Jan
23
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) announced this week that it has greatly expanded it’s 2013 calendar of events by approving more than 375 shows across all different disciplines. There will be 1,500 opportunities for Thoroughbred awards at over 375 horse shows in 36 states and Canadian provinces. Some of these shows are offering awards …
Jan
23
Who doesn’t love a little bit of magic with horses? In fact, most of us are initially attracted to the equine pursuit for it’s mystical qualities. How is it that some people are able to achieve phenomenal feats with seemingly invisible aids? Individuals such as Honza Blaha make me ask this question more than ever.
Honza …
Jan
23
Every horse that we ride has a lot to teach us. The longer we ride, the more we can pick out skills that specific horses have taught us along the way. However, there is always one horse that starts it all for us. The one that teaches about riding and makes us into the rider …
Jan
23
Shannon Lilley has generously sent us her report from day two of the California training sessions with David O’Connor. Shannon’s description of returning to the basics at the training sessions has been echoed by a couple insiders I have spoken with over the past few days. We have a long way to go, but …
Jan
23
It’s official: as long as recent surveys are accurate, then Kentucky is the horse capital of the world. According to Phase I of the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, the state is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of the state’s equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4 billion. The survey covered all breeds of horses, ponies, donkeys, …
Jan
22
We’ve seen Indoor Eventing gain some popularity in recent years, and our sister sport Combined Driving has as well. Carriage driving is hard enough out in the open…now watch as they tackle obstacles within an indoor arena! Just like indoor or “express” eventing, there seems to be a mix of cross-country (marathon) and show jumping …
Jan
22
Eventing Nation’s good friend Shannon Lilley has kindly agreed to bring us her thoughts and observations from the US training sessions in California. Monday and these next few days are David’s official training session debut and it’s no surprise that things are a bit different at this winter’s sessions to say the least. The theme …
Jan
22
Eventing Nation’s good friend Shannon Lilley has kindly agreed to bring us her thoughts and observations from the US training sessions in California. Monday and these next few days are David’s official training session debut and it’s no surprise that things are a bit different at this winter’s sessions to say the least. The theme …
Jan
22
From Yvette:
Tips for Eventers Living in Itty-Bitty Apartments in the City: The Oral Hygiene Edition
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Hey there, Eventing Nation! You’ll be happy to know that I made it through Inauguration Weekend with little more than slightly frozen toes and a general grumpiness towards tourists who couldn’t parallel park if their …
Jan
22
From Yvette:
Tips for Eventers Living in Itty-Bitty Apartments in the City: The Oral Hygiene Edition
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Hey there, Eventing Nation! You’ll be happy to know that I made it through Inauguration Weekend with little more than slightly frozen toes and a general grumpiness towards tourists who couldn’t parallel park if their …