September 7
Eventing Nation 
- Weekend Winners: Skyline, Flora Lea, CDCTA & War Horse
Hello, Eventing Nation! Are we all still soaking up the Big Burghley weekend?! While we loved following the action abroad, we saw plenty of fun excitement back home, with Skyline, Flora Lea, CDCTA, and War - Monday News & Notes from Equine Discounts
View this post on Instagram A post shared by London International Horse Show (@londonhorseshow) Exciting news! The organizers of London International Horse Show are delighted to announce the introduction of an exciting new competition, The - “25 Years of Work, And I’ve Finally Won a Big B”: Gemma Stevens Claims Burghley Victory with Chilli Knight
How do you measure a Burghley win? You can do it in starts: 539 internationally over the course of a career. You can do it in career years: 24 and a month, give or take, - US Partnership Bows Out of Defender Burghley at Final Horse Inspection
28 horses came forward for this morning’s final horse inspection at the Defender Burghley CCI5* following an enormously influential cross-country day yesterday, and just 27 will remain in the competition as we had into today’s
Horse and Hound 
Blood Horse
- Vanta First Stakes Winner for Sire Greatest Honour
Greatest Honour, a grade 2 winner and grade 1-placed, saw his first black-type stakes winner Sept. 6 when Vanta captured the Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes. - Take Charge Star Conquers U.S. Turf in Franklin-Simpson
Maribeth Sandford's Take Charge Star dominated in his United States debut, proving his affinity for shorter distances with a victory in the $1.5 million Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G2T) Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs. - Franco Earns First Riding Title at Saratoga Summer Meet
In a breakthrough Saratoga Race Course meeting that saw him win the Travers Stakes (G1) aboard Leading Change, jockey Manny Franco earned the leading rider title at the historic summer meet for the first time. - Saratoga Reports Strong Handle Numbers for 2026 Meets
Despite new computer-assisted wagering rules in place that saw those players reduce action during the 2026 Saratoga Race Course meet, NYRA Sept. 7 reported strong numbers from the meet as retail players increased their play.
Malgré Tout 
- Strategies for optimal performance and injury prevention in equestrian sports
Maintaining peak fitness and preventing injuries are crucial for success in equestrian sports. Both rider and horse must adhere to specific protocols to ensure top performance and minimize risks. Understanding these strategies can significantly enhance your involvement in the sport. In the competitive world of equestrian sports, maintaining optimal performance is not just about skill, […]