Mollie Bailey

Virginia

Senior Editor at The Chronicle of the Horse

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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.
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.
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.
Throwback Thursday: Quarter Horse’s Leap Out The In-Gate Led To Jumping Around The World

2 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey |Melissa Wright |Hannah Sherk |Erin Harty

In 1971, a leggy young Appendix Quarter Horse gelding named Texas caught the attention of the crowd at the Calgary International Horse Show (Alberta) when he veered sharply off course and jumped out the in-gate.
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.
California Trainer Sean Leckie Suspended By SafeSport

2 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Kimberly Loushin |Mollie Bailey |Rose Keller |Virginia Daffron

California-based hunter/jumper trainer Robert Sean Leckie has been temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, effective April 4. Leckie, who runs Blue Ridge Farm in San Juan Capistrano, California, is accused of “allegations of misconduct,” and the temporary suspension includes a no-contact directive, meaning he cannot contact certain parties involved in the complaint against him. A spokesman for Leckie indicated the case involves a sexual harassment claim against the trainer.
2025 Readers' Choice Survey

3 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

On June 20 The Chronicle of the Horse magazine will publish our ninth annual Readers’ Choice issue, and we need your help. We want to hear about our readers’ favorite horses, riders, equipment, competitions and more. Make your opinions known by filling out our online survey, which will be open until April 30. Respondents will be entered to win one of two $100 Visa gift cards or one of three subscriptions to the Chronicle. Click here to complete the survey and enter to win prizes.
Oh Baby! New Dad Kukuk Wins $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*

3 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

For any other rider, winning a major five-star grand prix would be the highlight of their day—of their month even. But Christian Kukuk’s victory in tonight’s $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* paled in comparison to his morning, when his partner Veronica Tracy gave birth to their first child, a daughter they named Lila. “The due day was actually next week, next Saturday, and we said in the beginning, ‘Oh, perfect. It’s right after [Week 12 of the Winter Equestrian Festival].
What You Need To Know: $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*

3 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Mollie Bailey

Look out, tennis. Move over, golf. The equestrian world now has its own U.S. Open—three of them, in fact—designed to elevate the profile of Olympic horse sports and bring in new fans. First up? The Rolex US Equestrian Open of Jumping, which consists of two qualifiers held earlier this week, during Week 12 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, and culminates in the tonight’s final, the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*.

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