My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Tomorrow is cross country day at the Badminton Horse Trials. I so wish that they had the equivalent of Burghley TV! You can watch it on FEI TV ($34.99/month) or Horse & Country TV (offering 1 month free right now). Here are two videos that will get your heart rate up: The XC preview and […]
Read MoreLest we all forget, given that 4* events now look like Walt Disney sets, eventing started as an out shoot of the cavalry. This video shows what a cavalry horse used to be expected to do . . . not much like today’s eventing but perhaps reminiscent of foxhunting in Ireland!
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a good event rider and a great one? Certainly one thing is their “stickability” and shear determination. Here are some gravity defying videos from some of the great riders who are NOT going to touch the ground! Let me know if you have any favorite cross country “save” videos that should […]
Read MoreInteresting video that shows how frangible pins on cross country fences are tested . . . and work in real life. It’s great to see progress in making eventing safer. Now we just need to get those pins used in all events.
Read MoreThere was no Badminton 2012 — the event was cancelled because of flooding. But hopes are high for this year’s event. Walk the course with designer Hugh Thomas and learn about the challenges facing riders this year. Thomas is enthusiastic about the quality of this years entries which include all the medalists from the London […]
Read MoreThe purchase of a horse comes with all kinds of dreams and aspirations. You can picture yourself on your new steed — winning ribbons, chasing hounds, succeeding at the discipline of your choice. However, if you don’t buy a horse that is already established in that “job”, it doesn’t always work the way you hoped. […]
Read MoreOrganizers today cancelled the Badminton horse trials after weeks of rain left the grounds flooded and the footing unsafe. The prestigious 4-star event was scheduled to start this Friday and will not be rescheduled. I can’t imagine what it must be like for competitors — many of whom have flown their horses to the UK […]
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