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New York – April 16, 2025 – GallopNYC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horsemanship programs to New Yorkers with disabilities, veterans, first responders and seniors, celebrated its 20th anniversary by ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this morning, Wednesday, April 16.
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Gladys, Va. – April 9, 2025 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) held eight Zone Finals across North America from March 29 to April 6. These premier hunter seat competitions determined the teams and individual riders advancing to the 2025 IHSA National Championship, which will take place at the indoor complex at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina, May 2–4.
Wellington, Fla. - April 07, 2025- The Baran Global Hunter Classic will make history this summer when competition hits the world stage for three days of top-tier horse sport in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands.
Wellington, Fla. - April 04, 2025- From July 11-13, 2025, Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, will host a historic competition showcasing high performance show hunters. Debuting the Baran Global Hunter Classic, the brainchild of co-founders Kristen Baran and Andrew Lustig will put the hunter discipline into the global spotlight for the first time.
Wellington, Fla. - April 03, 2025 - The Baran Global Hunter Classic will make history this summer when hunter competition hits the world stage for three days of high performance horse sport in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands!
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Wellington, Fla. - March 24, 2025 - The leadership of the Baran Global Hunter Classic is pleased that Shane George has agreed to be one of the judges for the debut of their landmark event!
The Baran leadership is thrilled to unveil the format for the inaugural €300,000 Baran Global Hunter Classic—a groundbreaking event designed to elevate hunter competition to the world stage.
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. – March 18, 2025 – W.F. Young, makers of the trusted Absorbine® brand, proudly announce the launch of UltraShield® Gold, its most advanced fly spray to date. Developed over 10 years of research and innovation, UltraShield Gold introduces FlyShield® Technology, a revolutionary ingredient blend that disrupts the homing systems of flies, mosquitoes, and other biting insects—preventing them from finding and landing on horses.
The leadership of the Baran Global Hunter Classic is pleased to welcome Rachel Kennedy as a judge for the debut of their landmark event.
The leadership of The Baran Global Hunter Classic is thrilled to announce that Archie Cox has committed to being one of the six judges for the debut of their landmark event.
The leadershio of the Baran Global Hunter Classic is proud to announce Bobbie Reber as commentator for the debuy of their landmark event.
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The leadership of the Baran Global Hunter Classic is proud to announce Kevin Holowack as course designer for the debut of their landmark event.
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New York —March 7, 2025 – GallopNYC, New York City’s premier therapeutic equine-assisted nonprofit serving 500 individuals each week with the transformative power of horses, is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Maulsby and Roberta Wilmore to its Board of Directors.
New York — Feb. 28, 2025 — GallopNYC, the largest therapeutic horsemanship program in New York City, held a successful fundraising event in Wellington, Florida, on Feb. 13. The event was graciously co-hosted by Olympian Jessica Springsteen and Wembley Farm, home base of Olympic medalist Norman Dello Joio, his wife Jeannie, their son, top FEI rider Nick Dello Joio and their daughter Daniella.
The winter months offer show jumpers an opportunity to regroup physically and mentally. During this break, however, fitness and targeted practice are imperative to maintain your horse’s fitness, enhance their skills, and ensure their overall well-being.
Gladys, Va. – Feb. 11, 2025 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association’s (IHSA) leadership expressed their sadness at the passing of Claiborne Bishop. Martha Claiborne Smith Bishop was a dedicated rider, trainer, coach, revered horsewoman and honored IHSA leader. With her husband Tom, she was the recipient of the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. Bishop served on the IHSA board of directors for many years, most recently as a director emeritus.
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Gladys, Va. – Jan.20, 2025 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) leadership proudly honored Chris Mitchell with the prestigious IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award during the IHSA board meeting in January 2025. The IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the unwavering dedication Mitchell has shown the organization since he was a collegiate equestrian himself.
New York – Jan. 13, 2025 – The leadership of GallopNYC, New York City’s premier therapeutic horsemanship program, announced that they will hold an event in Wellington, Florida, hosted by Olympian Jessica Springsteen and Wembley Farm on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Sarasota, Fla. – Jan. 8, 2025 – Magellan Jets, a leading private aviation company, is expanding its reach in the sports world by appointing longtime equestrian executive Michale “Mike” Belisle as its new Brand Ambassador.
New York – Jan. 3, 2025 – GallopNYC, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic riding and experiences with horses for children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans and first responders, is proud to announce the expansion of its services to a facility in Staten Island. This marks an exciting milestone in GallopNYC’s commitment to serving New Yorkers through life-changing experiences with horses.
As we approach the end of the year, it's a time for reflection and gratitude. This year, we were honored to induct Greg Best into the IHSA Hall of Fame. Greg's journey with IHSA began during his senior year at the University of Pennsylvania, where he found a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Gladys, Va. – Dec. 23, 2024 – Normally, on a December morning, Heritage Farm trainer Laena Romond would be schooling horses, prepping for a show day in Wellington, Florida, where the program is based during the winter months. But on December 15, Romond instead found herself in race gear in downtown West Palm Beach, about to run a half marathon–and win. She finished the 13.1-mile race in 1 hour and 24 minutes, as the fastest woman.
Today, on National Day of the Horse, we celebrate the profound connection between humans and horses- the bond that guides the work of GallopNYC!
Since 1967, IHSA has been a transformative force in collegiate equestrian sports, building a community of riders, coaches and supporters who carry our legacy forward each year. In over five decades, IHSA has grown from a handful of riders to hundreds of teams and thousands of students across the U.S and Canada. Together, we’ve created a place where anyone, from seasoned equestrians to first-time riders, can learn, compete and find lifelong friends.