The New York Times

From Horses to Riders, Judges Explain the Art of Show Jumping

At equestrian events, precision, grace and speed are all considerations. By Sarah Maslin Nir As show jumping horses stride through the arena, there is undeniable majesty, beauty and skillfulness. But ...
Yahoo! Sports

Summer jump racing no longer makes sense, so let’s stop it

Summer jumping seemed like a good idea back in the 1980s. In fact, I remember writing to the authorities urging them to introduce it to help National Hunt trainers earn a living. While Flat trainers ...
The New York Times

It’s a Very American Equestrian Discipline. Europeans Are Intrigued.

Riding horses in the languid, American hunter style has long been dismissed by many speed-loving show jumpers. Now it may be catching on abroad. By Sarah Maslin Nir Sarah Maslin Nir wrote this from ...