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New York – August 7, 2025 – GallopNYC’s leadership announced that Alysia Steinmann, Metro New York City Office Managing Partner of Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), will be honored at its 20th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 15 at Current at Chelsea Piers.
Mimi Gochman, a RISING STAR in the show ring, balances her academic career with elite show jumping. With accolades already piling up, she sets her sights on prestigious competitions like Aachen.
Virginia’s equestrian landscape is where timeless tradition meets living history. Set among rolling hills and storied estates, the region invites you to step into a world shaped by centuries of horsemanship.
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Valkenswaard, Netherlands – July 13, 2025 – The final day of competition at The Baran Global Hunter Classic at Longines Tops International Arena, crowned Team Hesslink Williams, comprised of professional hunter rider Geoffrey Hesslink (Wellington, Florida), junior hunter rider Faith Schuttemeyer (Boynton Beach, Florida) and international jumper rider Lillie Keenan (USA), topped the field of seven teams.
Now in its 12th year, the annual Equestrian Living Gold List has grown to become America’s leading survey of equestrians’ favorite brands, people, places, hangouts, fashion, and lifestyles.
Day Two of competition at The Baran Global Hunter Classic held at the Longines Tops International Arena featured the Classic Hunter Round. Team Captain and legendary hunter professional, John French (Wellington, Florida) and Crystal Blue (Casino Grande x Miss Blue/Mr Blue), owned by Walkenbach Equestrian LLC, took the top honors jumping to a score of 93, with each judging panel scoring 90 or higher.
Competition in the groundbreaking Baran Global Hunter Classic began with Team French’s Harrie Smolders (NED) aboard Ever So Often(Arko II x Loeka Van De Distelhoeve/Nonstop) taking the win in the under saddle class in the Longines Tops International Arena.
Wellington, Fla. – July 10, 2025 – The stage is set. The teams are assembled. A new chapter in hunter sport is about to be written. The Baran Global Hunter Classic announces the riders who will lead this historic equestrian event.
Wellington, Fla. – July 9, 2025 – The Baran Global Hunter Classic, set to debut July 11–13, 2025, at Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, is proud to recognize the supporters helping bring this groundbreaking event to life.
New York – July 8, 2025 – GallopNYC, New York City's nonprofit organization, providing life-changing therapeutic horsemanship programs to children, adults, veterans and seniors, is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Lowe to its board of directors.
Wellington, Fla. – July 2, 2025 - Hunter sport takes a bold leap into the future with The Baran Global Hunter Classic, which debuts July 11–13 at Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. This first-ever showcase for the hunter discipline features €300,000 in prize money.
Virginia’s equestrian landscape is where timeless tradition meets refined indulgence. Nestled among rolling hills, historic estates, and world-renowned vineyards, this distinguished region invites you to indulge in a curated selection of bespoke experiences that embody the history and elegance of equestrian lifestyle.
A luxury horse barn must be more than a beautiful structure — it must prioritize equine health and safety while also serving as an efficient workplace for handlers. Every decision made in the design stage will impact the daily life of both horses and humans.
Wellington, Fla. - June 12, 2025- Anticipation is building for the debut of The Baran Global Hunter Classic, a groundbreaking new event set to spotlight the elegance and precision of hunter sport.
Guided by the company ethos, Penelope Chilvers’ boots are idyllic for adventures that require functionality and comfort. Penelope Chilvers draws inspiration from the untamed beauty of the African bush, where wildlife still roams freely.
Wellington, Fla. - May 27, 2025 - Show hunters are poised to make history July 11-13, 2025, in a landmark event at Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands!
New York - May 23, 2025—On Sunday, May 18, GallopNYC brought life to Central Park’s historic bridle path with its annual Central Park Promenade. GallopNYC's horses, riders, families, and supporters converged near the Stonearch Bridge. The event celebrated GallopNYC's services: providing therapeutic horsemanship to New Yorkers with disabilities, including children, older adults, veterans, and first responders.
The Equestrian Podcast episode titled “The Hunters take the European Stage with The Baran!” introduces listeners to the inaugural Baran Global Hunter Classic!
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Gladys, Va – May 4, 2025 – The third and final day of competition at the 2025 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship held at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina, culminated with the presentation of the penultimate national championship titles–the USHJA Hunter Seat High-Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup, and Back on Track Western High-Point Rider.
Gladys, Va – May 3, 2025 – Competition for coveted high-point rider national champion titles began on Day Two of the 2025 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship held at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The first phases of the USHJA Hunter Seat High-Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup and the Back on Track Western High-Point Rider class culminated after a day of tough competition.
Gladys, Va. – May 3, 2025 – Day One of the 2025 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship, hosted at the Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina, featured some of the top collegiate riders in the country. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Chris Mitchell of Albion College after his years of service to the IHSA and its members.
Gladys, Va. – April 28, 2025 – The 2025 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship will be held May 2-4 at Tryon International’s expansive indoor complex in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
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.