My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Ever want to know what it’s like to ride at Rolex? Peter Atkins, an advanced event rider has been wearing a helmet cam and posting the videos on YouTube. The most recent one features his Rolex ride on HJ Hampton. It’s a lot of fun to see the jumps from this perspective (I’ll never jump […]
Read MoreOliver Townend, who won both Badminton and Burghley in 2009 had his hopes of winning eventing’s Triple Crown cut short after a nasty rotational fall at The Hollow at Rolex. His horse, Ashdale Cruise Master, caught a leg on the first element and fell right on top of Townend. Here’s the good news: Townend will […]
Read MoreDidn’t make it to Kentucky this year? No problem. Thanks to SmartPak you can come along on the course walk. http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=121461437864462 And if you want to watch the XC day from the comfort of your computer (given the weather report, maybe a good idea), you can watch streaming video on http://www.universalsports.com/. The cost for watching […]
Read MoreIt’s nice to see such a well known eventer take a stand for helmet safety at a venue like Rolex. Hats off (and helmets on) to Allison Sprenger for competing in an ASTM approved helmet rather than a top hat. I think she and Arthur look fabulous!
Read MoreThis sounds cool. For the sixth year SmartPak is sponsoring a free Rolex course walk. Attendees will get the opportunity to see the course through the eyes of 2 of the country’s top event riders; Allison Sprenger and Amy Tryon. Allison will be riding Arthur and Amy has two mounts: Leyland and Coal Creek. The two […]
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