Buck Davidson won both the Open Intermediate A and B at Surefire Horse Trials in Purcellville, VA over the weekend. He’s pictured aboard his Thoroughbred gelding Titanium, who moved up from 8th after dressage to finish with a 40.2. Josh Walker Photo.
From EventingNews.com
Unionville, PA, USA
At the recent Horse Trials held at Plantation Field on June 6-7, organizer Denis Glaccum debuted a collapsible cross-country jump designed by competitor Doug Payne and built by Eric Bull. The prototype, a training-level table, is designed to collapse to half its height upon being struck forcefully by a horse.
The opening date for the 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championships is drawing closer, and if you are having trouble deciding whether to enter just read this blog by 2008 Beginner Novice Amateur Winner, Annie Desmond, to help give you a nudge in the right direction!
Is your horse afraid of fireworks? Dr. Joyce Harman shares a few simple tactics to help him in her Ask the Vet column on EquiSearch.com.
By Dr. Joyce Harman
Fireworks can be very frightening for many horses. Their safe home is invaded by sudden, loud noises, and they cannot get away from it. Horses have been known to run through fences or just run through the fields injuring themselves along the way. They can be in a blind panic and not be thinking about uneven ground. They can get tendon and ligament injuries, sprains or cuts.
From Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Staff Writer
LEXINGTON, KY—Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available as the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition prepares to visit the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10, 2010.
By Lyndon Stacey, review by Leslie Mintz
Looking for a book to take to the beach or read while lounging by the pool this summer? Try Deadfall by Lyndon Stacey for an enjoyable, easy read.
Stacey is known for writing thriller novels that are set in rural communities of England where everyday equestrians get caught up in various crimes. According to Bookseller, Stacey is “The closest to taking Dick Francis’ crown.”
Brenda Enyart and Socrates III were one of nearly 30 riders to compete at the inaugural Training Three-Day Event at Inavale Farm (sponsored by Gallops Saddlery and SmartPak Equine) this weekend. Riders enjoyed the demonstrations, talks, and course walks with top professionals as well as experiencing the thrill of the ‘chase for themselves. Photo by Holly Orr of Laughing Shadows Photography.
The Amwell Valley Hounds Pony Club Horse Trials was held for 33 years in New Jersey from 1974 to 2007. In this article Pam Johnson, who organized Amwell for 15 years, chronicles the history of the event from its early start to the very last ribbon in 2007. Although, Amwell might not be well-known, the event has a lot of history. The article has been broken down into a five-part-series. A new part will be posted each week on the Eventing USA blog.
Several top instructors attended the level III/IV ICP workshop this weekend in Bluemont, Virginia at the Law Eventing facility. Karen O’Connor, co-chair of the ICP committee and leader of the workshop, and participants Leslie Law and Sean McQuillan watch as demo rider Kerri Short negotiates a ditch with confidence on her Hungarian warmblood, Beltane. (Leslie Mintz Photo)
The legendary Mary King joins hosts Glenn the Geek and Chris Stafford to speak about her career, her home life and her future looking forward to the European Championships later this year, the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games and the 2012 Olympics. Plus, Jennie Brannigan shares her experiences of her first trip to England to compete at the Bramham CCI3* with her eight-year-old, Dutch Warmblood gelding, Cooper. Listen in. Read the rest of this entry »
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