It was Jimmy Wofford who first introduced me to the idea that there are three types of riders: those that make it happen, those that wait for it to happen and those that say “what
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What does it mean to follow your dreams when they involve horses? For Jessica Duffy, this picture looked a little different than she first imagined. As she journeys across the country to tackle the next
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I will never forget the look on Phillip Dutton’s face in 2013 when he realized I would be driving alone from Pennsylvania to Montana (not counting my trusty dog of course). He must have asked
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Embed from Getty Images The English Derby at Epsom is without doubt the most prestigious horserace in the UK and one of the most important races in the world. Two weeks ago it was won yet
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“William, you always said “throw your heart over first” when I was most nervous, which was usually when we were jumping or warming up for the cross country. It always helped me be positive and
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Equestrian coaches and horses round the world have much for which to thank Carl Hester. All coaches need verification of their methods to sell their training ideas, and what easier sell is there than to
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Chris Bartle said this recently about training: “We all know there are three ways to train. One is to tell and they do, like you teach kids. Then you have the show and copy system, you show them how to do it or they watch someone else do it and they try to copy.
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“We should bear in mind that colic kills more horses than falls at cross country fences ever will.” Our equine competition partners need fuel, therefore good feeding and nutrition must obviously go hand in hand with fitness training.
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Finding volunteers — the challenge of most every not-for-profit organization and most definitely the challenge at our equine competitions. Here are some ideas for recruiting volunteers at your next show.
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Some days I think it’s too late. Maybe I should hang up my vest for the last time and pick a different passion. I know, the sport of eventing is full of highs and lows. But
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This is Cotton’s story. No names have been changed to protect the innocent, all characters are intended to be accurately represented, and occasional embellishment is a given. Read at your own risk. And, please, do not try
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If you haven’t been reading William Micklem’s series on fitness, you are seriously missing out! In case you missed it: Part 1 – So Much More Than Canter Sets, Part 2 – Keeping You and Your Horse Safe and Part
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You work your tail off, and all the pieces are in place. You have sponsors, brands, friends and family all supporting you. You have a team of equestrians and loved ones around you. You have
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We are pleased to spotlight a new series on the subject of fitness from guest columnist William Micklem. Click here to read all of William’s guest columns on EN. In case you missed them: Fit
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We are pleased to spotlight a new series on the subject of fitness from guest columnist William Micklem. Click here to read all of William’s guest columns on EN. In case you missed them: Fit
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We are pleased to introduce a new series on the subject of fitness from guest columnist William Micklem. Click here to read all of William’s guest columns on EN. Many thanks to William for writing,
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We are pleased to introduce a new series on the subject of fitness from guest columnist William Micklem. Click here to read all of William’s guest columns on EN. Many thanks to William for writing,
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I first met Oli as a 6-year-old after seeing a cross country schooling video from his owner. He blazed up and down a bank like a pro, and it was his first off-property trip ever.
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The joke around horses is that the time you spend “riding” is largely spent out of the saddle. Everything that has to happen to ride is what takes the real time: grooming, tacking, cleaning tack, etc.
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In this industry, whether as farriers or professional horseman, we seem to struggle with identity. What is it with our identity? This drive to be so important.
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We are delighted to host Sally Cousins as an EN guest blogger, as she shares her wealth of knowledge with us in the form of training tips. We hope these nuggets of information can be
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After two years at Northern Arizona University, Annie Goodwin of Rafter Y Eventing, now based in Aiken, made the decision to trade the classroom for the cross country course, to see just how far her
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Not only has Hilda Donahue climbed to the four-star level of eventing, she’s also a well-known and highly ranked FEI Endurance rider. Not one to choose sleep over pursuing her passion, Hilda competed in a
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