My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
After seven Olympics and one team gold medal, Nick Skelton has won the individual gold in show jumping riding “the best horse that I’ve ever had or likely ever will,” Big Star. Skelton is the first British rider to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics and, at 58, is the oldest equestrian to […]
Read MoreCharlotte Dujardin has taken the lead in the dressage in Rio by turning in a commanding 85.07% on Valegro. Not a surprise, really as they are the reigning world champion, but they really lived up to their billing. If I could ride a horse that well — and ride a horse that talented — I […]
Read MoreMichael 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 MoreWilliam 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 MoreNow this video is more like it!
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.
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