The Marlborough Horse Trials is accepting post entries until September 11, 2012 or until we fill, whichever comes first. All entries must be completed online via XEntry or Event Entries or mailed to our secretary and postmarkd no later than Sep 11th. There is a $40 late fee for all entries received after the closing dte of 4 Sep 12. Please join us September 22nd and 23rd for our 21st year. We are also holding an Adult Rider and Young Rider Team Competition in addition to the horse trials. Visit us on the web at www.marlboroughhorsetrials.org or email our secretary, Mary Coldren ([email protected]) for more information.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to announce a request for expressions of interest to host the first standalone USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships in 2026 and 2027. With the success of the inaugural joint championships in 2024, the USEA is confident that the progression of these programs lends to a standalone event for these hardworking students in 5th through 12th grade and undergraduate college programs.
The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is easily one of the most influential weeks in the sport of eventing in the U.S. and this year it is headed to Seattle, Washington, Dec. 12-15. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown talks about all the details surrounding this year's Convention with USEA CEO Rob Burk and USEA President Lou Leslie. From important discussions around safety and horsemanship to a charity poker tournament and more, there is so much going on in Seattle this year that you won't want to miss!
The following is an excerpt from 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by equine training and conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou. Strength routines and this workout are for horses and riders with a good existing level of fitness who are working toward increased strength and endurance.
Being the last rider in the final competition of the day can be an unenviable position. Molly Duda felt the pressure all day while gearing up for her ride on her own 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding Disco Traveler (Donatelli x Cadence).