Emotions run very high when the topic of safety in eventing is raised, and as a passionate eventer for more than 25 years, I too am vulnerable to letting emotions dictate the tone of my
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We were there when Philippa Humphreys died. My 10-year-old son and I were jump judge volunteers at Jersey Fresh, and it was going to be the most awesome day. We both event, and for him
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So much to do, so much to see, and SO much to smell … horse shows can take a lot out of a pup. This week’s edition of the new EN series #DogsofEN features canines
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When you’re a seasoned upper-level eventing professional, there are many idiosyncrasies you adopt along the way. James Alliston is no exception and recently his support crew — Helen Bouscaren and groom Golly Martin along with
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As you sit on more and more horses, you will sit on some horses that are quiet and calm. Conversely, you will also sit on some horses that are hotter and stronger. These training tips
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On Sunday morning at Badminton we sent EN’s guest British correspondent Lady Martha Sitwell into the Trade Fair trenches on a very important mission: shopping. Well, “pretend” shopping, at least. If money was no object,
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Fence 21, the Vicarage Vee, was the big, bad wolf of Badminton 2016. A tall, solid rail spread diagonally across a yawning ditch, the iconic fence requires absolute bravery and accuracy in equal measure —
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In my life, I have known several people who bravely changed the course of their lives mid-track. These people ranged from the woman who aced law school only to ditch the bar exam and hike
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It was a slight twist of fate that brought a bright young horse into Zach Brandt’s barn. Zach has been growing his budding business as an eventing professional, a process that involves tough decisions and
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A couple #EventerProblems editions ago the theme was “So. Much. Stuff.” All of which must get cleaned on a regular basis, hence the theme of the Vol. 71: “Tack Cleaning Party.” Everyone’s invited! Heston +
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As an intrepid British foxhunter Lady Martha Sitwell has jumped plenty of “meaty” fences in her life — oftentimes sidesaddle to boot. There’s plenty of beef on the cross country menu at Badminton, so I
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Lady Martha Sitwell, whom you may remember as the champagne-swilling foxhunting madwoman from our “Meeting Martha” series earlier this year, is here with us at Badminton doing a little “color commentary” for EN.
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Aubrey Davidson and Nox Martin are the Blue Ivy Carter (by Jay Z out of Beyoncé) and Saint West (by Kanye West out of Kim Kardashian) of the eventing world. Who are they wearing? How
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“Don’t even come back here unless you beat them.” Those were the last words John and I heard before we set out to run Rolex’s second annual RK-5K, held Friday evening at the Kentucky Horse
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Heather Morris and Charlie Tango, an 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding owned by the Team Express Group, enjoyed a fantastic season in 2015, highlighted by five top-three placings at the two-star level, two of which were
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Michael Jung may be Ze Terminator after winning Rolex for a second consecutive year with fischerRocana FST and setting himself up for a shot at the Rolex Grand Slam at Badminton this week, but even
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World-class eventing competition may be the main attraction at Rolex, but the dog-watching is pretty amazing too. Cross-country day, especially, is a parade of canines of every shape, size, color, age and energy-level possible. Here
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Ellen Doughty-Hume cruised around Rolex cross country yesterday for the second time, braving tough footing and rainy weather for a clear round with time added. Sir Oberon is Ellen’s 14-year-old Holsteiner/Thoroughbred gelding, and both Ellen
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Michael Jung has plenty to “write home about” at the conclusion of Rolex 2016. Here are a few letters we’d like to imagine him penning on his long flight back across the pond. Congratulations to
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Eventing Nation has the best readers in the land, and because nothing says “thank you” like free refreshments and swag, we’re throwing Eventing Nation’s 4th annual Rolex reader appreciation tailgate party! Consider this your official invite.
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Avery Klunick is a well traveled girl. Growing up in Texas, she never imagined she’d one day end up on both coasts pursuing her dreams of competing at the uppermost levels of the sport. Now,
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It is a long trip for most to Kentucky, but four days on trucks and planes only broken up by a stint in quarantine beats most of the treks across America. The kiwi horses left
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Eventers require roughly three times as much clothing and gear as our hunter/jumper and dressage brethren. It’s a lot to keep up with, and when it comes to packing… #EventerProblems. *sighs* #eventerproblems #doihaveenough #lettherollingbegin A
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