ERA Urges FEI Riders to Oppose 21 Penalty Rule
The International Eventing Riders Association (ERA International) is urging all FEI riders around the world to verbally oppose Article 548.1 in the 2015 FEI Eventing Rulebook
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Oz the Tin Man Euthanized After Fracturing Fetlock
Katy Groesbeck bid farewell to her best friend and partner of 18 years, Oz the Tin Man, last night. Inexplicably, “Wort” shattered his fetlock, and X-rays revealed the damage was beyond repair. The 1997 Anglo-Arab gelding, by Sidi of
...» Read More!William Micklem Celebrates a Lifetime of Achievement
Each year the David Foster Injured Riders Fund holds a sell-out ball and awards ceremony that has become an institution in the Irish equestrian world, providing a time to honor David’s memory as a much-loved Irish event
...» Read More!Dom and Jimmie Schramm Welcome FE Flagstone
Dom Schramm posted a mysterious status on his Facebook page earlier this morning, letting his followers know that he and Jimmie were headed down to Florida for undisclosed reasons. Guesses poured in for everything from
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Boyd Martin hung up his helmet and donned a suit to attend the Buckaroo Ball to benefit the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation this weekend in Aiken. The ball raised more than $60,000 for the nonprofit organization
...» Read More!Tamie Smith on Fire at Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Crabo and Eveready Win Advanced
The Advanced division at the Twin Rivers Winter Horse Trials saw a shake-up in the leaderboard after this afternoon’s show jumping. Mackenna Shea and Landioso led after the first two phases with a score of
...» Read More!Tomorrow is the Last Day to Purchase Discounted Rolex Tickets
At midnight (EST) Monday night, the price of tickets for the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event will go up, and some purchasing options will disappear completely. If you’ve been on fence about attending, now is
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Ever have one of those days where it feels like nothing is going your way? I’ve been fighting through a string of those for a while and decided I needed some retail therapy. Frustratingly, when I
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I normally don’t get too flustered when celebrities die but the news of Leonard Nimoy’s passing hit in just the right way and has had me quite sad. You see, even though Nimoy never rode a
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If that picture doesn’t put a smile on your face, I don’t know what will. Indiana eventer Lee Ann Zobbe sent us this photo of her youngest student, Addie, riding her fantastic horse Blaze. Addie
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It’s official, folks — America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred, AKA Icabad Crane, is now officially a Prelim horse! He made his debut at the level yesterday at Full Gallop Horse Trials, finishing in third place on his dressage score
...» Read More!Andreas Dibowski to Retire FRH Butts Leon at Luhmühlen
Andreas Dibowski will officially retire FRH Butts Leon at Luhmühlen this year, a venue with significant meaning for this duo, as they won the CCI4* in 2011 and placed in the top six at the event on
...» Read More!Horse Sport Ireland Names 2015 High Performance Squad
Senior Eventing High Performance Manager Nick Turner has selected his squad for the 2015 season, stocking it full of well qualified participants with the goal of the Summer Olympics in Rio looming in 2016. The
...» Read More!Missy Ransehousen’s Camper, Car Go Up in Flames
We have very sad news to report out of Ocala today, as we’ve learned Missy Ransehousen’s living quarters coach and Subaru Outback went up in flames last night at Blue Hill South. Mercifully, no humans
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Pine Top holds a special place in my heart. It was the second event I ever did when I was 12 years old, and the Wilsons has always been good to me. This weekend we
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In case you missed it yesterday, there’s been some big news out of Plantation Field! Plantation Field Equestrian Events will be offering a Thoroughbred recognition series during the 2015 competition year. This is super exciting! Points will
...» Read More!Martin, Halliday-Sharp On Point at Pine Top Advanced
The Advanced divisions concluded today at Pine Top Horse Trials in Thomson, Georgia (with much improved weather!). Advanced Test A show jumped yesterday and did cross country today, while Advanced Test B tackled both jumping
...» Read More!Promising Talent at Royal Palm Farm Sidelined During Monensin Monitoring
Tension bubbles under the surface at Andrew Palmer’s facility in Eufaula, Alabama, as worried owners keep a watchful eye on their horses. Last month, Royal Palm Farm discovered that its feed had potentially been affected by
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There is something about a horse that brings out the best in all of us. Whether it’s happily spending way too much time out in the cold to ensure that they are toasty in the middle
...» Read More!Golden Button Challenge Releases Statement on 3 Horse Fatalities
We were very sad to learn that three horses died last weekend at the Golden Button Challenge, a cross-country race near Tewkesbury, England
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Area I eventer and winter riding enthusiast Kimberly DiCostanzo sent us the above picture, and it definitely gave me a giggle. Her 2 1/2 year-old daughter, Lyra, is an aspiring eventer as well! Lyra’s partner is
...» Read More!Record Snowfall Wreaking Havoc for Boston Area Eventers
The greater Boston eventing community is reeling after record snowfall has dropped more than 7 1/2 feet of snow on the area in just 30 days, with numerous indoor arenas and barns in the area
...» Read More!Maxime Livio Suspended on New Doping Allegations
Maxime Livio has received a suspension from the FEI on new doping allegations while awaiting a ruling on Qalao de Mers’ positive test for the controlled substance acepromazine at last year’s World Equestrian Games in Normandy. Bingo
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