Kimberly Loushin

Editor at The Chronicle of the Horse

Equestrian journalist muddling her way through life. @Chronofhorse

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Shannon Lilley’s Journey To Kentucky Is A Lesson In Perseverance

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Jillian Sinclair |Kimberly Loushin |Hannah Sherk |Christina Keim

For Shannon Lilley, sending in her entry for the Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L was deeply personal. It wasn’t motivated by a desire to pave the way for a team berth or set herself up for bigger things in the future. Instead, it was about a lifelong journey towards a dream held by many upper-level eventers.
New National Approval Process Launched For Innovative Frangible Device Designs

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Kimberly Loushin |Hannah Sherk |Jillian Sinclair |Mollie Bailey

The U.S. Equestrian Federation, in collaboration with the U.S. Eventing Association, has announced a new national review process for innovative frangible cross-country jump designs.
Arizona Rider DeCesari Awarded Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize

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.
From Inspiration To Impact: My Conversation With Show Jumping Trailblazer Donna Cheek

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Eliza Sydnor Romm |Kimberly Loushin |Tracy Gold |Mollie Bailey

Donna Cheek is a name that deserves to be recognized far beyond equestrian circles. A pioneer in show jumping, she made history in 1982 as the first Black person to represent the United States in international show jumping at the American Junior Show Jumping Championship in Mexico City. Her journey is one of perseverance, talent and an unwavering determination to finding your place in a sport that often feels out of reach.
Ph.D Student Katie Dinan Shines At World Cup Final With US-Bred Mare

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Kimberly Loushin

Katie Dinan went into this year’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final knowing it was going to be the biggest test yet for her mare Out Of The Blue SCF, but hoped the experience would only strengthen for their 15-month partnership. The pair emerged from the three-day championship, held April 3-6 in Basel, Switzerland, as the highest-placed U.S. finishers and the winners of the final day’s class as the only horse and rider to finish without a single penalty.
Santa Anita Named LA28 Olympic Equestrian Venue

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Hannah Sherk |Kimberly Loushin |Mollie Bailey |Melissa Wright

Six days after informing Galway Downs officials that the Temecula, California, venue would not host the 2028 Olympic equestrian events, the LA28 organizing committed announced today that Santa Anita Park has been confirmed as the new Olympic equestrian venue. The Arcadia, California, racetrack has a history with the Olympics. “The FEI has very fond memories of Santa Anita, which had hosted the equestrian events at the 1984 Olympic Games,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said in a press release.
Video: Maher Overcomes Broken Foot To Leave Wellington Winning

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Kimberly Loushin |Mollie Bailey |Melissa Wright

British Olympic Champion Ben Maher ended his 2025 season in Wellington, Florida, with back-to-back victories on the grass derby field. On Saturday, he earned a victory in the $32,000 KeyFlow USA CSI3* 1.45-Meter Speed Classic with Exit Remo, then he returned Sunday in the irons of Ginger-Blue to win the $120,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI3* Grand Prix.
Equestrian Canada 'Pauses' Ballard's Equestrian Of The Year Honors Over Video

2 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Sarah K. Susa |Hannah Sherk |Melissa Wright |Kimberly Loushin

One day after announcing Olympic show jumper Erynn Ballard as its 2024 Equestrian Of the Year, Equestrian Canada has “paused the award” due to concerns regarding a video of Ballard. “We are aware of concerns regarding a video involving our award recipient for Equestrian Of The Year,” EC wrote on Facebook and Instagram. “The video is under review in accordance with our safe sport policies, which are administered by our independent third-party complaints process.
Authentic Dies At 30

2 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey |Melissa Wright |Hannah Sherk |Kimberly Loushin

Authentic, the horse Beezie Madden rode to two team Olympic gold medals, individual bronze, and two FEI World Equestrian Games silver medals, died Wednesday at age 30, according to a post by Beezie Madden/John Madden Sales Inc. on social media. “ ‘Bud’s’ intelligence and cheerful personality made him exceptional to work with and carried him through his many great accomplishments, as well as his long retirement,” Beezie wrote in the social media post.
IOC Announces Athlete Quotas For 2028 LA Olympic Games

2 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Melissa Wright |Christina Keim |Kimberly Loushin |Hannah Sherk

On Wednesday, April 9, the International Olympic Committee Executive Board of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games gave updates across the 31 Olympic disciplines, including equestrian competition. The announcement and subsequent press release focused on gender equality in the upcoming games.

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