Major General Jonathan R. Burton (1919-2019)
Maj. Gen. Jonathan (Jack) Burton, who served his country in both World War II and Vietnam, is a legend in the U.S. equestrian world. A former U.S. cavalry officer, he represented America in numerous international equestrian competitions, including the 1948 and 1956 Olympics. Skilled in both jumping and dressage, Gen. Burton is perhaps best known for being one of the key figures behind the development of eventing in the U.S.
Posted on Jun 15, 2019
Dressage Legend Karl Mikolka Aug 21, 1935 - May 12, 2019
Karl Mikolka's life spanned over eight decades with a history that was among the names of other legends who brought the are of Dressage to the level it is today. He influenced the early foundation of Dressage in America as the messenger and mentor to the talent that is present here today. Even if he did not ever teach some of the rising stars today, his words and influence on those who do, will live on.
Posted on May 16, 2019
NRHA Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
Bill Bradley to be inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame ©Dawn Baxstrom Oklahoma City, Okla. – July 26, 2018 - Following the presentation of the Hall of Fame Committee’s recommended nominees, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of...
Posted on Jul 27, 2018
William Shatner to Receive Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
Golden Globe-winning actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, and for his contributions as a horseman, horse industry promoter and philanthropist, NRHA is...
Posted on Jul 27, 2018
Remembering Frank Chapot
Mary Mairs-Chapot and Frank Chapot ©Nancy Jaffer The wonderful photograph below taken by Nancy Jaffer was taken at the memorial of Frank Chapot, thank you Nancy for this great memoriam of an equally great man of our sport. Francis Davis "Frank"...
Posted on Jul 27, 2018
Hans Günter Winkler - July 24, 1926 - July 9, 2018
Hans Guenter Winkler with Laura Kraut ©Mary Phelps 2017 Hans Günter Winkler, (born July 24, 1926, Barmen [now Wuppertal], Germany—died July 9, 2018, Warendorf), German equestrian champion who was the most decorated Olympic show jumper of all time,...
Posted on Jul 25, 2018
The Horses Are Above All Our Friends
Monica and Georg Theodorescu Photo © horsemagazine.com "For our family, the horses were above all friends, and never a means to achieve our ambitions. We had goals, but we never sacrificed our friendship with the horse to achieve them. Daily training...
Posted on Dec 5, 2017
Michael Matz and Jet Run
It all began so humbly when Michael’s do-whatever-is-asked attitude. During the summers while growing up he worked with his plumber father and helped a neighbor mow lawns on weekends. Then, the neighbor bought a few horses and Michael started to ride...
Posted on Nov 27, 2017
Euro Update - In Memoriam Georg Theodorescu
Georg Theodorescu ©Mary Phelps Another of the dressage great masters has left us. The legendary dressage trainer Georg Theodorescu passed away on August 20, 2007. The Rumanian born riding master suffered from a stroke. He was transported to the...
Posted on Aug 29, 2007