Clipping Creations: November Edition
There’s nothing that says “horse person” quite as much as the sensation of a buzzing clipper in your hand for two hours straight, wearing a rain coat and rain pants inside the barn, and sneezing
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Insanity in the Middle
Collegiate Eventing Spotlight: Otterbein University
Collegiate eventing is a growing sport among college athletes, offering an alternative to the traditional hunter/jumper, saddleseat and western options typically seen in athletic programs. We recently spoke with Kari Briggs, who manages the Otterbein
...» Read More!FEI vs. Reality: Let’s Break it Down
The FEI posted a press release today titled “National Federations call on HRH Princess Haya to stand for third term as FEI President.” Which struck me as strange because I’d just read this other story
...» Read More!Corgis to be Added to UK’s Vulnerable Native Breeds List
Dogs are an omnipresent part of equestrian culture. Most barns have at least one or two dogs, and they’re always there to great you with a loud “ROO-ROO-ROO” when you arrive. Even if you don’t
...» Read More!Adam Frizzell: 12 Signs You’ve Married an Eventer
Meet Adam Frizzell, eventer husband extraordinaire to wife Caitrin O’Shea. We’ve had some truly fantastic reader submissions over the years, but this one has to go down in EN history as one of the best.
...» Read More!Cavalry Training: The Epic Grandaddy of Cross Country
Wow! Check out this impressive video of 1920s cavalry training posted on Colleen Rutledge’s Facebook page: Just watching this makes me think about helmets and safety vests … not to mention medical armbands! Even with the
...» Read More!Kay Amann: 7 Schools Represented at Collegiate Team Challenge
Collegiate eventing is a growing sport among college athletes, offering an alternative to the traditional hunter/jumper, saddleseat and western options typically seen in athletic programs. The 2nd Annual Collegiate Team Challenge took place at the
...» Read More!Russian Trick Riders Embody Insanity in the Middle
Swinging swords. Jumping over flaming poles. Carrying a man suspended between you and another rider while galloping around on horseback. While this video of trick riders from the Kremlin Equestrian Riding School doesn’t have much
...» Read More!Congrats to Breeders’ Cup Winners
Wise Dan, via Santa Anita’s Twitter @santaanitapark Saturday was a thrilling day for racing fans, with great storylines on display at Santa Anita in the 2013 Breeders’ Cup. My favorites of the day were Lexington
...» Read More!Must Read: Sports Illustrated Story About Jeff Lukas
If you have half an hour to spare of your day, check out this awesome story from Sports Illustrated about Jeff Lukas, the son of D. Wayne Lukas, the famous Thoroughbred race trainer. Working under
...» Read More!Lessons Learned in the Parking Lot
Without even realizing it, you learn a lot of unique skills and how to improvise tools at the barn. Most of the time these moments are serendipitous. We all become masters at duct tape and
...» Read More!Halloween Video: Costumed Gambler’s Choice at WIHS
In the spirit of Halloween, enjoy this video of last week’s Costume Gambler’s Choice class at the Washington International Horse Show. Shane Sweetnam — dressed as a keg of beer, definitely an appropriate costume choice
...» Read More!(In)Famous Spooking Styles
In the spirit of Halloween, I would like to discuss a trait that all horses possess but few humans appreciate: their “spooking” instinct. While this undoubtedly saved many a prehistoric equine from sabertooth tigers and
...» Read More!EN’s Best Halloween Costumes: Part III
Happy Halloween, EN! In honor of this most festive of days, here’s the latest batch of costume photos we received from readers. I especially love Gavin and Derby dressed as William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF,
...» Read More!Start Box Jams of the Day: Late 90s Edition
Just as everyone has diverse taste in music, riders have different taste in pump-up music. Start Box Jams plays homage to the songs that give us the courage to tackle cross country. Do you have some
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Clemson Eventing
Christina Kearse, president of the Clemson University Intercollegiate Eventing Team, sent in this fun video of the team competing at the College Team Challenge at Chattahoohee Hills in Fairburn, Ga., last weekend; Clemson finished fourth.
...» Read More!10 GIFS to Get You Through the Rest of the Week
[Pinterest] Congratulations! You made it to Hump Day, but it’s not the weekend yet. Here are 10 GIFs to get you through the rest of the week. 1: You arrive at your lesson, feeling fabulous
...» Read More!EN’s Best Halloween Costumes: Part II
Halloween is coming up, which means a number of different things. 1. It is the time of year that I am guaranteed at one point to eat so much candy corn that I feel sick.
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Get Ready for the Breeders’ Cup
There’s a big competition coming up this weekend in California– other than Galway Downs. Coming up this Friday and Saturday is the Breeders’ Cup, at Santa Anita Park. I’m hoping to see Lexington fan favorite
...» Read More!Boyd Martin Undergoes Surgery on Broken Arm
We reported last week that Boyd Martin had suffered a broken arm after getting kicked by a horse at his Pennsylvania farm. Boyd has since undergone successful surgery to repair the badly broken arm. He
...» Read More!Great Britain Withdraws Its Bid for 2018 World Equestrian Games
The 2018 World Equestrian games will definitely be held in North America, as Great Britain has officially withdrawn its bid for consideration to host the games. TheHorse.com reports: BEF Secretary General Andrew Finding has now
...» Read More!Staying Motivated When the Temperature Drops
I know no one wants to hear the “W” word yet, but let’s face it: it’s that time of year again. The trees turn bright and begin to drop their leaves. The temperature cools, and
...» Read More!‘Tis the Season (for Tack Swaps)
With Halloween fast approaching, that can mean only one thing–time for fall tack-swaps! Fall is the perfect time to clean out your tack room to make room for all of that new stuff you’ll pick
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