Well folks, it is here. Cross country day at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. This much anticipated event was originally slated to run last year but was pushed back due to the COVID pandemic. The challenge, it seems, was worth the wait. The chatter on the ground about the 5* course is: […]
Let’s chat standings after the completion of 5* dressage at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. The first day was a day full of lovely rides. Oliver Townend is currently in first with a generous lead, sitting at 21.1 with the 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding, Cooley Master Class. (I mean, is anyone surprised? […]
Each week on #HallOfFameThursday, Horse Network recognizes members of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame with an inductee’s plaque, historical photos and, on the first Thursday of every month, an article written by a Show Jumping Hall of Famer. This week, we recognize Harry R. Gill, Show Jumping Hall of Fame class of 2002. A lifelong horseman, Harry R. […]
Saturday Links These orioles, the state bird of Maryland, are ready to welcome the 5* riders home today. We’re all anxious to see how Ian Stark’s course will ride this afternoon and we’ll find out soon enough!
Another Top Lot for Time Test as Book 3 Concludes Sire on fire Time Test has rarely been far from the headlines during the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, and the National Stud's promising young gun was responsible for the headline act at the Oct. 15 concluding session of Book 3.
Starman Retirement Puts Sprint Crown up For Grabs Early retirement for ante-post favorite Starman coupled with the absence of King's Stand Stakes (G1) star Oxted means the stage is set for a new sprinting champion in the Oct. 16 British Champions Sprint Stakes (G1).
Trueshan, Stradivarius Wheel Back in Long Distance Cup A fifth consecutive appearance on Champions Day by Stradivarius must be some sort of record but it looked unlikely in the immediate aftermath of his defeat by Trueshan in the Prix du Cadran (G1) at Longchamp.
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Top-10 horse one of two withdrawn before Maryland 5 Star cross-country Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play at Maryland 5 Star 2021. Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play, who were fourth equal after dressage, are one of two withdrawals ahead of today’s Maryland 5 Star cross-country. The US rider said she had made the decision as she had been ill yesterday and “Coolio” is also new to five-star and “on the lighter side of fitness and runs”. […]
5 horses for sale this week priced £20,000 and over If you have a healthy budget to spend on you next horse then perhaps one of these will be for you? Take a look at our selection of horses priced £20,000 and over for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week, or if none of the below suit your needs, start your search […]
