Monoflap saddle pads are all the rage right now — and for good reason. If you have a monoflap saddle, especially one with a larger seat size and really forward cut flap like mine, it can
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For the past four years, I have had the privilege of traveling to Aiken in the early spring to escape the cold and snow of central Pennsylvania and to get in some excellent training rides
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I think it’s safe to say that most people have heard the old adage — April showers bring May flowers. I stop there and won’t continue on to make a silly joke about pilgrims, though.
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As I’ve said several times, in the grand scheme of things I’m relatively new to eventing. I have been showing recognized for less then a year at this point. This past year has been filled with
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While I’m not the most ‘blingy’ person per say, I’ve developed an affinity for things that offer an extra bit of sparkle or shine in recent years. And I’ve actually got a theory about that: when you’re 5
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We have sadly arrived at a point in time where many of us read the latest event recap with as much trepidation as curiosity. With so many horse and rider deaths happening in the sport,
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It’s always a tough choice, choosing the right pad that works for both you and your horse. Fortunately, there are a multitude of options on the market today for just about every shape, size, and
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What a whirlwind of a weekend spent at the Carolina International. I competed in the P/T division this weekend and all I can say is that the event was a huge learning experience for me.
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Spring is an absolutely incredible time of year. I love watching the world come back to life after seeming like it’s been sleeping for the past several months while hiding under a lovely blanket of snow. The snow has finally
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I’m not going to lie to you, I’m kind of addicted to subscription boxes. It all started with BirchBox, which is hilarious because I really don’t even use makeup these days but I still feel
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Ah, spring. Warmer temperatures, sunny skies … and pits full of mud. Surely you understand my sentiments when I glance out the window and realize that paddocks full of mud and equally mud-covered horses await
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Joe Meyer, an international event rider that has represented New Zealand at the Beijing Olympic Games, traveled to the Pacific Northwest to teach a clinic at Denise and David Cole’s Emerald Glen Stables this past
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There is something special about the first event of the season. Whether you are competing at the lowest or the highest of levels, the butterflies in your stomach that flutter while you pack for the
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I always get a little bit of a thrill when I slide open my closet door and push all of my daily wardrobe clothes forward, for behind my everyday attire, there is a slightly more
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I have always liked Friday the 13ths. As a child, I decided to make many things with unfortunate reputations positive in my mind. Shortly after, 13 became one of my favorite numbers (alongside nine). Friday
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As it is often with young horses, there is an ebb and flow to the learning curve. It’s definitely not a linear process, and sometimes you go backwards before you go forwards. I find that
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With the onslaught of terrible news we’ve had to deal with in our beloved sport, it’s heartbreaking to see the amount of trash talk and arguing that inevitably happen on the internet. I’m not only
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I spend a lot of time looking at Advanced records. I’m passingly familiar with every horse running at the level in the U.S. and increasingly familiar with the records of those who show on a
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Last week, I had the opportunity to travel down to Aiken to visit my new mare Seoul Sister (Firefly), who is currently in training at Schramm Equestrian with Dom and Jimmie Schramm. I’d never sent a
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I recently had the privilege of sitting down and listening to a distinguished member of the Special Forces Regiment, Major General Sid Shachnow. He was the guest speaker for Denny Emerson’s Adult Camp at Tamarack
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My name is Michael Willham and I am a Nutrena® sponsored rider and member of the Otterbein University Eventing team in Ohio. I got a much later start into the world of horses than many
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I join the chorus as a huge William Micklem admirer. His Lifetime Achievement Award is so well deserved and he is a brilliant man for all the reasons described in the coverage of his award.
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Slow and steady wins the race. How many times have we all heard that saying? It’s a much loved mantra of equestrians everywhere, but it’s simultaneously difficult to remember when times get tough. When I
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