It’s Been Awhile
When my very own blog space was set up yesterday, I told Visionaire that it was like handing a loaded AK 47 to a hyperactive 4-year-old child. She knows I’m opinionated, that I’ve been around
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Getting a Taste of the Top
I am guilty — I think that my horse is amazing. As horse owners, I think we all think that our horse is pretty much the best. If we didn’t, why would we own them
...» Read More!Product Review: Tredstep Ireland Futura Sport Top
There’s looking good, and then there’s looking good. You know when you are out shopping, and can be browsing around looking for nothing in particular, and then you stop. Brought to a halt when you
...» Read More!Peeling Off The Rust
After crawling out of that dark, frigid and lonely indoor this winter, I am starting to get back into the swing of things. Tamarack has officially returned home and I could not be more thrilled
...» Read More!Wouldn’t It Be Nice…
Normally when I am competing, I don’t hear random songs playing in my head. Although today, after competing at Hitching Post Farm, the Beach Boys, Wouldn’t It Be Nice…starting playing in the background of my
...» Read More!The White Pony
When I graduated from college, lo, a quarter-century ago, my parents threw a small backyard barbecue in celebration (I was getting married in 6 weeks so we didn’t want a big party.). Most of the
...» Read More!Product Review: Goode Rider Athletic Vest
At any given time, I tend to have certain staple pieces in my wardrobe that show up more than others as part of my outfits. They are my favorite pieces; or my core pieces, if you
...» Read More!How To Put On Your Ride Safe Bracelet
I was thrilled to finally receive my Ride Safe bracelet in the mail; however, figuring out how to actually put the darn thing on was another dilemma I wasn’t prepared for. I thought to myself,
...» Read More!Ok, maybe cats are not ALL bad [VIDEO]
Note: The below video is PG-13 and it shows a cut needing stitches at the end. I like to write about how dogs are so much better than cats as much as possible, so it’s
...» Read More!Product Review: Ovation Flex Field Boot
Shopping for new boots can be a daunting task–especially when you are shopping on a budget. Riding boots are one of those things that take time to mold exactly to your feet; and you’ve heard
...» Read More!One Year Later
My husband woke me up from a light nap at 2am May 13, 2013. “It’s time,” he said. “She’s been restless the last twenty minutes, and she’s down for good now.” Sure enough, looking at
...» Read More!Leaving a ‘Paper Trail’ at Greenwood Horse Trials
Many thanks to the official show photographer from the May 3 event, The Photon Hunt, for passing this picture along to us! We are the show photographers for the Greenwood Farm Horse Trials. The attached image
...» Read More!The Mom With The Saddle
I don’t remember exactly who said this or why. We were down at the ballpark’s lower fields, so it had to be when my son was at least 10 years old. I’d said something to
...» Read More!Product Review: Omega Alpha Equine Respi-Free
Being a conscientious horse owner (or more accurately, I’d say I’m overly kinda-sort of obsessive with all things related to my horses’ health), I like to keep tabs on pretty much every little detail about
...» Read More!Camp Camp Camp Camp
Well, color me joyful. I just signed up for summer camp. Not just any camp: O’Connor event camp, my happy place in the world. After two years’ absence–one caused by both O’Connors spending the entire
...» Read More!Brand Spotlight: Tara Kiwi Designs
The Eventing Nation Brand Spotlight is a weekly article highlighting up and coming brands. If you know a brand that should be feautured please email: [email protected] Hailing from the west coast is Tara Kiwi, a
...» Read More!Garth Goes Muddin’ at MCTA
If you’re crazy, you choose to drive home from Aiken alone. 19 hours. You are nuts when, a few days later, you make a day trip to pick up your new horse in PA. You
...» Read More!Winter & Spring Re-cap
What a winter! We all go south to escape the weather, but this year the weather came with us. For those of us who make camp north of the Florida line, we had days and
...» Read More!Rolex 2014- 2nd Horse Inspection Through the View Finder
A week ago today we gathered in the Rolex lane way to watch the action. Going to the horse inspection this year was kind of like going to sit in the stands at the Oscars’
...» Read More!Brand Spotlight: C-4 Equestrian Belts
The Eventing Nation Brand Spotlight is a weekly series highlighting up and coming brands. if you have a brand you would like to be featured, email [email protected] Are you always searching for the perfect belt in
...» Read More!3 Reasons Why $40 Bought Me More Than I Bargained For
Apparently I can only go to a jumper show when the temperatures are less than ideal and it’s raining bucket loads! Yesterday I had a similar experience to my first outing of the year. The
...» Read More!Rolex 2014: Cross-Country Action Through the View Finder
It was a gorgeous day for red on the right, white on the left and insanity in the middle! The best of the best came out in full force to show everyone how cross country
...» Read More!Product Review: Ariat Heritage & Olympia Collection Breeches
Ok, I’m just going to come right out and admit it–I’m a bit of a clothes junkie. It’s not like I’m a fashionista or anything like that, but I always appreciate a well put together outfit
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