5 Ways Amateur Equestrian Spurs Success (+ Enjoys Sanity)
As amateur equestrians, the journey is satisfying, although sometimes overwhelming. When something doesn't go as planned at a horse show, there is no one waiting to tell us what happened ringside. There is no horse profess...
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Breeches
For the past three years, I've been ringside with my sister, McKenzie, coaching her at home and during show jumping competitions.
So, how did we get here? ...
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Evan Coluccio Rides Course to Jail on Felony Charges
Unmasking Evan Coluccio. The hunter/jumper PRO has active criminal cases in at least two more states currently. An exclusive story only from Horse Authority....
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Chad Keenum GABA Duad Leads to USEF Suspension
Virginia hunter/jumper trainer Chad Keenum of CK Sporthorses is taking a forced vacation from rated horse shows after two of his training horses, True Colors and Vanderloo, tested positive for GABA. ...
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USEF Suspends Larry Glefke, Kelley Farmer for GABA Violation
Lane Change Farm's Larry Glefke received a 24-month suspension and a $24,000 fine. The penalty comes after Kelley Farmer's horse, Unexpected, tested positive for GABA. Farmer is also suspended.
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Hunter/Jumper Trainer Joey Barley Busted for Drugs
Out on bail and awaiting court proceedings for allegedly trafficking meth, a North Carolina hunter/jumper trainer Joey Barley is facing more drug charges. ...
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA v. TAYLOR ANN ADAMS
Florida hunter/jumper professional Taylor Ann Adams of Joyeux Farm is charged in Virginia with felony assaulting an officer....
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Taylor Ann Adams
Florida based horse trainer Taylor Ann Adams of Joyeux Farm faces almost a dozen counts including DUI and controlled substances, but did they all stick in the end?...
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H/J Trainer Brock Clermont Pleads Guilty to Battery in Florida
Brock Clermont was charged with felony battery in August 2015 in Wellington, Florida. Clermont, of Clermark Equestrian, now resides in California and operates his business out of Alder Lane Farm in Cotati....
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Wellington Horse Trainer Charged with Grand Theft Auto
A Florida horse trainer is charged with grand theft auto after he allegedly stole a Yamaha scooter from the International Palm Beach Equestrian Center, authorities say. What Andy Barone of Raven Ridge Farm didn't real...
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Florida Horse Trainer Hailed a Hero
A Florida horse trainer is being hailed a hero after she saved Rick Appin's life. Meghan Green received a "Life Saving Commendation" award from Parkland City Commissioners Wednesday....
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STATE OF FLORIDA vs. ANDREW J. BARONE
Florida horse trainer Andrew Barone of Raven Ridge Farm is charged with felony grand theft auto after he allegedly stole a Yamaha motorbike from the International Palm Beach Equestrian Center, according to authorities...
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Horse Trainers Martin, Connor Sued for Shady Sales Practices
Plaintiff Lynn Kassem, of Georgia, is also suing Florida horse agent and trainer Debi Connor. The suit claims ‘many’ of almost $1 million in horses purchased by Kassem, with Matt Martin’s help, came through Debi...
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LYNN KASSEM v MATT MARTIN, DEBI CONNOR aka DEBORAH CONNOR dba DEBI CONNOR SALES, et al.
Tennessee hunter/jumper trainer Matt Martin is being sued for failing to disclose health and behavior issues of sales horses he recommended. The suit accuses Martin of fraud, breach of contract and negligent misrepresenta...
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ARCHIBALD COX, III and MEREDITH MATEO, Petitioners, against UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION, INC., Respondent.
Brookway Stables owner Archie Cox, of California, is challenging USEF's GABA science in a New York court. The filing comes after the USEF Hearing Committee ruled in August 2015 that Cox and his client violated F...
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USEF Back to Court for Drug and Medication Policy
The United States Equestrian Federation is facing an administrative hearing arising out of the association's anti-doping provision for therapeutic substances. Petitioners connected to the hunter/jumper mare Fonteyn, are ...
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THOMAS WRIGHT and JOHN & STEPHANIE INGRAM, LLC -against- UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION, INC.
The petitioners believe USEF's decision to hold them in violation of GR410 was arbitrary and capriocious and not supported by scientific evidence. The hunter/jumper trainer and owners are seeking the court to dismiss the...
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NY Appeals Court Upholds Brigid Colvin's GABA Suspension
Brigid Colvin was one of two "horse trainers" suspended after Tori Colvin's mount Inclusive, owned by Betsee Parker, tested positive for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the 2014 USHJA International Hunter Derby C...
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STATE OF FLORIDA vs. BROCK CLERMONT
Brock Clermont of Clermark Equestrian is charged with felony battery. Clermont, a hunter/jumper trainer, is now working out of Alder Lane Farm in Cotati, CA....
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Court Upholds Brigid Colvin's GABA Suspension
A New York judge upheld the GABA suspension of Brigid Colvin imposed by the United States Equestrian Federation....
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