As we near the end of 2016 we're revisiting EN's most popular video posts of the year. Here's #9, originally posted on March 15 in the wake of the tragic loss of 17-year-old Olivia Inglis, who suffered a fatal accident on cross-country in Australia. #RideForOlivia
The mosaic created from photos of hundreds of thousands of riders all over the world was presented to the Inglis family this weekend at Olivia’s memorial service. The #RideForOlivia hashtag took on a life of its own, spurring riders from all disciplines and walks of life to share their photos in her honor.
This video gives us a closer look at the #RideForOlivia mosaic, as well as the sheer effort and thoughtfulness that went into its creation. We hope this brought some comfort to the Inglis family. Olivia’s memory continues to live on in equestrians the world over — we will never forget her.
Enter to win a pair of Medici Tall Boots from Tredstep Ireland!
We’re into the final stretch of EN’s 12 Days of Christmas! Today we’re giving away a pair of Tredstep Ireland Medici Tall Boots, the newest addition to the popular Renaissance Collection. Designed with artful flair and superb attention to detail, the Medici Tall Boots boast meticulous craftsmanship and are quite simply gorgeous boots.
Made with super soft hand-sourced calfskin leather, the Medici Tall Boots utilize a specialized curve pattern to enhance the natural shape of the leg, creating a close contact fit and a beautiful silhouette. Finished with full-grain leather lining, a high-performing thermo-moulded insole and full-length rear zip, the boots also feature European styling and a zip guard to complete the look.
We are loving these details!
When Tredstep first introduced the concept of a tall boot that flexes with the rider’s leg, the idea that tall boots could be both comfortable and look stylish become an industry standard. The boots break in quickly and are comfortable enough to wear around the barn while also looking super in the show ring. Click here to read EN’s experience of testing the Medici boots.
The Medici Tall Boots retail at $399 and are available in both dress and field styles. Click here to learn more about the boots, and click here to view the full range of products available from Tredstep Ireland. Enter to win a pair Medici boots using the Rafflecopter widget below. Entries close at midnight EST. Good luck!
Jack the Elf has this grid thing down. Photo via Destination Farm FB page.
The Elf on the Shelf has become an ubiquitous holiday tradition in many households, with everyone trying to top each other for creative and inventive ways in which to pose Santa’s little helper. My favorite has to be the Destination Farm Elf on the Shelf, who joins in clinics, jump shows, and farm potlucks with apparent enthusiasm for his barn family.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Christmas, obviously.
Your Wednesday News & Notes:
The USEF has proposed a significant rule change to fence construction to improve safety. Thanks to the studies implemented by the USEA and fundraising efforts, research now indicates that impact on the front rail of open oxers in either upwards or downwards force in the vertical plane can alter the trajectory and cause a fall. The USEA has proposed a new rule to the USEF that would require MIM clips on all front rails of open oxers and either MIM clips or reverse pinning on back rails. The wording of the rule does allow the development of future frangible technologies other than the MIM clip to be used once developed. [US Proposes Extraordinary Rule Change]
If you’v ever wanted a backstage seat to a four-star, here’s your chance. Horse & Hound is offering a chance to win press accreditation to the Badminton CCI4*. Potential photographers must submit three photos to be evaluated and a winner will be chosen to receive the press pass. [Taken a Great Eventing Photo?]
Daniel Clasing and Kaitlin Spurlock are tackling a topic often ignored. While most eventers go after already broken horses for their sport horse prospect, the popularity of the unbroken sport horse is growing daily. Daniel and Kaitlin discuss some strategies for using groundwork to establish a relationship with your young horse. [Establishing a Relationship]
SmartPak Product of the Day: It’s time for the great migration south, which means everyone should make sure all of their travel gear is in order. One of my requirements for long trips is for my horses to wear a fly mask to protect their eyes from any bits of hay or straw that might get whipped through the wind. With one horse who can get a bit claustrophobic if I close up the trailer entirely except for windows and vents, protecting those eyes is an absolute necessity. [SmartPak]
Wednesday Video: Why do top professionals choose footing from Attwood Equestrian Surfaces?
Michael Willham and Fernhill Cayenne, winners of the Hagyard Midsouth Long Format Prelim 3-Day Event. Photo by Photography In Stride.
Michael Willham has got the classic long format on lock. After winning the Hagyard Midsouth Long Format Training Three-Day in 2015, he and his 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse Fernhill Cayenne (A.K.A. “Cayenne” or “Cay”) returned to take the Prelim Three-Day title this year in October. The pair led from start to finish, adding just 1.2 time penalties on endurance day to their dressage score for the win.
Michael is a big proponent of the experience. “I thoroughly recommend competing in a long format event,” he says. “It is a ton of fun, an excellent way to honor tradition, and an exceptional learning experience for both you and your horse. That is why I not only competed in the T3D in 2015, but came back to compete at the P3D in 2016 instead of contesting the CCI1*.”
When he first began entertaining the idea of doing a classic long format, however, he recalls, “I didn’t know what to expect, what it would look like, how to prepare, what would be required.”
He hopes this video cam of his Hagyard Midsouth run will help educate others about the experience: “This video is for those of you who are thinking about competing in a classic long format but are unsure of what to expect. I was in your shoes a little over a year ago, when I decided to compete in the T3D at Hagyard Midsouth in 2015.”
“It is still about 29 minutes long, so just be prepared,” he says. “However, if you were like me before I did my first T3D, I had a bunch of questions and would’ve willingly watched a half hour helmet cam video, if there was one available — I looked, I never found one! So this is why I wanted to run my helmet cam for the entire time this year. Hopefully this helps someone ease the anxiety about what is involved.”
Many thanks to Michael for putting the video together, which includes walkthrough text explaining aspects of the format Michael had questions on before he first competed in the classic long format. We love the commentary and tips scattered throughout, the speed/course data, and of course the view between Cay’s happy, pricked ears!
Best of luck to you and Cay in 2017, Michael! Go Eventing.
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Phillip Dutton and Mighty Nice. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Phillip Dutton’s Olympic ride Mighty Nice stole all of our hearts this year. From their fourth-place finish at Rolex to an individual bronze medal in Rio, “Happy” did the U.S. proud on the international stage.
Now the 2004 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Ard Ohio x Sarazen) owned by the HND Group has been nominated for a huge honor: USEF International Horse of the Year. And there’s more! Phillip has been nominated for USEF Equestrian of the Year.
Votes play an integral role in deciding which equestrian and horse will take this year’s titles. Voting will run through midnight EST Jan. 4, 2017. The USEF National and International Horse of the Year winners will be named on Jan. 14 during the 2017 HOTY Awards Gala.
Christmas has come early for eventers with the unveiling of the USEA’s new Event Companion App.
Have you ever been on the way to an event and realize you need the address?
Yes!
Or gotten in the warm up only to forget your dressage test?
Story of my life!
This app is designed to make your life easier and make all necessary competition information available at your fingertips.
Tell me more, USEA!
With the Event Companion App, you search and sort events by name, level or distance. If you have an event you regularly attend, you can “favorite” that event, which will save it to a personalized list. This allows users to quickly access information for their most frequented events. Your favorite events can also be stored offline, so you can access information even when you are out of network. Eventually, the app will be able to give push notifications for the opening and closing dates of these events.
Whoa.
Screenshots via USEA Event Companion.
“The USEA Event Companion was created to quickly provide important information that you need while you plan, prepare and participate at a USEA competition. While the first version of the app has its limitations, we have big plans for it,” says Robert Winter, USEA Director of Information Systems Management.
“The USEA is supporting its ongoing development, so there will be regular new features and fixes. In the near future, it will expand to support both recognized and registered events, event app notifications, deep result searches and integrations with other third-party eventing apps.”
You can check out a full list of features here. The app is free and now available for iOS and Android devices. Download it today, and if you have any feedback or ideas the USEA invites you to share it with them — email [email protected].
As we near the end 2016 we're revisiting EN's most popular video posts of the year. Here's #10, originally posted on July 3 and collecting 6,885 views!
This might the grooviest pas de deux we’ve ever seen! This talented duo and their matching chestnuts perform synchronized canter pirouettes, tempi changes, lateral movements, extensions and more to the tune of some of The Beatles’ greatest hits.
The Dancing Duo✎ The Dancing Duo – Superbe démonstration !
[Posted by Patrice LEGAY – Original page of #HORSESVIDEOS]
╰▶ ORIGINAL VIDEO PAGE ® Copyright Rob Gunnemann
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Today’s prize package from Fleeceworks includes an Easy Care Bamboo Modified/XC Pad!
Can you believe Christmas Eve is just four days away? We’ve given away some amazing prizes so far in EN’s 12 Days of Christmas, and you definitely don’t want to miss the final days as we count down to the grand finale on Friday. Today we’re teaming up with our awesome sponsor Fleeceworks to give away a prize package that includes a pad and wraps for your horse and slippers for you!
The Fleeceworks Easy Care Bamboo Modified/XC Pad is an anatomically correct, bamboo-lined jumping pad your horse will love. The underside of the pad features a layer of bamboo fiber behind cotton/poly to wick moisture, disburse heat and provide support for your horse’s back. Bamboo is known for its antibacterial properties, and you won’t find any foam filler in this pad!
You’ll also win two sets of Fleeceworks Easy Care Bamboo Quilted Leg Wraps in this prize package.
Today’s prize package also includes two sets of Fleeceworks Easy Care Bamboo Quilted Leg Wraps. These are traditional quilted leg made from cotton flannel and lined with bamboo batting, followed by a half-inch of mid-density foam. Like the pad, the bamboo in the leg wraps wicks moisture, diffuses heat build-up and provides support for the legs.
You also get a special treat for yourself in this prize package! The Fleeceworks Easy Care Bamboo Slides are super soft and perfect for tired feet at the end of a long horse show day. The same qualities that make bamboo such a fantastic material for pads and leg wraps also makes them ideal for slippers. You are going to love these!
Your feet will be cozy in these Fleeceworks Easy Care Bamboo Slides.
Best of all, the products Fleeceworks Easy Care Bamboo line are machine washable and dryer safe. Click here to check out the entire line. Enter to win this prize package, which is valued at $130, using the Rafflecopter widget below. Entries close at midnight EST. Good luck!
Sinead Halpin knows how to party! Photo via Sinead on Instagram.
Can you believe it’s the week of Christmas? I sure as heck can’t. It seems like Thanksgiving was barely a few days ago, and now I’m looking ahead to 2017 with saucer sized eyes. It’s insane how quickly a year can pass; it’s time to start dusting off those New Year’s resolutions! I’m not a particularly good resolution keeper, but maybe I should resolve to keep resolutions this time around. What about you, EN? What are your horse related New Year’s resolutions?
It’s time to vote for EquiRatings Horse of the Year, and the U.S. has one horse in the running in Rio individual bronze medalist Mighty Nice! He’s currently in a hotly contested race and needs your votes to get through to the next round. Vote for him in the Twitter poll at bit.ly/Vote4Happy [#ERHOTY Voting]
Chris Burton, Leslie Law and Chris Ryan have been named as the featured clinicians for the 2017 ICP and Young Horse Symposium. This highly anticipated event will be held in Ocala February 20-22. The ICP Symposium will be held at Longwood Farm South, while the Young Horse Symposium will take place at the Ocala Jockey Club. If you’re in the area, these are definitely two events worth attending. [USEA ICP and Young Horse Symposium]
Looking to the first events of the new season, this is a good time to be looking at your horse’s fitness routine. This helpful article from Horse & Hound gives some insight on keeping a lower level event horse correctly fit. [Fitness Plan for Event Horses]
Are you a past or present barn kid? Then this great blog from The Chronicle of the Horse is for you. Take a read as Meghan Holland gives advice to the past, present and future “barn rats” that we all know and love. [Advice for Past, Present and Future Barn Kids]
Tuesday Video:
In the holiday spirit, let’s revisit one of the best horse-y commercials there ever was:
“This has been an amazing year to say the least with this amazing horse,” wrote Team Tredstep eventer Elisa Wallace on her Wallace Eventing vlog. “Finishing 8th at Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, becoming an alternate for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and placing 14th and top American at our very first Burghley CCI4*.”
To celebrate, Wallace Eventing has released this mashup video of Elisa’s Rolex and Burghley performances. Her partner, of course, is Simply Priceless — known as “Johnny” around the farm — who has proven himself an elite equine athlete and fan favorite. Hot tip: there are two remaining shares available in the Simply Priceless syndicate, come and get them! Click here for more details or email [email protected].
“I can not really put into words how much Johnny means to me, he truly is SIMPLY PRICELESS,” Elisa says. “And in making this video I was inspired by the passion of the sport of eventing, the love of an incredible horse, and the amazing community that supports me! Johnny and I have attained some of my biggest dreams this year and with many more to come, I’m really excited for 2017!”
