My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Boyd Martin and On Cue moved up from their overnight spot of 3rd to win the inaugural Maryland 5* event turning in a double clear round and putting the pressure on Tim Price and Oliver Townend, in second and third. Luck was with him today, as each of those riders had a rail. With this […]
Read MoreNico Morgan, the well-known equine photographer, has offered to donate the proceeds from the sale or licensing of any of the images he took of Boyd and Neville at Burghley last week to the funds for the fire victims. You can see his amazing images here. In fact, flip through his galleries of Burghley and […]
Read MoreThe videos of XC are all posted on Burghley TV. It was a good day with 52 clear rounds, no serious injuries and no fence that racked up rider casualties (I believe there were four falls, each at a different fence). Going into showjumping, William Fox-Pitt is in the lead, potentially winning his sixth Burghley […]
Read MoreBoyd Martin posted an update today on the progress of the horses that were injured in the barn fire. Most of the horses are doing much better (he rode Neville for the first time today!), with only one horse still suffering from issues related to the fire. Despite all the good news, Martin writes that […]
Read MoreAn electrical fire that started in the middle of the night in a barn at True Prospect Farm took the life of six of Boyd Martin’s horses today. Thanks to the quick actions of those on site, five were evacuated, with four still being treated at New Bolton. What an incredible tragedy for everyone associated […]
Read MoreFor those of us who are could only dream about attending the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, there are — luckily — many bloggers who can help you experience the games vicariously through their posts and tweets. This list is a starting point. Please chime in if you have other suggestions! Twitter: @ChronofHorse @eventingnation @USEquestrian […]
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