Badminton announced today on its website that prize money is increasing for this year’s event, going up to £80,000 from £65,000 for the winning rider. The lower placings will also receive a boost in prize money
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After reading Brianna Wiest’s pertinent and powerful “18 Things Women Shouldn’t Have to Justify,” I was inspired to compile a similar list for eventers, by eventers. I asked some friends, and here is an abridged
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Big news coming from Camp Martin this morning. Boyd has announced that he put together a syndicate to purchase Shamwari 4, an 11-year old German-bred gelding that was competed on the Swedish Olympic team in
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The final HSBC rankings have been released, and Andrew Nicholson tops the rankings once again this year with 634 points. William Fox-Pitt is close behind him with 621 points in second place. Buck Davidson is
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As 2013 comes to a close, there are lots of wonderful memories to look back on. Eventing Nation became a whole new beast this year, sending reporters to all the top competitions armed with wi-fi,
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When you read this title, you may have thought I’m referring to things that happen when your back is turned. That’s not quite what I mean– instead, I’m talking about those horses that walk
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EN reader Brooke Schafer has shared several submissions with us, including her heartwarming story From Race Tracks to Galloping Lanes. Sadly, Brooke’s Thoroughbred star Mighty Military (“Ghost”) passed away over the Christmas holiday. We send
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Move over winter and modern technology! Here’s further proof that horses are STILL the best, in every way. From Jalopnik.com: Joel Appleman was driving to work in Central Pennsylvania when he came upon an Amish
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How many of us have ever been at a show or clinic and gasped or sighed as we see a rider struggle to get a young, seemingly terrified, physically immature horse around a jump course
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Yesterday, while out hacking my horse Nyls, I had a brief moment where my life flashed before my eyes. Despite his twelve years of age, and obvious dedication as an upper level event horse, Nyls
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‘Tis the season to have absolutely no idea what to get any of your friends or family, for the umpteenth year in a row. Every once in a while you find the perfect present, but especially for horsey friends, the pressure is on. Obviously you’ll be purchasing something horse-related, but does it have to be pink and have a fat pony on it? We here at Eventing Nation say NAY! That’s why this holiday season each one of our impressive staff writers is picking one unique, amazing, thoughtful and clever horsey gift to help you along during this time of stress. Happy holidays!
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Bundle up, those of you still stuck in the northern parts of the country, it’s shaping up to be a cold weekend! I am headed out to find some warmer clothes for the winter this
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Happy Thursday, Eventing Nation! I hope you’re all hunkered down for the winter, because this weekend marks the last competitions of 2013. While winter can sometimes be great (lots of food) it can also be
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For me, this was definitely a weekend of mixing business with pleasure; the kids and I spent as much time as possible on the beach about a 45 minute drive east of the (Alice in)
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