Category: equestrian
William Fox-Pitt leads after Dressage in Rio
William Fox-Pitt and Chilli Morning held onto their leadership position with a score of 37.0. What a come back for William, who had a terrible fall last year. To see him back in the saddle and in such great form is inspiring. He tells his story best in these two interviews below. Until listening to […]
Read MoreCelebrating the Olympics
Now this video is more like it!
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I knew Zelda was smarter than the average horse
It’s been hot here. Up in the 90s almost every day. I tip my hats to my friends who are still taking lessons, still competing, and have lived to tell about it. I’m riding, but only in the early morning or early evening when the temperatures are a bit more forgiving. This weather reminds me […]
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Staying Cool
It’s been hot here. All week. The only times to ride are early in the morning and just before sunset, but in the evening you also have to contend with the bugs. I took Freedom out early, but maybe not early enough. I looked for a shady part of the field to ride in because […]
Read MoreA Neurosurgeon’s Perspective on Traumatic Brain Injury
This webinar should be required for all equestrians. Yes, it’s an hour. But it contains very important information about your brain. Dr. Lola Chambless is Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and an avid equestrian who had competed up to the CCI** level. Listen to what she has to say.
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