International Jumping Competition in Barcelona
I am highly looking forward to covering this year’s International Jumping Competition in Barcelona. This year will mark the organizations 107th show, with patrons flocking from all over the world to watch the incredible horsemanship and incredible feats. I’ve been involved with horses most of my life, but this is …
Hampton Classic 2017
The Hampton Classic 2017 in Bridgehampton, NY, is one of the most high-profile and elegant equestrian events in the nation. Held annually, it showcases the very highest levels of jumper competition and hosts the top tier of riders and horses from all over the world. The elegance of the Hampton Classic …
Saratoga Icons: The Whitney Stakes & Marylou Whitney
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimney’s Gun Runner was the clear favorite to take home the $1.2 million purse at the 90th running of the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Springs, New York this year. This fact, however, did not diminish the excitement of the race. The vibe at the racecourse was …
Cavalia’s Odysseo: Under the White Big Top – Chicago
Rising 125 feet into the air, the White Big Top sits on the south lot of Chicago’s Soldier Field bearing more resemblance to an Arabian-style castle than a show tent. Imagined by French-Canadian creator and artistic director, Normand Latourelle, the Odysseo lakefront compound (five tents including stables) has captured the …
Qatar Airways Chicago Beach Polo Cup
Chicago’s North Avenue Beach will be home to the “King of Sports,” as the Qatar Airways Chicago Beach Polo Cup gets underway September 9 through 11. Make sure you’re following I On The Scene on social media as we will be on location covering the three-day tournament. Polo stars from …
Hotel del Coronado and Polo America’s Beach Polo Cup Weekend
Located a few minutes away from downtown San Diego, Hotel del Coronado is a sophisticated, elegantly designed hotel at the edge of the Pacific that offers guests from all around the world an opportunity to experience an exhilarating stay. It is a unique destination surrounded by scenic ocean views and …
Top Six Horses To Ever Step On The Track At Saratoga Springs
The thoroughbred is the star of the Summer at the Spa, just as the New York City Ballet rules at SPAC. The horses are the racetrack’s life heartbeat. The task here is to list the best six of the top race horses to ever step on the track at Saratoga. …
The Grade I, $1.25 Million Whitney at Saratoga
I’m in Saratoga for the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic, the #WhitneyStakes, which is taking place today at the Saratoga Race Course. “Named for the family that has been involved in New York racing since the 19th century, the race was first to run in 1928, and is famously the race …
Get Ready for the New “Sport of Kings” Documentary Series
As an avid follower of polo, and after my recent interview with Nacho Figueras, one of its champion players, I’ve been keeping close tabs on everything related to the sport. In this case, I’m excited about the upcoming release of the feature documentary television series Sport of Kings which digs …
The History and Traditions of the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is rightly known as “the most thrilling two minutes in sports.” About 170,000 spectators attend the event every year, with hundreds of thousands more watching from their TVs. The in-person crowds have included well-known celebs, from presidents to royals. The derby is designed for three-year-old Thoroughbreds which …
