive arbitration for which he hired a lawyer. After giving endless “horses 101” lessons to his counsel before any progress could be made […]
Read more...Simple Steps to Avoid Unnecessary Doping Charges: Avoiding the Foreseeable
Today’s competition horses are under constant scrutiny to avoid even perception of doping and training abuses by competition officials and the public. The inability of a horse to protect itself from unscrupulous practices makes strict oversight of training and competition mandatory. This can create and adversarial atmosphere between riders, trainers, stewards, and equestrian regulatory bodies. […]
Read more...USEF Widens Responsibility for Horse Doping Offenses – The Chronicle of the Horse
A January announcement from the U.S. Equestrian Federation Hearing Panel suspending both the trainer (Larry Glefke) and the rider (Kelley Farmer) for use of prohibited substances is a step forward to eliminating drug abuse in competition horses. The days of restricting responsibility for drug offenses to the person signing as trainer on the entry blank […]
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