Tim Icke: A Father To Us All
A somber weekend in eventing became just a little darker when we lost one of our greatest fathers, Tim Icke, just this past Sunday. Tim, or “Tickie” as he was fondly known, was the kind
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Monthly Archives: June 2014
Great Britain Announces Squad for World Equestrian Games
The WEG squad announcements continued this morning with Great Britain naming its team. Great Britain will name the final four team riders after the first horse inspection at WEG, with the remaining two riders competing as
...» Read More!Thursday Reader from Devoucoux
Happy Thursday, EN! In case you’re wondering what in the world is in this picture (and I’m pretty sure we all are) it is something that now travels up and down my dirt road almost
...» Read More!This Week in Horse Health News Presented by Absorbine
As an owner of two young horses in training, I tend to worry about keeping them healthy and injury free. The “kids,” as I affectionately like to call them, love to tear around the pasture
...» Read More!Wednesday Video From Kentucky Performance Products: Drunken Idiot Enters Horse Race, Loses
There’s always that guy — you know, the one who has a few too many beers and thinks he can out race a horse. Well, buddy, I’ve got news for you: 1. You can’t, and 2. You’re
...» Read More!Watch the Top 10 Show Jumping Rounds at Luhmühlen
Watch the top 10 show jumping rounds at Luhmühlen courtesy of the German television channel ZDF. Click here for the video in HD. Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 jump at the 11:50 minute mark, and
...» Read More!How Great Teachers Create Magic
Technically, trainers and coaches are people that we pay to critique our skills (or lack thereof) because we have seen them work miracles on horseback that we could only dream of accomplishing. We go to
...» Read More!The Best Pony Clubbers in the Whole Wide World
If you were at the United States Eventing Association’s annual meeting last December, and you attended the “town hall” meeting on the future of eventing — which, admittedly, most of you neither were nor did
...» Read More!Remembering the Life of Benjamin Winter
Maren Engelhardt, who lives in Germany, spoke to a number of people who knew Ben to bring us a tribute that shows just how great of a loss the sport experienced. The global eventing community continues
...» Read More!Event Horse Names Part II: Battle of the Booze
Probably because they drive us to drink, it is a common practice among eventers to name their horses after adult beverages. For part two of EN’s “Event Horse Names” series, I combed the USEA Horse
...» Read More!Irish Eventing Squad Named for World Equestrian Games
The announcements for the 2014 World Equestrian Games squads are starting to roll out, with Horse Sport Ireland announcing its eventing team this morning.
...» Read More!Wednesday News & Notes from MDBarnmaster
Good morning! It’s officially summertime here in the Midwest, complete with double tornadoes and humidity indexes higher than a full sauna. I know I complained endlessly about the cold winter, but now I must transition
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: The Fast and the Furious, Eventer Edition
Driving a sportscar isn’t as fun as galloping an event horse, but it’s got to be a close second. Riders and spectators alike had the opportunity to take one for a spin last week at
...» Read More!Predicting the U.S. World Equestrian Games Squad
At the conclusion of seven selection trials this year, we’re oh so close to finding out who will represent Team USA in Normandy at the World Equestrian Games. The final vet checks before naming the squad are taking
...» Read More!American Eventing Championships Boost Prize Money, Awards for 2014
As the American Eventing Championships at Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Tx. approach, more information has become available on the prizes up for grabs this year. In honor of the 10 year anniversary of
...» Read More!Watch This Touching Video Tribute to Benjamin Winter
Julia Rau sent in this wonderfully touching video tribute to Benjamin Winter. The eventing community is still reeling from the losses of Ben, Jordan, and Liberal this past weekend, and it is a true testament
...» Read More!Lesley Grant-Law: Remembering Jordan McDonald
Many thanks to www.Horse-Canada.com for sharing this post from Lesley Grant Law’s blog. Please visit to read more from Lesley’s blog and several other bloggers. From Lesley on June 14, 2014: Today Jordan McDonald died.
...» Read More!Thoroughbred Legends Presented by Cosequin: Full Tilt
It has been said countless times that the most brilliant horses are among the most eccentric. I suppose the same could be said for people as well: pure genius is often accompanied by oddities and
...» Read More!Brand Spotlight: Field & Field
I love having my big purse, but sometimes it’s just not feasible. When I’m running between riding at the farm, doing some errands, and God knows what else that happens in my life I don’t
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
Tuesdays are great days, to me. It’s one of my only days that I get all to myself and my horses. I’m celebrating by going cross country schooling with the doofus above, who as of
...» Read More!Colleen Hofstetter: U.S. Eventing Team Veterinary Panel on WEG Selection
From Colleen: A trip to Normandy has been on the minds of many upper level riders for months and months, and the anticipation is coming to an end in a few short weeks. An integral
...» Read More!Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: Follow the Stripe with Brian O’Connor
We are all familiar with Brian O’Connor, not only for his announcing prowess but also for his humor. He recently posted this comedic yet somewhat enlightening video on a Norwegian Fjord pony that has the
...» Read More!How To Eliminate Question Marks
Pardon my overgeneralizations, but arguably there are two kinds of people in the world; gutsy and non-gusty. There are individuals who jump out of twenty story buildings. We hear about and watch people skydive and
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