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Deborah Stacey

@dacross.bsky.social

A recent study was conducted to evaluate the effects of manual therapy on relaxation and behavioural responses in #horses under stress from competition and training. buff.ly/dEIPqw5 #equine #sporthorses #equinewellness #equestriansport #equestrian

September 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Barracuda.21

@barracuda21.bsky.social

Polo Match on the Field
#ai #aigenerated #maleart #digitalpainting #polo #poloplayer #equestrian #horse #preppy #classicstyle #equestriansport #sportsman

May 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM

Daily Alpine

@dailyalpine.com

Equestrian fair brings international sport to Wiener Neustadt #equestriansport #horses #WienerNeustadt

Equestrian fair brings international sport to Wiener Neustadt

Wiener Neustadt will host four days of equestrian competition and a horse trade fair through Sunday, ORF reports. The event, “Apropos Pferd”, has brought international riders to Arena Nova, which has been converted into a riding hall. About 220 horses are expected to compete in the tournament, or…

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October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM

LovelyPrincessN64

@n64-chan.bsky.social

Fun at above

#rollingsky #traditionalart #lisafrank #rapidash #galarianrapidash #fanart #maushold #rollingsky2 #unicornart #galarianforms #pokemonswordandshield #pokemonscarletvioletfanart #pharaohs #mobilegames #rollingdream #rainbows #fate #unicornfantasy #pastelcolors #equestriansport #pokemon

This is a request from Remi004 for wanting rolling sky characters to be draw together happy.

Shout out goes to Remi004 for the idea and the request.

June 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Deborah Stacey

@dacross.bsky.social

Over the past several years an increasing number of horses at the pinnacle of the showjumping sport are competing barefoot. Many have indicated in interviews that they believe their horses benefit from being barefoot. buff.ly/NuHcUN7 #equestriansport #HorseSport #sporthorses #barefoothorse

Are You Curious About Barefoot? - The Plaid Horse Magazine

By ANNIKA KORTLANG You may have noticed over the past several years that an increasing number of horses at the pinnacle of the showjumping sport are competing barefoot. This includes highly successful...

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April 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Equine Info Exchange

@equineinfoexchange.bsky.social

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#equine #horses #ridingapparel #sportwear #equestriansport #equestriansportswear
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December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Deborah Stacey

@dacross.bsky.social

Somewhere along the way, parts of traditional grooming culture have started to blur the line between necessary preparation and unnecessary cosmetic alteration. The good news? The equestrian industry is evolving. #equinewelfare #equestriansport #HorseSport #sporthorses #equestrian

Humanity Over Vanity: Rethinking Horse Welfare in Clipping and Grooming - The Plaid Horse Magazine

BY NICHOLE BINKOSKI Horse welfare has become one of the most important conversations in our industry, and rightfully so. While discussions often center around training methods, competition schedules, ...

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June 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Daily Alpine

@dailyalpine.com

Stadl-Paura horse centre celebrates 200 years #equestriansport #horsebreeding #StadlPaura

Stadl-Paura horse centre celebrates 200 years

Stadl-Paura horse centre in the Wels-Land district is marking 200 years of horse breeding, training and sport. ORF reported that the site began as an Imperial-Royal stallion depot in 1826 and is now one of Austria’s most important equestrian centres. The 30-hectare centre includes stables, riding…

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September 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM

Daily Alpine

@dailyalpine.com

Rhomberg and Colestus head to Aachen in peak form #Aachen #equestriansport #KatharinaRhomberg

Rhomberg and Colestus head to Aachen in peak form

Vorarlberg show jumper Katharina Rhomberg will start the equestrian world championships in Aachen on Wednesday with her horse Colestus in top form, ORF reported. The 33-year-old is enjoying the best season of her career, while Colestus has already performed strongly at the venue. Rhomberg won her…

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August 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Daily Alpine

@dailyalpine.com

Burgenland riders target finals at Aachen world championships #Aachen #Burgenland #equestriansport

Burgenland riders target finals at Aachen world championships

Show jumper Bianca Babanitz and dressage rider Peter Gmoser will represent Burgenland and Austria at next week’s World Championships in six equestrian disciplines in Aachen, Germany, ORF reported. Both riders see the event as a career dream. Aachen is regarded in the equestrian world as a venue c…

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August 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Countryshows

@countryshows.bsky.social

What a great day at the Henley Show yesterday. It’s always a highlight to see the scurry driving
#HenleyShow #ScurryDriving #CountryShows #EquestrianSport #DrivingTrials #MainRingMoments #BritishEquestrian #AgriculturalShow #HenleyShow2025

September 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Amy Mann

@mannya9.bsky.social

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Joy Alert!! ❤️

Watch as my girl wins 🥈in her IEA regional Finals ❤️ #horse #equestriansport #equestrian #IEA

YouTube video by Amy Mann

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February 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM

equimade.bsky.social

@equimade.bsky.social

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#horsewelfare #equestriansport #R-haltenswert #EquiEthicsInternational #EQUIMADE

November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM

equimade.bsky.social

@equimade.bsky.social

Hey there! The Longines Global Champions Tour is coming to Monaco 🏇
Get ready for some top-notch show-jumping action in the beautiful Port Hercules setting 🌴
Can't wait to see all the excitement! 🏆

##LGCT ##Monaco ##LGCTMonaco ##ShowJumpingFun ##ShowJumping ##EquestrianSport

July 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Deborah Stacey

@dacross.bsky.social

There is something charmingly archaic about measuring a horse in hands but it is a mathematically awkward, internationally inconsistent, and functionally impractical unit of measurement. Should we retire it? #equestriansport #HorseSport #equestrian #sporthorses #horsemath