
Irish Olympian Damian Gardiner Loses Cancer Fight
Showjumper Damian Gardiner lost his brave battle with esophageal cancer on September 11....
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Two Equestrians Die after Wellington Car Crash
International show jumper Andres Rodriguez died hours after a fatal car crash claimed the life of his passenger early Monday morning in Florida. Alcohol was a factor in the single vehicle accident, according to officials....
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Two Horses Die over Weekend Eventing
Two event horses - Jaeda and All Aboard - died at different North American competitions over the weekend, but not due to the courses....
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Show Jumping Legend Frank Chapot Dies
Six-time Olympian Frank Chapot died Monday, June 20 in New Jersey at the age of 84. The show jumping legend bred Gem Twist.
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UPDATE: Scott Langton Death Ruled Suicide
Death Investigation Closed
Update October 30, 2017
Florida authorities have ruled the death of former veterinarian Scott Langton a suicide. The District Nine Medical Examiner's office states Langton's cause of d...
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Justin Nelzen Death Ruled Suicide
Silent Crisis
A Montgomery County, TX pathologist ruled Justin Nelzen, the 40-year-old owner of EquiPro, committed suicide by hanging. He died at his residence on Wednesday, January 11. Nelzen worked as a farrie...
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Equestrian Mauled to Death by Pit Bull
Georgia Equestrian
A Georgia equestrian was mauled to death Monday by her boyfriend's pit bull while he was at work, according to authorities. Michelle Wilcox, 30, of Savannah, was found dead in a horrific scene at t...
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Equestrian Critically Wounded in Arapahoe School Shooting
A school shooter left equestrian Claire Davis critically wounded during Friday's shooting at Arapahoe High School in Colorado. ...
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STATE OF FLORIDA vs. SCOTT JOSEPH LANGTON
Florida equine veterinarian Scott Langton, DVM is charged with possession of cocaine, a schedule IV drug, DUI and other charges. ...
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'Lord of the Rings' Horse Shadowfax Dead
Blanco is best known around the world as Shadowfax for his role in the Lord of the Rings....
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Those That Shine The Brightest, Cannot Shine for Long
Monensin toxicity is to blame for the horses' deaths at Masterpiece Equestrian Center. Click to read a poem by one of the children who loss her horses....
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McLain Ward's Sapphire Succumbs to Colic
A show jumping star was lost Sunday. Sapphire, the mare known for her triumphant career with McLain Ward that included Olympic team gold medals in 2004 and 2008, died from from colic. Enjoy a video tribute of her illustr...
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Funeral Scheduled for Murdered Equine Veterinarian
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for the Louisiana equine veterinarian gunned down, along with her parents, in their Kentucky home on Sunday. Visitation and funeral services are being held for Emily Champion, DV...
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State Rep. Sue Wallis Dead
A polarizing figure, the rancher was also known to many in the horse industry as "Slaughterhouse Sue." Wallis led a passionate fight to return horse slaughter plants to U.S. soil for human consumption....
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Rider Dies After Fall at Winter Equestrian Festival
Anne Heyman died Friday after a fall from her horse during the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival....
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Dr. Midge Leitch: Horse Advocate Dies After Brave Cancer Battle
After a long battle with cancer, Midge Leitch, VMD, DACVS, a woman known widely as a champion for equine welfare issues, died Saturday....
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Famed Polo Player Carlos Gracida Dies
Polo legend Carlos Gracida died on February 25, 2014 after a freak accident during a polo tournament in Wellington....
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Canadian Equestrian Bryan Anderson Killed in Riding Accident
Bryan Anderson was considered an ambitious international competitor, and was named to the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET) short list in 1987. In 1990, Anderson represented Canada as a member of the CET at the 1990 Wo...
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Investigation into Ross Reisner Shooting Continues, Service Today
Detectives continue their probe into the shooting death of New York equestrian trainer, Ross Reisner, who was killed in his Long Island home Tuesday night....
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Sandy Hook Community Gives Back, Healing
Those touched by the Sandy Hook School shooting have focused their grief in various ways and continue living for those whose precious lives were snuffed out too soon....
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Equestrian Claire Davis Dies from Injuries Sustained in School Shooting
Seventeen year-old equestrian Claire Davis died Saturday afternoon. She was wounded during the Colorado school shooting on December 13 at Arapahoe High School....
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Claire Davis Memorial Celebration Scheduled
A celebration is scheduled to remember the life of 17 year-old equestrian Claire Davis. She died eight days after being shot in the head by a lone gunman at Arapahoe High School in Colorado....
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Claire Davis' Light Shines On
At the closing ceremony celebrating Claire Davis' life, her saddle and blanket were removed from her horse, Graphite, and given to her parents. And the light from her candle was spread throughout the stadium....
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