It’s a neat time here at Eventing Nation. We’ve got some super-exciting changes on their way, and upping the quality of our writing is at the top of our priority list. In our quest to recruit the best, brightest writers around, we opened the search process up to EN readers and had over 50 top-notch applicants. In fact, we had so much trouble narrowing the field down that we had to have a Riverdance-style jig-off to determine who we’d hire. Nah, I’m kidding, we would never subject anyone to watching John dance. Anyway, it was a difficult decision but we’re really happy with the crew we came up with, as they represent a diverse range of eventing experiences and writing styles. Allow us to introduce you:
Lindsey Kahn, a resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, grew up riding horses and was introduced to eventing in college; instead of partying hard with her classmates, she decided that learning how to get hurled headfirst over solid obstacles was a much more rewarding way to spend her weekends. She is currently testing the waters in the lower levels and is eager to experience as much as she can with her 6-year-old gelding, Onyx.
Jenny Jelen is a horse addict with a writing habit. Originally from Northern Ontario, she is currently living in the heart of Canada’s equestrian scene where she is pursuing her eventing education as a working student. As a testament to her love of words, her horses are named in alphabetical order.
Ellie Thompson lives on Plain Dealing Farm in Scottsville, Virginia. Her love for horses started as early as she can remember and though she grew up riding in the hunters, she was introduced to foxhunting and eventing at age 11 and was immediately hooked. She now works as head groom for the Plain Dealing Farm Eventing team and has recently gotten back into competing herself, aboard Kiltartan, Molly Bull’s former 4* mount. When she’s not brushing ponies and fawning over Tartan, she likes to hang out with her dogs, make jewelry, paint, and try out recipes she found on Pinterest.
Shara Rutberg tries very, very hard not to disqualify herself and her zaftig draft-cross Puppy during events near Boulder, Colorado, where she is constantly and shamelessly looking for rides to school and compete (Going somewhere? Reach her at [email protected]). Though Puppy may lack the comformation of a sprightly OTTB, she’s quite pleased his butt makes hers look smaller.
Go Team, and Go Eventing!
