As a Burghley first-timer, it has been enthralling for me to visit the competition and be integrally involved in all the proceedings. First off, I must mention how incredibly well organized the entire thing is,
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To call a four-star cross-country course designer’s job “tough” is like calling the footing on last weekend’s WEG course “damp.” These people have one of the hardest jobs in the sporting world, imagining and then
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Several riders tried valiantly to catch early leaders Sam Griffiths and Happy Times’ leading score of 40.2 this afternoon, but none of them could quite measure up. Allison Springer and Arthur put in a very
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The first horse inspection at Burghley was quite dramatic yesterday, with five horses being sent to the holding box and more than a few of the horses deciding it was a fun day to act
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Countless stories continue to emerge out of Normandy, the host site for what is quickly becoming the most disastrous international equestrian sporting event in recent memory. From a total breakdown in traffic, toilets, food, drink,
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It’s the end of an era for Windurra, as Boyd Martin announced this morning that his head groom and barn manager Lindsey Taylor is moving on from his program, with the World Equestrian Games being her
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Can’t say we didn’t see it coming. All week the Games had been struggling to accommodate crowd numbers that were less than half of 50,000 spectators Haras du Pin was anticipating for cross-country day. Jenni
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I have many stories to tell about the three-ring circus that was eventing at the World Equestrian Games, but one of the most egregious things I witnessed took place just after show jumping concluded on Sunday afternoon.
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In response to how Team USA will move forward after failing to finish a team at this year’s World Equestrian Games, part of coach David O’Connor’s answer hinged on our horse power: “We need more horses, there’s
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While we’re nursing our WEG hangover (and binging even more as more disciplines begin competition this week!), it’s a good time to reflect on the past week and all of its ups and downs. What
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Here’s what would have happened today in a perfect world: Canada jumps clear rounds, while Ireland pulls enough rails to give the Cannucks a sixth-place team finish — and an automatic ticket to the 2016
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William Fox-Pitt couldn’t afford a single rail to claim his first World Championship with Chilli Morning, and the final outcome was ultimately decided in a split second when they took a rail at the very
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One rail was all it took for Germany’s Sandra Auffarth and Opgun Louvo to steal the lead from Britain’s William Fox-Pitt and secure a place atop eventing’s most prestigious podium. We’ll have a full report coming
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Heather Benson of Retired Racehorse Project researches the breeding and racing history of Lynn Symansky’s Donner, one of two American-bred OTTBs competing at WEG. From Heather: Not only is Donner the only OTTB on Team
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Doug Payne has just announced the sale of one of the top horses in his barn, Crown Talisman, to UK eventer Nick Gauntlett. Doug and Crown Talisman had enjoyed success together at the three-star level,
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Welcome to Eventing Nation’s comprehensive and interactive guide to the athletes and equines competing in eventing at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. We’ve scoured the Internet to bring you detailed information on
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The first ever CIC* at the GMHA Festival of Eventing was a rousing success this weekend, drawing 20 entries and plenty of competitive action to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Ashley Adams
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Kevin McNab has just released a statement following yesterday’s decision by the FEI tribunal to clear both himself and Jock Paget of doping charges when Clifton Promise and Clifton Pinot tested positive for the banned substance
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Competing at the World Equestrian Games is an unbelievable accomplishment and a true honor to represent one’s country in such a hallowed competition. Success at the CCI4* level is such a fleeting feat, but repeated
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The FEI tribunal ruled this morning that Jock Paget and Kevin McNab will be cleared of all doping charges related to Clifton Promise and Clifton Pinot’s positive reserpine tests following the Burghley Horse Trials last
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After stealing the show at Rolex this year in her first four-star this spring, 22-year-old Libby Head is hoping to take her 15.2-hand OTTB Sir Rockstar to France this fall to tackle the Pau CCI4*
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If you want to see pony power in action, be sure to check out the eventing footage from the FEI European Championships for Ponies that took place in Millstreet, Ireland, last week. Eight nations participated
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It’s been nearly two weeks since the World Equestrian Games Prep Trials at Great Meadow, but the eventing community is still abuzz, hailing the event a wild success and wondering how best to channel the
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