It’s definitely that time of year when eventers from all over the country flock to the southern parts of the country to escape the cold. There truly is nothing like continuing your winter training regimen
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Where to begin about the USEA Convention…It’s a whole lot of meetings and a whole lot of socializing, but it’s worth it to attend to be both a participant in the management and improvement of
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The USEA Year-End Awards Ceremony is a special time we always look forward to. On this night horses and riders are celebrated for their achievements throughout the year, extraordinary individuals are honored for their service to
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I’m the proud mother of a darling, copper-headed little toddler who spends her days watching a great deal of Show Jumping live streams in between episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Doc McStuffins. I’ve put
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Day three of the 2016 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention at the Diplomat Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was jam packed with committee meetings, open forums and educational sessions all for the benefit
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While it hasn’t snowed in Virginia (yet), it is definitely entering what I like to call the “Michelin Man” zone, wherein I wake up in the pitch black, go to my closet, and spend 10
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David O’Connor spoke to the U.S. High Performance riders this afternoon at the USEA Convention in Fort Lauderdale following yesterday’s announcement that he will remain Eventing Technical Advisor through 2018, though with less of a
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It’s that time of year again! Eventers from all across the country are heading to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to attend the 2016 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention this weekend at the Diplomat Resort & Spa. For those
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I’ve recently gotten enough time to go out Fox Hunting again, which I don’t usually do in the winter. Mostly, I’ve just always had horses that were nut bags and totally not suitable. One time,
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Thinking about throwing your hat in the ring of this year’s Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover? Do it! The trainer application process opened today, Dec. 7, and runs through Feb. 28, 2017. For roundabout the
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The USEF just announced that David O’Connor will serve as the Eventing Technical Advisor for the U.S. Eventing Team for the next two years with a focus on the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon,
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After eight years, two World Equestrian Games, two Olympics, and dozens of four-star events with the 2009 FEI 4* dressage tests, the FEI has finally rolled out new 4* tests for 2017. You can find
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What is this white stuff I’m seeing on my Facebook over the last few days? Snow? It’s so weird to have migrated to warmer climates this year, where I likely won’t see much in the
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The rain we’ve been begging for has finally arrived. I am very fortunate to be outside of the fire danger zone in Western North Carolina, but the air has been filled with smoke for months
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Listen folks. Let the significant other buy your riding gloves, your winter socks and if you’ve done a fair amount of training on them about sugar content and the benefits of flax, your horse treats.
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EN has confirmed that five total U.S. venues are bidding to host a new fall CCI4* in the U.S. If the FEI approves the new CCI4*, it will join Rolex Kentucky as the second four-star in the
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I’ve spent the past few weeks reading every single cookbook that I own (plus a few new ones) and making exhaustive lists of things that I want to cook over the next few horrible cold
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Deadly storms tore across Alabama on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Flint Ridge Farm of Huntsville took a direct hit.
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Looking at this photo, I don’t know if I should laugh, cry, or send Sabrina a box of chocolates as well as some Orvis shampoo (for both horse and blanket!). Possibly a combination of all
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The FEI has quietly released the new Rules for Eventing for 2017. For those who have memorized the rulebook word for word, you can check out the clean version here. If you’re like most people and need to
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In the coming weeks, 10 Goresbridge Go for Gold graduates will be transported from Ireland to their new homes throughout North America. The Go For Gold sale has produced such stars as Buck Davidson’s Copper Beach
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Equestrian Canada has announced that Dr. Rob Stevenson will become Chair of the Eventing High Performance Advisory Group heading into the next cycle of major games. “I am thrilled that Rob has accepted this important
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One of my favorite things about covering events for EN is keeping an eye out for exciting, young, up-and-coming horses. Leslie Law and Fernhill Divergent, a 6-year-old KWPN gelding (Affelay X Zakilly, by Odermus) owned by
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