Thursday News & Notes from SmartPak
For the first time in almost forever, my news feed on Facebook is not filled with horses. In fact, it was almost difficult to find a photo of horses that would be fun for this
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Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Thoroughbred Makeover Rematch
Four Thoroughbred Makeover alumni battled it out for $1,000 in prize money at the Maryland Horse World Expo last week, and Retired Racehorse Project kindly shared the video for our viewing pleasure.
...» Read More!Five Tips to Thriving as a Working Student
For anyone thinking about being a working student, here are my five perhaps not-so-common tips I have for not only surviving, but thriving in this crazy lifestyle.
...» Read More!William Fox-Pitt Clinic Show Jumping Report: The Importance of Making Mistakes
Thanks so much to Laura Szeremi for bringing us a three-part series on Willam Fox-Pitt’s recent clinic in Ocala. Check out Laura’s blog, Tales from a Bad Eventer (editor’s note: Laura is actually quite a GOOD eventer!) and
...» Read More!Rocking Horse Stables Ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll in 2017
Like a herald at the gates of the 2017 eventing season, Rocking Horse Stables will be kicking off the first of four recognized horse trials in Altoona, Florida this coming weekend on Jan. 27-29. Rocking
...» Read More!Wednesday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips
Lee Lee Jones has a vast equestrian community, as demonstrated by the #teamleelee photos that keep pouring in. Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Hounds roots for her with a giant banner, led by Annie Jones herself. Annie is
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVET: How to Train Horses, Kiwi Style
I think we’re all just a tad bit envious of Jock Paget showing off his training techniques for his horses — on the beach, in New Zealand. No big deal, really. Nevermind that most of
...» Read More!Training Tip from Sally Cousins: Taking Risks
We are delighted to host Sally Cousins as an EN guest blogger, as she shares her wealth of knowledge with us in the form of training tips. We hope these nuggets of information can be integrated directly into
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
We’re relieved to report that no one was harmed when a roof was ripped off of one of Buck Davidson’s barns at his Ocala, Florida base on Sunday. Buck confirmed to EN that the damage
...» Read More!Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: A Year in the Life of Chinch
Bless Chinch’s poor little synthetic fiber batting heart. Over the course of 2016, he was groped by riders, stuffed into trophies, strangled by at least one Olympian, wet-willied by dogs, force-fed booze, hurled through the air …
...» Read More!Ms. Jacqueline Mars Honored with USET Foundation’s R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award
Ms. Jacqueline Mars’ generosity and dedication to the sport of eventing is nothing short of extraordinary, and a more fitting recipient of the USET Foundation’s 2017 R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award there could not be.
...» Read More!Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin
Did you catch the first blog post by EN’s new “Making It to the Thoroughbred Makeover” blogger Lindsay Gilbert? Lindsay is the owner of Transitions Sport Horses, based in Lexington, Kentucky. She participated in the 2016
...» Read More!Weekend IG Roundup: Riders of the Storm at Poplar Place January H.T.
The eventers, volunteers and officials at Poplar Place Farm’s first recognized horse trial of 2017 toughed out a soggy weekend, to say the least. Over the weekend severe weather swept through the south, sadly with
...» Read More!Fab Freebie: Up Your Style Game with a C4 Skinny Belt
Happy Monday, EN! We’re here to help with your beginning of the week blues with a new Fab Freebie coming your way thanks to our friends at C4 Belts. On this week’s giveaway, we’re teaming
...» Read More!Monday News and Notes from Fleeceworks
It’s always an interesting experience taking a young horse to his series of “firsts”: first cross country school, first competition… first warm-up ring. From the moment you load them up on the trailer until you
...» Read More!Product Review: Dublin Winter Riding Apparel
It’s been absolutely positively freezing outdoors lately. Before I even think about stepping outside, I make sure to bundle up appropriately … especially since I’m pretty much cold 24/7. Which means pulling on a coat,
...» Read More!Best of JN: Women Win the Battle of the Sexes at Winter Equestrian Festival
The atmosphere in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) was charged with excitement Saturday night, as the women took victory over the men in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes
...» Read More!(Don’t) Saddle Up for More Crazy Free Riding with Alycia Burton
You might remember New Zealand rider Alycia Burton and her insane antics sans tack on cross country. A true definition of “insanity in the middle” without a doubt as she and her horse GoldRush have
...» Read More!Donkey Jockey/Freshly Minted Prelim Eventer Ryan Hall Is on a Roll in 2017
Ryan Hall has come out in 2017 with guns blazing. The Area V young rider and her horse, Graceland’s Liebchen, already have two Prelim runs under their belt, with a clear cross country round at the
...» Read More!#EventerProblems Vol. 101: Ice, Ice, Baby
There’s a “Hammer Time” joke in here somewhere, too. Anyway, folks, it’s cold out there. (Unless you’re in Florida, in which case WE HATE YOU.) Here are a few of your postcards from the tundra:
...» Read More!Sunday Links from One K Helmets
If one is in search of extraordinary women doing extraordinary things, one need look no further than any old day at a horse trial.
...» Read More!Saturday Video: 100 Years of US Equestrian History
Today marks our 100th Anniversary! Celebrate with us. #JointheJoy Posted by US Equestrian on Friday, January 20, 2017 Yesterday, US Equestrian, historically also known as USEF (2004), USA Equestrian (2001), American Horse Show Association (1933)
...» Read More!Eventing 18 Training Session Instagram Roundup
Following a successful training session for the Eventing 25 riders at Meredyth Farm South Jan. 9-12, the Eventing 18 athletes had their turn of dressage, show jumping and cross country lessons with USEF Eventing Emerging
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