Allison Springer and Katy Groesbeck on the Importance of Education
Chris Stafford of the USEA Podcast Channel has brought us another round of interviews this week. This week’s subject revolves around college education
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A Horse of a Different Color: Little Big Man
Eventing ponies stole our hearts a long time ago, with Theodore O’Connor heading the superpony movement. Fortunately for us, another pony is making his way up the ranks and shows all of the makings to
...» Read More!Zara Phillips Gives Birth to a Baby Girl
Congratulations are in order for Zara Phillips and her husband Mike Tindall as they welcomed a brand new baby girl into the world earlier this morning, and Buckingham Palace released an official statement shortly thereafter:
...» Read More!Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips
Happy Friday! As we gear up for the upcoming season, several eventers have gone to check out the brand new cross country course at Red Hills. Designed by Hugh Lochore and built by Tyson Rementer and
...» Read More!Angled Fences Abound on Day 2 of Hawley-Bennett Awad Clinic
The second day of the Hawley Bennett-Awad clinic at Dragonfire Farm in Wilton, Calif., was just as challenging as the first. Perhaps even more so as we all partied a bit hard at the McFall’s
...» Read More!Santa’s Keeper Euthanized [Update: Postmortem Exam Reveals Muscle Ruptures]
Buck Davidson just informed us that Santa’s Keeper has been euthanized following heroic efforts to save him after he sustained a leg injury at the Ocala Horse Properties January Horse Trials Saturday. Dr. Nathan Mitts,
...» Read More!Thursday Video: Boyd Martin and Trading Aces Kick Off 2014
Trading Aces is just one of the talented horses in Boyd Martin’s current string. This past weekend, Boyd took Trading Aces out to stretch his legs in the sandbox, performing CCI4* Test B at Full
...» Read More!Thoroughbred Legends Presented by Cosequin: Blue Cliff
Thoroughbred racehorses that go on to second careers are unique in that they have two retirements in their lifetimes: the first from the track and the second from the show ring. Thoroughbred Legends, a new
...» Read More!Throwback Thursday: Reader Submissions
We are loving the Throwback Thursday photos that you have been sending us, so we decided to post some reader submitted photos for this week’s post. Please keep the submissions coming, we love seeing everyone’s
...» Read More!Icabad Crane Becomes Phillip Dutton’s Newest Prospect
It’s no secret we’re suckers for a good OTTB story here on EN, and we especially love the latest news out of Phillip Dutton’s camp. Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Graham Motion and his wife, Anita, have
...» Read More!Thursday News & Notes from Devoucoux
Good morning Eventing Nation! I’m happy to report that Lionheart’s recovery from colic surgery is going swimmingly, and Allison is thrilled to have him healthy again. From Allison’s FB: “After a lot of crying yesterday, I’m
...» Read More!Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Brookleigh CIC3* Helmet Cam
The 2014 season officially kicked off last weekend in Ocala, but most of us are still patiently waiting for winter to end so we can get back to competing. To whet your appetite, here’s Tegan
...» Read More!Santa’s Keeper Suffers Leg Injury at Ocala Horse Trials
Buck Davidson just notified us that Santa’s Keeper suffered a leg injury following the show jumping at Ocala Horse Properties January Horse Trials on Saturday. “Simon pulled up perfectly after show jumping but then seemed
...» Read More!Legendary Stallion Contender Passes Away
Very sad news in the horse world today: Contender, one of the top stallions in the world, has died. The gorgeous Holsteiner, foaled in 1984, would have turned 30 later this year. Some of Contender’s famous show
...» Read More!Allison Springer Replaces Phillip Dutton as PRO President
After serving two terms as president of the Professional Riders Organization, Phillip Dutton is stepping down, and Allison Springer is taking the reins, the organization announced this afternoon via press release; Buck Davidson will serve
...» Read More!Being Private Investigators for Our Horses
I have always been fascinated by detective and investigative work. I’m not entirely sure where this interest originated from, but nevertheless, untangling mysteries and problem solving has always been at the forefront of my mind.
...» Read More!Michael Pollard Represents Eventers Through USOC Athlete Advisory Committee
We here at EN have had no choice but to begin searching for Michael Pollard’s cloning technology, as the man seems to literally be in a million places at once. When he is not blazing
...» Read More!Hawley Bennett-Awad Emphasizes Accuracy, Adjustability in Clinic
Hawley Bennett-Awad dropped in for a wild time at Dragonfire Farm in Wilton, Calif., last weekend. Stretching over two days, the exercises and insights Hawley brought to the clinic were very valuable and educational for
...» Read More!Wednesday News and Notes from MDBarnmaster
Good morning EN! The Eventing 25/Developing Riders California sessions are underway this week at Tucalota Creek Ranch in Temecula. On Monday participants worked on dressage with David, and yesterday all had a jumping session. Make sure
...» Read More!Jennie Brannigan: Eventers as Exercise Riders?
One night after Rolex last spring, Jennie Brannigan decided to venture out of her comfort zone and try something new. After some prodding from her friends, Jennie went to renowned race trainer and Hall of
...» Read More!Ten Habits of Highly Successful Riders
All over the internet, we see lists telling us how to be slimmer, how to get a leg up in the corporate world, how to improve our love lives and how to find satisfaction in
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: First Dressage Test of 2014
David Frechette, AKA The Horse Pesterer, has made a tradition of recording the very first dressage test of the year, so, of course, he was on hand last weekend at the Ocala Horse Properties January
...» Read More!Texas or Bust? An Open Letter on the Fate of the AECs
A great debate has ensued since the USEA alluded at last month’s Annual Convention that the Texas Rose Horse Park could become the permanent home of the American Eventing Championships. Area II member Lynne Kay Subler
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