Liz Halliday-Sharp

Jan 22, 2023

Planning for the Season Ahead

It’s a new year and the 2023 eventing season is just around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking about what competitions goals you have for you and your horse(s), and what path you should take to achieve them.

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Nov 13, 2022 Education

Being Qualified Is Not the Same as Being Prepared

I’ve been in this game a long time now and have had my fair share of ups and downs and mistakes along the way. I think that if you choose eventing as your sport, then it’s inevitable that you have some bumps in the road and moments of reflection when things don’t quite go to plan.

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Sep 24, 2022 Profile

Believing in the Horse Nobody Believed In: Cooley Quicksilver

This story first appeared in the August 2022 issue of Sidelines Magazine.

I have had many young horses in my time, and one thing I’ve learned is that it’s rarely the perfect, easy baby that becomes the next superstar. In fact, I’ve always considered it a positive to have the well-behaved youngster throw a little bit of attitude my way, as I believe that it takes fight to become a great event horse.

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Jul 09, 2022 Education

The Importance of Finding the Right Bit for Your Horse

Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a slight obsession with bits. I like to say, “Some women buy shoes; I buy bits.” I should bring a chaperone if I’m heading to a store with a wide assortment of bits—so I don’t come home with an expensive selection of new ones. While the addiction is real, it has also served me well through the years as I’ve managed to help many horses improve by finding them a bit that they’re more comfortable in.

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May 14, 2022 Education

Eventing Fact: You Will Sometimes Fall Off

This story first appeared in the May 2022 issue of Sidelines Magazine.

In all horse sport, there’s a risk that you might hit the deck. But if you’re an event rider, that is pretty much guaranteed.

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Apr 09, 2020 Young Event Horse

The Basics of Training Your Young Horse to Conquer Skinnies

When introducing a horse to a new concept, it is important to make the entire learning process enjoyable. Make sure to always praise your horse so they continuously understand that they are supposed to be enjoying this time. In eventing, the skinnies have gotten so small that the sooner the horses begin to lock on and enjoy it, the better.

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Feb 01, 2017 Education

Ride Between the Flags with Liz Halliday-Sharp

In this series, the pros walk through their approach to riding questions, fences and combinations on cross-country. This Ride Between the Flags is given by Liz Halliday-Sharp.

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Aug 30, 2013 Competitions

Liz Halliday Reports from Haras Du Pin: Will the Site Be Ready for the 2014 World Equestrian Games?

When we arrived in Haras Du Pin, the area of France was beautiful and the people couldn't have been more helpful, but it did all seem quite "rustic" for the site of the next World Equestrian Games, especially coming in after a venue like Kentucky.

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