Wylie vs. the Mongol Derby, Powered by SmartPak: What My Husband Thinks, Part II

August 2, 2017

  In August 2017 writer/rider Leslie Wylie will be attempting her most fearsome feat of #YOLO yet: a 620-mile race across Mongolia. Riding 25 se...

Announcing the Future Queen of Show Jumping: Edwina Tops Alexander Delivers Healthy Daughter!

August 2, 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Australian Show Jumping marvel Edwina Tops Alexander and Global Champions founder Jan Tops have a new addition to the family: C...

On Bertram Allen’s Birthday: Bertie at 22 vs. Me at 22

August 1, 2017

Today is Bertram Allen's 22nd Birthday. I know. The child has won no less than nine cars. He's competed in almost 1600 FEI classes and come in first 179 t...

Postcard from Sonoma Horse Park, Presented by SpectraVet

August 1, 2017

A magical setting, a great show organizing team, and spectacular competitors. That's the Sonoma Horse Park at heart. Get some of the sights, sounds, and winners...

Man Crush Monday: Nicola Philippaerts

July 31, 2017

Ranked 31st in the FEI World Rankings and a top 50 player in the Global Champions Tour, Nicola Philippaerts of Belgium is a legit master rider. We've seen Nicol...

Wylie vs. the Mongol Derby, Powered by SmartPak: What My Husband Thinks, Part I

July 29, 2017

In August 2017 writer/rider Leslie Wylie will be attempting her most fearsome feat of #YOLO yet: a 620-mile race across Mongolia. Riding 25 semi-wild native...

Florida Rider Finds Alligator in Jump Arena Puddle

July 28, 2017

We’ve all been there. It’s been raining cats and dogs, but the clouds have parted enough to squeeze in a 20 minute ride, and you don’t care how much mud you’ll ...

Kate Kosnoff: Can New Role Models Bridge the Gap and Unite Our Sport?

July 25, 2017

There has been much discussion in the media about the disparities and distribution of wealth and privilege in the sport in the past several weeks. Contributor K...

Long Spot Mondays

July 24, 2017

Sometimes Monday shows up out of nowhere right in the middle of a fantastic weekend and ruins everything by giving you a good old slap in the face with reality....

When Your Blue Ribbon Photo Op Deserves a Blue Ribbon

July 20, 2017

In a field of roses, always be the wacky sunflower. We can only assume that's the driving force behind this magical moment, where a show, a rider, and a phot...