December 2017 …Jack W. Stedding, Sr., one of Maryland and the United States’ top hunter professionals from the 1960s until the mid-2000s, who passed away on October 23, 2017, at age 75. He is survived by longtime companion,...
Read MoreJune 2001 Equitation–which judge the rider on hands, seat, and control Jumpers–In which the horse is judged solely on whether or not he clears, or gets over, an obstacle Hunters & Hunter Ponies–the horse’s...
Read MoreJune 2001 Many riders dream of “doing the “A”s” for a variety of reasons. Some want to qualify for the indoors, some want to make the pony finals, others would like to try the big outdoor courses, others...
Read More(first appeared in The Equiery May 2012 issue) Happy Birthday Maryland Saddle Association The Maryland Saddle Association is one of the oldest horse show organizations in Maryland, being founded in 1962. This season marks the...
Read MoreMay 2012 Hunters are judged on the horse’s movement, presence, manner of going and jumping ability. Equitation classes are judged on the rider’s position, ability, and poise. Jumpers are judged on speed, time, and athletic...
Read Moreby Katherine O. Rizzo When The Equiery first spoke with the Maryland Horse Show Association about sponsoring an award, similar to awards already given by The Equiery in dressage, eventing and foxhunting, two goals were quickly...
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