The next Jumping de la Baule – Officiel de France will take place from June 6 to 9, 2024 Imagine combining one of the most breathtaking bays in the world, running nine kilometers in length, decorated with prestige hotels, historic villas and chic activities with a highly anticipated equestrian sport. For some, this notion will remain imaginary, while for many professional show jumpers around the world, as well as grooms, trainers, owners, sponsors, friends, families and spectators, this fantasy will become a reality in the summer of 2024. The next Jumping de la Baule – Officiel de France will ..read more

Chasing dreams with an up-and-coming U25 Rider The elite world of show jumping might seem daunting and perhaps difficult to break into if you were not born into such a lifestyle. When combining the cost of competing at the higher levels in the sport with that of purchasing a purpose-bred athlete capable of jumping Grand Prix tracks, the numbers increase exponentially. There are custom saddles, custom riding apparel, trainers, grooms and the list goes on. Where exactly are there opportunities for someone with a name that doesn’t yet hold tremendous value, and how does an aspiring youn ..read more

photos by Kristin Lee Photography “I love learning about new equestrian companies and hearing from their founders on their companies’ goals and where they hope to fit in the larger horse marketplace. ” Helen riding her horse, “BLondie”. I’ve never liked the term “influencer”. The word always sounded scammy to me and not a reflection of my purpose with my site and Instagram page, Life Equestrian, which I founded in 2016. I started the platform as a resource for riders, which I thought was absent from the equestrian space online. I’ve spent almost my entire life on and around horses. Riding is m ..read more

Amanda Gomez grew up in an environment that every horse-crazy little girl dreams about: the backside of the racetrack. With a jockey for a father and a mother who was an assistant trainer at the time, it’s no surprise the now-professional rider turned horses into a career. “Spending days at the track is what really developed my love for horses,” Gomez said. “I kind of fell into the show jumping scene because that’s what my mom grew up doing too. As I got better, my Mom and Dad started to bring in horses off the track for me to retrain. Of course, it was challenging at times, but looking back n ..read more

photos courtesy of RIATA Designs RIATA Designs was founded in 2014 by Jill Slater and has since taken the equestrian world by storm. It’s no secret that those in the horse world have long coveted and valued products that are both functional and fashionable, and RIATA sun hats are that perfect combination. These large, customizable RIATAS provide stylish sun protection whether you’re ringside at a horse show or working outside at home on the farm. An Instant Hit Jill jokes that she, “literally fell into this business.” In 2014, she was asked by her trainer, Liz Hutchinson of Avalon Hunter Jumpe ..read more

photos by Cassidy Brooke Photography The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Blazes a New Trail with Free Ride Equestrian on a Limited Edition Co-Branded Collection This limited-edition collection will feature co-branded sun shirts with SPF 50 protection, breeches with four-way stretch, uni-sex vintage style tees and more. It’s no secret that the fashion industry loves a good collaboration. We have seen everything from a Lands’ End x Peanuts collection to a J. Crew x New Balance collection, so why not an equestrian one? Inspired by the trend in non-equestrian fashion brands, the U.S. Hunter Jumper ..read more

photos by Ashley Neuhof When Ian Millar looks back on the evolution of tack over the course of his career, the transformation is prolific. As he sat beneath the shade of a palm tree and the brim of his characteristic cowboy hat at Millar Brooke Farm South in the heart of Wellington, FL, Ian recalled the details of an observed shift in saddle making. He even mused on a time when saddle pads were non-existent. “It was leather and the horse’s back,” he laughed. “The only reason you used a saddle pad was to compensate for a saddle that didn’t fit particularly well. But, in the last 40 years I have ..read more

“Be active… Look Elegant…” Two Bits Equestrian just launched their Spring Summer 2021 collection and we are in love! “SS21 is all about timeless wardrobe staples that pair effortlessly and elevate the closet…” The new TBE collection includes a classic mockneck, crisp cotton tee and a timeless lightweight trench – the perfect transitional pieces to take you into Summer. Pre-order the collection here: TBE SS21 ..read more

SaddleBox, a new company that launched in 2017, is a subscription box for horses and their owners. It is a family-owned business run by CEO Phil Van Treuren, his wife Sharon, and their daughter, Sophie. “We started SaddleBox because we’re horse owners ourselves, and we really love the experience,” Phil said. “There didn’t seem to [&hellip ..read more

For Immediate Release Wellington, FL – January 9, 2018 – The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the largest and longest operating horse show in the world, is pleased to announce Hermès as the new title sponsor of the prestigious Under 25 Grand Prix Series in 2018. Hosted at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), WEF will [&hellip ..read more