On Being Better Trainers
In my mind, there is no separation between riders and trainers. There is no such thing as just a rider. Every one of us is a trainer, to some extent, and in some way. It
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Fairness
The essence of sport is fair play. The organizations to which we belong were formed solely to develop fairness and ensure that competition is undertaken fairly. Fairness seems to be intrinsic to the human experience,
...» Read More!The Guide to Getting to Know a New Horse
Ahh how exciting! New possibilities, new adventures … it’s the honeymoon stage. It’s like having a crush on a cute boy in school, but it’s also about as uncomfortable as that awkward first date: getting
...» Read More!Thank You, Eventing
We thank the founders of our sport who had a vision and never stopped dreaming that Americans could do this sport, against most of what the rest of the world thought. We thank the first
...» Read More!Elle and the Plain Little Bay Horse
This story is about an amazing girl and her OTTB, England Calling, also know as “Johnny Bad.” Johnny was 5 when we bought him for Elle, who was 15. Elle has ridden since she could
...» Read More!Old and Still Riding
Oh yes, you can be scared and still know what you are doing. Just ask any of us over 50 who are still riding. There’s a lot you 20-somethings have coming — trust me. Not
...» Read More!My Experience at a World Class Grooming Clinic
Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to get the chance to participate in the World Class Grooming Clinic with Cat Hill and Emma Ford at Apple Knoll Farm. I have been to many clinics
...» Read More!The Horse That Was Afraid
The horse that was afraid Will surprise you someday He will jump that brush Take your time, don’t rush He will jump up that bank Give a release, don’t yank He might just jump the
...» Read More!It’s Not All About Me
Yesterday afternoon, Michael Bateman’s gargantuan horse van pulled in the driveway at Tamarack Hill Farm just in time to load all nine horses, boxed up items, hay, wheelbarrows, etc. before we lost precious light. I’ve
...» Read More!A Letter to Boarding Farms
I have read my fair share of “letter to the boarder” articles addressed by the farm manager, owner or trainer. I appreciate those letters and the insight they provide into the inner-workings of caring for
...» Read More!Look! My Jump!
If you volunteer at any large national event, there is no end to the excitement you feel almost year round when you see photos or read messages remotely related to “your jump.” When you spend
...» Read More!Collegiate Eventers Show Their Spirit at Intercollegiate Team Challenge
This past weekend, the fourth annual intercollegiate team challenge took place at Poplar Place Farm in Hamilton, GA. College eventers from the University of Georgia, Auburn, Clemson, the University of Kentucky, the University of South
...» Read More!On Having a ‘Type’
A recent conversation with my trainer got me thinking: what does it mean to have a “type”? I used to think that being able to (and enjoying) riding “hot” horses made you a credible rider.
...» Read More!How Eventing Helped Me Heal
Every horse seems to have a story behind where they came from. Jet has a saga. My mom Kim and I run a business out of northern New Jersey based around taking OTTBs directly from
...» Read More!Just Keep Going
For so many of us, life seems to revolve around instant gratification. This new digital age has created a double edged sword. Patience seems to be dwindling, while everything and anything you have ever wanted
...» Read More!The Highs and Lows
I remember reading an article this spring on EN about the “dandelions in the park” — the people who never got to complete their Rolex dream or Pony Club Championships or took that long, sad walk
...» Read More!Ponies & PR: What Eventing Taught Me About Public Relations
I’m a self-proclaimed crazy horse girl. I took three years off to pursue a career in eventing and spent that time training at the Olympic facility with a number of the American and Canadian team
...» Read More!Collegiate Eventers Prepare for Fourth Annual Team Challenge
With 29 teams registered through the USEA, collegiate eventing has become a rapidly developing avenue for students to grow both academically and as riders. Being a member of a college eventing program provides a rewarding
...» Read More!When It is More Than Just A Ribbon
Riding takes courage. You may not want to recognize that because it makes you think of everything that can and does go wrong when you ride. When there is a serious accident, it takes a
...» Read More!Through the Viewfinder: Fair Hill CCI2* Top Five After Cross Country
The CCI2* course proved to be a challenging track for many of the competitors. But at the end of cross country day here are the top five on the Fair Hill leaderboard:
...» Read More!Through the Viewfinder: Fair Hill CCI3* Top Five After Cross Country
Derek di Grazia’s CCI3* course proved to be a challenging track for most of the competitors today at Fair Hill. Here is a gallery of the top five after cross country:
...» Read More!From the Top Down, From the Inside Out
In homeopathic medicine, that phrase — “from the top down, from the inside out” — discusses the importance of treatment. It sort of applies to Fair Hill International, too. When a rider of the stature
...» Read More!Through the Viewfinder: Fair Hill CCI3* Dressage Top Five
It was a beautiful Fall day in Elkton, Maryland, for fun in the Fair Hill CCI3* sand box! Here are the top five riders in CCI3* dressage:
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