Plantation Field CIC3* Preview
As is now the tradition, I’m here to bring you a thoroughly exhaustive and intense look at all the riders entered in this weekend’s big competition: Plantation Field Horse Trials, the CIC3*. Let us not
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After Fires, Floods, Colorado Awaits Plague of Locusts
Colorado eventer Sally Dalton — and her horses — watched in horror as floodwaters tore through the cross country course she had completed just weeks earlier in Longmont, Colorado. Fortunately, her family and animals are
...» Read More!Wednesday News and Notes from MDBarnmaster
Today I’m happy to report good news from Amy Barrington’s Recovery Page: Amy’s eyes are open! While from the sound of things she has a long rehab ahead, Amy’s husband Greg reports that Amy opened
...» Read More!Thoughts After Blenheim
US Eventing High Performance has to be in a good mood after Blenheim CCI3*. Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen finished third (tied for second, really) and first-timer Meghan O’Donoghue was 11th with Pirate. Meghan received
...» Read More!Maybe Football Players Aren’t So Tough After All…
This GIF surfaced on Buzzfeed today and I about lost my lunch laughing. There was some audio and video taken during a Kansas City Chiefs game that shows prominent safety Eric Berry shaking in his
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: The Oxer Two Step
We ask our horses to complete a lot of absurdly complex and athletic endeavors, but how about when the horses show off a little extra coordination of their own? Introducing: the oxer two step. Say
...» Read More!Why Horses Are Like Vending Machines
Sixteen year olds are too funny. They think they know it all. They think they are insightful and worldly, but they really are not (at least the ones I have come in contact with).
...» Read More!Blenheim CCI3* Helmet Cam and Commentary from Francis Whittington
Francis Whittington rode two horses around cross-country at Blenheim CCI3*, Fernhill Highlight, shown here in the helmet cam picked up an unfortunate runout in the main arena. He went clear, however, on his second horse
...» Read More!Your Success Equestrian Contest Winner
Congrats to Lynsey Ekema for submitting the winning entry in the How Do You Spell Success? Contest presented by our awesome sponsor Success Equestrian. For her prowess with horse shoe art, Lynsey wins a Deluxe Cross
...» Read More!Will Coleman Withdraws OBOS O’Reilly from Boekelo
Will Coleman announced this morning via his Facebook page that he’s withdrawing OBOS O’Reilly from Boekelo due to a minor injury. It’s another big blow to Team USA’s contingent at the major European events this
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
Colorado eventer Sally Dalton – and her horses – watched in horror as floodwaters tore through the cross country course she completed just weeks ago in Longmont, Colorado. As chinook helicopters continue continue to buzz
...» Read More!Get Well Soon, Joanie Nichols!
Joanie Nichols, a dear eventing enthusiast and supporter, recently suffered a stroke and is recuperating well but has been unable to participate in the competitions lately as much as she would like. Joanie and her husband
...» Read More!Ride the EN Bus to the Thoroughbred Makeover Party!
Thoroughbred lovers from across America will gather at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland on Oct. 5 and 6 for two full days of educational seminars, meetings, demonstrations and the culmination of the Thoroughbred Makeover. Twenty-six
...» Read More!10 Chinchilla GIFS That Perfectly Articulate How You Feel
….When your horse is bouncing off the walls in the dressage and then you walk back to the barn and everyone asks how your test went. ————- …When you’re getting counted down in the start
...» Read More!Horses and Cattle Rescued from Colorado Flood Waters
CBS 4 News in Denver published a story yesterday of how a dozen horses and cattle were rescued from flooded fields in Weld County, Colorado. The Oschner family and other ranchers spotted their horses
...» Read More!Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: Blenheim Show Jumping
While I couldn’t find a video of Blenheim CCI3* winner — and Team Tredstep rider! — Aoife Clark in the show jumping with her lovely mare Fenya’s Elegance, I did find a lovely double clear
...» Read More!From GMHA: Garth Goes Prelim, and Pics from Flatlandsfoto.com
GMHA Horse Trials is always a favorite in Vermont. Thanks to Katie Murphy for sharing her blog with us, and congratulations for a successful first outing with Esccord RGS at Preliminary! Thanks also to official
...» Read More!A Few Photos from the EN Mailbag
How was your event this weekend? Did you have fun in that clinic last week? Was it beautiful on your hack yesterday? Send us your photos and stories! We love hearing from our readers
...» Read More!Do You Have A Tendency To Chase or Choke Your Eye?
‘When riders get nervous, often times they will either chase or choke their eye.’ I can’t tell you how many times I have heard Denny say this during a jump lesson. I never really noticed
...» Read More!Monday News and Notes From Success Equestrian
Aoife Clark must be feeling like a total rockstar this morning after her win at Blenheim. I must confess that I am always to see the Irish win because I absolutely adore the Irish riders’
...» Read More!Move Over, Helmet Cams! Google Glass is Coming
So, I’m kind of a nerd. Ok, I’m kind of a big nerd. But I happen to think technology is pretty cool, and so when a new “it” gadget makes waves on the likes of
...» Read More!Taking a Thoroughbred to the AEC’s?
If you’re one of the brave riders heading down to Texas in two weeks, I sincerely respect your dedication to driving long distances for competition. But really, it’s the AEC’s, you can’t miss it!! This
...» Read More!Aoife Clark wins Fidelity Blenheim Palace CCI*** on Fenya’s Elegance
Aoife Clark jumped a clear round in the final phase to clinch the win of the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International CCI***. [Results] Unsportingly, I watched with a sinking heart as Jean Teulere’s Matelot
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