Going Slow is Not for Sissies
After having a week to decompress (ok, work every night) since the three day, I’ve been able to think about my weekend, my horse, and plans moving forward from here. Bird is the Word, or
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Less Is More
I hate to bring up the sore subject of winter when flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and ducks are happily bobbing around the pond. Yet, such cynicism happens to be engrained in me and
...» Read More!A History Lesson from Lucinda Green
What can be better than a day of listening to Lucinda Green talk about all things horses? It gets better when D-Day – the Invasion of Normandy is mentioned – now we have history and
...» Read More!Product Review: Equi-Tee Mfg Flex’n Fork
If someone were to ask me what my favorite way to spend time around the barn, there are a few answers that immediately pop into my head. Riding one of my horses would be the
...» Read More!Product Review: Ovation Slim Secret and EuroWeave DX Breeches
Something that I’ve started doing a lot more of recently is wearing breeches. Sure, I have absolutely been riding more, what with all of the beautiful weather that we’ve been having here in Pennsylvania. But
...» Read More!A Weekend of Perfection at Indiana Eventing Three Day
Every barn has an event that seems to be the summer kick-off event. Ours here in Carbondale, Illinois varies between MayDaze at the Kentucky Horse Park and the Indiana Eventing Association Classic 3 Day event. Some years,
...» Read More!June GMHA Horse Trials: Joan Davis Photos
What an awesome weekend for eventing! GMHA held it’s annual June H.T. this past weekend and with over 200 entries from Beginner Novice through Prelim, the atmosphere was exhilarating for little Area 1! The sun was
...» Read More!It’s Been a While
Well hello again, Eventing Nation! It has been ages since I last blogged on here, and I’m thrilled to be back. If I recall correctly, the last post I did included a picture of AP
...» Read More!Lessons of Youth at GMHA
Deszi competed at GMHA this weekend. Two gorgeous days in Vermont at a spectacular venue. Their new footing is holding up brilliantly, the courses were pristine, and the drainage systems were working hard after the
...» Read More!June GHMA Horse Trials Wrap Up
What a perfect weekend for an event! GMHA hosted its annual June horse trails this Saturday and Sunday, and everything appeared to go swimmingly. The weather was nearly perfect at 70 degrees and mostly sunny — hardly
...» Read More!What the State You Live In Says About You
Buzzfeed posted a quirky piece yesterday concerning the US and our perceptions of those states. Sure, a lot of it reflects worn out stereotypes…but you have to admit stereotypes have some small basis in truth.
...» Read More!Area VII Season Kicks Off with Equestrians Institute Horse Trials
Equestrians Institute (EI) hosted the first event on Area VII’s 2014 calendar and the inaugural USEA horse trials at the Washington State Horse Park last weekend. As the first event of the season, entries filled quickly, with a
...» Read More!SOCIAL (or anti-social?) MEDIA
The term “social media” has become a big part of our contemporary vernacular, and it strikes me as an especially dumb expression. Facebook, twitter, instagram, flickr and others that seem to have popped up overnight
...» Read More!Product Review: Kentucky Performance Products Joint Armor
Having the chance to share a partnership with your horse is, in my humble opinion, an honor. Getting the chance to work with them day in and day out really allows you to get to
...» Read More!From Equus: Horsing Around In Childhood Really Can Change Your Life
We all know that the benefits of spending time around horses as children range far and wide. From learning responsibility, to understanding how to comport yourself confidently with a much larger being, kids and ponies
...» Read More!Brand Spotlight: Tucker Tweed Equestrian
The Brand Spotlight is a weekly column highlighting up and coming brands. If you know of a brand that should be featured please email [email protected]. The perfect purse? Does it even exist? Everyone has their own take
...» Read More!It’s A Wonderful Life!
Even though I was born in the mid-eighties, I grew up watching serious oldies, thanks to my mom. My two sisters and I have fond memories of being cuddled together on our family couch watching
...» Read More!My Mane Problem
I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with pulled manes. Sure, there are few things classier than a well-groomed horse with a smooth, even mane and tail trotting by at a jog, but I grew up
...» Read More!What’s In A Number?
When I start weighing and analyzing the value of numbers, specifically scores, in the sport of eventing, I can’t help but think about Shakespeare’s infamous line from Romeo and Juliet: “A rose by any other
...» Read More!Product Review: Professional’s Choice Gina Miles Collection Bits
Of all of the pieces of tack and equipment that exist for riding, there has been one particular article that has confounded me for years–bits. There are honestly just too many varieties of bits for
...» Read More!Penny. Penny. Penny. Penny.
I’m heading up to the Virginia Horse Trials tomorrow to put a little Eventing Karma in my tank. Religious karma may or may not be a real thing. Eventing Karma is not only real, it’s
...» Read More!Brand Spotlight: Alp- N-Rock
Eventing Nation Brand Spotlight is a weekly column that highlights up and coming brands. If you know of a brand that should be featured, please email [email protected] Do you sometimes wish your riding clothes were
...» Read More!Eventing Barefoot: Is It Possible?
From a distance, Kelsy Smith’s horse looks like most Preliminary-level event horses: he’s fit, he’s bay, and he’s over 16 hands. But if you look closely, you’ll notice one major difference between Huxley Heights and
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