Saturday Links
Horses bring me a lot of peace, generally. Even throughout a week as tumultuous as this one, I still found a trip to the barn and a quiet hack to be just what the doctor ordered.
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How to Tune In to Twin Rivers Fall International All Weekend
We’re thrilled to see Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, California hosting the first FEI event of the 2020 season for our friends on the West coast. Heavy hitters such as Andrea Baxter, Jennifer McFall,
...» Read More!Friday Video from SmartPak: Crazy Poles with Amanda Ross
Whenever I look at the weekends in my calendar, I like to make sure they’re all full of one of two things: eventing, or learning everything I can to improve the next time I go
...» Read More!Izzy Taylor Does the Dressage Double at Burnham Market
Sometimes, a rider will turn up at an event and the competition will immediately curl into their lap, purring like a happy kitten. That’s certainly been the case for Izzy Taylor at Burnham Market over the
...» Read More!How to Make Mane Maintenance Tolerable, Brought to You by BANIXX
Does your horse hate anything done with its mane? Here are some ways to get her okay with combing, pulling and braiding. This may take a few sessions, but it will really pay off if
...» Read More!Why Change Is Hard
Eventing Nation was started 11 years ago in a barn aisle with the idea that the eventing community is unlike any other. Full of our quirks and rough edges, we come together in barns all
...» Read More!Tamie Smith and Danito Lead Twin Rivers CCI4*S
No rust evident from COVID's long break for Twin Rivers' top contenders after today's international dressage. Tamie… Posted by Twin Rivers Ranch, Equestrian Events on Thursday, September 17, 2020 The first FEI event of the 2020
...» Read More!Who Jumped It Best? GMHA Junior Training Edition
Our latest edition of Who Jumped It Best?, provided generously as ever by Joan Davis of Flatlandsfoto, comes to us from GMHA’s September Horse Trials. Located in South Woodstock, Vermont, GMHA is a much loved
...» Read More!Friday News & Notes from World Equestrian Brands
View this post on Instagram 🍰With ‘The Great British Bake Off’ contestants recently announced, we were delighted to receive these photos from a young Eventing fan who entered a competition at her school
...» Read More!Something Old, Something New: Stars Align on First Day of Burnham Market
Being at Burnham Market this week is a little bit like walking into a hall of mirrors — not least because it’s kind of Blenheim, but also not, and because it’s September instead of the
...» Read More!USEA Issues Statement About Unionville Event Venue
The USEA issued a statement this afternoon regarding the event venue in Unionville, Pennsylvania, which is preparing to host its international competition Sept. 17-20, 2020. The landowners terminated their property lease on Monday, Sept. 14, according
...» Read More!Volunteer Nation: These Events Need Your Help This Weekend
It’s time to check out volunteering opportunities once again. Spectators may be limited from most events, so volunteering comes with an additional perk this year: having the option to take in top quality riding no
...» Read More!By the Numbers: Twin Rivers 4*-S
Out West we have our first FEI of the year, fittingly at Twin Rivers which was all set to host their inaugural 4*-L when things shut down. Shortly after that, everything shut down tight and while
...» Read More!Why Words Matter
Some thirty years ago, I became aware of the awesome sport of eventing. I’d always loved horses. Found out that I got that love from my mother. Seems she’d own one or two horses of
...» Read More!Explore the Infamous Cross Country Course from The Sydney Olympic Games
It’s been twenty years since the Sydney Olympic Games where Australia took home team gold (with our now-stalwart Phillip Dutton as a member) and David O’Connor and Custom Made snagged individual gold. The 2000 Games
...» Read More!Wildfires Devastate California, Oregon, Washington: How You Can Help [Updated 9/17]
Wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast, killing 35 and burning nearly five million acres of land. These fires are leaving thousands displaced across California, Oregon and Washington State. Officials in California are saying that
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS)
Friends, I don’t really have a cute story to tell here today. All I wish during this time of turmoil is that everyone reflects a little on kindness and empathy, and trying to put that
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: The Unrivalled Joy of a Round Gone Right
The next best thing to actually going cross-country yourself? Living vicariously through other people’s rounds, of course. We particularly love this one, ably documented by Maria Temperini, for the sheer enthusiasm and love shared between rider
...» Read More!All Pass First Horse Inspection at Inaugural Burnham Market CCI4*-L
In a year in which we’ve spent most of our time reminiscing about what should have been, it’s especially poignant to see an event step up to fill a gap and provide the valuable opportunity
...» Read More!#DogsofEN: Quarantine Doggos
View this post on Instagram Weeble following the rules…not willingly! 😂 A post shared by Jill Henneberg (@jill_henneberg) on Sep 12, 2020 at 7:29am PDT Possibly the only good thing about 2020 is that many
...» Read More!USEF Competitions Update: Wildfires and Air Quality Impacting the West Coast
The 2020 competition year continues to challenge everyone in the equestrian community. Now, the impacts initially caused by the pandemic are being amplified on the West Coast due to the tragic wildfires affecting the states
...» Read More!The Problem With ‘Plantation’
Updated 9/16 2:39 p.m. eastern: Denis Glaccum, President, PFI Events, Inc., announced this afternoon that Cuyler Walker, a PFEE Board member and landowner, has cancelled the lease for the property. Mr. Walker notified PFI Events and the USEA of
...» Read More!Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Autumn Colors
Has anyone else begun to notice just a hint of fall color peaking out from the tree tops? The cooler evenings and ever-so slightly fuzzier ponies are a sure sign that summer is signing off and
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