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Grooms Recognized with Prize of the City of Aachen on Thursday Evening

2024-10-13T21:16:59-04:00July 3, 2024|DressageDaily, Driving Daily, Featured, Looking Back, News, Para Equestrian, Show Jumping Daily||

They are never in the limelight, few people know their names. And yet they work on the frontlines – and nothing is possible in the equestrian sport without them: the people who take care of the horses, the grooms. Photo - The photo shows a groom doing an important part [...]

Celebrating Unprecedented Success at the 6666 NRHA Derby Presented by Markel

2024-10-13T21:17:00-04:00June 30, 2024|Featured, Looking Back, News, Western HorsesDaily|, |

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce another record-breaking year in the 45th edition of the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel. This year’s event, held June 11-23 in Oklahoma City, set new records in both participation and prize money, solidifying its status as a premier competition [...]

Marc Houtzager Wins Grand Prix of Rotterdam in Nail Biter

2024-10-13T21:17:01-04:00June 24, 2024|Featured, Looking Back, News, Show Jumping Daily|

We close off the 75th CHIO Rotterdam with another win for Dutch: Marc Houtzager was untouchable in the jump-off of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam this Sunday afternoon. With 36.07 seconds, he stayed just ahead of Germany's Christian Kukuk, who set a time of 36.55 seconds. Harrie Smolders completed the [...]

William Funnell Becomes First Five-Time Winner of the Hickstead Derby

2024-10-13T21:17:02-04:00June 24, 2024|Featured, Looking Back, News, Show Jumping Daily|, |

William Funnell became the first five-time winner of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby at Hickstead on Sunday, June 23 rd, following a masterclass display of jumping with Dublon. The Surrey-based showjumper had come close to beating the record 12 months ago when he produced clear rounds on both Dublon and [...]

Dinja van Liere Reigns Supreme in Saturday’s FEI Longines League of Nations Rotterdam Freestyle

2024-10-13T21:17:02-04:00June 23, 2024|DressageDaily, Featured, Looking Back, News||

A spectacular night of top dressage action in Rotterdam this Saturday as the home crowd got what they were hoping for: Dinja van Liere closed off the evening by taking the victory in the dressage freestyle. With Hermes N.O.P. she scored an impressive 87.830% to stay ahead of Isabell Werth. [...]

Promising Future Shines in the 6666 NRHA Derby Novice Horse Open Competitions

2024-10-13T21:17:02-04:00June 22, 2024|Featured, Looking Back, News, Western HorsesDaily|, |

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of the Novice Horse Open competitors at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel. Their impressive performances have not only earned them well-deserved recognition but also highlighted the sport's promising future. Photo - $1,000-added Novice Horse Open Levels 3 and 2 Co-Champions [...]

NRHA Reiners Gave Their all in the $20,000-added Invitational Freestyle

2024-10-13T21:17:03-04:00June 21, 2024|Featured, Looking Back, Markel Insurance, News, Western HorsesDaily|, , |

In an electrifying demonstration of skill, artistry, and sheer passion, reiners gave their all tonight in the $20,000-added Invitational Freestyle presented by the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce Its All About Ruf and Taylor Zimmerman were crowned champions for [...]

Gabriella Panten and Smart Roos Olena Slide to Victory at the NRHA Para-Reining Championship

2024-10-13T21:17:03-04:00June 21, 2024|Featured, Looking Back, Markel Insurance, News, Western HorsesDaily|, , |

The incredible connection between horse and rider was on full display tonight in the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Para-Reining Championship presented by Dehra and NRHA Corporate Partner Hart Trailers. With $3,500 added to the competition for the first time ever, Gabriella Panten and Smart Roos Olena clinched top honors. [...]

Hail Lion King and Caroline Hordum – A New King Poised to Rule at the 2023 Festival of Champions

2024-10-15T23:09:48-04:00August 21, 2023|DressageDaily, Featured, Looking Back, Markel Insurance, News|, |

When asked about Lion King, Endel Ots stated without hesitation, “I’ve never sat on a horse as talented as this one.” A strong statement from Wellington, Florida’s nine-time Markel/USEF Dressage National Champion. Ots whose most recent National Championship was astride King’s Pleasure in the 2022 inaugural USEF Young Horse Dressage [...]

Markel Monday – Protect Your Lifestyle with Our Equine Liability Insurance

2024-11-15T12:01:09-05:00August 21, 2023|Featured, Looking Back, Markel Insurance, News|, , |

Equine-related lawsuits occur more frequently than you may think. And many homeowners’ policies put limits on your equine liability coverage....or simply exclude it altogether! Unlike your homeowners policy, Markel’s private horse owner liability insurance is specifically designed to protect you against claims arising out of bodily injury or property damage [...]

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