Wednesday News & Notes from SmartPak
Cambalda can display his opinion on fly gear all he wants, but the bugs have been unreal this summer. I’m going through fly spray so quickly that everyone wrinkles their nose when my horse
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Tuesday Video from SpectraVET: Essex Horse Trials Prelim Top Three
The much anticipated return of Essex Horse Trials after a 19-year hiatus went of beautifully over the weekend, attracting big crowds to enjoy a day of sport at historic Moorland Farm in Far Hills, N.J.
Craniology, Part I: What Your Helmet Will (and Won’t) Do To Protect You
About the author: “I am a very low level adult amateur eventer, sometime DQ, “horse wife,” AKA groom for my husband at horse trials, and a huge fan of upper level eventing and other horse
Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin
While CANTER might not be the best place to shop for toddler-proof ponies, it’s a super resource for eventers in the market for their next superstar.
EN’s Got Talent: Dani Sussman and Thurston B Howell
Dani Sussman has always had an affinity for Thoroughbreds, particularly pocket sized ones well-suited to her diminutive 5’1″ frame. Throughout her career, though, Dani has ridden more than a few horses who were perhaps a
Taking a Show Horse on Course: Tips for Making the Switch from Hunter/Jumper to Eventing
Many hunters and jumpers see eventing friends having a great time on cross country, and want to make the switch. Their horses jump 3’ or 3’6” comfortably in the arena, so how hard could it
Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor
Oh boy! Looks like another eventing dynasty is expanding after Doug & Jessica Payne announced this weekend that they are expecting their first child. Since we already know the gender, the real question is: will
Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: ‘Beefed-Up Maxed-Out Olympic Novice’ Stable View Helmet Cam
Carrie Stryker and Just for Today had a great go at Stable View H.T. this weekend, making short work of what Carrie described as a “beefed-up maxed-out Olympic Novice course.” Carrie works as a vet
Six Ways to Reduce Stress at Events
Horse trials and three-day events can be very stressful. But there are certain things you can do to prepare to help reduce anxiety for yourself and the family members you dragged along! Here are a
William Micklem: Fun, Frost and Friendship — Towards More Powerful Coaching
It was Jimmy Wofford who first introduced me to the idea that there are three types of riders: those that make it happen, those that wait for it to happen and those that say “what