Culture Shock Part VI: Outside Assistance
One of the big adjustments for me at an event versus a hunter/jumper show is the way it sounds. At an event, you often know who rides with what trainer by their colors. At a
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Thank You, Anky and Bonfire!
I was about 10 or 11 when a group of us from Hitching Post Farm went to the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in NYC. There was an assortment of demonstrations, from hunter/jumpers
...» Read More!Celebrities: They’re Just Like Us! The Kaley Cuoco Edition
I am not a frequent gossip rag reader; however, I do find the column in US Weekly about stars being “just like us” quite amusing. The magazine publishes photos of Angelina Jolie and Leonardo DiCaprio grabbing a
...» Read More!10 GIFS to Get You Through the Rest of the Week
[Pinterest] Congratulations! You made it to Hump Day, but it’s not the weekend yet. Here are 10 GIFs to get you through the rest of the week. 1: You arrive at your lesson, feeling fabulous
...» Read More!Abigail Lufkin: Coaching, a Sport Psychology Issue
Abigail Lufkin is a former CCI4* eventer who is now a sports psychology consultant and clinical social worker based in the Los Angeles area. You may remember seeing Abigail ride around Rolex on horses such as
...» Read More!Grand Prix Hunter Derby Gaining Popularity
In between World Series innings this past weekend, I caught up with some of the Del Mar International Horse Show coverage on the USEF Network. I like to try and get out of my eventing
...» Read More!Beware The Mare?
Girls tend to be tricky. A female’s agenda and feelings can, at times, be hidden. Girls play games and can be extremely difficult to read and understand. Well, the same goes for mares. Obviously not
...» Read More!Michael Pollard and Lynn Symansky Take Eventing Fitness to a New Level
Pollard Eventing is currently settling in overseas in preparation for the Pau CCI4* event next weekend. Michael and his team have popularized the fitness regime of Crossfit and seem to always be busting through
...» Read More!Jog Tips from the Fair Hill Fashion Police
We’ve arrived at Fair Hill, and all five ponies are settled in and cozy in their stalls. I, for one, am looking forward to the best part of any CCI event — the jogs! The
...» Read More!Tuesday Videos from SpectraVet: Lillie Keenan Wins the 2013 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals
Lillie Keenan, who has already made a big name for herself in all three rings, took home yet another prestigious title over the weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Well over 200 junior equitation
...» Read More!(in)Famous Jumpers
One of the best things I’ve discovered about this sport is the diversity in the community for both humans and their trusty steeds; eventing mounts can come from any number of breeds and backgrounds, so
...» Read More!Making Mistakes
Eventing is a sport of inches, of centimeters, of tiny measurements and small moments of either brilliance or disaster. Those who pursue Eventing as more than a hobby are a certain cousin of the perfectionist,
...» Read More!Katie Walker: Greetings from Boekelo!
I’m very pleased to introduce Katie Walker as our special guest blogger for Boekelo. Katie is one of the owners in the Trading Aces Syndicate, and she’s traveled to the Netherlands this weekend to support
...» Read More!Lessons Learned at the Concession Stand
I made an impulsive choice at Woodside. It was a risky decision made at the last minute that could have been a true triumph but ultimately ended in confusion and a lesson learned. Whether you’re
...» Read More!From TheHorse.com: Horses with Ears Forward Clear More Jumps
In a scientific finding that seems rather intuitive, researchers from the University of Guelph conducted a study to examine a potential link between horses’ ear position and their success over jumps. From TheHorse.com: Katrina
...» Read More!Laura Collett to Make Her Camel Racing Debut
Laura Collett is a popular British eventer who has dabbled in several different areas of equine sport, most recently taking the ride on Kauto Star, a former steeplechase star, to retrain him as a dressage
...» Read More!World Horse Population In Decline
It’s hard to believe, but the world’s horse population saw a drop of about 1 million horses per year between 2009 and 2011, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Other types
...» Read More!Kristi Nunnink: A Fantastic Trip to the AECs
Kristi Nunnink and R-Star just returned home to California after a fantastic performance at the AECs. Rosie romped around Texas to finish with the Reserve Champion Advanced Gold Cup title, and she’ll soon be hopping
...» Read More!Culture Shock Part IV: Trailers
Today I found myself browsing the web, daydreaming yet again about buying a horse trailer. The funny thing about this is that buying a trailer is something that I probably never would have considered if
...» Read More!Introducing NeverWet: The Eventer’s Dream!
Ok, brace yourself. This may be the most ground breaking invention that we’ve ever seen, next to helmet cams and one knot hairnets. I recently stumbled upon this neat product and just had to share
...» Read More!Do You Suffer From OHS?
Breaking news: OHS has been spreading like a contagious virus around the globe and cannot be treated. Once you are infected, there’s no known cure. Oddly enough, OHS only harms equestrians. In fact, if you
...» Read More!Top Ten Important Fall Preparations
Ok, I’ll admit it: I LOVE FALL. Seriously, is there nothing better than realizing you get to wear pants legitimately out in public (to hide your absurdly pale legs, obviously) and cozy up in bed
...» Read More!Spooking and Other Ways to Excel at Annoying Your Human
While we often have articles on here written by horse enthusiasts for horse enthusiasts, we don’t regularly get the point of view of the horse himself. This week, I’m introducing a new blogger for Eventing
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