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The article focuses on Australian equestrian Shane Rose being temporarily barred from competition after wearing a "mankini" during a costumed event, sparking national attention and controversy. Topics discussed include Rose's initial fear of derailing his Olympic preparations, the investigation by Equestrian Australia, and the widespread support and jokes from Australians in response to the incident.

The article reports on the plea of African American equestrians for helmets that will fit for safety and avoidance of sports-related traumatic brain injury. Topics discussed are struggle of African American riders with helmet fit, importance of helmet inclusivity and the need to accommodate African American athletes' natural hair, lack of solutions from helmet makers due to safety standards and certification testing requirements, and significance of recognizing diversity and inclusion.

This article profiles Dallas Cowboys football coach Bill Parcells. The author spent eight days with Parcells during the 2006 National Football League season as the Cowboys prepared to play the Washington Redskins in a football game. Among the players also highlighted in the article are cornerback Terence Newman, wide receiver Terrell Owens, and kicker Mike Vanderjagt.

Reports that the condition of jockey Gary Boulanger was upgraded on February 1, 2005 from serious to critical.

Reports that jockey Gary Boulanger has undergone two operations and was in critical but improving condition on January 31, 2005 after being thrown from his horse at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. One of South Florida's best riders; Removal of his spleen and a blood clot on his brain.

Reports that equestrienne Cynthia Payne and her horse Laredo have won the first running of the Continental Dressage Cup at the opening session of the Metropolitan National Horse Show on the Hudson River.

Reports on the victory of Germany in the equestrian event during the 2004 Olympic Games. Complaint filed by the French team to contest the gold medal of the Germans; Member of the German team who won the individual event.

Profiles equestrian, Debbie McDonald focusing on her views about the sport, her participation in the Olympics and about turning the age of 50. Career in horseback riding; Interest for the sport; Achievements and awards received.

The article discusses the experiences of young equestrians participating in show jumping competitions at the Winter Equestrian Festival held in Wellington, Florida. Topics addressed include girls who travel from New York City to Florida in order to participate in the winter youth equestrian circuit, as well as the social and financial aspects of participating in youth equestrian competitions.

The article features the tales of the widows of Plaza, or the wealthy dowagers who once lived in the Plaza Hotel. Topics covered include how the wealthy widows, such as horsewoman Clara Bell Walsh helped keep the hotel afloat during the Great Depression, the most frequently recounted story about Fannie Lowenstein and how portrait painter Princess Vilma acquired a lion as a pet.

The article focuses on Jessica Paquette, calls herself a "weird horse girl" and she was 6 when she was first entranced by them, at a New England fair and they were so big, but gentle enough for her to reach up and rub their noses.

The article discusses that Kevin Babington, the Irish Olympian show jumper who as one of the top coaches in equestrian sports, along with mentions that Covid-19 pandemic has put a stop to most of the public fund-raisers for Babington's foundation.

The article focuses on Olympic equestrian sport of eventing has held prestigious competitions on a Pennsylvania estate with a landscape perfect for horses and riders to demonstrate strength, endurance and grace while jumping over a variety of solid and natural obstacles.

The article reports on the victory of the 52-year-old jockey Mike Smith during the Triple Crown, held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York on June 9, 2018. It highlights Smith's interests in taking good care of animals especially the horses. It also notes that Justify horse has a high value on breeding fees due to its racing performances.

The author talks about his fashion philosophy particularly influenced by the training in the Pony Club, a nonprofit junior organization and as a horse rider. It discusses how the dress custom related to the fox hunting gear is important and should be comfortable in the cold weather in order to prevent the affect of rain and snow and the addition of traditional waistcoat.

The article talks about 52-years-old American jockey Mike Smith. It discusses that Smith will ride Arrogate, the top-ranked thoroughbred in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar, California, his fitness regime, and his record for average earnings. The article adds that his preparation for the race at Del Mar, the training of horse by Bob Baffert, and Smith's previous sports injuries and how they don't stop him from training more.

The article reports on the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) World Cup to be held in Paris, France in April 2018, which includes the dressage final and the show jumping final, with participating equestrians including Isabell Werth, McLain Ward and Laura Graves.

The article focuses on Erinn Higgins, a racetracker and daughter of former professional thoroughbred horse trainer Allen Jerkens.

The article reports on the American horse racing event Santa Anita Derby, as of April 2017, and mentions performance of horsemen like Doug O'Neill, Bob Baffert, and John Shirreffs, along with a comparison of their performance.

The article reports on the marriage of professional horse riders Elinor Elizabeth MacPhail, and Alexander Daniel O'Neal, who married of May 28, 2016.

A review is offered for Manhattan Saddlery, an equestrian store, located in New York City.

An obituary for Ogden Mills Phipps, horseman, horse breeder, and patrician owner who won the 2013 Kentucky Derby, is presented.

Focuses on horse owners in Los Angeles, California. Perception of horses in Los Angeles; History of horsemanship in this area, which traces back to Mexican vaquero culture; Observation that modern-day cowboys are found in unexpected places; Comments of horse owners, park and recreation specialists, and personal trainers; Attitudes of Los Angeles riders, who defy increasing urbanization; Challenges of owning an urban horse.

Reports that the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has decided to put in a code of ethics to guide all thoroughbred sales. Mention of the 85th annual Saratoga Selected Yearling Sale in Saratoga Springs, New York; Comments of horse buyers and sellers; What prospective horse buyers are looking for; Examples of some of the operations and methods that have been used to enhance yearlings' appearance before they enter the sales ring, including transphyseal bridges and periosteal elevation; Highlights of the code of ethics; How the association is wrestling with the use of anabolic steroids, which can have therapeutic benefits. INSET: Guidelines on Enhancement.

Comments on fashionable cowboys in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Description of the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo; Observation that cowboys are in vogue; Examples of rodeo cowboy styles worldwide; Focus of Texas designer Tom Ford; How Dsquared designers Dean and Dan Caten formed their spring 2006 collection around the spirit and look of the West; ; Reasons for the newfound appeal of rough-stock rodeo; Overview of cowboy culture.

Reports on the efforts of the New York Racing Association to maintain control over their Saratoga Race Course franchise. Details of the 2003 tax-evasion scandal that resulted in federal monitors overseeing the association's operations for the past three years; Examination of the new anti-corruption policies put into place by the association this year; Evaluation of the conflicts between Saratoga management and horsemen; Comment from president and chief executive of the racing association Charles Hayward on how to resolve the conflicts between management and horsemen.

Focuses on the recovery from the personal struggles of jockey, Stewart Elliott. Problems created by the charges of aggravated assault against him by an acquaintance in 2000; Decision to check into a rehabilitation center to cure his substance abuse problem; Steps taken to regain his status as a celebrity jockey.

Reports on the memorial service held for horse jockey Michael Rowland, who died after a racing accident at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky, in 2004. Description of Rowland's death; Anticipation that he would have won the race; His career in racing.

Examines the impact of race horse "Funny Cide" winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness horse races on its trainers, Robin Smullen and Barclay Tagg. Indications of how life has changed for the two trainers, Increased spotlight and celebrity; Media scrutiny at pre-race press conferences.

Focuses on horse breeding and the combination of broodmare and sire that produced Funny Cide, the winner of the 2003 Kentucky Derby. Amount of money Funny Cide sold as a yearling suggesting there was not much hope in his success as a racer; Upbringing of Funny Cide who was born in Saratoga Springs (N.Y.) and raised at McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds; Discussion of the horse breeding industry in New York State and its history.

An obituary for American equestrian Karen Stives is presented.

The article presents an interview with equestrian Sheryl Jordan who discusses on whether she describes herself as horse whisperer, where she learned her horse-whispering skills, and the horse training class that she leads.

Describes the brain surgery performed on former President Ronald Reagan, 78, by a team of Mayo Clinic doctors at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., September 8th, to remove fluid from his brain that doctors attributed to a fall from a horse on July 4th.

The article presents information on horseman and classical pianist Buster Marengo from Michigan, who plays piano at his stable in Bronx, New York City, where his horse is the only audience.

The article focuses on the status of equestrian competition and the Central Park Horse Show held at the Central Park in New York City.

The article discusses the Gaucho Festival held in Argentina from November 1-9, 2014, which featured bronco riding, folk music, dances and exhibitions of local craft work.

The article offers information on the effort of jockeys, horse trainers, owners, and breeders in Nairobi, Kenya, who are decreasing in numbers but are still deeply committed to keeping their sport alive.

The article reports on the death of horseman William R. Uptmor Jr. and 11 other men who served as volunteer firefighters and emergency responders in Texas while trying to extinguish a fire at a fertilizer factory.

The article offers information on jockey Ramon Dominguez as the best rider in the U.S. It states that Dominguez has led the New York in earnings with $24.2 million and received the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey. It presents Dominguez's insight about his riding style whom he found awkward but comfortable. It mentions several of his achievements which includes the apprenticeship, promotion for young jockey and nine consecutive wins for his first year and a half.

The article reports on the shoe store named Freda Salvador in the Bay Area, California, which is the ideal hybrid of equestrian spiff and street cool shoes designed by Cristina Palomo and Megan Papay.