In Memoriam - Eventing Legend Custom Made
Custom Made, a legendary U.S. event horse, was laid to rest on October 2 at the age of 34. Custom Made, the 17.1-hand Irish Sport Horse gelding (Bassompierre x Purple Heather/Ben Purple), was foaled in Ireland in 1985 and was imported to the U.S. in...
Posted on Oct 4, 2019
A Love Story for Wholio
This week I lost my horse of a lifetime “Wholio” who was my whole world, my heart. He was a well-known international Grand Prix dressage horse years ago, but our story is a love story. In my eulogy to him in some small way it may help others who have experienced this loss and serve as a reminder that these generous creatures are not here to just be used up and forgotten.
Posted on May 25, 2019
Leslie Morse Bids Farewell to Her Beloved Tip Top 962
US Dressage Team Veteran Leslie Morse has announced the passing of her beloved World Champion Team Bronze medalist, and multiple US National Champion, Tip Top. The 24-year-old Swedish “A “ approved stallion was humanely put to sleep on Thursday, May...
Posted on May 31, 2018
RIP Royal Coeur - Horse of a Lifetime for Marne Martin-Tucker
Marne Martin-Tucker and Royal Coeur Royal Coeur was a horse of a lifetime for Marne Martin-Tucke r who made an impact for the USA in the World Young Horse Championships. A States Premium mare with a score over 8, eventually an Elite Mare, she carried...
Posted on Nov 8, 2017
In Memoriam - Greystoke
U.S. Young Rider Jenna Upchurch has lost her 2016 North American Junior Riders Championships and 2016 U.S. Junior Riders Championships partner, Greystoke. Jenna and Greystoke were only together since December of 2015 when she purchased the Oldenburg...
Posted on Aug 20, 2017
Unexpected Death of Grand Prix Rider Ed Borresen
(Photo: Susan J. Stickle) Grand Prix rider Ed Borresen died unexpectedly in his Florida home on Sunday 25 June 2017. He was 62 and passed of an apparent massive heart attack. Borresen was a fourth generation builder and stone mason and raised in an...
Posted on Jun 27, 2017
In Memoriam - Hexagons Ollright
Laurens van Lieren and Hexagons Ollright (by Rubiquil x El Corona) at the 2006 World Equestrian Games (Photo: © Astrid Appels) The 21-year old Hexagons Ollright has passed away at his home in Great Britain on Monday morning 22 May 2017. The Dutch...
Posted on May 23, 2017
In Memoriam - Highlife K
Highlife K and Danielle Gavriluk (Photo: Amy Riley) Danielle Gavriluk's beloved Grand Prix horse "Highlife K" (Hohenstein x Dorata K) recently passed away from complications due to colic surgery. Danielle imported Highlife K as a 3-year-old from...
Posted on Apr 27, 2017
In Memoriam - Lutz
"The Little Engine that Could" had nothing on the Haflinger dressage sensation Lutz (Argument—Mandy, Navis Van De Wellenhoff). When Bettina Hinckley sent trainer Susanne Hamilton to Germany for her next dressage partner, a black mare was on her mind,...
Posted on Apr 20, 2017
Team Ireland Mourns the Loss of Antello Z
Cameron Hanley and Antello Z pictured at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France Show jumper Cameron Hanley has this evening (Friday) issued a statement, following the sad news that his horse, Antello Z, with which he represented Ireland...
Posted on Jan 2, 2016