Colleen Loach and Freespirit Shine at Fair Hill
We’ve had one more pair crack the 40s so far in the CCI2* at Fair Hill, as Colleen Loach and Freespirit scored 49.7 to tie for fourth place with Ryan Wood and Fernhill Classic. Coach
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Boyd Martin and Pancho Villa Take Early Lead in Fair Hill CCI2*
Good morning from Fair Hill! It’s an overcast but pleasant day here in Elkton, Md., and after spending the past weekend in miserable weather at Boekelo in the Netherlands, I’m loving the forecast for this
...» Read More!William Fox Pitt Caption Contest: Vote For Your Favorite!
The Contest: To create an original, witty, hilarious, apt caption for the photo above. The Reward: Two auditing tickets to the highly anticipated William Fox Pitt Clinic at Morningside Training Farm in Virginia, November 5th
...» Read More!Fashion Police at Fair Hill’s First Jog
The first jog up at Fair Hill began at 1pm Wednesday with the 2* horses and riders presenting first. It was unusually warm and sunny for Fair Hill which may have caught a few people
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Ah, Fair Hill week. The leaves are changing, the ground is soft, the horses are freshly clipped and feeling fit. This year is starting out on a surprisingly warm note, and no deluges of rain
...» Read More!Book Club: ‘How Good Riders Get Good’
Several weeks back, I set out to better myself as a rider and horsewoman by sitting down with some reading material. At present, I’ve got a long list that seems daunting, but once winter comes,
...» Read More!Collegiate Eventing Spotlight: University of Georgia
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 begin our new series on collegiate eventing with the
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Showering Canada Style
What happens at the water truck stays at the water truck — or at least that’s what Canadians Callie Evans and Holly Jacks were hoping when Jon Holling caught them washing their hair yesterday at
...» Read More!Taren Atkinson: Amy Barrington Fundraiser a Success
Taren Atkinson sent in a great report about the clinic held last week at Galway Downs to raise support for Amy Barrington. Robert Kellerhouse allowed the clinic to be held on the grounds totally free
...» Read More!Jog Tips from the Fair Hill Fashion Police
We’ve arrived at Fair Hill, and all five ponies are settled in and cozy in their stalls. I, for one, am looking forward to the best part of any CCI event — the jogs! The
...» Read More!Frances Stead Speaks Out in Radio Interview
The eventing community continues to reel after yesterday’s news that this year’s Badminton and Burghley winner Clifton Promise tested positive for Reserpine, a heavy tranquilizer on the FEI Prohibited Substance List. Jock Paget now faces
...» Read More!Fair Hill CCI3* Preview
It’s the last day of my preview mania, and I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Part III today is the CCI3* division, which is not quite as massive as the CCI2* division, but the numbers are
...» Read More!Wednesday News and Notes from MDBarnmaster
Today we are sending a huge congratulations to everyone’s favorite eventer-turned-mustang-wrangler Elisa Wallace, who married Timothy Harfield last weekend. Yesterday Rick Wallace sent us an update on his broken wrist (which is healing, slowly) and
...» Read More!Jock Paget Reacts to Drug Test Results
Earlier today, we brought you the disturbing news that has surfaced regarding a positive drug test on Jock Paget’s Badminton and Burghley winning mount, Clifton Promise. Promise, along with another Clifton horse, Clifton Pinot, both
...» Read More!From the Bloodhorse: The Joy of Kittens
Steve Haskin is a phenomenal columnist for the Bloodhorse, and he turned out yet another great article this week, this time about Kitten’s Joy. Anyone who follows racing has probably noticed a “Kitten”-named horse
...» Read More!Sherri Harvey: My Weekend at Woodside
Sherri Harvey rides Rebel Yell aka Harley, a 13 year old draft/tb/qh cross and lives in Los Gatos, CA. She also teaches writing at San Jose State University and Foothill College. Sherri attended Woodside International
...» Read More!Pat Schmidt: Roebke’s Run Horse Trials
Pat Schmidt kindly sent us this write-up from Roebke’s Run Fall Horse Trials in Hector, Minnesota. Roebke’s Run hosted a CIC*, in addition to national horse trials from starter through Preliminary. [Results] Many thanks to Pat
...» Read More!Tuesday Videos from SpectraVet: Lillie Keenan Wins the 2013 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals
Lillie Keenan, who has already made a big name for herself in all three rings, took home yet another prestigious title over the weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Well over 200 junior equitation
...» Read More!Pressure To Move Up
Human begins are constantly dealing with pressure. We feel degrees of pressure in the office, at school, from our friends, families, enemies, and from that little annoying voice in our heads. How unnatural life would
...» Read More!Fair Hill International CCI2* Preview: Part II
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Fair Hill International this year, I’m bringing you not one, not two, but THREE preview posts of all the horse and rider combinations slated to compete this coming
...» Read More!Badminton & Burghley Winner Clifton Promise Tests Positive for Banned Substance
Horse & Hound has reported that Jock Paget’s Badminton & Burghley winner, Clifton Promise, has tested positive for a prohibited substance following his Burghley win in early September. As a result of that, both Jock
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
Clearly, the course map makers and folks at CourseWalkApp.com have a sense of humor. Note Fence 18, Lost, was not, in fact, misplaced. It was actually nicely decorated with a pumpkin and a scarecrow. Oddly,
...» Read More!Noble Bestman has Pastern Surgery after Injury at Boekelo
The Horse & Hound is reporting that Noble Bestman, ridden by British eventer Laura Collett, suffered an unfortunate injury on cross-country at Boekelo. Owned by Philip Walker, the chestnut gelding had surgery to repair a
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