July 25 – August 15, 2025

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YOUNG RIDER ISSUE

25 Under 25

These equestrians are young, but they’re already making moves in the horse world— through show ring success, giving back to the sports, inspiring others, or all of the above.

2025 Junior Gallery

Between Rounds with McLain Ward: Advice For Young Riders With Big Goals

Ward shares some words of wisdom that he’s gleaned over years of shaping his own career and advising younger riders.

The College Of Charleston Equestrian Team Competes #AsOne

A lifelong student-teacher relationship between Hope King and Tash Vitkovic has evolved into a successful coaching partnership at the College of Charleston.

YOUNG ENTRY

Dane Anson’s Quiet Confidence Lifts Him To Gladstone Cup Victory

Thanks to a winning mindset, the teen from British Columbia earns his first national title.

Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships—West Photo Gallery

FEI North American Youth Championships Photo Gallery

HORSE SHOWS

Cavaletto Loma Z Continues His Derby Streak At Traverse City

Nick Haness also scores another $100,000 USHJA WCHR Hunter Spectacular victory, this time with Odette.

Flora Baptiston’s Course Decorations Add Color To The Canvas

The veteran course decorator has leaned into her creativity and architecture education, playing with the blank canvases of jumper and hunter courses at competitions like the recent Baran Global Hunter Classic and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

DRESSAGE

Horse Of A Lifetime: Jazzman

Donna Richardson got Jazzman as a green 3-year-old and brought him up to Grand Prix, earning a Pan American Games team gold medal along the way, and the gelding also competed with a young rider and para-dressage rider in his career.

Between Rounds with Jeremy Steinberg: The Emperor Has No Clothes

Our columnist discusses that some aspects of dressage’s evolution—happening right before our eyes—may not be for the best.

Plus: Commentary, In The Country, Victory Lap, Marketplace, Finish Line and much, much more.