Kent Farrington Photography by Christophe Tanière There is a certain quiet that settles over an arena before the first horse enters the ring. The jumps have been set. The distances have been walked. Months, and sometimes years, of preparation have led to a course that will be decided in little more than a minute. For those watching, it is a competition. For the rider, it is the result of countless decisions made well before the opening bell. Few riders understand those decis

VIVANT EQ — An exploration of equestrian culture, symbolism, and enduring legacy. Acceleration with Intention The Year of the Horse sets the tone for acceleration—where confidence replaces hesitation and movement becomes intention. Beginning on February 17, 2026, with the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse runs through February 5, 2027, ushering in one of the Chinese zodiac’s most kinetic and self-assured chapters. This is not a year for endless planning or polite restrain