Mollie Bailey

Virginia

Senior Editor at The Chronicle of the Horse

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USEF Expels Veterinarian Convicted Of Horse Abuse

3 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

The U.S. Equestrian Federation has expelled equine veterinarian and amateur dressage rider Ashlee Watts in the wake of her conviction for felony animal cruelty by a Brazos County, Texas, criminal court. The October 2024 conviction and subsequent USEF ruling stem from a 2019 incident in which Watts repeatedly used an electric cattle prod on a horse named Allie who was recovering from surgery.
We Asked Top Riders: What Was Your First Trip To Devon Like?

3 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey |Kimberly Loushin

Good or bad, everyone remembers their first time at Devon. Whether they were still young enough to show in jodhpurs and garters or didn’t come until they were an adult, everyone has a story. We asked top trainers and riders to tell us about their personal debuts in the Dixon Oval.
Judge Ellen Shevella's ‘Edu-Vacations’ Are A Hidden Gem At Devon

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Ellen Shevella knew she loved to judge horses from the time she was a pony rider competing at shows like the Sussex County Farm And Horse Show (New Jersey). “At 10 years old I remember sitting in the boxes at that horse show while all my little friends ran around the fair, and I wanted to watch the horse show,” said Shevella, who went to the state finals with her 4-H judging team.
Miss Lulu Herself Makes It Two In A Row At Devon Arena Eventing

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Devon, Pa.—May 25As Boyd Martin walks into the press conference after winning the $50,000 Devon Arena Eventing, he’s flanked by sons Nox and Leo Martin, as well as an entourage of their friends, all giddy from the excitement of Boyd’s win and the sugar high that comes from the lemon sticks they’re toting.
A Revitalized Caisson Unit Makes Its Debut

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Since this article was originally published in the March issue of The Chronicle of the Horse magazine, the Caisson Detachment of the Army’s 3rd United States Infantry Regiment announced that the unit will resume funeral duties in Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia) on June 2. “We are excited to resume the solemn responsibility of escorting our nation’s fallen to their final resting place,” said Maj. Wes Strickland, director of communications for the Army’s Old Guard.
San Pedro 15 Scores A Hat Trick At Devon

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Devon, Pa.—May 25It’s hard enough to win one championship at the Devon Horse Show, but Paige Walkenbach and San Pedro 15 have managed it three years in a row. And this year Walkenbach took it one step further, riding “Parker” to the grand junior hunter championship to boot. Walkenbach and Parker picked up three blue ribbons and a yellow in the large junior hunter, 16-17, division to take the division and grand title for Walkenbach Equestrian.
A Scarecrow, Bugs Bunny And A Trio Of Chappell Roans Descend On The Wheeler Ring At Devon

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Devon, Pa.—May 24On the first Saturday of the Devon Horse Show hordes of spectators head to the storied show grounds to check out the fair, watch beautiful horses and line up for plates of tea sandwiches. While the leadline draws huge crowds with its cute factor, and hunter afficionados fawn over the junior hunters in the Dixon Oval, the hardest time to get a spot on the rail is over at the Wheeler Ring for the pony hunt teams.
Richard and Farrell Top R.W. 'Ronnie' Mutch Equitation Championship

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Devon, Pa.—May 23Emi Richard and Clayton Farrell scored the biggest wins of their young careers today at the Devon Horse Show when both riders tied for the R.W. “Ronnie” Mutch Equitation Championship. The riders finished first (Richard) and second (Farrell) in the final section of the ASPCA Maclay to clinch the championship. With just one class today the riders had to wait around all morning until their class came up.
Defender Kentucky CC5* Field Shrinks Overnight

2 months ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Lexington, Ky.—April 27The Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L field will be smaller by three horses heading into today’s show jumping competition. New Zealand’s Tim Price withdrew Jarillo—who was in sixth place—overnight, and Ema Klugman withdrew Bronte Beach, who sat 18th, after that mare sustained a heel grab in Saturday’s cross-country, according to her Facebook page. Two horses were held at this morning’s horse inspection: Price’s Falco and Calvin Böckmann’s The Phantom Of The Opera.
Coleman Makes It Two In A Row At Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S

2 months ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Lexington, Ky.—April 27For the second year in a row, Will Coleman led the victory gallop for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, taking the top spot this year aboard Off The Record.