Wednesday News & Notes from SmartPak
Cambalda can display his opinion on fly gear all he wants, but the bugs have been unreal this summer. I’m going through fly spray so quickly that everyone wrinkles their nose when my horse
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Tuesday Video from SpectraVET: Essex Horse Trials Prelim Top Three
The much anticipated return of Essex Horse Trials after a 19-year hiatus went of beautifully over the weekend, attracting big crowds to enjoy a day of sport at historic Moorland Farm in Far Hills, N.J.
...» Read More!Rest in Peace, Toytown
Embed from Getty Images We are saddened to learn of the passing of Toytown, Zara Tindall’s esteemed four-star partner with whom she won Individual Gold and Team Silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in
...» Read More!Craniology, Part I: What Your Helmet Will (and Won’t) Do To Protect You
About the author: “I am a very low level adult amateur eventer, sometime DQ, “horse wife,” AKA groom for my husband at horse trials, and a huge fan of upper level eventing and other horse
...» Read More!Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin
While CANTER might not be the best place to shop for toddler-proof ponies, it’s a super resource for eventers in the market for their next superstar.
...» Read More!EN’s Got Talent: Dani Sussman and Thurston B Howell
Dani Sussman has always had an affinity for Thoroughbreds, particularly pocket sized ones well-suited to her diminutive 5’1″ frame. Throughout her career, though, Dani has ridden more than a few horses who were perhaps a
...» Read More!Taking a Show Horse on Course: Tips for Making the Switch from Hunter/Jumper to Eventing
Many hunters and jumpers see eventing friends having a great time on cross country, and want to make the switch. Their horses jump 3’ or 3’6” comfortably in the arena, so how hard could it
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
Oh boy! Looks like another eventing dynasty is expanding after Doug & Jessica Payne announced this weekend that they are expecting their first child. Since we already know the gender, the real question is: will
...» Read More!Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: ‘Beefed-Up Maxed-Out Olympic Novice’ Stable View Helmet Cam
Carrie Stryker and Just for Today had a great go at Stable View H.T. this weekend, making short work of what Carrie described as a “beefed-up maxed-out Olympic Novice course.” Carrie works as a vet
...» Read More!Six Ways to Reduce Stress at Events
Horse trials and three-day events can be very stressful. But there are certain things you can do to prepare to help reduce anxiety for yourself and the family members you dragged along! Here are a
...» Read More!Weekend Instagram Roundup: Happy 40th Anniversary, Groton House Farm H.T.!
Happy anniversary, Groton House Farm H.T.! The event celebrated its 40th annual running over the weekend, with over 200 competitors contesting Novice through Intermediate-Prelim divisions.
...» Read More!William Micklem: Fun, Frost and Friendship — Towards More Powerful Coaching
It was Jimmy Wofford who first introduced me to the idea that there are three types of riders: those that make it happen, those that wait for it to happen and those that say “what
...» Read More!Monday News and Notes from Fleeceworks
Kaylen Wood has been riding at Inavale Farm in Philomath, Oregon since she was a girl. Now grown, she’s sharing that joy with her 10-week-old baby, who is learning the importance of volunteerism early in
...» Read More!Weekend Instagram Report: Midsouth, The Return of Essex & More
What could be better on a hot summer weekend than donning skin tight riding pants and dark colored jackets to go out and horse show? Just kidding, sort of. While it may be hot as
...» Read More!Catch Up with American Pharoah in Retirement
What is Triple Crown winner American Pharoah up to these days in his retirement? Since his retirement to Coolmore in Lexington, Ky., America’s Horse has been living the easy life, enjoying endless days of grass
...» Read More!#EventerSolutions: Well, At Least You Tried
Where there are #EventerProblems there are #EventerSolutions, as horse folks tend to be a pretty crafty, resourceful and frugal (read: broke) bunch. In this spin-off series we spotlight some of your most inventive problem-solving masterpieces
...» Read More!Allie Knowles is Back and Stronger Than Ever
It’s been just three months since Allie Knowles suffered a rotational fall while contesting the CIC2* at Red Hills International. On cross country, she and FE Crosby experienced one of an eventer’s worst nightmares, and
...» Read More!Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets
We’re 65 days away from the 2017 American Eventing Championships, and no one is more excited than USEA CEO Rob Burk! In all seriousness, Rob and the entire USEA office work their tails off to
...» Read More!On Following Your Dreams and Doing What You Love
What does it mean to follow your dreams when they involve horses? For Jessica Duffy, this picture looked a little different than she first imagined. As she journeys across the country to tackle the next
...» Read More!Who Wins? BMX vs. Horse
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pit a bike against a horse? Sure, it’s been done before, but we’re always entertained when someone comes up with a fresh way to present
...» Read More!Mounted Medieval Weaponry: Using Dressage For Its Original Purpose
After seeing all of the incredible mounted combat in Wonder Woman, I was reminded of an excellent clinic I attended this past fall. Hands on Horse Training in Aumsville, Oregon, run by mounted weaponry extraordinaire
...» Read More!#EventerProblems Vol. 121: All Aboard the Strugglebus
Have you taken a ride on the strugglebus lately? You’re not alone! That crapshow on wheels is full of smelly, stressed-out eventers just like me and you, and there’s always room for more. Here’s your
...» Read More!Saturday Links from Tipperary
I played hooky from work yesterday (though I’m not sure I can technically call it hooky when I actually used a vacation day) to volunteer on dressage day at my local event, Groton House Farm.
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