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A Santa Clarita orthodontist turned patient appointments into a lifeline for children with special needs, raising nearly $5,000 in a single day. Dr. Megan LeCornu's creative charity event brought 60 families together to support therapeutic horseback riding programs. #
Women in flowing dresses compete on horseback in Mexico's escaramuza tradition, a 70-year-old sport honoring revolutionary fighters. The UNESCO-recognized discipline combines precision riding with cultural heritage, passing history from mothers to daughters. #
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.
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.
A rare horse breed from Azerbaijan, prized for its shimmering golden coat and mountain endurance, is being rescued from the edge of extinction through a decades-long conservation partnership between German breeders and Azerbaijani experts.
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.
The Trelawny Trailblazers claimed their first Major League Show Jumping team victory at Kentucky's prestigious Rolex Stadium, delivering clutch performances when it mattered most. Their win at the $200,000 competition sets up an exciting finale in Mexico next week.
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.
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.
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.
American showjumper Kent Farrington claimed victory at the 2026 FEI Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Fort Worth, thrilling the home crowd with a flawless final round on his horse Greya. The championship came down to the final seconds as Farrington delivered under immense pressure.
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.
British rider Becky Moody and her home-bred horse Jagerbomb earned a standing ovation and a personal best score at their first World Cup Final, claiming victory in Fort Worth with a Beatles-themed performance that brought the Texas crowd to its feet.
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.
British rider Becky Moody and her horse Jagerbomb won the Dressage World Cup Final in Texas with a personal best score of 88.33%, thrilling a roaring crowd. The 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood she bred herself stayed focused through his first trip to America, dancing to Beatles music in front of thousands.
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.
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.
British rider Becky Moody scored 76.76% in her first World Cup Final appearance, competing on Jagerbomb, a horse she bred herself 12 years ago. The emotional win in Fort Worth, Texas sets her up to compete for the championship title this Saturday.
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