My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Michael Jung racked up another win (and his second consecutive individual Olympic gold medal) at the Rio Olympics. I was lucky enough to watch the live streaming of the show jumping and he rode a beautiful round. Jung also was part of the silver-winning German team. Jung and Sam were the only team to finish […]
Read MoreEveryone predicted that the cross country course in Rio would be hard and it lived up to their expectations. It really shook up the leaderboard with some top combinations falling out of medal contention and others moving way up in the rankings. I really wish I had access to the live stream of the cross […]
Read MoreTo help create awareness of the equestrian events at the Rio Olympics, the FEI has released a video. But it’s not what you would think a promotional video would be. No beautiful horses, not one incredible cross country jump or even an elegant dressage test. Honestly, there are no words.
Read MoreWhile you need to give Rick Wallace credit for “stickability” (for those who don’t compete, if the rider’s feet touch the ground they are disqualified), I think the real prize goes to Ultimate Decision who was very, very patient and understanding while his rider swung around his neck like he was a jungle gym. I […]
Read MoreWow, this sounds like a blast. Probably the only way I’m going to get around anything bigger than a Beginner Novice course these days (why is that 30 years after my first event, I am thinking smaller rather than larger?) I wish that I lived a bit closer to Tryon. Imagine heading out on a […]
Read MoreAfter a weekend of bad news, it’s time for some good news. William Fox-Pitt is riding again, competing again, feeling better and aiming for Rio.
Read MoreThis weekend there was a rotational fall at Jersey Fresh on the CCI3* course and 33 year old Philippa Humphreys died. She experienced at that level and she was riding an experienced horse. Inexplicably, her horse caught a hoof on the table and flipped. Philippa leaves behind a husband and a baby. It shouldn’t have […]
Read MoreLast week, Michael Jung won Rolex riding Fischerrocana FST. This week he won Badminton on Le Biosthetique-Sam FBW. But that’s not all. He also picked up a cool $350,000 for winning the Rolex Grand Slam — which means he won Rolex, Burghley and Badminton in succession. Only Pippa Funnel has accomplished this before and that […]
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