The Chronicle of the Horse

The Chronicle of the Horse is a weekly equestrian publication from the United States. It features articles on various equestrian disciplines including dressage, hunters and jumpers, eventing, foxhunting, and steeplechase racing. The magazine was founded in 1937 by Stacy Barcroft Lloyd Jr. and Gerald Webb.

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FEI Noseband Measuring Tool Now Available To Purchase

2 days ago | chronofhorse.com | Melissa Wright

New rules for testing noseband tightness go into effect May 1 for Fédération Equestre Internationale competitions, and the FEI is now selling online the testing device it will use to determine acceptable fit.
'Sucker Punched': Galway Downs Owner Blindsided By Loss Of Olympic Bid

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Hannah Sherk

After a nearly four-year process working with Olympic representatives to prepare Galway Downs in Temecula, California, to host equestrian events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, last week’s switch up shocked the venue’s owner, Ken Smith. When the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve Galway Downs in March, Smith was ready to celebrate.
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.
Balancing Act: Keeping Your Horse's 'Wings' Level

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.
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.
Charles De Kunffy: Saved By Horses

1 week ago | chronofhorse.com | Eliza Sydnor Romm |Hannah Sherk |Jude R. Florio |Rose Keller

Classical dressage master Charles de Kunffy died April 14. He was born in 1936 in Hungary and was a member of the Austro-Hungarian nobility. He wrote seven books and many articles for the Journal of Equitation and Culture and has a lecture series online.
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.