Sunday Links
Twin Rivers saw a big day of cross country action with Training through Advanced competitors leaving the start box. James Alliston & RevitaVet Elijah lead the Open Intermediate as the only double clear round in the
Eventing
News, information and blogs about the sport of Eventing and horse trials.
Badminton Horse Trials Cancellation Statement – 1st March 2021
It is with great disappointment and regret, which we know will be shared by many, that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Badminton Horse Trials which was due to be held “Behind Closed Doors” between the 5th and 9th May. This cancellation also includes the BE90 and BE100 Championships (4th and 5th May).
Despite the encouraging Government announcements and rollout of the vaccine, the situation still remains fragile and Read More
Friday Video from SmartPak: Dawn-to-Dusk Eventing with Elisa Wallace
So often, we all see the product of a day out eventing – the dressage test videoed by a shaky-handed mum, the showjumping Instagram snaps, and the plethora of cross-country photos bought in a fit
Perspective: Qualifications vs. the ‘Real World’
A number of riders have shared with us their opinions about a recently proposed rule change by the USEA concerning the increased number of MERs to move up to Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced. Michael Willham
Perspective: Is the New Qualification Rule Sending Eventing Down the Wrong Path?
We need to talk about the most recently proposed rule change by the USEA. The increased number of MERs to move up to Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced. This change, albeit made in the interest of
Eventing abandonment insurance up for review *H&H Plus*
Competitors have questioned in the past why abandonment insurance is compulsory and whether there could be an opt in/out option, giving them freedom to choose whether to accept the BE-chosen policy, arrange their own insurance or take the risk. The issue is now under review, and H&H finds out more
DISCUSSIONS are under way to find the best way of protecting competitors’ and organisers’ cash when events are forced to cancel. Abandonment insurance has been a hot topic in eventing, coming to a head in 2020 owing to a wrangle with underwriters over whether they should pay out for fixtures cancelled as a result of […]
Choosing Unity Over Division
It’s no secret the world of equestrian sports has had its fair share of adversity to overcome due to more progressive issues coming out of the past year. Hard-to-swallow pills such as the realization our
Volunteer Nation: Lend a Hand at These 3 Events This Weekend
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rocking Horse Stables (@rockinghorsestables) We’re still a ways from the start of eventing season here in my Northernly neck of the woods, so kicking back in
Liz Halliday-Sharp: the US event rider who thrives on pressure – on a horse, in a race car, and in front of a live TV camera *H&H Plus*
The US event rider learnt her equestrian trade in Britain – and her mental strength in a racing car. She talks to Pippa Roome
IF Liz Halliday-Sharp makes the US team for the Tokyo Olympics, it’ll be her first major championship. But it certainly won’t be the first time the 42-year-old has performed under pressure. Because Liz is not just an elite athlete in equestrianism. At the same time as she was climbing the grades in eventing through her […]
Friday News & Notes
I was looking at all these amazing photos JJ took at Rocking Horse, and the pouring down rain that happened on cross country for some riders, and honestly my first thought was “Their poor tack!”