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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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I knew that I needed a new helmet, but I didn’t realize the brain bucket I had was 11 (yes, eleven) years old until I checked it recently. That’s older than the helmet I thought
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Highlight reels from this year’s George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Sessions are still trickling in, and the most recent addition is a jumping highlight video from the USEF Network. Regardless of which sport is your
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ESNZ Equestrian Chair Chris Hodson recently spoke in a radio interview regarding the absence of Andrew Nicholson from the New Zealand High Performance program, addressing concerns about whether or not efforts were being made on
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Show jumping has just concluded for the Open Intermediate division at the Ocala Horse Properties Winter I Horse Trials, and overnight leaders Lauren Kieffer and Czechmate were able to seal the deal on their first
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Post by Anita Motion. Phillip Dutton has begun preparing Graham and Anita Motion’s Icabad Crane for the 2015 season, and a new video series promises an inside look into Phillip’s training methods as well as
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Last week we shared with you eight emerging stars that we were inspired by in 2014. We asked for you to add to our list by telling us about an eventer that inspires you, and
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With a new show season getting underway lots of courses are seeing new designs this year. I’m particularly excited to see what Ian Stark does with Woodside. Jon Holling helpfully posted one of the new
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As the eventing masses begin their migration south for the winter, many are still looking to fill working student positions. If you’re in a position to do so, being a working student is an invaluable
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After a long day, sometimes I just have some lingering aches and pains. Getting work done around the farm can take its toll on the body over time. Depending on the particular ache or pain
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Let’s all breathe a collective sigh of relief, EN — the 2015 eventing season has officially begun! Those who made the trip to Florida to beat the cold are enjoying what looks to be some
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The USEF announced this week that the provisional ban on helmet cams had been lifted, just in time for the 2015 season to kick off in Ocala this weekend. Upon reading this announcement, eventers all
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The USEF has named the 2015 Eventing 25 riders, and we’re excited to get to know each of them with a series of profiles on EN. These young riders are the future of our sport in
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