Outside The Barn: Bump, Set, Spike!
Believe it or not, some of us do have a life outside the barn. Yeah, I know, hard to imagine having time to do anything else between catering to your horse’s every need and planning
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Throwback Thursday: And the Rider Is…
How did you do this week? We’ve had quite a few guesses for Boyd Martin, so we are working on getting you some vintage Boyd photos, but this week the featured rider is … … Michael
...» Read More!EN’s Got Talent: Daniel Clasing and Crimson
Daniel Clasing and his girlfriend, Liv Stringer, run a successful polo and event training facility in Maryland. Throughout the years, Daniel and Liv have worked together to produce top quality horses in their respective sports,
...» Read More!Throwback Thursday: Guess the Rider
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed collecting these vintage moments from some of EN’s favorite riders. This week’s photo is a rider we all know and love competing in his very first event. We’ll hand the reins over
...» Read More!‘Horse In Motion’ Brought to Life in Tattoos
In 1878, Eadweard Muybridge famously created a series of photographs called “The Horse In Motion,” settling a debate about the placement of the legs during galloping. While many theorized that the horse always had at
...» Read More!(in)Famous Dressage Movements: Part 2
Ah, dressage. The epitome of equine partnership and control, this discipline takes tons of practice, patience and core strength to achieve the flawless power and fluid motion of “horse ballet.” Whether your horse is a Grand
...» Read More!‘Never Look Down in the Port-a-Potty’ and Other Eventing Rules to Live By
The official rulebook is important, but there are a few aspects of eventing you’ve just got to learn on your own. Here are a few unwritten, unspoken lessons I’ve learned, a few of them the
...» Read More!Sunday Video: Game On Dude Makes History
It’s so refreshing to see racehorses who are able to continue competing past their three year old seasons; it seems to be a rarity now, which makes the ones who stick around that much more
...» Read More!Susan Merle-Smith: Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Jumping Challenge Recap
The first-ever $10,000 Ocala Horse Properties Eventing Jumping Challenge, presented by Southern Cross Equestrian, was held at Anne and Dave Quanbeck’s farm in Reddick, Florida on March 4th.
...» Read More!Friday Video: Elisa Wallace’s Mustang Demo at GDF
This has got to be one of the coolest partnerships I have ever witnessed. Elisa Wallace is well-known both for her success as an upper level eventer and also as a Mustang trainer. I had
...» Read More!The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9th in the US. I have it on good authority that these were the original lyrics to the song until Andy Williams turned it in to a saccharine Christmas
...» Read More!Omega Alpha Reader Submission of the Month: February
Congratulations to Jeannette Cash, whose submission “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Good Rider” has been selected as Reader Submission of the Month for February. A good rider is smart and empathetic.
...» Read More!Throwback Thursday: Guess the Rider
Our featured mystery rider this week is as tough as they come. Who knew that such a cute little girl would end up becoming one of the toughest eventers on the circuit today? This rider
...» Read More!Rosie Napravnik Will Be Guest Speaker at Thoroughbreds For All Event
Last year, the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program introduced a seminar coinciding with Rolex Kentucky called “Thoroughbreds For All.”
...» Read More!SmartPak Launches New Game: Equuiz
Smartpak has created a new, fun way to pass the time with your iPhone: Equuiz. Test your equine knowledge with this FREE fast-paced trivia game. Answer questions correctly within the time limit to earn ribbons
...» Read More!Sadie Buchenau: My Working Student Diary
From Sadie: I started riding when I was about eight years old and grew up at Mill Creek Equestrian Center in Topanga, Calif. I bought my first horse when I was 12, and she brought
...» Read More!Great Meadow Finalizes Plans for 2014 WEG Prep Event
After much work, the Great Meadow Foundation, located in The Plains, Va., is ready to announce their final plans for a world class competition this spring to help prepare the members of the 2014 World
...» Read More!The Return of The Craigslist Crazies
Oh Craigslist, how you entertain and horrify me at the same time. Your general lack of grammar and spelling always makes for a wincingly good time, as I read about the ridiculous crap that America
...» Read More!Eddie Izzard’s View of Dressage
Is dressage really useful? After the 2012 London Olympics, British comedian Eddie Izzard attempts to relate dressage to the non-horsey audience. Would dressage be more interesting if burglary was involved? Can you park your horse
...» Read More!Sunday Video: Jumping Drill Team
This winter has been difficult for many across the US. If you’re like most, stuck riding laps around an indoor arena, consider pairing up with 8-10 of your closest friends and creating a drill team.
...» Read More!Jump Judge Narrowly Avoids Rotational Fall
Our sport would not exist without the many volunteers that help out each weekend. From stewards, to scribes, to jump judges, we couldn’t do it without them. And lest you think life as a competitor
...» Read More!How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Believe In Tom Cruise Witchcraft
Last weekend, I had what I think was my first, honest to goodness, anxiety attack. It was a strange experience. It hit me during the first day of the Hawley Bennett clinic. I had watched
...» Read More!Horse Head Squirrel Feeder Takes Internet By Storm
Happy Friday, EN! Thanks to Imgur and Buzzfeed, we now know this horse head squirrel feeder exists. It appears Archie McPhee is the genius company behind the squirrel feeder. For just $15, you too can hang
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