The Chronicle of the Horse published an interesting article yesterday written by Doug Payne: “Eventing Needs New Bones Under A Facelift.” Doug laid out a proposal for a three-tiered system of events, at C, B,
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When living in Georgia years ago, I picked up the regional equine classifieds publication called Stablemates any time I visited the local feed or hardware store. I was not in the market for a new
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For some, the 2014 competition season is well underway. Riders are entering their fourth, fifth, or sixth event for this season. They are definitely in it, so to speak. That unmistakable and unavoidable “rusty” first event
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Yesterday, I attempted to answer a question: How does Buck do it? How does Buck compete a gazillion horses every weekend? Could an average rider do it? As an eventer, I am crazy by default.
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A few weeks ago, Garth competed Preliminary at Full Gallop Farm. It was a great day – not because of the ribbon we brought home (spoiler: we did not win), but because of the great
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1. When winter begins, you’re always totally excited for the extra sleeping hours and completely self assured that it won’t be that bad, really. Plus, think about all those adorably cozy moments you can have around
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The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is right around the corner! As in recent years, the official Rolex site (www.rk3de.org) is hosting blogs from three featured riders. This year’s participants are Will Faudree, Ellen Doughty, and
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Everybody out there is searching for “the one,” that horse who will finally fulfill all your dreams, will take you to the top and make your heart soar every time you sit on him. The
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This one time, late last summer, I reported that my giant project dinosaur horse, Leo, seemed to suffer from a generalized lack of self confidence, and that it was an ongoing process to try to help
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I don’t ride for the perfect distance. Don’t get me wrong they are great and wonderful. Like Christmas morning and the last day of school warm and fuzzy wonderful. But perfect distances don’t drive me.
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A crazy weekend in Tallahassee is wrapping up today, and there were plenty of photos and videos to satisfy even the hungriest of score stalkers lurking about on social media (ok, mainly me). Here is
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This winter seems to be neverending, what with the polar vortex(es), the ice storms all over the country and the unceasing sense you’ll never truly be warm again. I’m about ready for this to be
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You know how sometimes you just fall in love with a horse, instantly, even when it isn’t yours to ride or own? Well, this is how I felt with “Mr. M” (name changed to protect
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Evidently, the man who came up with the infamous phrase, patience is a virtue, clearly was not a struggling event rider. Perhaps he dealt with other challenges back in the 13th, or 14th century like
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Sunday afternoon, I did something I normally don’t do. I actually left the farm. Shocking news, I know, but every now and again, my little hermit crab self has to put on real people clothes
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Right around this time, every year, I find myself scratching my head and going, “Why did they go south when they could have come here?” Nothing beats California. If you head to the same place every
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I’ve been fortunate enough to have that special bond with a horse who means the world to me. Out of all of the horses I have been privileged to interact with throughout my life, there
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There’s really no way to break this to you sweetly, so here we go: If we are at a competition, I’m definitely noticing your turnout and that of your horse. And I’m not the only
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After experiencing a snow storm last week, an absurd ice storm this past week, and an earthquake Friday night that shook the entire house, Aiken has literally been ready for anything to happen this spring.
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Normally, the sheer thought of Valentines Day makes me want to puke. I mean, come on people. A holiday solely dedicated to make those poor, lonely individuals feel even more alone and depressed. Not to
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BARN RAT. Definition: An individual who spends the majority of his or her life on a farm, in particular a horse farm. Oftentimes, these people will have an unimaginable amount of dirt, sweat and/or hay
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As competitors, we are always seeking to improve our skills, and as eventers, this is pretty much a neverending quest. Not only do we have to work on our personal fitness, our technical skills, the
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Because I have been trapped in my house for over four days now, surrounded by Vitamin C, Puffs Kleenex, cough drops, and a roaring fire, I have had ample time to contemplate my life as
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