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Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Aug 2, 2015 12:01 am -
Millbrook as seen from above. Photo by Dan Cohen Millbrook as seen from above. Photo by Dan Cohen

There’s something about a gorgeous expanse of green dotted with barns that just makes my heart sing. Of course, out here in California we are mostly yellow and have been for some time, but a girl can dream, right? I’m amazed at all of the aerial technology we have available these days. I caught myself idly checking out the AirDog late last night and quietly fantasizing about the helmet-cam videos of the future. I have visions of picture-in-picture video where the main frame shows the rider’s perspective and the smaller frame showing horse and rider from the side. Of course, I’m not sure I’d want to be galloping along on my mare with an AirDog chasing me. Racing The Train at Fresno County Horse Park is already exciting enough!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Millbrook H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Olney Farm H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

River Glen H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Catalpa Corner Charity H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Silverwood Farm Summer H.T.  [Website]

Windy Wyoming H.T.  [Website][Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Are you a KER ClockIt user? If so, you’ll want to enter this awesome contest KER is hosting! To encourage consistent usage of the heart monitors, KER will be giving away an ECOGOLD Secure XC Pad during the month of August. Each session you submit after using the heart monitor will grant you an entry, so the more you use KER ClockIt, the better your chances are to win! [KER ClockIt / ECOGOLD Contest]

Horse and Pony show is one of the last of it’s kind

First racing fatality of Saratoga race meet

 New Hampshire horse trainers corral that wild mustang attitude

Horse killed in overturned trailer accident on I-57

The forgotten story of Onion, the horse who beat 1973 Triple Crown Winner, Secretariat

New Jersey horse racing industry has declined since state got out of it

Sunday Video: Hunter trials – a different variety of cross country fun.

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Aug 1, 2015 1:43 am -
Team DF and friends at the Bada Bing Bada Blenheim Fundraiser Team DF and friends at the Bada Bing Bada Blenheim Fundraiser

Last night was loads of fun. Team Dragonfire and friends gathered at Melissa Votaw’s house for the Bada-Bing-Bada-Blenheim fundraiser. It truly was a wonderful event. It was nice to catch up with everyone after they returned from Rebecca Farm and to start to see the wheels set in motion for Jen to make her European debut. Also, there’s nothing quite like seeing your barn friends in something other than breeches, barn shirts and dirt. The smiles are all the same though.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Millbrook H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Olney Farm H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

River Glen H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Catalpa Corner Charity H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Silverwood Farm Summer H.T.  [Website]

Windy Wyoming H.T.  [Website][Live Scores]

News From Around the Globe:

Are you a KER ClockIt user? If so, you’ll want to enter this awesome contest KER is hosting! To encourage consistent usage of the heart monitors, KER will be giving away an ECOGOLD Secure XC Pad during the month of August. Each session you submit after using the heart monitor will grant you an entry, so the more you use KER ClockIt, the better your chances are to win! [KER ClockIt / ECOGOLD Contest]

Congratulations to Jennie Wylie, our One K helmet giveaway winner! In honor of Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day, Jennie will receive a new One K Black Matte helmet. Jennie, if you are reading this, check your email!

33 Horses Recovering At New Jersey Horse Rescue

Confederate Flag Bearing Horse Removed From Saginaw Carousel

Analysis of Horse Pathogen Sheds Light On Persistent Infections

Nine Tips on Keeping Your Horse Safe From Pests

Organs From North Carolina Teen Killed In Horse Related Accident Help Six People In Need

Saturday Video: 

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jul 26, 2015 12:16 am -
Jordan Good and Pikture This won the Novice Three Day A this weekend! Photo from Durr Eventing on Facebook Jordan Good and Pikture This won the Novice Three Day A this weekend! Photo from Durr Eventing on Facebook

My Facebook feed is FULL of pictures like these and I LOVE IT. If you can’t be there, then the next best thing is to spend an evening scrolling for what seems like an eternity, glass of wine in hand, raising it in a little toast to each smiling ribbon shot you see. Now, this does mean that I polished off FAR more wine than I probably should have last night and that this morning is off to a bit of a painful start. However, by mid-morning that will all be forgotten in anticipation of more ribbons being handed out this afternoon. Hooray!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Horse Park of New Jersey II H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Rebecca Farms CCI, CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Cobblestone Farms H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Open house invites guests to meet a horse

Washington horse stolen, owner pleads for return

Free day of fun at Kentucky Horse Park puts spotlight on equine industry

Riverside Unit specializing in horse rescue holds inaugural workshop

Horse in Colorado diagnosed with West Nile Virus

Reward offered for information about BLM horse shot in Swasey Herd Management Area

Sunday Video:

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jul 25, 2015 12:37 am -
Team work makes the dream work! From Gina Economu's Facebook page Team work makes the dream work! From Gina Economu's Facebook page

The F5 key on my keyboard has been taking some heavy abuse since Thursday while I attempt to keep tabs on all of my friends at Rebecca Farm. I’ve been madly refreshing scores and clicking through the divisions at a feverish pace. I may have to make a trip to the electronics store to get a new one before the afternoon is out. Facebook has been full of beautiful photos and videos of horses galloping across this strange green stuff. Someone told me it was called “grass”. We haven’t seen that for quite a while in California and I must admit, it’s making me regret not making the trip to Montana this year!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Horse Park of New Jersey II H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Rebecca Farms CCI, CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Cobblestone Farms H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

Groom falls off horse after it was fed marijuana cookies

Horse found slaughtered in Florida

Teens face felony charges for shooting of horse

Grand Jury indicts Alabama Walking Horse trainer

California’s Wragg Fire forces equine evacuations

Robert Redford on horses, healing and the book Riding Home

Saturday Video:

Time for some cross country!


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Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jul 19, 2015 12:01 am -
Surprise! A helicopter decided to drop in at Fitch's Corner Horse Trials yesterday. Prelim competitor Kristen Bond aboard Born Ready were granted a moment to reorganize by the judge. Photo from Danielle Beaver Surprise! A helicopter decided to drop in at Fitch's Corner Horse Trials yesterday. Prelim competitor Kristen Bond aboard Born Ready were granted a moment to reorganize by the judge. Photo from Danielle Beaver

As if I needed more things to obsess about and worry over when it came to Dressage day. Dressage has never been my strong suit, nor have I ever found it particularly gratifying. It is a means to an end and my tests always come with a punch-line at the halt. The classic “I made time, right?!” and more recently “That second circle was supposed to be interpretive prance, not trot, right?” should give you an idea about how they tend to go. Seriously though, I would lose my head if a helicopter landed during my test.

#PanAms: Website, Entries, Schedule & Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Twitter, Instagram

NAJYRC: Website, Schedule, Instagram, CCIYR2* Ride Times, CH-J* Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, @samanthalclark, The Horse Pesterer

U.S. Weekend Action:

Fitch’s Corner H.T. [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Maryland at Loch Moy II H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Hunter Oaks H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Aspen Ridge H.T.  [Website][Ride Times]

Coconino Summer II H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Indiana Derby features 3 horses from Triple-Crown races

One of the tallest horses in Europe put up for adoption

Kiss My Hocks finishes wire to wire in the Rainbow Derby

Extreme heat in Rome triggers ban on horse drawn carriages

ISES Plenary to focus on human behavior and show horses

NCAA resolves to support the future of Women’s Collegiate Equestrian

Sunday Video:

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jul 18, 2015 1:18 am -
Area 6 is sitting in second as a team at NAJYRCs. These kids are all ferocious when it comes to cross country day. Current leaders Area 2 cannot afford any mistakes with this crew breathing down their necks. Photo from Area 6 Young Riders on Facebook Area 6 is sitting in second as a team at NAJYRCs. These kids are all ferocious when it comes to cross country day. Current leaders Area 2 cannot afford any mistakes with this crew breathing down their necks. Photo from Area 6 Young Riders on Facebook

Could today possibly be any more exciting? American Pharoah goes back to work at Del Mar, Team USA is throwing down at the Pan Ams, my favorite kids from Area VI are showing everyone what West Coast talent is all about at NAJYRCs, and many of my friends have started off for Montana. July used to feel like such a slow month during the lead up to Rebecca Farm, but it’s really taken a different tone this year. My phone is going to get a serious work out today. I’ll be anxiously refreshing scores and Facebook until I know those that I care about are at their destinations safely – whether that’s the finish flags in Canada or Kentucky, or in Big Sky Country. Good rides and safe travels to all.

#PanAms: Website, Entries, Schedule & Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Twitter, Instagram

NAJYRC: Website, Schedule, Instagram, CCIYR2* Ride Times, CH-J* Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, @samanthalclark, The Horse Pesterer

U.S. Weekend Action:

Fitch’s Corner H.T. [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Maryland at Loch Moy II H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Hunter Oaks H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Aspen Ridge H.T.  [Website][Ride Times]

Coconino Summer II H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

Giveaway alert! Total Saddle Fit is offering a chance to win one of three six point saddle pads, and all you have to do is fill out this quick survey. So obviously you should do that, and win some awesome saddle pads! [Total Saddle Fit Survey]

Anti-Defamation League slams Russel Simmons for comparing NYC’s horse drawn carriages to slavery, the Holocaust

Sick wild horse born along North Carolina coast beats all odds to survive

Play It Now: You Are A Horse (A video game about a bank robbing horse)

Madison, Wisconsin welcomes new horse to mounted patrol

David Guetta promises not to bring horses to Ibiza night club anymore

He’s back: Two time horse of the year Wise Dan returns to work after last year’s injury

Saturday Video:

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jul 12, 2015 1:42 am -
The Ride on Video crew is making their way towards Rebecca Farm! Photo from Debi Ravenscroft's Facebook page. The Ride on Video crew is making their way towards Rebecca Farm! Photo from Debi Ravenscroft's Facebook page.

Everyone is on the road! As if the NAJYRCs weren’t enough, it’s just about time to start getting on the road for Rebecca Farm. This is also the frustrating time of year where people find out they aren’t going to be able to make it, or that their housing arrangements have fallen through. Zach Brandt let us know that he won’t be able to make it to Montana this year and was gracious enough to offer up his pre-paid house for anyone who might still be looking for somewhere to stay. It’s a two bedroom house in Whitefish and would run $800 for Monday the 20th thru Monday the 27th. If you are interested, give Zach a call at 310.892.7882.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Cosequin Stuart H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. [Website]

Riga Meadow H.T.  [Website]

Maryland at Loch Moy I H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Roebke’s Run H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

39th Annual Whidbey Island H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Champagne Run H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Powder Basin H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Coconino Summer I H.T.  [Website] [Live Scoresl

Sunday Links:

Fireworks light up CN Tower for Pan Am Games opening ceremony

Rodrigo Pessoa talks Spruce Meadows, his star student and why he won’t be riding in the Pan Am Games

Paul Rudd will voice Tina’s horse on an upcoming episode of Bob’s Burgers

Beloved horse prepares for last appearance at rodeo

UPS truck hits horse and buggy in Pennsylvania killing mother and 8 year old son

In wake of Georgia city’s move to revise heat policy, group protests horse tours

Sunday Video:

Cats make terrible braiders.

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jul 11, 2015 12:01 am -
Ali is Kentucky-bound! Photo via Sami Clark's Facebook page Ali is Kentucky-bound! Photo via Sami Clark's Facebook page

And they’re off!  The California State Fair race meet is in full swing, which means I will have to resist the urge to wander the back-side with a fist full of cash and a horse trailer in the parking lot. Also, the California contingent has left for NAJYRCs. I had the good fortune to teach lessons for a year or two. One of the kids I taught was Sami Clark. It’s been five years since then and it’s been thrilling to see a kid I helped take to her first schooling shows move up the levels and do amazing things. It never ceases to impress me how quick kids get really good when they are given the right opportunities and have a supportive environment. It brought a smile to my face to see one of the other kids I taught go on to win lots of tri-colors in the Jumper ring, including one at my old stomping grounds, Pebble Beach. Seeing Sami head off for this adventure is even better.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Cosequin Stuart H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. [Website]

Riga Meadow H.T.  [Website]

Maryland at Loch Moy I H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Roebke’s Run H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

39th Annual Whidbey Island H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Champagne Run H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Powder Basin H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Coconino Summer I H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

Calgary Stampede turfs out cowboy for whipping horse
Washington state trainer sentenced for beating horse
Police arrest man accused of trespassing in barn trying to go for a joy ride
Mel Gibson dating equestrian Rosalind Ross
Swiss researcher shares equine welfare innovations
Pan Am rider Belinda Trussel shows how to make a horse dance

Saturday Video:

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jul 5, 2015 12:01 am -
It was a good day at Camelot. My mare was on her A-Game, I didn't suck and we got some awesome pictures. Photo by Stephanie Nicora It was a good day at Camelot. My mare was on her A-Game, I didn't suck and we got some awesome pictures. Photo by Stephanie Nicora

I might be starting today last in my division at Camelot, but I’m still thrilled with the weekend so far. Sure our Dressage was it’s typical underwhelming performance, but yesterday’s cross country more than made up for it. I haven’t been out to an event in over a year due to a number of factors, but hearing my friends cheer as I zipped around on my super-game little mare reminded me that I need to make time to do this for myself more often. The Tom Cruise Witchcraft was strong when I needed it most.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Kelly’s Ford H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Camelot Equestrian Horse Park H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

South Farm H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Mary King is coming to Vancouver! More information coming soon. [Mary King in Vancouver]

Murder probe launched after woman knifed to death near horse sanctuary

Researchers study horses’ fearfulness and learning ability

Panthers cornerback Josh Norman buys horse, sets up Twitter page for the gelding

Why do horses roll after baths?

Horses, driver uninjured when horse trailer overturns

Sunday Video: These European kids, I swear.

Fourth of July Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jul 4, 2015 12:01 am -
Camille of Camelot. Photo from Karen Battaglia's Facebook page Camille of Camelot. Photo from Karen Battaglia's Facebook page

Shh… don’t be too loud. West Coasters are waking up this morning after what can only be described as an epic competitor party at Camelot’s inaugural recognized event. Today is cross country day and the courses look quite impressive at every level. I’m rather fond of Camille the dragon and may have to trek out there after dark to confirm for myself that she indeed does glow in the dark. I can only hope my horse finds her just as enchanting and happily hops over her right before we turn for home on our cross country run today.

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Kelly’s Ford H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Camelot Equestrian Horse Park H.T.  [Website] []Live Scores]

South Farm H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

Attention C4 fans! If you’re in the mood to do some shopping (and who isn’t?), you’re in luck! In honor of Independence Day, all red, white, and blue classic, skinny and chrome belts as well as buckles are 20% off. The sale ends tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and stock up! [C4 Belts]

Arlington Police Department to debut mounted horse unit at 4th of July parade

Mint Julep Cup at Kentucky Horse Park highlights the mighty miniature horse

Miniature horse tied for World’s Tiniest poised for big things

Op-ed: Wild horse contraception not without unintended consequences

Rodeo drill team crushed by ‘fluke’ accident, loss of horse

Texas woman who triggered Conroe horse-farm probe says she fears for her life

Saturday Video: I still laugh every time I see this.

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jun 28, 2015 2:06 am -
It's not every day you get a box of medals in the mail! It's not every day you get a box of medals in the mail!

Despite some awful rainfall that refused to let up, the crew at Encore Horse Trials worked to do their best to get the show in. Due to safety concerns of being able to get emergency vehicles on the course if needed, cross country on Sunday (today) will be canceled. The show will be scored as a Combined Test with ribbons mailed out to all riders that were unable to pick them up at the show. The folks at Encore Horse Trials with to thank everyone that was out braving the weather, especially the volunteers and the great jump crew that had their work cut out for them with less than 10 clear rounds. They hope to see you back next year with better weather!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Groton House Farm H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Scores]

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Scores]

Horse Park of New Jersey I H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Scores]

Inavale Farm H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Scores]

Encore H.T.  [Website] [Ride Times]

Abbe Ranch H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Scores]

Sunday Links:

Why You Don’t Need To Force Your Heels Down

Horse Racing Analyst, Simon Bray, Diagnosed With Cancer

Meet The J. Crew Muse Who Doubles As A Horse Breeder

Brits Jump In To Eventing Nations Cup Lead At Strzegom

A Visit From Horse Royalty

Search Underway For Horse That Ran Off In Washington State

Sunday Video:

The naming of horses is a difficult matter…
(Possibly some NSFW language)

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jun 27, 2015 1:23 am -
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Team DF part taking in pedicures and airconditioning at Inavale. Photo via Stephanie Nicora Desperate times call for desperate measures. Team DF part taking in pedicures and airconditioning at Inavale. Photo via Stephanie Nicora

Hey EN, how’s it going? Of course I’m going to complain about the heat – it’s what I do most of the time. When I found out that Team Dragonfire would be making a run up to Inavale this year, I figured it would be a good way to beat the heat. I’m in the middle of a significant project at work and already pointed at Camelot’s inaugural recognized event next weekend, so I’m stuck here in California.  However, I’m not too distressed. My friends keep me in the loop with text messages and it is apparently just as hot up there. It is so hot that Team DF opted to go get pedicures to enjoy some air conditioning. I’ll have to ask Earl what color he selected for his toenails when they get back.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Groton House Farm H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Scores]

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Scores]

Horse Park of New Jersey I H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Scores]

Inavale Farm H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Scores]

Encore H.T.  [Website] [Ride Times]

Abbe Ranch H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Scores]

Saturday Links:

Colorado Vet to chair American Horse Council

Mini horse brings smiles and memories to Alzheimer’s sufferers

Winner of Mountain Top Futurity tests positive for clenbuterol

Seattle seeks to name 106 year old horse statue

Inside Conroe horse nightmare after seizure

The calm and controversy of 12 horses in an art gallery

Saturday Video:

I didn’t get to make it up to Inavale this year, maybe next time. For now, a helmet cam video will have to do!

Father’s Day Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jun 21, 2015 12:38 am -
Water from the sky! Photo from Matt and Cecily Brown's Facebook page Water from the sky! Photo from Matt and Cecily Brown's Facebook page

First off, Happy Father’s Day from the EN team! Thank you to all the horse show dads who sacrifice and work hard so horse crazy kids like us can pursue our dreams. Stay tuned for a special Father’s Day tribute here on EN.

Second, um, what is all that wet stuff in the photo above? Did someone leave a hose on? Did a water pipe burst? Wait, you mean to tell me, that stuff CAME FROM THE SKY?! At Great Meadow yesterday the sky ripped open and unleashed a torrential downpour. I love a thunderstorm, but this one was intense.

Great Meadow: Website, Ride Times, Live Scores, Schedule,USEF Network, EN’s Coverage,Twitter, Instagram

Luhmühlen Links: Website, Live Scores, Entry List, Schedule, FEI TV, EN’s Coverage, Twitter, Instagram

More U.S. Weekend Events:

Great Vista H.T. [Website] [Ride Times]

Surefire H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Lost Hounds Pony Club H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Bucks County Horse Park H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Fox River Valley PC H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Corona del Sol H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Midsouth PC H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Golden Spike H.T.  [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Is it too late to save Canada’s national horse?

ASPCA Awards Funds to 2015 Help A Horse Day Contest Winners

Heroic Firefighters and Veterinarians save trapped horse in Virginia

The Neighs Have It; Horse Outruns Man, But Just Barely

Horse owned by NFL’er Wes Welker wins Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot

West Coast Represent! Young Rider profiles: Sami Clark / Amber Pearson / Megan Traynham / Madison Temkin

Sunday Video: Ingrid Klimke’s Luhmühlen cross country helmet cam from 2013! Zuupah!

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jun 20, 2015 12:01 am -
It's always a party on the West Coast. This one was to support Lauren Billys' trip to the Pan-Am Games. Photo via Bec Braitling's Facebook page. It's always a party on the West Coast. This one was to support Lauren Billys' trip to the Pan-Am Games. Photo via Bec Braitling's Facebook page.

After this past week, I’m wishing I was at Luhmühlen with Chinch and Chinchwürst. I am very much looking forward to a small break from the grind to immerse myself in the things that feed my head, heart and soul this weekend. The weather has been very warm in my neck of the woods and it’s only going to get warmer. Lately, I’ve been considering giving the old “ride before work” routine a go. Regardless of what Stephanie would tell you, I’m NOT a morning person. I’m only awake before 9am out of a desire to stay employed. Since I typically start work at 6:30am, I’m thinking next week begins an experiment of riding in the pre-dawn hours. Beating the heat is certainly worth shifting my sleep schedule a bit.

Luhmühlen Links: Website, Live Scores, Entry List, Schedule, FEI TV, EN’s Coverage, Twitter,Instagram

U.S. Weekend Events:

Great Vista H.T. [Website][Ride Times]

Great Meadows CIC [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Surefire H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Lost Hounds Pony Club H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Bucks County Horse Park H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Live Scores]

Fox River Valley PC H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Corona del Sol H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Live Scores]

Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Live Scores]

Midsouth PC H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times][Live Scores]

Golden Spike H.T.  [Entry Status/Ride Times][Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

Owner of abandoned horse will not face charges

Sony’s VR headset turned me in to a flying horse

Two girls thrown from horses, teen kicked in Florida

Pennsylvania senior gets her final wish – one last ride

Yarmuth honored for racing industry service

De Blasio’s crusade to ban horse drawn carriages has little support

Saturday Video:

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jun 14, 2015 12:30 am -
Stuff like this breaks my heart. :/ Stuff like this breaks my heart. :/

West Coast folks and those of you that buy used tack online, take note: the crew at Barnacle Eventing was hit by thieves on Friday night. Barnacle Eventing is based out of Fairwind Farm in Santa Rosa. Two separate barns on the property were hit, with the majority of items stolen being Dressage tack. Josh Barnacle’s Voltaire jump saddle was taken as well. Tack theft is so upsetting. Fingers crossed that the folks at Barnacle Eventing are able to recover their missing gear and whoever is responsible is punished appropriately.

Bramham Links: Website, Entries, Schedule, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, @samanthalclark

U.S. Weekend Action:

Valinor Farm H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Larkin Hill H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Results]

Seneca Valley PC Spring H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm June H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status]

Queeny Park H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Silverwood Farm Spring H.T.  [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Aspen Farms CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Round Top H.T.  [Omnibus]

Sunday Links:

Kayley Cuoco Has Total Fangirl Moment Meeting Show Jumper Ashlee Bond

East Hampton Equestrian Compound for $55 Million

Canada Looks To Target Equine Infectious Anemia In The West

Horse Found Abandoned On Road In Flipped Over Trailer

Coral Keen’s Eventing Blog: Looking Forward To A Trip To Germany

Pony Express Leaves Monday For California

Sunday Video: New footing at Rebecca Farms this year! WOOHOO!

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jun 13, 2015 1:41 am -
Some people sit quietly to meditate. I prefer to stand on a bag of shavings and fiddle with my hands. Some people sit quietly to meditate. I prefer to stand on a bag of shavings and fiddle with my hands.

Ah, braids. Formerly my nemesis, now approaching meditative and financially lucrative! There’s something I’m starting to appreciate about buzzing by Starbucks at an hour when the baristas are still groggy, loading up on caffeine and heading out to the show to play hair dresser for a few friends. Last show, I realized I’m turning in to one of THOSE braiders, as I insisted on using glittery yarn on Killbary Prince for Taylor McFall and I’m off to do the same for Charlotte Greatwood on two mares, Gateway Night Light and Black Dog’s Top of the Morning at a Dressage show. Also, I’m ticking off the days until Camelot Equestrian Park’s very first USEA recognized event, simply because I’m dying to use this super cool sparkly copper yarn I found for my mare. I’m beginning to think I should get my head checked.

Bramham Links: Website, Entries, Schedule, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, @samanthalclark

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Valinor Farm H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Larkin Hill H.T. [Website][Ride Times]

Seneca Valley PC Spring H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm June H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status]

Queeny Park H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Silverwood Farm Spring H.T.  [Website] [Dressage Ride Times / XC Ride Times]

Aspen Farms CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Round Top H.T.  [Omnibus]

Saturday Links:

Equine Vet Who’s Seen 6 Triple Crown Winners Meets American Pharoah

Entire Horse Skeleton Found in Archaeological Dig

World’s Fastest Harness Horse and Key Sire Cambest Dies

Horse Breaks Down, Jockey Injured at Churchill Downs

Horse That Carried Man On Cross Country Journey Dies

What You Need To Know About Horse Sale Commission

Saturday Video: Même si la vidéo est en français, la leçon est évidente! Aimez votre poney!

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Jun 7, 2015 1:00 am -
Artwork by Lindsey Khan Artwork by Lindsey Khan

What a race. I’m still speechless. I was beginning to believe that I’d never see it done in my lifetime, that the early-summer ritual of hype would stretch on endlessly for the rest of my life. I am especially excited for what a win for American Pharoah may mean for us as Eventers. Several times in the course of the coverage, considerable energy was invested in talking about what a “pet” American Pharoah is. With mare owners undoubtedly lining up around the block, I’m hoping that in addition to his athleticism he passes that temperament on. A great athlete with a great brain is hard to find, and if American Pharoah can bring that to the table it will be excellent for those of us in the “secondary thoroughbred market”.

Bromont: Website, Entries, Schedule/Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Twitter,Instagram

U.S. Weekend Action:

GMHA June H.T. [Website] [Live Scoress]

Gennessee Valley Driving & Riding Club Spring  H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Plantation Field H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

The Middleburg H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]

River Glen June H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Roebke’s Run CCI/CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Texas Rose Horse Park Summer H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Copper Meadows CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Arrowhead H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Derbyshire Farms H.T.  [Website]

Sunday Links:

Zayat Family & Stables: Five Fast Facts You Need to Know

At Home on a Hors: Taylor Houser Chasing Her Dream

How Horse Owners Spend Their Excess Cash on ‘Secret Lives of the Super Rich’

Police Public School in India to make Horse Riding Mandatory

Texas Horse Dead After Being Struck By Vehicle

Comstock Bridge in Connecticut Reopens Access to Horse Patrol

Sunday Video: The race that made the world sit up and take notice of the horse that would break a 37 year old dry streak. American Pharoah in the 2015 Arkansas Derby.

Bromont Belmont Birthday Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jun 6, 2015 12:01 am -
Suzy Elliott, owner of Aspen Farms in Yelm, WA, was out hacking their cross-country course when she and her horse spotted some visitors at the Training level ditch! Photo from Suzy Elliott's Facebook Page. We were alerted to the cutness by Chesna Klimek Suzy Elliott, owner of Aspen Farms in Yelm, WA, was out hacking their cross-country course when she and her horse spotted some visitors at the Training level ditch! Photo from Suzy Elliott's Facebook Page. We were alerted to the cutness by Chesna Klimek

The last year of my life has been pretty peculiar and at times rough, so I am especially appreciative of the way the universe has chosen to align itself today, my 35th birthday. Up north we have Bromont with many of my favorite faces tackling the cross country course. At Belmont Park, we may see American Pharoah earn a place in history as the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.

On the West Coast, I will wake up in a very different place from where I was 365 days ago. I will check scores from Bromont while I wait in the drive-thru lane at Starbucks for my coffee. I will pop over to the Hunter/Jumper show where my local tack-shop’s mobile trailer is spending the weekend, in order to treat myself to a new pair of tall boots.

Then, I will find my way home — not my house, not the place I sleep at night — but home. To the barn, with my friends and my horse. The sun will warm my skin in the morning light and I will reconnect with the inner peace I have been missing lately. Happy Birthday to me.

Bromont: Website, Entries, Schedule/Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Twitter,Instagram

U.S. Weekend Action:

GMHA June H.T. [Website] [Live Scoress]

Gennessee Valley Driving & Riding Club Spring  H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Plantation Field H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

The Middleburg H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]

River Glen June H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Roebke’s Run CCI/CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Texas Rose Horse Park Summer H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times][Live Scores]

Copper Meadows CIC & H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Arrowhead H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Derbyshire Farms H.T.  [Website]

Sunday Links:

Swedish Riding Club members eat at a horse meat restaurant and people are very upset

Do horses even know that they are racing?

Bob Baffert rides his favorite horse to relax before Belmont

Every lash of the whip adds urgency for it’s critics

Cross country with Jim Wofford: Horses for courses

Three horses capable of a Triple Crown upset

Saturday Video: Buy me a giant horse video game for my birthday and I will be your best friend forever.

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on May 31, 2015 12:01 am -
BEE DO BEE DO BEE DO! Photo via Mikki Kuchta BEE DO BEE DO BEE DO! Photo via Mikki Kuchta

One of my favorite things in the world is seeing the way people express themselves when painting jumps. There’s something special about the creative spark that comes forth when you hand an eventer a few cans of paint, a brush, some freshly primed jumps and say “have fun”. Whether it’s barn logos, an array of stripes or something more exotic, it gives you an insight to the people who painted them. One of the most satisfying things in the world is getting a great photo of your horse in spectacular form over something you spent hours getting just right. Mikki Kuchta of Aiken Bach Farm in Patterson, NY shared with us a photo of her intern Adeline Fleitz’s latest masterpiece. Not only is the Minion super cute, it’s great for riders who struggle with maintaining a good rhythm. Just chant “Bee Do Bee Do Bee Do” down to the chevron!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Waredaca H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Poplar Place Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

IEA H.T, T3D & N3D  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Colorado Horse Park H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Tattersalls is streaming live world-wide all weekend. Tattersalls is holding a CCI3* and CIC3* this weekend, and the entire thing is being streamed live from start to finish. Buck Davidson will be contesting the CCI3* while Caroline Martin, Katherine Coleman and Rebecca Howard are all entered in the CIC3*. Brianne Stanley is also in the CIC1* YH. The streaming does require a one time log-in process. [CCI3* Leaderboard] [CIC3* Leaderboard] [Live Streaming Schedule]

Sunday Links:

Top 10 excuses for losing an event

Horse racing’s Triple Crown winners as American Pharaoh attempts to win it at Belmont Stakes next weekend

2015 Belmont Stakes: Spoiler Alert

Horse owners weigh in on Equine Herpes concerns

Charges files against man beaten by deputies in horse pursuit

Coral Keen’s eventing blog: Scary Portaloos

Sunday Video: Ring crew hijinx.

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on May 30, 2015 12:01 am -
I love the gold, but does this come in I love the gold, but does this come in "early mid-life-crisis grey"? Photo via Frank DiBella Deluxe Horse Vans on Facebook

How did it get to be the end of May already? I honestly don’t know where April and May went. I mean, I remember my friends heading out to the events we always do at that time of the year, but they were only gone for like … five minutes. I think this relentless pace that the clock is keeping is a manifestation of the existential dread that my fast-approaching 35th birthday is bringing.

Chinch and I were talking, and he says it’s a perfectly reasonable reaction to a milestone birthday to buy myself a horse trailer, as long as there are living quarters and a full sized bar. I see no problem with this either. My husband on the other hand says I’m daft to take advice from a chinchilla.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Waredaca H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Poplar Place Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

IEA H.T, T3D & N3D  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Colorado Horse Park H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Tattersalls is streaming live world-wide all weekend. Tattersalls is holding a CCI3* and CIC3* this weekend, and the entire thing is being streamed live from start to finish. Buck Davidson will be contesting the CCI3* while Caroline Martin, Katherine Coleman and Rebecca Howard are all entered in the CIC3*. Brianne Stanley is also in the CIC1* YH. The streaming does require a one time log-in process. [CCI3* Leaderboard] [CIC3* Leaderboard] [Live Streaming Schedule]

Saturday Links: 

Six foot alligator attacks horse in Florida

California man charged with multiple counts after horse pursuit and violent arrest

New York congressman wants uniform drug standards in horse racing

Kenny McPeek has Belmont Stakes 2015 horse in The Truth or Else

The women who bought American Pharoah’s half brother

New Found Glory save horse who shares their name from slaughter

Saturday Video: My next eventing prospect. Adjusts himself to every fence. Only question is if he has enough scope and if he’ll make time.

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on May 24, 2015 12:01 am -

You know the pit of dread that bubbles up in your stomach after you over do-it on a Saturday? That feeling that comes when you realize that even though it was a super fun day, half of your weekend is already gone and the other part will be spent recovering from that fun? I had that this morning until I realized it was a three day weekend. I was filled with joy not unlike the joy I felt when I found tall-boots that actually fit me – relief and excitement for the days ahead. I’ve been debating making the switch from paddock boots and half-chaps to tall-boots for daily wear and with some of the sales going on, I may have to see if I can double up on that relieved-yet-excited kind of joy I felt this morning by going out and finding myself a new pair of boots.

FEI Weekend Events:

Saumur CCI3*/CIC3* [Website] [Entry List] [Live Scores] [Live Stream]

U.S. Weekend Action:

Mystic Valley Hunt Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]

Virginia CIC, CCI & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Flora Lea Spring H.T  [Website] [Live Scores]

Paradise Farm H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Feather Creek Farm H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

The Spring Event at Woodside H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

May-Daze at the Park H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Coconino Spring H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Horse handedness

Luisa Zissman blasted by fans for ‘pimping’ her beloved horse with tattoos

Miley Cyrus and 10 other horse loving celebrities

Arapahoe Park keeps horse racing interests alive

Meet the trainer who’s horse handed American Pharaoh his lone defeat

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County suspends horse sales after public concern

Sunday Video: Woodside Preliminary Challenge cross country highlights!

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on May 23, 2015 12:01 am -
Beautiful weather for a Cross Country day! Photo via Liz Hall's Facebook page Beautiful weather for a Cross Country day! Photo via Liz Hall's Facebook page

This weekend is an absolute mad house when it comes to eventing. So much to see and do! My favorite West Coast event to watch is in full force today – Woodside’s Preliminary Challenge. Cross country starts bright and early at 8am Pacific. By that time Stephanie, Chinch and I will be on our sixty-fifth coffee and probably rather punchy and giggly after rolling out from Sacramento at an obscene hour this morning. Come say hi, we may or may not be coherent, but we’ll certainly be friendly! Woodside’s Preliminary Challenge comes to a conclusion tonight with riders taking to the Show Jumping track in reverse order of standing. Some serious money is on the line and it’s sure to be an exciting finish!

FEI Weekend Events:

Saumur CCI3*/CIC3* [Website] [Entry List] [Live Scores] [Live Stream]

U.S. Weekend Action:

Mystic Valley Hunt Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]

Virginia CIC, CCI & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Flora Lea Spring H.T  [Website] [Live Scores]

Paradise Farm H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Feather Creek Farm H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

The Spring Event at Woodside H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

May-Daze at the Park H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Coconino Spring H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

The 2015 Fall Land Rover Competition Grant Applications have been posted on the USEF website for the following competitions: Aachen CICO3*, Burghley CCI4*, Blenheim CCI3* and Boekelo CICO3*.  Additionally, the application for the National Travel Grant to Rebecca Farm has also been posted.  FOR REBECCA FARM: Land Rover Competition Grant applications are due to the USEF on June 9th. FOR EUROPEAN EVENTS: Land Rover Competition Grant applications are due to the USEF office on June 26th. [More from USEF]
Hop on board Boyd and Silva’s new fan club, Inside Windurra USA, to get great backstage access into a world class Olympic level facility. Membership gives you access to their private blog and you get some cool Windurra swag as well! They are working on filming and editing more video with drone coverage at the farm. Plans are underway to get new footage and interviews with key players on the Windurra staff, so stay tuned! [More from boydandsilvamartin.com]

Saturday Video:

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on May 17, 2015 12:43 am -
Lainey Ashker and Anthony Patch after completing Rolex. Photo courtesy of Hannah Cardew. Lainey Ashker and Anthony Patch after completing Rolex. Photo courtesy of Hannah Cardew.

Congratulations to Kate Lassiter, the winner of our Caption That contest sponsored by One K helmets! Kate received the most votes for her caption ““Oh my god is that fischerRocana? Stop mom, you’re embarrassing me!” for the photo above and will receive a One K Defender Bling helmet as a reward! [One K Caption That Contest]

U.S. Weekend Action:

Hitching Post Farm H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Fair Hill International May H.T. [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

CHC International H.T. & CIC  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Otter Creek Spring H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status][Live Scores]

Sol Events at Corona del Sol H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

The Event at Woodland Stallion Station H.T.  [Website] [Live Scores]

Equestrians Institute H.T.  [Website]

CCC Spring Gulch H.T.  [Website] [Ride Times]

Sunday Links:

Want to join the most eclectic team of eventing journalists around? Then you’ll want to enter our Fifth Annual EN Blogger Contest for your shot! We’re looking for our next victim talented writer to join our team, and entries are open until Tuesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. EST. [EN Blogger Contest]

Who was the last horse to win the Triple Crown?

Jockey Espinoza before race: ‘I would never hurt a horse’

Reward offered in Utah horse slaying

Horse tucks himself in after a long day, takes a nap

Op-ed: Wild-horse contraceptives are based on sound science

Horse leads cops on hoof chase straight to Olive Garden

Sunday Video: