Want Vs Don’t on Day 2 of EA21 West II Clinic
he mind is a powerful tool. The stories we tell ourselves and the ways we view the world shape our actions in unconscious ways. “Our brains don’t process the negative,” Jan Byyny, EA21 West II coach, said. “Something that’s really important as a rider is to frame what you want to do in a positive...
Let Learning Be Messy at Day 1 of the EA21 West II Clinic
“Learning is messy; embrace the mess. That’s the only way to get better,” said Jan Byyny, new coach of the EA21 West II Clinic held at Aspen Farms. “The people who win are the ones who can fix the mess the quickest.”
Tommy Greengard Wins the CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, and more at Aspen Farms Horse Trials
The Pacific Northwest could not have delivered more beautiful conditions for a final day of competition at Aspen Farms Horse Trials and CCI4*-S on Sunday. Sunny weather, temperatures in the low 70s with a light breeze, spectacular views of Mt. Rainier to the East, and excellent footing on the gra...
Greengard Takes the Top Spot on Day 1 at Aspen Farms CCI4*-S
Over 300 horse and rider combinations from the Pacific Northwest and beyond converged on Aspen Farms to kick off day 1 of three-day competition with dressage.
Aspen Farms Horse Trials Concludes and Crowns Area VII Championship Winners
Aspen Farms Horse Trials and the first part of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Area VII Championships has concluded with more than $35,000 worth of cash and prizes awarded by show sponsors to top finishers from throughout the region and beyond. The final leg of the USEA Area VII Cha...
Good Habits and Correct Jumping Position on Day 2 of the EA21 West Coast II Regional Clinic
Correct jumping positions, generating a quality canter and keeping it rhythmic, and practicing good habits consistently were the takeaways from the second day of the 2024 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 (EA21) West Coast II Regional Clinic on Wednesday.
Assessing an Unfamiliar Horse at the EA21 West Coast II Regional Clinic
Catching riding was the theme of the first day of action at the 2024 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 (EA21) West Coast II Regional Clinic on Tuesday at Aspen Farms, a 240-acre facility in Yelm, Washington, about 60 miles south of Seattle.
O'Neal and Clooney 14 Capture the Win at Inaugural Aspen Farms CCI4*-S
At the end of an exciting weekend at Aspen Farms Horse Trials, Karen O'Neal and Clooney 14, a 10-year-old Westphalian gelding owned by Annika Asling, sealed the win in the inaugural CCI4*-S. They started the division in the lead with a dressage score of 35.0, but then dropped to second after show...
Grandia Moves Into the Lead at Inaugural Aspen Farms CCI4*-S
A big crowd gathered at Aspen Farms Horse Trials Saturday afternoon to watch the inaugural CCI4*-S division take on the show jumping track designed by Chris Barnard. Supporters, sponsors, competitors, and visitors enjoyed watching FEI show jumping during a 4-Star Reception with catered food and b...
