United States of America

‘Exceptional’ event rider dies in cross-country schooling accident

Rider to miss Olympic debut as horse ruled out by injury

Legendary rock star’s daughter heads to Olympics on US showjumping team

‘We have a strong, competitive group’: US para dressage squad revealed for Tokyo Paralympics

‘Loved by our whole team’: final farewell to World Cup champion

A moose loose aboot this... show? Mother moose enters at A as baby sunbathes by arena

“One or two of the horses had some issues; but then one or two had issues the day before when the moose wasn’t there”

Olympic veterans and a debutant to carry USA dressage hopes in Tokyo

“We’ve worked tremendously hard over the past year to adjust and prepare for these Games and it’s exciting to see all of the hard work begin to pay off”

Olympic showjumper arrested on charges of sexual abuse

In February the rider was added to the US Center for SafeSport suspension list and temporarily suspended for “allegations of misconduct” pending the outcome of a formal investigation

‘Unimaginable loss’: former US team event rider dies aged 72

In 1967 he competed at the European Eventing Championships in Punchestown, Ireland, on Gladstone and in 1968 he was reserve for the US eventing team at the Mexico City Olympics

‘He kept his cool’: Mimi Gochman leads equitation field at Kentucky spring horse show

Two top junior athletes scooped leading accolades in the equitation ring at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show...

‘Lovable’ 17-year-old horse takes hunter championship at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

“He’s not only my longtime partner of 16 years, he’s like a big, lovable puppy dog”

‘He rose to the occasion every time’: farewell to top showjumping stallion

“He gave us so many thrilling moments. Witnessing the magical connection between him and Beezie was the gift of a lifetime.”

Giant American donkey makes 18-hour flight to start mule breeding programme in Australia

The “extremely vocal” but “loving” American mammoth donkey, Moses, stands at 15hh and arrived in Australia last month

Fresh calls to end ‘deliberate torment’ of Tennessee walking horses: US senators unite across parties

“It’s like forcing an Olympian to train with broken glass in her shoes so the pain will make her leap higher over the hurdles”

Horses dig wells in deserts with environmental benefits, study finds

Wild equids in the North American desert have been found to dig wells up to six feet deep to access fresh water

Horse saved from slaughter with wire deep in his leg to help veterans in bright future

“People who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are able to derive strength through Zeke’s story”

Medal winners and rising stars in the running for US Olympic dressage places

US Equestrian has announced the 12-strong dressage shortlist for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics

Confusion around sanctioning of shows reignited at world class show centre

In January 2021 an agreement was reached between the World Equestrian Center and US Equestrian and the organisations said they would “work together in the best interest of the sport”, but this week the centre made a U-turn decision

‘He never let me down’: Farewell to top event horse

“He was huge in my personal life, professional life, and will be missed. I can’t ever see that there will ever be another Reggie, what he’s done and the friendships that have developed and lasted because of him”

Battle for Tokyo spots is on as US showjumping team announces shortlist

US Equestrian announced the 10 riders that will undergo “continued observation” ahead of the team selection