News Category: News Archives 2026

For Reno resident Charlotte Jorst, cloning isn’t about the gamble of chasing championships. It’s about safety, familiarity, and the chance to ride a once-in-a-lifetime feeling all over again. Charlotte Jorst has already proven herself a force of nature, demonstrating how a woman in her third, fourth or fifth decade can start riding, competing and become one of the leading adult amateurs of her day and discipline.

From busy showgrounds to shared trailheads, equine herpesvirus remains a persistent risk—here’s how to recognize it, contain it, and protect your horse when exposure happens. EHV is not a rare or emerging disease. In fact, most horses are exposed to equine herpesvirus at some point in their lives. The two primary strains, EHV-1 and EHV-4, circulate widely in the horse population.

From Saratoga’s racing economy to Fairfield County’s hunter rings, New York and Connecticut’s horse country is built on old land, high standards, working farms and a deeply practical devotion to horses. In 2007, Claremont Riding Academy on West 89th Street closed its doors. It was the last stable in Manhattan — a century-old institution where generations of New Yorkers learned to post trot on horses that somehow lived on the Upper West Side.

Polish with Purpose – How modern turnout is rewriting the dress code for comfort, safety and performance. Walk the aisles at a rated show, stand at the in-gate on a humid afternoon, or scroll through a tack-room thread late at night, and a clear pattern emerges. Equestrian turnout has not abandoned convention; it has quietly rewritten it.

The Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle was developed after years of research. The design allows gentle effective control with pressure that is distributed evenly around the horse’s head. Sometimes when you just can’t find a bit that works trying the Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle could be the answer to your problems.

Bartville Harness is a full-service tack shop conveniently located in Christiana, Pennsylvania, offering practical, hard-to-find equipment and repair services for riders, drivers, foxhunters, eventers, racing professionals and everyday horse owners.

We design our products with this relationship in mind. Supporting circulation, easing muscle tension, and promoting recovery isn’t just about performance — it’s about helping the body function in a way that supports overall wellness.

The hallmark character on the farm or homestead is the barn. Often the largest and most needed structure on the farm is the frame that holds the animals and land together to create a system for the people to live in unity and prosperously.

For horse owners, every detail of a barn matters—both in form and function. Based in Leola, PA, Sunset Valley Metalcraft LLC specializes in custom horse stalls, aluminum barn doors and windows, and complete barn interiors, along with portable horse stall rentals.

When it comes to equestrian construction, Sunrise Valley Construction understands that a barn is more than just a building—it’s the foundation of a lifestyle. Based in New Holland, PA, the company specializes in custom equestrian facilities, including horse barns, indoor riding arenas, timber frame structures, and event barns.

Ride your horse this winter with complete shelter from the elements, whether it’s freezing rain or snow, and let the beautiful sunshine in – all with the flick of a button. Completely automated, Shady Lane’s custom manufactured curtains allow you to quickly close up barns or arenas that would otherwise be exposed to winter’s elements.

In sport horse programs, the connection between soundness, fitness, and footing is undeniable. The surface horses train and compete on directly impacts joint health, muscle development, and long-term durability. That’s where Meyer Arenas and Construction has earned a reputation as a go-to partner for equestrian facilities across the East Coast.