Understanding Equine Behavior during Emergencies I take the well-being of a horse during emergencies seriously. Horses can be very sensitive to stressful events, and knowing how to read their body language is a real asset. In times of crisis, anxiety shows up in various ways, from restless pacing to changes in breathing. In this article,…
Technology has transformed many aspects of our lives, and equestrianism is no exception. Thanks to innovative equestrian apps, horse riding and care have entered the digital age, making tasks easier and riding more enjoyable. I’m a techy by trade, so I love anything related to tech and horses! Why are these apps becoming must-haves? They…
I am lucky to live near a couple of great equine competition venues that aren’t listed below – Clay County Fairgrounds which shows my name on one of the photos I took at a show and Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Both venues are fairly new in the equine competition arena, but they have hosted upper-level competitions…
Introduction to the Heart of Equine Triumphs I’ve always found horses’ resilience remarkable. Beneath their majestic exteriors lies an extraordinary capacity for recovery and transformation, as I have witnessed with my own rescued horse, Panimetro. In this exploration, I share a slice of reality where once-forgotten creatures find new life and achieve greatness. We often…
Introduction to Eventing This is my favorite riding discipline. I was working toward riding in cross-country/eventing competitions, but I had too many falls off of my other horse, with broken ribs and more, that I had to promise my employer that I wouldn’t jump. That was tough. I didn’t really quit jumping, but I didn’t…
Romain Duguet. Photos credit Frédéric Chéhu. It was an extremely tricky course that the German course designer Frank Rothenberger designed for the Grand Prix Hermès today under the glass roof of the Grand Palais. With 15 obstacles at 1.60m, the 39 riders who started had their work cut out, particularly with the last triple vertical…
Mark Bennett, Caroline Anier, Joey Casey, Misha Rodizanko and Mason Phelps. Photos: Liz Lamont Images/Phelps Media Group. Cedar Crest Wins Founders Cup in Exciting Tie-Breaker Wellington, FL – April 11, 2015 – JPMorgan Chase won the 2015 Senators Cup, defeating Gordon W. Ross-RE/MAX 5-3 in Saturday’s final of The 6th Annual International Gay Polo Tournament…
Too Many Flies Last Summer? Don’t Put Up with That Again! How to Use Spalding Fly Predator Products for Fly Control for Your Animals The best way to control pest flies is to eliminate them before they ever emerge. By simply sprinkling a small bag of Spalding Fly Predators on your manure areas just as…
1st – Allison Springer and Arthur. (USA, 25 April 2014) Allison Springer (USA) riding Arthur, today Friday 25 April 2014, is the current leader after the Dressage phase, with William Fox-Pitt (GBR) riding Bay My Hero in 2nd place, and Lauren Kieffer (USA) riding Veronica in 3rd place at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, in…
Allison Springer and Arthur (Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, Ky. – The second day of dressage came to a close Friday at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented Land Rover with a new set of names atop the leaderboard. Twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations performed their test in the Rolex Stadium in front of the Ground Jury of Sandy…
