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Ever wonder what it would be like to be a professional eventer? While not all of us have the means, time, or talent to reach the top of our sport – reading the blogs of top eventers is a great way to put yourself in the shoes of the talented equestrians. These blogs will give you a glimpse of the writer’s everyday life, highs and lows, and behind-the-scenes of the world’s top events.
Win Free SUCCEED!
Author: Emily Daily
From Freedom Health
Due to the popularity of the SUCCEED giveaway on the 2010 Radio Show in May, the makers of SUCCEED have decided to offer another case of SUCCEED as the giveaway in June. Register for a chance to win a case (3 month supply) of SUCCEED and a WEG shirt at the link below.
Top Ten Christmas Items
Author: Emily Daily
Here’s a list of the top ten Christmas items that I’ve compiled… they should be on your list, too! If you’re anything like me, you’ve waited until the very last minute to purchase gifts for family and friends. But fear not - it’s not too late to get all these goodies, but you have to act fast! (or at least wrap up a photo of the gift you’re giving the person…that way at least they can be anticipating it!) In a perfect world, I’d love to receive any (or all!) of these gifts…but perhaps just one or two will do!
How are these economic downturns affecting horse business owners and what can they do to get through? Four guests that know a whole lot about horse businesses help us evaluate the options and what business owners need to do in these tough times. A must listen for anyone in the horse business.
Check out this amazing online silent auction to benefit CANTER MidAtlantic, a wonderful organization that helps re-home ex-racehorses! They’re offering cool prizes & services such as lessons with Sharon White, Kim Severson, Mara Dean, Denny Emerson, Heidi White, Boyd Martin, Will Coleman, Buck Davidson, and more. Win a free breeding to fabulous sport horse stallions including the 2008 Wellpride/USEA AEC Training Amateur winner ArdCeltic Art, a wonderfully talented little Connemara. There’s a week in Buenos Aires up for grabs, clipping services, wonderful eventing books, home made goodies, and a whole slew of great stuff. And the best part? All proceeds benefit the CANTER MidAtlantic program!
Click here to check out all the great items! Bidding starts October 10 and runs through Oct. 20.
U.S. Olympic Team Blogs
Author: Emily DailyCheck out some of these great blogs & website from our Olympic team members!
In support of the objectives of the U.S. Equestrian Federation Eventing Safety Summit in Lexington, KY, on June 7-8, the editors of Practical Horseman magazine have generously put together a collection of seven articles on Equisearch.com that address eventing safety, covering topics from riding and training to equine health. These articles are available FREE online and include: eventing tips from Jim Wofford, a two-part series with Brian Sabo on safely jumping coffin jumps, comfortably galloping cross-country fences with Bonnie Mosser, and much more!
These articles are well worth your time - I suggest printing out Jim’s Rating System and taping it on your tack room door. The skills and horsemanship levels are thought-provoking, accurate, and may help you nail down your short- and long-term goals. How do you measure up?
Check out the Eventing Association of Michigan’s (TEAM) website… it’s awesome! http://micheventing.org/ Sure, you say… great design, nice lay-out, lots of pics, but what’s so special about it? Glad you asked… check THIS out. They’ve uploaded an Eventing USA article on “The Guide to Your First Event” in an easy-to-read “techno book” format! Very cool!
If you can’t get to the article from the direct link, visit their web page and click on the top right section of the site that says “Your First Event…”
Do you guys like this format? I’m hoping to do more of this for the Blog - so it is, essentially, an online magazine.
I stumbled across a fabulous array of articles written by Faith & Ronald Meredith of the Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre in Waverly, WV, a nationally accredited equestrian career college dedicated exclusively to preparing students for successful careers with horses. Quite an interesting program - I have to say, I’m impressed! If anyone has attended this college or knows someone who did, I’d love to know more about it.
Anyways, the articles cover both riding and training , discussing topics such as common rider faults and fears, relaxation & balance in the saddle, and most importantly (in my opinion), communicating with your horse in a positive and understanding way. I skimmed over several of the articles, and I highly recommend settling down in a nice, comfy couch and a cup of tea and perusing the whole bunch on a rainy day.
~Emily
Voila! Behold…the most addicting horse game ever. Warning: If you’re at work (not like anyone ever plays computer games at work or anything….*cough*) then turn down the music or you’ll barrage the whole office with the opening banjo music!
Enjoy :)
P.S. It’s pretty amazing that the little horse can jump from a half-stride perfectly each time… this is NOT helping my problem with seeing distances at all!
~Emily
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