It’s going to be a long summer, folks, and we won’t rest until we’ve JibJabbed every last possible equestrian squadron. Let’s start with the US Event Team, announced yesterday. (more…)
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GB Eventing Team: Our Handsome Horses
Tina, Piggy, William, Mary and Zara recently attended a press conference at Greenwich, site of the fast-approaching Games, wherein they made much of their horses’ good looks. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: A state-of-the-union address
Columnist/eventer Katy Groesbeck has been too busy winning everything in sight to write for us lately (just teasing, Katy–keep doing what you’re doing!). Today she catches us up. (more…)
EN Today: Dealing with disappointment
With horses, it’s a constant teeter-totter between highs and lows. Jessica Bortner-Harris reflects on competing at the five-day emotional roller coaster that was Bromont last weekend. (more…)
EN Today: Zara, Twitterlympics and the GB Squad
Zara Phillips is more than just a British eventer–she’s British royalty. Abby Gibbon reports on the implications of her naming to the British Olympic team earlier this week. (more…)
London Calling: John’s eventing short list predictions
John’s thoughts on who’s gonna need a passport next week (as opposed to who’s going to need a stiff drink and a box of tissues). (more…)
Let’s Discuss: The US Olympic event team
Post-Bromont veterinary inspections are taking place as we speak, with a short list of riders being sent to England to be announced later today. Who do you think is going to make the cut? (more…)
EN Today: Appreciating the journey
Jessica Bortner-Harris takes a moment to contemplate what she’s learned about herself and her horse, Bug, from the sport she loves. (more…)
Oh $h!t: Your most humiliating moments, captured on film
Poplar Place Horse Trials is taking place this weekend in Hamilton, GA. As a friendly reminder to competitors to fasten their seatbelts, we present a montage of Poplar thrills and spills. (more…)
Video du Jour: Boyd & Neville’s NBC Previews
Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos, eventers extraordinaire, are going primetime on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams at 9 p.m. ET tonight. (more…)
#FantasyBadminton Roundup
Badminton 2012 was a washout, but the TweetMeme it inspired was a shining ray of hope in a weekend of otherwise sodden dreams. For your amusement, selections from #FantasyBadminton 2012. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: Four-Star Inspired
A training level move-up this weekend, a working student position with Emily Beshear just 40 days away: Big, exciting things are on the horizon for M & D.
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Rolex Recap: Dressage Day 1
John reports that Boyd Martin and Remington stepped up to take a late-afternoon lead, concluding the first of two days of Rolex dressage. (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: The morning after
With horses, things can go from “I’m the king of the world!” to “I’m choking on a slice of humble pie” in the matter of seconds. Katy Groesbeck recaps her weekend at Twin Rivers Horse Trials. (more…)
Stalking Joe McKinley: That hot eventer guy on ‘Full Metal Jousting’
Thanks to tipster Carolyn Bahr, I have a new reason to watch something other than that zombie show on Sunday nights, and his name is Joe McKinley. (more…)
Amy Tryon has passed away in her sleep
From John: Eventing has lost a great rider, a great person, and a tremendous competitor today.
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: Can I get a boost?
After a brief rant about riding fashion, McKenna Oxenden writes about being an off-the-radar Young Rider who could use a little help getting where she wants to go. (more…)
How to Win at Galway Downs, by Katy Groesbeck’s horse
When HN contributor Katy won the Galway Downs CIC**, I encouraged her to indulge in some well-deserved bragging. Being the humble type, she let her horse do the talking. (more…)
Marius: The Quotes
That Hinrich Romeike? He’s a funny guy, and the recently-announced retirement of his double gold medal-winning Olympic eventer Marius brought a treasury of humorous quotes to light. (more…)
Meet the Merle-Smiths
With one boot in foxhunting and the other in eventing, the Merle-Smiths–Grosvenor, Rosemarie and Nicolette–may be America’s most saddle-chaffed family. (more…)
EN Today: My first Rolex
Readers are rolling out their favorite Rolex memories like band-camp stories. Except, band-camp stories never go: “This one time, at band camp, I accidentally maxed out my credit card at the trade fair buying new mouthpieces for my trombone.” (more…)
As the Hotwalker Turns: Take a deep breath
Katy Groesbeck is preparing to move up to Advanced at her next event–so she’s been feeling a little, uh, stressed. Little did she realize that what she and her horse needed most was a trail ride. (more…)
Zara Who? British event rider/royalty denied access to an equestrian event
Official didn’t recognize her in her “very ordinary little car.” That’s what happens you leave your tiara at home, Zara. (more…)
Ask the ‘Expert’: Your #1 source for terrible eventing advice
From Eventing Nation, my weekly pulpit for sharing the gospel of poor judgement and ill-advised persuasions. (more…)
Oliver Townend clinic report
Horse Nation’s British correspondent (aren’t we fancy?) Jessie Widner sits in on a jumping clinic with eventing superstar Oliver Townend in Gloucester over the weekend. (more…)