There’s a few things you may not know about Laine Ashker, and plenty I didn’t, so I had a brief conversation with her recently and came away surprised and delighted.  Surprise #1 Laine has serious

This week’s view is yet another first for the series, as it comes from the perspective from inside the carriage, rather than on the horse’s back. Thanks to Fiona for this incredible view, and as

‘Welcome to Eventing’ is the newest of all the series here on Eventing Nation, and was the idea of one of our most loyal readers. The objective of the series is to chronicle the stories

This week’s ears photo illustrates one of the hardest elements to capture in photography: timing. I don’t know if this photo was exactly what Mary Bernier was going for, but it’s a funny view nevertheless.

Although Morven Park was the official “coming out” party for Doug Payne and High Society, the horse’s owners – Jess Hampf and her parents, had come to  the decision to give Doug the ride quite

‘Welcome to Eventing’ is the newest of all the series here on Eventing Nation, and was the idea of one of our most loyal readers. The objective of the series is to chronicle the stories

Bunnie and Rise Against, taken by Captured Moment Photography I still remember my first event: it was a Pony Club rally in Las Colinas, Texas and I was riding at the “D3 level.” The jumps were

This week’s view is very special as it comes to us from the Boekelo show grounds in Holland, and was taken by one of my very closest friends, Lindsey Taylor. Lindsey is only in her

Lauren and TB mare Quixotic at last year’s Burghley Every now and then you meet someone interesting, someone that stands out from the crowd. I was lucky enough to meet Lauren Shannon recently at Burghley. 

Name: Melinda Age: 25 Location: Missouri Relationship to Eventing: Part-time Rider (anytime I’m not working)/Full-time Mentor Favorite Eventing moment/story?: Although it’s hard to choose one moment in eventing that stands out among all the wonderful

This week’s Welcome to Eventing profile is humorously written by one of our reader’s, about her horse’s first event. If you have ever watched (or ridden for that matter) lower level cross country at the

Alex with Tamarillo After a decade working for William Fox-Pitt, arguably the most successful eventer in recent times, Alex Van Tuyll has struck out on her own and has been working as a freelance groom

This week’s view could also serve as one of my ‘Welcome to Eventing’ posts! Thanks to Melinda for sending us the photo and for doing such a good job of introducing newcomers to Eventing in

Photo with kind permission of Nico Morgan I’m hardly original in being a huge fan of Francis Whittington, not just for his stylish and effective riding, but also for the considerable time and effort he

Your Name: Ashley Age: 22 Location: North Carolina Relationship to Eventing: Hunter Rider turned Eventer over the past 2 years Favorite Eventing moment/story?: Coming out of the start box for my first time going cross

My name is Kelsy and my horse Charlie and I recently completed our first recognized event together on August 7th at the Canterdown HT in Belleville Ontario Canada, coming in 4th in the Pre-Entry Senior

Shannon at Rebecca Farm, taken by Samantha  Shannon Lilley isn’t exactly a new name for Eventing, but her newly acquired status as a Pan American team member is sure to cement it forever within the

Maddie and Rosie at a Jumper show in Montana this summer prepping for their first Novice by doing Training level jumps. Thanks to her mom Luann for the photo.  I don’t know if anyone has

I thought this ears photo was fitting with it being Burghley last weekend and all. There’s nothing like riding a horse while taking in the beautiful English countryside! Thanks to Elena for submitting, and thank

Thanks to Joan Davis and Flatlands Foto for the photo. Area I comprises the northern most region of our country and for the EN spotlight I chose to interview Marcia Kulak, a professional based outside

a) Your name: Andrea Blair b) The name of your business: Paper Horse Photographer c) The geographical area where you generally photograph: Interior of BC, Canada d) Years of experience as a photographer: 10 plus.

From Elyse: I took this picture in the summer of 2009, where I worked perhaps every student rider’s dream. I am an eventer and have been since I was about 12. I usually ride my