Jennifer B. Calder

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Eliza Sydnor Romm |Jennifer B. Calder |Hannah Sherk |Kimberly Loushin

The Dressage Foundation has announced Laura DeCesari of Tucson, Arizona, as the recipient of the $25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize. The Advanced Dressage Prize provides financial assistance for coaching and training to talented, committed, horse-and-rider combinations with the ability and plans to reach international standards of high-performance dressage.

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Jennifer B. Calder |Tracy Gold |Hannah Sherk |Jamie Sindell

Truly balancing your horse requires understanding both longitudinal balance (front-to-back) and lateral balance (side-to-side). This delicate balancing act becomes particularly critical when navigating turns and circles. The Natural Banking TendencyPicture your horse with imaginary airplane wings extending from his shoulders. Just as an airplane banks during turns, horses naturally lean into curves.

Feb 27, 2024 | chronofhorse.com | Christina Keim |Jennifer B. Calder

After Emily Smedlund lost her Andalusian cross after 11 years together, she decided to rescue another horse to help ease her broken heart. “I wanted to give something that didn’t have anyone all this love I had,” explained Smedlund, 41, of Cary, Illinois. “I wanted to save a life.”Smedlund also hoped the horse she found might be willing to participate in her favorite equestrian sport, polo.

Aug 29, 2023 | chronofhorse.com | Sophie Coffey |Jennifer B. Calder

Hall of Fame racing trainer Jonathan Sheppard died Aug. 27 at his home in Hollywood, Florida. He was 82. In remembrance of him, we are republishing this story, which first ran in July 2013. Read an obituary of the legendary trainer here, courtesy of the Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation.