Warm Up Gone Wild
What’s the greatest way in eventing to make everyone hate you? Yell “GET AWAY FROM THAT JUMP” in warm-up when an amateur rider and her husband reach to change the height of the oxer. Are
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A Day in the Life of Eventing Icon Mary King
My daily routine Ever since I started riding, I’ve been a great believer in attention to detail, and I soon learnt that success begins with the small, incidental things. I believe that if horses live
...» Read More!The Science Bit: Classical Music, Poll Pressure & More Equine Health Notes
This week we take a look at photosensitization in alfalfa-fed horses, surprising poll pressure study results, the benefits of classical music, and thought-provoking racehorse injury studies.
...» Read More!Dutta Corp Fair Hill International Draw Order Goes Live
Will Coleman and Phillip Dutton will be your Dutta Corp Fair Hill International trailblazers this weekend in the CCI2* and CCI3* divisions. The draw order was posted yesterday, giving us a glimpse at the rough
...» Read More!Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
We’ve officially begun #DuttaFHI week, and as we speak horses and riders are moving into the grounds in beautiful Elkton, Md. to contest the CCI2* and CCI3* divisions. Many have dubbed the cross country course
...» Read More!Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: Remembering TF Kreisler
The eventing community was shocked and saddened by the tragic news that TF Kreisler, a 12-year-old Irish Warmblood, died on cross country while competing in the CIC3* at Woodside International Horse Trials on Saturday. His owner
...» Read More!9 Small Things That Equestrians Find Oddly Satisfying
It’s the little things in life, right? The little things that give us the most pleasure … or remind us that we’re totally, completely insane. We as equestrians already know that we’re special, set apart
...» Read More!Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin
Why would a 3-year-old need a retirement fund? Because, if it’s an ex-racer, long-term care can begin as early as age 3 and continue beyond 30. Since 1983 the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has provided long-term
...» Read More!William Micklem: Release Yourself from the Training Straitjacket
For all my life I have always been part of the equestrian examination structure, being a proud Pony Club A tester, a fellow of the British Horse Society and a qualified tutor and coach educator
...» Read More!Becoming A Closer
Abigail Lufkin is a former CCI4* eventer who is now a sports psychology consultant and clinical social worker based in the Los Angeles area. She was a member of the 1999 Pan Am Team and was
...» Read More!Monday News and Notes from Fleeceworks
It has been a very tense several days as Hurricane Matthew made its way up the Eastern Seaboard. Even as Florida escaped with less damage than was originally expected (in some areas), the Georgia and
...» Read More!Ride Boekelo Cross Country with Top-Placed Dutch Rider Alice Naber-Lozeman
Alice Naber-Lozeman was the highest placed Dutch rider at Boekelo 2016, finishing on a 53.9 with Coral Estate Harry Belafonte. In this helmet cam she takes us on a tour of the tough, twisty CCI3* course. Grab mane!
...» Read More!‘This Arena Smells Like Death:’ The Boekelo Halftime Show
One of my favorite parts of attending a major European horse show is the in-arena entertainment. With such big crowds turning out to watch, organizers know that they have to do something “special” to keep
...» Read More!German CCI3* Rookie Stephanie Böhe Wins Boekelo, Lauren Kieffer 4th
Stephanie Böhe was not on my short list to win the Boekelo CCI3*. She was not on my long list. She’s 23 years old but could pass for a Pony Clubber, and throughout the weekend her
...» Read More!Three-Woman U.S. Contingent All Clear Through Boekelo Sunday Jog
It’s a nippy morning here at Boekelo, which is perfectly fine because our Americans are ready to bring the show jumping heat! Our three American pairs — Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett (2nd place, 44.5),
...» Read More!Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets
In tribute to all you deprived ENers who’ve been getting up at ungodly hours to watch the Boekelo live stream, I salute you. And I want to share with you this photo I took on
...» Read More!TF Kreisler Dies On Cross Country at Woodside CIC3*
We are heartbroken to report that TF Kreisler, a 12-year-old Irish Warmblood, died today on cross country at the Woodside International CIC3* in Woodside, CA. His owner and rider Sara Sellmer, of Kamloops, British Columbia,
...» Read More!Lauren Kieffer Leads U.S. Charge into Boekelo CCI3* Finale After Influential XC Day
Cross country day tends to be the sorting hat of Boekelo CCI3*. Between its twisty, time-sucking track and high-end three-star questions, those who get the job done, and quickly, are richly rewarded. Our highest placed
...» Read More!Beall Spring Shamrock Wins Overall FEH East Coast Championship
Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, MD was buzzing with excitement on Thursday for the USEA Future Event Horse East Coast Championship, presented by Priefert. Handlers, owners and grooms were up before the sun making sure
...» Read More!Wizards with Chainsaws: Skyline Eventing Debuts Prelim Level One Year After Opening their Doors
Skyline Eventing Park organizers and course designer James Atkinson are pleased as punch to be debuting a Preliminary division cross country course this weekend at their burgeoning facility–one which only opened its doors for the
...» Read More!Boekelo CCIO3* XC Live Updates: Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett Sit 2nd Heading into SJ
While the party-goers at Boekelo are gearing up for a bit of cross country and day drinking, here we are (or is it just me? is anyone out there at 4 a.m. on a Saturday?)
...» Read More!Watch the Boekelo CCI3* Cross Country Live Stream Right Here
Sleep when you’re dead, Eventing Nation — the Boekelo live stream is on! We understand how hard it is to click a mouse more than once before you’ve had your coffee, so we went ahead
...» Read More!Saturday Links from Tipperary
It’s cross country day at Boekelo! When it comes to events around the world, Boekelo is certainly one of my favorites, just because it’s SUCH a fun word to say. Best wishes for a clear,
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