Friday Video from SmartPak: Meet the Urban Equestrian
“If you take the horses out of my story, it’s just selling marijuana.” So begins the compelling story of FR33DOM Zampaladus, the charismatic founder
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US Equestrian Announces Updated Selection Structure for 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Program
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the list of athletes who have been named to participate in an assessment of their skills prior to the 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Program selection. The USEF Eventing 25
...» Read More!A Portrait of the 9 to 5 Amateur
It’s a Sunday in October. The high is 52 degrees and the forecast projects rain from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. I could be home on the couch, watching some hundred-odd horses Fair Hill show
...» Read More!Thursday Video from Professional’s Choice: Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Unveils Official Branding
The newest addition to the CCI5* roster has unveiled its official branding today with a special video announcement from Fair Hill Organizing Committee CEO Jeff Newman. The logo for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair
...» Read More!Aiming for a CCI1* in 2020? What You Need to Know
The new CCI1* level hasn’t seen too much play on the North American calendar to date. Foshay International in New Brunswick was the first North American event to offer it after the FEI introduced it in
...» Read More!Tuesday Video from Flexible Fit Equestrian: Horse Retirement Heaven
Learning Center: Horse Retirement at Madden Mountain with Beezie Madden Our horses 🐴 deserve the best retirement after a long career of showing. Learn more about the Madden philosophy on retiring horses in this month's
...» Read More!Zandonà ‘No Scope, No Hope’ Photo Challenge: Vote for Your Fave Finalist!
Last week we asked you to show us your best “no scope, no hope” photos for a chance to win a pair of Zandonà Carbon Air Front X-Country Boots, and you did ever deliver! Talk about
...» Read More!Get Your Learn On: USEA to Provide Live Stream Coverage of Annual Meeting & Convention
If you’ve been lamenting about missing the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention this month in Boston, Mass., never fear! The USEA has announced that it will be providing two live streams, one open stream and
...» Read More!Saturday Video Break: Test Your Balance with Lainey Ashker’s Latest GOTD
Have some extra calories to burn off from last night’s thanksgiving dinner? Here’s a great grid to teach upper body control, footwork, effective use of aids and overall balance all the while having a blast
...» Read More!Oliver Townend Catch-Rides to the Win at Sweden International Horse Show
With no Ocala or Aiken to flock to this time of year for our European friends, indoor eventing (which our own Tilly Berendt has dubbed the “fast-paced, Europop-fuelled, boozy and enthusiastic little brother to the
...» Read More!#EventerProblems Vol. 204, Presented by Haygain: When Things Go Pear-Shaped
Professionals, they’re just like us! As evidenced by Elisa Wallace’s recent helmet cam when Munson Slew tried his darnedest to impaled himself on the course roping at Ocala Jockey Club. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, things go
...» Read More!‘No Scope, No Hope’ Photo Challenge: Win Zandonà Carbon Air Front XC Boots!
Is your horse a little bit extra sometimes? Show us your best “no scope, no hope” photos for a chance to win a pair of Zandonà Carbon Air Front X-Country Boots! These Italian-made cross country boots
...» Read More!US Equestrian Announces Updates to Training Lists for U.S. Eventing Pathway Program
Hot off the presses! With the conclusion of major events for the 2019 season, US Equestrian has announced updates to the Elite, Pre-Elite and Development Training Lists with are part of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander’s U.S.
...» Read More!Who Was the Most Prolific Eventer of 2019?
Event riders are, by our nature, multi-taskers. In addition to juggling three disciplines at once, eventing is an all-consuming sport emotionally, physically, financially and time-wise. From the one-horse amateur with a family and full-time job
...» Read More!Max Corcoran, Jim Wofford, Woodge Fulton Announced as USEA Annual Meeting & Convention Keynote Speakers
Have you booked your tickets for the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, happening in Boston from December 12 through December 15? As always, the USEA has bountiful educational and collaborative opportunities for members at its
...» Read More!The Fair Hill Transformation: The Rebirth of the Historic Facility is Just the Beginning
This article has been reprinted with the permission of the Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation. There’s a world-class nature center, and camping, hiking, hunting and fishing along Big Elk Creek. The Cecil County Fair, the Festival
...» Read More!Snapshots from Boyd Martin’s Trip to Japan for the Retired Racehorse Clinic
This year, Boyd Martin has once again returned to Japan to assist with the Retired Racehorse Clinic, check out some of the race training facilities, and take a look at the Tokyo Olympic site for
...» Read More!#EventerProblems Vol. 203, Presented by Haygain: The Letter M
View this post on Instagram This post brought to you by the letter M, which if you ask Henry – the M stands for monster, thus why he snorted at it for so long. Event
...» Read More!Thibault Fournier Posts First Statement Since Fall in October
We’ve been closely following Thibault Fournier’s progress as he recovers from a crushing fall at an event in October. After a brief coma and weeks of rehabilitation, Thibault is gaining strength every day and continues
...» Read More!The Yellow Bellied Eventer: How I Cried My Way to Prelim
Over my vast years of Internet exploration I’ve come across some poignant memes, and some great cat videos, but nothing so much as a random Tumblr post that popped up one day amidst my aimless
...» Read More!Frangibles, the Flag Rule & a Farewell to Top Hats: Your Guide to 2020 FEI Eventing Rule Revisions
Does the idea of a 34-page marked-up FEI rules memo make your eyes cross just thinking about it? That’s why we pay our chinchillas the big bucks. Our hard-working yet soft-to-the-touch team has outlined the
...» Read More!Badminton Welcomes Two New Partners but No Title Sponsor for 2020
There have been few conversation topics as hot in 2019 as the ongoing discussion surrounding the future of Badminton Horse Trials, which said goodbye to longterm sponsor Mitsubishi Motors this year. Who would pick up
...» Read More!Position Matters: 10 Truths to Live by in the Tack
Horses have no shortage of ways to communicate with us. For the most part, we can tell when they hurt and what hurts, we can tell if they are content, anxious, hungry, thirsty, excited, itchy,
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