Saturday Links from Tipperary
I have been tied to my phone for the better part of three days. If I’m not refreshing scores from Rebecca Farm, I’m in the middle of a flurry of texts back and forth about
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Phillip Dutton Withdraws Fernhill Cubalawn from Rio, Will Now Ride Mighty Nice
The USEF just announced that Phillip Dutton has withdrawn Fernhill Cubalawn from the 2016 Olympic Games due to a minor injury sustained in training. Phillip will now ride HND Group’s Mighty Nice on the U.S. team. Both
...» Read More!FEI Confirms Bromont Will Not Host 2018 WEG
Following a tumultuous month for the 2018 World Equestrian Games, the FEI confirmed today that the host site contract with Bromont has been terminated “due to ongoing financial issues.” “We are sad that the Bromont
...» Read More!Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips
That’s Denny Emerson in the hat judging the Young Event Horse classes at the Dublin Horse Show on Wednesday this week! Karen O’Connor is also judging some of the classes. The show was first held in
...» Read More!Michael Jung to Ride Sam in Rio: Is the Stage Set for an Olympic Repeat?
Michael Jung just announced on his Facebook page that his first choice for Rio, fischerTakinou, has been withdrawn from the Olympic Games at the last minute due to an infection. The reigning Olympic champion La
...» Read More!Eventing Community Mourns the Loss of Ellen Walker
The eventing community is mourning the loss of longtime instructor and volunteer Ellen Walker, who died earlier this week at Utah Valley Regional Hospital following a pasture accident at her home in Spring City, Utah.
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from Professional’s Choice
On my bucket list is definitely go and compete at Rebecca Farm. Every year, I’m so incredibly jealous of the pictures of the amazing views, the cross country course, and the reviews of how perfect
...» Read More!Definite Eventing Entries Go Live for the 2016 Olympic Games
Following the final entry deadline earlier this week for the 2016 Olympic Games, we now have the confirmed definite entry list for the 65 horses and riders that will ultimately compete in Rio de Janeiro. Twenty-four
...» Read More!Dutch Olympic Eventing Team Announced for Rio
We’re nearing the end of the Olympic team announcements! The Netherlands has named the horses and riders that will be sporting the bright orange Dutch colors in Rio de Janeiro. Congratulations to: Merel Blom and
...» Read More!USA’s Libby Head, Liz Halliday-Sharp and Leah Lang-Gluscic Among First Burghley Entries
A list of early Burghley entries has been posted and we’re glad to see that three Americans have wasted no time in signing up. Burghley (Sept. 1-4) has been the goalpost for Libby Head and
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
The woman in this photo is the person who 20 years ago invited me into her barn and redirected my whole path. She was, has always been, and still is an all-volunteer coach of the
...» Read More!Italy Names Eventing Team for Rio Olympics
Following last week’s unfortunate news that Italian fan favorites Vittoria Panizzon and Borough Pennyz would not compete in the Olympic Games due to respective injuries, FISE has announced the team that will represent Italy in Rio
...» Read More!Monday News & Notes from Fleeceworks
All eyes turn to Kalispell, Montana this week as the annual Event at Rebecca Farm kicks off. As I write this, horses from all parts of the country are making their way north to one
...» Read More!Virginia Horse Trials Will Host Intercollegiate Championships in 2017
The USEA and Virginia Horse Trials have announced that the Intercollegiate Eventing Championship will return to the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Va. in 2017.
...» Read More!Sunday Links from One K Helmets
Whether you’re planning one of the biggest horse shows in the world or a regional horse trial, it somehow seems to take the same number of selfless hands. Gate stewards, jump judges, timers, swag sellers,
...» Read More!Vittoria Panizzon Ruled Out for Rio Due to Injuries Amidst Italy’s Roller Coaster Year
Italian eventer Vittoria Panizzon and her nominated mount Borough Pennyz both sustained injuries which will prevent the pair from representing Italy at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio next month. While Italy has not yet
...» Read More!Saturday Links from Tipperary
A painted Fjord at CHIO Aachen Opening Ceremonies. Photo via CHIO Aachen Facebook. The Germans truly put on an unbelievable spectacle at Aachen every year, from opening ceremonies to flawless galloping turf. They ran several days
...» Read More!Pippa Funnell to Replace Izzy Taylor on British Olympic Team
It’s been a tough week of injuries for Rio-bound horses. Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair were replaced by Lynn Symansky and Donner as the traveling reserve for the U.S. Olympic team on Tuesday, and
...» Read More!Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips
Ohhhh July, how I hate thee. The hottest month of the year, a time when Virginia leaves “It’s kinda hot outside” and enters “I can’t possibly be required to be outside right now.” It’s gotten
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from Professional’s Choice
Ok, it’s time to admit that even horse people have been bitten by the Pokemon Go bug. What’s Pokemon, you ask? Well, it used to be a game that you would slave over for hours
...» Read More!France Announces Olympic Eventing Team for Rio de Janeiro
The Olympic team announcements keep on coming! France announced today which horses and riders will represent their country in all three equestrian disciplines.
...» Read More!USEF Substitutes Lynn Symansky and Donner as Olympic Traveling Reserve
Maya Black has withdrawn Dawn and Jon Dofelmier’s Doesn’t Play Fair as the traveling reserve for the U.S. Olympic team due to an injury. She posted the following announcement on her Facebook page: “It is with
...» Read More!Equestrian Australia Announces 2016 Rio Olympic Squad
Equestrian Australia has announced that the following four riders will comprise its team for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro: Chris Burton and Santano II, a 9-year-old Hannoverian gelding owned by Black Run Syndicate
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