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Sally Spickard is a Korean adoptee living in San Diego, California. Sally joined the Eventing Nation team in 2013 and has subsequently written for Noelle Floyd, Heels Down Mag, and other publications both in and out of the equestrian world. Sally is an eventing fan through and through and enjoys telling the stories of riders who are not well-represented within equestrian media.

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12 Days of Giveaways, Day 9: Win a One-Year Membership to Ride iQ

By on Dec 9, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 9), we’re teaming up with Ride iQ to give away a one-year membership! Transform your schooling days with on-demand audio lessons taught by world-class equestrian coaches. Listen while you ride and unlock your potential!

Congratulations to Helen B. from Durango — you’re our winner!

Sessions We’re Looking Forward to at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention This Week

By on Dec 8, 2022 12:31 pm -

It’s time to kick things off at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, this year hosted in picturesque Savannah, GA at the Hyatt Regency Savannah Hotel. The Annual Meeting & Convention is an opportunity for all USEA stakeholders to gather and connect over the past year’s endeavors. It’s a time to hand out a few awards and grants, to meet on important topics and proposed rule changes, and to give riders of all backgrounds the opportunity to share their thoughts.

It’s a full schedule of informative action this week, and I’ll be on the ground beginning Friday to bring you some reports from key sessions. I’ve got a few ideas of what my days will look like, but here are a few sessions that look particularly interesting. The full Convention schedule can be found here.

Friday, December 9

8:00 a.m.: Proper Warm-up and Cool Down for Riders with Coach Tony Sandoval
Rider fitness is imperative to safe and effective riding. Tony Sandoval is based in Kentucky and works with multiple riders, so it’s safe to say he knows how to get a rider feeling and performing their best! Tony will also be leading an “Age is Just a Number!” session on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.

10:00 a.m.: Incident Management with Rob Burk, Cindy Deporter, Tim Murray, Sarah Broussard, Rusty Lowe, and Dr. Kimberly Keeton

Managing a risk-heavy sport is a big responsibility, and how we respond to incidents matters. This panel discussion should yield some interesting insights into how risk is managed at competitions.

10:00 a.m.: How Tech Can Supports the Best Eventers of the Future, with Kyle Carter, Jessa Lux, and McKinsey Lux

Technological advances are coming — but how we can we make the most of it to improve our sport and inform ourselves as riders?

5:00 p.m.: Development and Uses of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram: A Performance Checklist, with Dr. Sue Dyson

I’m super keen to learn more about Dr. Sue Dyson’s research. She’ll be giving a presentation on her Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram that’s sure to be well worth attending to better understand our horses.

12:00 p.m.: USEA Year End Awards Luncheon

Always a popular event, the Awards Luncheon is hosted by Jim Wolf, who celebrates the achievements of all recipients for the season. It’s a festive one, well worth attending if you’re in town for it!

Saturday, December 10

8:00 a.m.: Safety Committee Open Form, with Max Corcoran, Jonathan Holling, Sarah Broussard, and Dr. Jennifer Miller

Hear from members of the USEA Safety Committee on statistics and developments in the sport’s safety-conscious initiatives.

10:00 a.m.: Making Strides for Equality and Growing the Sport, with Dr. Anastasia Curwood and Heather Gillette

Learn about diversity, equity, and representation within our sport — and why this is so important.

11:00 a.m.: Rule Change Open Form, with Malcolm Hook

Get the latest on upcoming and proposed rule changes that can affect competition and qualifications.

12:00 p.m.: USEA Annual Meeting of Members Luncheon and Keynote Presentation

Hear from USEA leadership on the 2022 season + more from Dr. Sue Dyson, this year’s keynote speaker.

2:00 p.m.: FEI World Championship Riders Recap, with Bobby Costello, Max Corcoran, Will Coleman, Tamie Smith, Lauren Nicholson, Boyd Martin, and Ariel Grald

Hear from the Pratoni silver medalists themselves as they recap a banner year for US Eventing and look ahead to what’s coming next: Pan Ams and Paris 2024.

6:30 p.m.: USEA’s Eventing Hall of Fame Gala

The USEA is proudly presents the 8th edition of the USEA’s Eventing Hall of Fame induction gala. This year, five new inductees will join this esteemed group of eventing legends: Janie Atkinson, Col. Harry Chamberlain, Trish Gilbert, Sally O’Connor and Eagle Lion.

Sunday, December 11

9:00 a.m.: Incoming USEA President Louise Leslie will lead her first Board of Governors meeting, which will be open to the public.

[Click here to view the full Convention schedule]
[More Convention Fast Facts]

There is no live stream from the Annual Meeting & Convention this year, so be sure to follow along on USEA’s website and Instagram for more, and of course I’ll be bringing you reports from on the ground. I’m curious: what do you want to know about? I’d love it if you would fill out the survey below (or here if the embedded survey doesn’t display in your browser), and I’ll do my best to do some digging for you!

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 8: Win a Delaire Backpack from Veltri

By on Dec 8, 2022 11:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 8), we’re teaming up with Veltri to give away a ring-side ready Delaire Backpack! Constructed sustainably and designed to fit everything you need (including your helmet!) without sacrificing style, the Delaire Backpack is perfect for the organizer in all of us. Winner can choose color of Regular size Delaire Backpack.

To enter, use the form below to submit your information, or click here if the embedded form is not usable or visible in your browser. We’ll announce the winner tomorrow in this post and will also notify the winner via email.Want a bonus entry? Give @veltrisport a follow on Instagram!

Disclosure: This form collects email addresses, which will be shared with EN as well as the sponsor of the day’s giveaway. You may receive a few emails from EN and the sponsor, from which you’re free to unsubscribe at any time (but you’ll miss the fun!).

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 8: Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Horse & Rider Books

By on Dec 8, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 8), we’re teaming up with Horse & Rider Books/Trafalgar Square Press to give away a $100 gift certificate to line your bookshelves! Study up and pick out your wishlist of books here.

Congratulations to Jenavieve F. from MD — you’re our winner!

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 7: Win a Saddle Pad from Success Equestrian

By on Dec 7, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 7), we’re teaming up with Success Equestrian, to give away a winner’s choice of saddle pad from the following options:

Deluxe Dressage Pad
Dressage Friction Free Pad
Deluxe XC Monoflap Pad
Deluxe Dressage Correction Half Pad

Congratulations to Erin K. from IL — you’re our winner!

Wednesday News & Notes from Haygain

By on Dec 7, 2022 12:01 am -

A fun #waybackWednesday for you: a glimpse at Phyllis Dawson and Albany competing in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. After seeing this on my Instagram feed last week, I wanted to go down memory lane — luckily Phyllis maintains a blog that contains little nuggets such as this one all about Albany and that trip to Seoul. It’s well worth a read!

[Phyllis Dawson’s Olympic Memories]

U.S. Weekend Preview

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Wednesday News & Reading

Looking for a few gifts for your barn friends? Our Holiday Gift Guide has a few ideas + some deals from our sponsors to take advantage of! We’ve also created more specific guides inside geared toward the organizing freak, the bookworm, the barn manager, and more. Click here to start shopping!

Diversity in intercollegiate equestrian sports is the topic of discussion in an upcoming panel hosting by Black in the Saddle on December 15. Geared toward prospective collegiate riders and their families, the Increasing Diversity in Collegiate Equestrian Sports will feature perspectives from current students and coaches. Sign up to attend here.

No, it wasn’t a nightmare. It is, in fact, clipping season. To prepare yourself, The Plaid Horse republished this excellent amateur’s guide to clipping. Step 1: Think to yourself, this costs how much? I can totally do that myself! Famous last words, I say… [Read the “guide”]

Caroline Martin had a heck of a year with several horses, one of which is the up-and-coming HSH Blake, who impressed through his 7-year-old season to earn the USEA’s Turner/Holekamp Le Lion d’Angers Grant to compete among the best 7-year-olds in the world. Get to know HSH Blake and what’s on the horizon here.

Tack Facts with Sterling Essentials:  Use these tips to prevent mold on your tack without using harsh chemicals:

Sponsor Corner: For the whole month of December, receive a free starter pack with every purchase of a Haygain Hay Steamer AND Haygain will donate a portion of the sale to World Horse Welfare.

Wednesday Video:

Hang on tight and ride around the 2*-L cross country at Tryon International with Elisa Wallace and Tullymurry Fifi:

Tuesday Video Break: Just Ingrid Klimke on a Haflinger…

By on Dec 6, 2022 3:00 pm -

Nothing to see here, just the leading lady of eventing herself, Ingrid Klimke, taking a spin on everyone’s favorite smaller-statured breed: the Haflinger!

This was a different type of experience for the German Olympian, who can often be found at the top of her game in both eventing as well as dressage. During a recent SAP Sports Day at the Reit-u. Rennver. Walldorf e.V. riding club, Ingrid got to take a dabble in the discipline known as Working Equitation. Paired with the 9-year-old Haflinger, Angelo, Ingrid put her skills to good use taking a spin around a demo equitation course.

Personally, I’m 100% here for Ingrid’s pro WE debut. We think she’d just look so stately cantering around doing one-handed turns like in this video:

Let’s make it happen!

Pippa Funnell is Coming to Ocala! How to Register to Ride or Audit

By on Dec 6, 2022 1:00 pm -

Pippa Funnell and Majas Hope. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

British 5* winner and Rolex Grand Slam winner Pippa Funnell is headed to the U.S. this winter! The offseason is a prime time to find educational opportunities, and there are sure to be plenty this year with the announcement of Pippa’s Ocala clinic kicking things off. Other dates/locations for clinics with Pippa in the U.S. will be shared as information is made available.

Pippa will teach in Ocala, FL at a combination of Overlook South and Barnstaple South, both located near HITS, January 23-24. Lessons are available for riders from Beginner Novice through Advanced, with each group riding over two days. A limited number of private lessons will also be available earlier in the week. Auditing passes will also be available if you don’t plan to ride but still want to soak in some knowledge!

Click here if the embedded Instagram post above does not display in your browser.

Pippa will also be hosting a lecture during a group dinner on January 23, included with entries and available for additional purchase for auditors.

To sign up, use this form to register — a payment will hold your spot. You can also email Rhonda Sexton at [email protected] with additional questions or inquiries. The clinic cost is $600 for two days. Auditing passes are $60/day or $130 for both days including a ticket to the dinner and lecture.

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 6: Win an Iconic Equestrian Original 2-in-1 Saddle Pad from Achieve Equine

By on Dec 6, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 6), we’re teaming up with Achieve Equine to give away an Iconic Equestrian™ Original 2-in-1 Saddle Pad, a versatile pad designed with your horse’s anatomy and your lifestyle in mind.

[Read our review of the Iconic Equestrian 2-in-1 Saddle Pad]

To enter, use the form below to submit your information, or click here if the embedded form is not usable or visible in your browser. We’ll announce the winner tomorrow (12/7) in this post and will also notify the winner via email. Want a bonus entry? Give @iconicequestrian a follow on Instagram!

Disclosure: This form collects email addresses, which will be shared with EN as well as the sponsor of the day’s giveaway. You may receive a few emails from EN and the sponsor, from which you’re free to unsubscribe at any time (but you’ll miss the fun!).

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 5: Win a Custom Pedigree Report from Breed.Ride.Compete.

By on Dec 5, 2022 11:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 5), we’re teaming up with Breed.Ride.Compete to give away a Custom Pedigree Report! Ever wanted to know more about your horse’s breeding, but not sure how or where to start? Let our expert pedigree researchers do all the work for you! You will receive a 6-8 page PDF report with information about your horse’s ancestors, other related horses, what the bloodlines are known for, their history, the mare family, photos, etc.

These reports are geared toward horse owners who are interested in learning more about their horses, but they have also been popular for sale horse packages as well. If you have any follow-up questions related to any of the information included in your report, we’ll be happy to discuss those with you too.

Please note: The Custom Pedigree Report is limited to warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, sport horses, or sport ponies.

Congratulations to Emily S. from OK — you’re our winner!

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 5: Win a Mattes Half Pad from World Equestrian Brands

By on Dec 5, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 5), we’re teaming up with World Equestrian Brands to give away a fancy-and-functional Mattes AP Half Pad with Rear Trim.

Congratulations to Sara S. from KY — you’re our winner!

The 2022 Nation Media Holiday Gift Guide is Here!

By on Dec 4, 2022 3:55 pm -

Holiday gift shopping season has arrived, and with it comes a new twist on our annual Gift Guide! We’re proud to present the Nation Media Holiday Gift Guide, featuring gift ideas for all types of equestrians on your list.

We’ve partnered with lots of amazing brands for this year’s interactive Gift Guide, and inside its pages you’ll find more info, special deals, and suggestions from our editorial team on what to pick up this season. Each page has embedded links, so you can shop directly from the Guide instead of opening a new window!

NM 2022 Gift Guide

And be sure to join us for two more exciting holiday events:

  • November 28 – December 4, we’ll celebrate Give Back Week in support of handful of nonprofits dedicated to growing and supporting the equine industry
  • December 1 – December 12, we’ll kick off 12 Days of Giveaways both here and on Horse Nation with chances to win prizes from 20+ different brands

Can’t see the embedded Gift Guide above? Click here!

Sunday Video: ‘Stop Laughing!’

By on Dec 4, 2022 12:32 pm -

When people ask me what a good result at the WEG has changed to my everyday life ?

Absolutely nothing 😬😅🤭

I love this horse to bit and I promise he’s a lovely horse but he can feel the cold winter 🥶 coming

And my grooms aren’t very supportive as you’ll hear with the sound on 🔉

#notforsale

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Posted by Gaspard Maksud Eventing on Friday, December 2, 2022

It’s that time of year when horses are..ahem..feeling themselves, what with the drops in temperature and anticipation of coming back from their off-season holidays. The scene is no different in most top riders’ yards, as French World Championships rider Gaspard Maksud demonstrates with this hilarious video shared on his Facebook page this week.

“I love this horse to bit and I promise he’s a lovely horse but he can feel the cold winter 🥶 coming!” Gaspard captioned the video. “And my grooms aren’t very supportive as you’ll hear with the sound on!”

This video is worth a watch with the sound on, as Gaspard always has a peanut gallery assembled in his arena to provide commentary (or, in this case, relieved giggles that said peanut gallery isn’t the one sat on the horse). Enjoy the laughs, and as for you Gaspard, enjoy the ride!

Click here to watch the video on Facebook if the embedded post above is not visible in your browser.

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 4: Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Mare Modern Goods

By on Dec 4, 2022 11:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 4), we’re partnering with Mare Modern Goods to give one lucky winner a $100 gift certificate to shop to their heart’s delight! All of the most sassy, quirky, and stylish accessories await at maregoods.com.

Congratulations to Chelsea K. — you’re our winner!

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 4: Win a Supplement Bundle from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Dec 4, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12.

Today (December 4), we’re teaming up with Kentucky Performance Products to give away a supply of three top supplements: Ker-A-Form, Summer Games Electrolyte, and Joint Armor, plus a tube of Trouble Free paste. That’s three of KPP’s most loved supplements, all coming your way!

Ker-A-Form is a scientifically formulated coat and hoof supplement that is named after one of the tissues it was developed to nourish “keratin.” Keratin is the fibrous protein that forms the main structural component of hair and hooves. Without healthy keratin, hooves and hair grow slowly and become dull, dry, and brittle. The combination of nutrients found in Ker-A-Form support keratin as well as multiple other components that make up healthy skin, hair, and hooves.

Summer Games Electrolyte is a unique blend of both electrolytes and trace minerals specifically formulated to replenish critical electrolytes in the proper ratios. Summer Games supports healthy electrolyte balance so horses stay hydrated, perform at optimal levels, and recover faster after exercise or in stressful situations.

Joint Armor’s complete formula provides your horse with the nutrients necessary to support both healthy joint cartilage and synovial fluid.

Spooky, tense, edgy, unfocused. If these words describe your horse, a calming supplement could make training easier and riding more fun. Trouble Free is scientifically formulated to support proper nervous system function and help your horse maintain a more confident, focused, and relaxed disposition.

Congratulations to Caitlin R. — you’re our winner!

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 3: Win a Therawool Cross Country Pad from Fleeceworks

By on Dec 3, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day through December 12. 
Today (December 3), we’re teaming up with Fleeceworks to give away a Therawool Quilted Cross Country Contour w/ Perfect Balance Technology, perfect for keeping your saddle secure on cross country.

Congratulations to Amanda Z. from IN — you’re our winner!

Tickets are Now on Sale for the 2023 Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field

By on Dec 2, 2022 1:00 pm -

Graphic courtesy of Aiken Horse Park Foundation.

Mark your calendars! We’re thrilled to share the dates for the 2023 Grand-Prix Eventing Festival, held annually since 2019 in Aiken, SC at the Aiken Horse Park and Bruce’s Field (931 Powderhouse Rd, Aiken, SC). The upcoming event will run March 3-4, 2023 and will be presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services. Always a popular spectator event and an exciting preview of the 5* horses prepping for Kentucky, it’s a good idea to snag your tickets in advance and all options are now available for purchase.

Advance ticket purchases will grant spectators access to an exclusive $25 Full Event Pass deal, which will provide access on both days of competition. Single day passes can also be purchased ahead of time or upon arrival at the event, but no Full Event Pass tickets will be available at the gate.

Boyd Martin and Fedarman B en route to the 2022 win. Photo by Christine Quinn Photography.

Interested in tossing in some sponsorship support for this event? Email Kate Boggan at [email protected] to see what options are available.

An Eventing “Showcase” is a unique version of eventing competition that condenses the traditional countryside eventing environment into a spectator friendly venue. The showcase format allows the general public the chance to be up close and personal, right next to the Capt. Mark Phillips-designed condensed cross country track, and experience the thrilling sport in a whole new way. It’s also a unique prep for the horses, most of whom will not see any sort of atmosphere in competition until they get to Kentucky.

Live streaming of this event will be carried on Horse & Country. Dressage and show jumping will take place on Friday, March 3, while cross country will provide the finale on Saturday, March 4.

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 2: Win a Free Motion Breastplate from Correct Connect

By on Dec 2, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, so remember to check back on Eventing Nation (and also, there are giveaways happening daily over on Horse Nation!) each day (some days more than once) through December 12. 

Today (December 2), we’re teaming up with Correct Connect to give away a popular Free Motion Breastplate (or, if that isn’t your style, an item of equal/ value!).

The Free Motion Breastplate is designed to allow exactly that: free motion of the horse’s shoulder. Photo courtesy of Correct Connect.

Correct Connect designed the Free Motion Breastplate without a strap that would ordinarily go between the front legs, coupling that choice with a naturally-fitting chest piece to create a product that allows full range of motion from a horse’s shoulders. If there’s one important thing about tack, it’s that it should never interfere with your riding or your horse’s way of going and comfort. This concept alone makes the Free Motion Breastplate worth a try!

Here’s some more on Free Motion Breastplate:

If this isn’t quite what you’re looking for, however, the lovely ladies at Correct Connect have offered up an item of equal value to our winner.

Congratulations to Sarah D. from IL — you’re the winner of this giveaway!

Disclosure: The entry form collects email addresses, which will be shared with EN as well as the sponsor of the day’s giveaway. You may receive a few emails from EN and the sponsor, from which you’re free to unsubscribe at any time (but you’ll miss the fun!).

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 1: Win a Pair of Full Tendon/Suspensory Wraps from Ice Horse

By on Dec 1, 2022 12:00 pm -

Because it’s the first day of our 12 Days of Giveaways we thought, what the heck! Why not add a second prize? Our next prize is a great complement to our earlier cross country boots from World Equestrian Brands: a pair of Full Tendon/Suspensory Wraps from Ice Horse to aid in that post-xc recovery!

Here’s the scoop on these bad boys:

Tired of cold therapy products that don’t stay cold? Ice Horse Wraps with Cold Capsule Inserts are scientifically proven to stay colder 3 times longer than gel wraps or buckets of ice and water. Ice Horse Wraps with patented Cold Capsule Inserts are the first choice of veterinarians, leading riders and trainers.

Suspensory Wraps provide coverage from just below the knee along the entire cannon, pastern and fetlock areas and rest on the coronary band covering the entire length of the suspensory ligament. Wrap fits both front and hind legs and is great for treating Suspensory Ligament injury and Deep Digital Flexor Tendon problems.

  • The Ice Horse Suspensory Wrap is made of heat-releasing Quadrispan™, so it doesn’t suppress heat inside like Neoprene can.
  • The compression-tight material also provides even compression along the leg and tendon for better healing.
  • Ice Horse is well tolerated by horses (no more holding a fidgety horse while trying to cold hose his legs.) And Velcro tabs make Ice Horse wraps quick and easy to apply and remove.
  • Once frozen, Cold Capsule inserts are filled with small ice crystals which look and feel like soft flakey snow, are malleable, and conform to the horse’s body for maximum coverage.
  • Cold Capsule inserts are scientifically tested and proven to provide therapeutic cooling for over two hours.

Congratulations to Halligan D. from WI, you’re our winner!

Disclosure: This form collects email addresses, which will be shared with EN as well as Ice Horse. You may receive a few emails from EN and Ice Horse, from which you’re free to unsubscribe at any time (but you’ll miss the fun!).

Go Eventing.

12 Days of Giveaways, Day 1: Win a Set of Equilibrium Tri-Zone Impact XC Boots from World Equestrian Brands

By on Dec 1, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s time to kick off the final month of 2022 with some free stuff — everyone’s favorite! This year, we’ve partnered with a whole slew of brands for these 12 (or more!) giveaways. There will be plenty you won’t want to miss out on, including today’s kickstarter: a pair of Equilibrium Tri-Zone Impact XC Boots from World Equestrian Brands!

Why compromise on leg protection when you can have a boot that has it all?

There are many factors to weigh up when choosing a boot, such as breathability, flexibility, weight, and protection, BUT what if you could have all of those? Introducing the NEW Tri-Zone Impact Sports Boots – the ultimate in leg protection. We’ve taken the original Impact Sports Boot and redesigned them using the latest research and technology, added a choice of colors, plus a range of sizes, so this all round boot can be used by anyone, for anything. Superior tested protection levels make them suitable for high impact sports such as cross country, polo and racing. They are so comfortable to wear making them equally perfect for everyday riding. They are easy to wash and dry.

Check out some testing of these awesome boots:

Congratulations to Jordan P. from AR — you are our winner!

Disclosure: This form collects email addresses, which will be shared with EN as well as World Equestrian Brands. You may receive a few emails from EN and World Equestrian Brands, from which you’re free to unsubscribe at any time (but you’ll miss the fun!).

Thank You for Coming to (William Micklem’s) TED Talk: How to Thrive in Sport and Life

By on Nov 30, 2022 3:00 pm -

You may know the Micklem name well from a bridle hanging in your tack room, but William Micklem has made a name for himself in other avenues, too. He’s dedicated his life and career to education — both his own and others’ — and what he’s learned through the years now comes through the mic in a recent talk at an October TEDx Tralee in Ireland.

In his talk, William focuses on a core topic: how do you reach the maximum potential of your life?

Growing up without much money or funding for education, William learned early on how to question the world around him, seeking the right questions to ask as well as the “secrets” to fulfilling one’s potential. What he put together from his research is what he’s dubbed “The GO! Rules”.

Empowerment is another focal point of William’s talk — shouldn’t we empower those who need to make decisions for themselves? This applies not just to life on a broad scale, but to our riding. Empowerment creates better riders, and better horsemen and horsewomen, as a result.

You won’t want to miss William’s set of “GO! Rules” that can apply to all walks to life and put you directly into the driver’s seat of achieving your goals or reaching your potential. One step at a time, and an overarching theme of “I’ll give it a go!”, will serve you well.

Early Bird Ticket Pricing for LRK3DE Ends This Week

By on Nov 30, 2022 2:30 pm -

Jonelle Price and McClaren. Photo by Shelby Allen.

If you’ve got Land Rover Kentucky tickets on your wishlist this year, now’s the time to take the plunge, especially if you’re looking for hospitality tickets or always-popular tailgating spots! Early bird pricing for hospitality tickets ends on Friday, December 1.

Kentucky tickets make for excellent gifts, and all levels of admission and reserved seating are currently available, with discounts offered for multiple days. Reserved seats, hospitality, and tailgating are all popular tickets and at risk to sell out, so it’s best to go ahead and get yourself shored up now.

Click here to shop for your tickets, and we’ll see you in Kentucky sooner than you think!

Fuel Up on Win It Wednesday with Ocala Horse Properties

By on Nov 30, 2022 9:00 am -

It’s a big week here at EN, as Friday we kick off a whole slew of giveaways for our annual 12 Days of Giveaways celebration. We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite companies to bring you some seriously stellar goodies, so you’ll want to check back every morning beginning Thursday (December 1) to enter!

But first, some fuel. Our friends at Ocala Horse Properties heard we were prepping for giveaway week (and you won’t want to miss what they’re offering up as a prize later this month!) and decided you all needed some caffeination for your impending entry dash. So without further ado, here’s a #WinItWednesday giveaway for a chance to become your barn’s favorite human with a $150 Starbucks gift card.

Update: Congratulations to Michele C., the winner of this giveaway! We’ll email you with details.