UK-based Australian eventer Paul Tapner has been busily competing at Moreton Morrell Horse Trials, where he had a typically successful day with two young horses, riding two double clears and coming first and third in the BE100.
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Make it so they say, “why not volunteer?” instead of “why volunteer?” Bear with me: I’m going to tell you a story about shared experience and encouraging volunteers. While attending Washington State University for my
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I am your amateur’s amateur. You know the kind. I have exactly one horse named Red who is the kindest, most perfect, patient, forgiving teacher and partner I’ve ever had, and when it’s his time
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As long as you keep posting ’em, we’ll keep publishing ’em! Here’s your latest batch of hardcore eventing struggles. OTTB. 3 degrees. Rain. Dressage. This was expected #eventerproblems #albertaeventing #roncartierprotography pic Ron Cartier A photo
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When you look at Colleen Rutledge’s riding resume, it’s hard to believe she’s only been on the four-star scene since 2011. She’s competed at five of the world’s six four-stars: Rolex, Badminton, Burghley, Pau and Luhmühlen.
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Where there are #EventerProblems there are #EventerSolutions, as we horsefolks tend to be a pretty crafty, resourceful and frugal (read: broke) bunch. In this spinoff series we spotlight some of your most inventive problem-solving masterpieces.
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From random acts of equine nudity to wardrobe malfunctions and personal hygiene struggles, horse life ain’t always pretty. As illustrated by you, EN’s own readers: The quest of the lost fly mask has been upgraded
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There’s no doubt about it – this is a tough sport we do. Both for rider and horse, eventing is an incredible challenge: the performance, the knowledge, the fitness, the focus, the mental. Oh god,
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Where there are horse people, there are dogs … and they deserve a moment in the spotlight, too! Don’t forget to tag your pup pics on Instagram for inclusion in a future edition. We take
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Lauren Billys is the first to say that representing Puerto Rico at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro was far from easy. But not one to let any hurdles deter her, Lauren kept her head
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#EventerProblems: proof that eventers are the most high-functioning lunatics on the planet. Here are 30+ more of your realest struggles.
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I’ve done Land Rover test drives before. Teeter-totter bridges, narrow tunnels, hanging sideways off the side of a mound … yeah, it’s a bit unnerving, but unless you commit a pilot error of EPIC proportions
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There’s an old saying — “never say never” — and that statement has never been truer for me than it is now. In 2012, my life changed dramatically for a few reasons. It was the year that I became a USEF “r” licensed official
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, Richland Park’s competitors, spectators and volunteers wrote a novel on Instagram this weekend. I’ll let you tell the story of how we’ll remember this year’s event. Chapter
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You may have read my article last fall on how to survive your first long format event. Now I’ve officially survived my first CIC* at Richland Park Horse Trials, and I’m here with the next survival guide.
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The rain begins a steady, soaking rhythm on your back as you are bent, placing flowers at the base of the huge wooden table on the cross county course. You’ve been working all day: shoveling
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Tim Bourke has become a very familiar face in the U.S. eventing scene since moving from his native Ireland a decade ago. He initially made his way over to the U.S. after graduating from college, landing
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Hawley Bennett-Awad has made a successful return to the Advanced level thanks to her new ride, Jollybo. In her latest Athletux Equine blog, Hawley talks about the special little mare who she has big plans
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Assuming each edition of #EventerProblems features in the ballpark of 30 social posts, we’re now upwards of 2,500 #EventerProblems. How is this series still going strong? Answer: Because as long as there is eventing, there
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If this little guy’s enthusiasm is any indication, the future is very bright for the sport of eventing. This is what the FEI meant when they said that we needed to engage with the younger,
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Where there are horse people, there are dogs … “Can this be set to the optimum time for dinner?” #bigyellowwatch #littlebrowndog #dogsofen A photo posted by Deborah Ruth (@heylodeb) on Aug 9, 2016 at 8:23pm
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Many upper-level riders will tell you that it’s infinitely more difficult to see success at the top of the sport without having multiple horses. Should your plan of action derail with one horse, you have
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Y’all be cray. Seriously. From the (ridiculously early) time you wake up in the morning… Need to squeeze in a run before leaving for WindRidge with a 6hr drive…. #eventerproblems A photo posted by Angela
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