#EventerProblems, Vol. 39
We’re a hot mess, y’all. Here’s the latest batch of reader-submitted woes. If you missed them: Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
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How Does Your Eventer Spend the Off Season?
With just a small scattering of 2015 events remaining, we’re all entering into that weird, dimly lit gap on the calendar between the end of the season and whenever we’re able to strike out again
...» Read More!Clinic Report: Buck Davidson Comes to Ontario
November here can be wicked, but in a truly kindly fashion, Ontario saved some of its most beautiful fall weather for Buck Davidson’s two-day clinic at the Hamblys’ Glenarden Farms, near Fergus, in southern Ontario
...» Read More!Who is Qualified for Rolex Kentucky 2016?
Just as the horse racing world compiles a large list of 2-year-olds that may contend the Kentucky Derby around this time of year, EN offers you a preview of which horses are qualified to compete at Rolex next year. Currently,
...» Read More!Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips
Yesterday, not only was it boiling hot (Dear November: what the hell!!?) but I had a completely ridiculous thing happen to me. I was hacking along in the afternoon with my old man Nyls, and
...» Read More!Thursday Video from Zoetis: Tik Maynard’s Thoroughbred Makeover Freestyle
One of the many divisions at last month’s TCA Thoroughbred Makeover and Symposium was the freestyle, and many ex-racehorses showed off their paces in an effort to win the hearts of judges and spectators alike. Eventer
...» Read More!Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin
It’s almost the holiday shopping season! Or, if you’re super OCD or particularly excited for the holidays perhaps you’ve already started shopping. Either way, I know a fancy new OTTB is on many peoples’ lists.
...» Read More!Developing Young Horses Into Champions
Doug Payne’s book, The Riding Horse Repair Manual, has been well-received for its advice on training and developing horses. Doug just posted this video chronicling his work with Lysander, a horse we talent spotted awhile
...» Read More!Tally Ho! A Georgia Fox Hunting Photo Essay
This post originally appeared on our sister site, Horse Nation. All photos are courtesy of Elena Mass. Between the elegant traditions, the action and nature’s vibrant color palate, the sport of fox hunting is a
...» Read More!How To Survive Your First Long Format Event
Michael Willham is a member of the Otterbein University Eventing Team in Ohio. You may have read an article he submitted a while ago about his adventures down in Aiken this Spring. Now he’s back to
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from Kentucky Equine Research
You know what? I actually love clipping season. Almost everybody else hates it, but I actually love the satisfaction of turning a hairy, dirty beast into a svelte and shiny sleek clipped model. I
...» Read More!‘Declaration of Farters’ and Other Google Translate Eventing Fails
I was recently introduced to the Google Translate App at Pau, when competitor (and sole USA finisher!) Katie Ruppel sent me this hilarious screenshot of her translated/mistranslated dinner menu: The app, which is exciting yet
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Now This is a Stallion Showcase
Trakehner Hengstmarkt GalaI'm glad thousands of people are enjoying my little video! Thank you for all the friend requests, please follow me on my Hancock Trakehner Stallion Facebook page! Posted by Marilyn Handschiegel Black on Sunday,
...» Read More!Keyholes: What’s the Point?
I am not alone in my disdain for keyholes on cross country. I’ve been contemplating writing this since a keyhole was featured as the last jump on the Plantation Field CIC2* and CIC3* a few
...» Read More!William Fox-Pitt Remains in Hospital, Continues Progress
British Eventing has just released the latest update on William Fox-Pitt’s condition fall his fall and subsequent head injury at Le Lion d’Angers last month: William continues to make steady progress, and his recovery is
...» Read More!Share Your #NoStirrupNovember Pain and Win with Total Saddle Fit
Well, I can’t say I’m necessarily excited that it’s No Stirrup November. I mean, I look forward to having new opportunities to improve myself, but there just isn’t a whole lot that’s fun about this
...» Read More!Wednesday News and Notes from SmartPak
The final flight of the season took place yesterday, as Fernhill Fugitive and Mr. Candyman made their way swiftly back to Pennsylvania for the winter. Usually I feel a bit let down after the season
...» Read More!PRO Names Junior Scholarship Winners After Successful Year
The Professional Riders Organization has announced the 2015 Triple Crown Junior PRO Young Rider Scholarship winners!
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVET: Lessons in Perseverence at Galway Downs
We received this adorable and inspirational video from Beth Obermeyer, whose daughter Anneke and her horse Wodie rode in the Junior Training division at Galway Downs this past weekend. Beth provided some background information for
...» Read More!How Eventing Helped Me Heal
Every horse seems to have a story behind where they came from. Jet has a saga. My mom Kim and I run a business out of northern New Jersey based around taking OTTBs directly from
...» Read More!Cross Country Safety Conference to be Held in Ireland
The first independent International Cross Country Safety Conference will be held at Tattersalls in Ireland on February 25, 2016, and is open to anyone interested in riding cross country — from the Pony Clubber to the upper-level
...» Read More!Your Guide to the 2015 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
With the U.S. eventing season winding down, it’s time to gear up for the 2015 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, which this year will be hosted by Area II in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 2-6.
...» Read More!Tuesday News and Notes from Cavalor
This weekend was my first time competing at Prelim with my little mare Serendipity — in fact it was a first for both of us. While most had their focus on Galway Downs, I spent
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