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Two Aledo High School juniors are ranking among the best young equestrian athletes in America, with one claiming the top national spot. Their success in eventing, an Olympic sport combining three riding disciplines, shows how dedication and family support can turn passion into excellence.
The University of South Carolina equestrian team just claimed the 2026 national championship, defeating top programs in a unique competition where riders compete on unfamiliar horses. The 49-member squad, which also holds the highest GPA among women's athletic teams, proved teamwork and preparation can overcome any challenge.
South Carolina's equestrian team clinched their fourth national championship in a thrilling tiebreaker victory, ending a nine-year title drought. The No. 4 seed Gamecocks upset top-ranked Auburn and Texas A&M to claim the crown.
American equestrian Kevin Kohmann rode to victory at the Wellington Grand Prix, bringing him one step closer to his third consecutive World Cup Final appearance. The win showcases years of dedication between horse and rider in one of dressage's most prestigious competitions.
New Zealand equestrian Tim Price rode to second place at the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials just three weeks after breaking his shoulder in an e-bike accident. The world No. 2 partnered with his longtime horse Falco to deliver a flawless final round despite the injury.
Ellesse Gundersen just won the US Championship Grand Prix Special riding a horse she bred and raised from birth. The victory proves that homegrown talent can compete at the highest levels of equestrian sport.
In a male-dominated equestrian sport, Pakistan's first all-female tent pegging club is galloping past centuries of tradition. These riders are proving that skill knows no gender while inspiring the next generation of women athletes.
American equestrian Kent Farrington achieved a childhood dream by winning his first World Cup title in his hometown state. The victory came after watching countless VHS tapes of the competition as a kid without access to high-level shows.
American equestrian Kent Farrington has taken commanding control of the World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, winning both opening rounds with two different horses. He heads into Sunday's championship with a perfect score and a partnership that's hitting its stride at exactly the right moment.
American equestrian Kent Farrington dominated the second round of show jumping's biggest championship, putting himself in pole position to win his first World Cup title. The veteran rider and his remarkable mare Greya are making it look easy in Fort Worth.
After growing up watching World Cup Finals on worn-out VHS tapes, American equestrian Kent Farrington finally claimed his first individual title in front of a roaring home crowd in Texas. The 45-year-old world number two led the competition from start to finish with two exceptional mares across three intense days.
A regional Australian town is one step closer to hosting Olympic equestrian events after international officials toured the proposed venue and gave encouraging feedback. World-class course designers have already visited the Toowoomba Showgrounds to plan how they'll transform the historic site into an Olympic-caliber facility.
After decades away from riding, a Mexican historian rediscovers charrería, the country's 500-year-old national sport that transformed ranch work into cultural identity. The equestrian tradition continues thriving today, connecting modern riders to their ancestral roots.
American equestrian Kent Farrington is two victories away from his first World Cup championship after winning back-to-back competitions in Texas. The seasoned rider and his 12-year-old mare Greya are making it look easy at the sport's biggest event.
A retired racehorse who once set speed records just became the first Standardbred ever to win a major stock horse world championship. Homicide Hunter's historic victory is changing how the equestrian world sees his entire breed.
British rider Becky Moody made equestrian history in Fort Worth, capturing her first World Cup title aboard Jagerbomb, a horse she bred herself. The pair triumphed as the final competitors in a field of 16 combinations at the 2026 championship.
Swiss equestrian champion Steve Guerdat clinched victory at the final World Cup qualifying event in Helsinki, securing his spot at April's championship finals. The thrilling competition saw just seven riders advance to the jump-off in front of a sold-out crowd.
Jessica Burke became the first woman to win the prestigious Bordeaux World Cup, delivering the only double clear performance of the night with her 10-year-old horse. After five previous attempts with a single rail down each time, the Irish rider's patience finally paid off with a fairytale victory.
Kevin Kohmann became only the second U.S. rider this century to qualify for three consecutive World Cup Finals on the same horse. His second-place finish in Wellington secured his ticket to Texas aboard his 17-year-old partner, Dünensee.
Norwegian researchers are teaching horses to communicate their preferences using symbols, turning animals into active participants in their own care. The HorseVoice project could transform how the equestrian world treats horses.
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