Becoming Infatuated With Rhythm
I recently was watching my trainer, Eric Dierks, as he worked with one of his up-and-coming competition horses, Monty. I was astounded at how much time and patience he was able to spend at the
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More Behind the Scenes with Phillip Dutton and Icabad Crane
Last week, we brought you a great video featuring Phillip Dutton and Graham and Anita Motion’s Icabad Crane as they prepare for their 2015 season. Two more videos have since been published, taking a deeper look into
...» Read More!Own Goal New Zealand
I hope that the management of Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) are not trying to be horse trainers or elite riders or coaches, because they would probably fall flat on their faces very quickly, particularly
...» Read More!Who Is Qualified for Rolex?
Just as the horse racing world compiles a large list of 3-year-olds who may contend the Kentucky Derby around this time of year, we here at Eventing Nation have decided to offer you a preview
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from SmartPak
As I’m not going south this year, I’m resorting to more creative ways of getting my horses ready for their March debuts in competition. Nyls is doing all the horrible dressage that I can humanely
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Mustang Cam
“I’m tellin’ ya folks, warmbloods and Thoroughbreds — overrated for eventing. Everybody needs to get a Mustang!”
...» Read More!Product Review: Tredstep Donatello Junior Tall Boots
I recently got the Tredstep Donatello Junior tall boots, and I can only describe them in one word: amazing. When I first put them on, as with any boot, they were a little tight around
...» Read More!10 Things You Need to Know About Team USA’s Pan Ams Selection Procedures
The USEF has released the Athlete Selection Procedures for the 2015 Pan American Games, which will be held July 16-19, 2015, in Toronto. You can click here to view the procedures in full, and here’s
...» Read More!Super Pony Forrest Nymph Ready to Take On Advanced
Sinead Halpin and fan favorite Forrest Nymph, an 11-year-old 14.2-hand New Forest Pony mare, enjoyed a solid year in 2014, successfully competing at the Intermediate and two-star level, which culminated in a completion of the Dutta
...» Read More!Julie Richards Smiling All the Way Back to the Top
Back in the barn with Julie Richards, we got an inside look at her training, selling and teaching operation at the family farm in Newnan, Georgia. The business has been holding steady for several years,
...» Read More!Wednesday News and Notes from MDBarnmaster
And to no one’s surprise, everyone in California is back to wearing short sleeves with the Florida crew while the rest of the country huddles inside their giant, poofy jackets. I noticed the other day
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVET: The First Helmet Cam of 2015!
The first helmet cam of 2015 is officially live, and it belongs to Liz Halliday-Sharp, who is basing her operation in Florida to start the new year. Liz piloted Cooley Elusive, a 7-year-old Irish Sport
...» Read More!The Winter Woes and How To Vanquish Them
I always think that January and February are by far the hardest months to survive for us horse riders, both mentally and physically. The rush of the end-of-season competitions and the holidays and time spent
...» Read More!The Elephant in the Room: Reverse Qualifications
Reverse qualification, or loss of qualification, is not a fun topic, but it is something that all riders competing at Preliminary or above should be aware of. Unfortunately, it is something that many riders don’t
...» Read More!British Eventing Still Says No to Helmet Cameras
British Eventing released an updated statement on its helmet camera ban today, saying the ban will remain in place for the foreseeable future. BE members had been hopeful the organization might following the USEF’s reversal
...» Read More!A New Opportunity for Karen O’Connor, Mexico and Eventing
It’s an exciting time for Karen O’Connor, Mexico and eventing as a whole after last week’s announcement that she will immediately take up the role as coach of the Mexican eventing team. More than two
...» Read More!Tuesday News and Notes from Cavalor
The Eventing 18 and 25 programs are underway at Tucalota Creek Ranch in sunny Temecula, California. Check out USEF Eventing High Performance’s Facebook page for updates and photos from the training sessions, including this photo of
...» Read More!Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: Lauren Kieffer’s Winning Weekend
Team Tredstep rider Lauren Kieffer brought home her first blue ribbon of the new season this weekend at the Ocala Horse Properties Winter I Horse Trials at Florida Horse Park. Thehorsepesterer was on the scene
...» Read More!Congrats to Libby Head & Sir Rockstar: 2014 EN Horse & Rider of the Year!
The votes have been tallied, and we’re very excited to announce that Libby Head and Sir Rockstar are the winners of the Golden Chinchilla as 2014 EN Horse & Rider of the Year! University of
...» Read More!Sara Mittleider Says Goodbye to El Primero
The U.S. eventing community mourns the loss of El Primero, who died yesterday in his pasture at age 20 with his longtime friend Here’s Awesome and dedicated owner Sara Mittleider by his side. A 1995 Thoroughbred gelding
...» Read More!What’s the Big Deal About Developing Rider Programs?
There’s been quite a bit of negative chatter lately about the USEF’s Eventing 25 and Eventing 18 programs. If you follow Denny Emerson’s Tamarack Hill Farm Facebook page, you’ve already gotten a good sense of
...» Read More!Product Review: Kerrits Pro Fleece Cross Over Fullseat Breeches
At this point in the year, it’s all about staying warm for me. As someone who tends to run cold, I’m on a constant quest for finding attire to wear that is both warm and comfortable.
...» Read More!Fab Freebie: Dress to Impress with a Pair of Kerrits Breeches
Happy Monday, ENers! Though we’ve entered the time of the year when the weather outside is officially frightful, we’re here to try to help keep you warm. For this week’s Fab Freebie, one lucky reader will be taking home a
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