From adorable pony helmet cams to epic thrills and spills caught on camera, some eventing videos are just so nice that they’re worth a second (or third, or 10th) watch. It’s a New Year’s tradition here at EN to count down your favorite eventing videos from the year past, and the top 10 countdown begins tomorrow! But there are some real gems in the top 20 as well.
Join us for a walk down memory lane …
#11. Cheeky Pony Goes Cross Country (May 20, 2018 – 4,556 views – by Shelby Allen)
Ponies are equal parts adorable and naughty, and no one knows that better than this young rider. Hang on tight, Emma, because it looks like “Basil” has his own plans on this cross country field.
Poor Ella…..something tells me Basil doesn’t get in big grassy fields much!
Posted by Daniel Scott on Friday, May 18, 2018
#12. Dance Party at Renovatio Farms (Sep 5, 2018 – 4,509 views – by Leslie Threlkeld)
Think you board at the ‘fun barn?’ HA! Erik and Trayce Dierks of Renovatio Farms in Tryon, North Carolina just took it to the next level and we’ve all got some catching up to do.
Click image to watch on Facebook.
#13. Synchronized Spooking (Dec 10, 2018 – 4,422 views – by Abby Powell)
Horses: majestic thousand-pound creatures that charged into battle for us centuries ago. Also horses: will spook at their own shadow and turn and flee from sudden noises.
They were fine rocking out to Queen’s We Will Rock You…but the applause….”noooo way!” 😂 😂😂#stickysprayfanclub
Posted by True North Farm on Saturday, December 8, 2018
#14. Michael Jung vs. Aachen Jump & Drive (July 23, 2018 – 3,785 views – by Abby Powell)
No, your eyes don’t deceive you: that’s Michael Jung, Ze Terminator himself, in a marathon cart.
#15. Horseback Falls vs. Football Falls (Feb 5, 2018 – 3,727 views – by Abby Powell)
“Getting back on the horse” isn’t an idiom for no reason. Footballers ain’t got nothin’ on equestrians when it comes to falling and here’s the video to prove it.
#16. Best Rider Interview Ever (May 16, 2018 – 3,523 views – by Leslie Threlkeld)
Frenchman Karim Florent Laghouag was so moved by the ambience of the first leg of the 2018 Event Rider Masters Series, he gave what is quite possibly the best post-ride interview in existence.
#17. Vintage Badminton Footage (March 9, 2018 – 3,506 views – by Tilly Berendt)
Check out this 1988 documentary showcasing the history of Britain’s iconic event — it’s a whole different world from the mod-cons we enjoy today, like, um, tack that doesn’t disintegrate mid-course.
#18. Charlotte Dujardin Goes Cross Country Schooling (May 31, 2018 – 3,338 views – by Abby Powell)
To celebrate wins at the I-1 and Prix St Georges level at the Premier League Dressage show, Charlotte took this dressage mare “for a little play” around the Somerford cross country course:
🐎🐎😆
Posted by Charlotte Dujardin on Monday, May 28, 2018
#19. Meet the Prices (May 7, 2018 – 3,113 views – by Abby Powell)
Tim and Jonelle Price had a bang-up 2018, replete with matching four-star wins. Another title that these two could likely clinch? Cutest eventing power couple!
#20. Best Bits from Badminton (May 6, 2018 – 3,043 views – by Shelby Allen)
Relive the action from the 2018 event!
Much more to come. Go Eventing.
