tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24187992810955685372025-10-01T00:19:56.340-04:00Eventing News, Insights, and Information Today, Tomorrow, and Everyday...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger346125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-90095857662556131032013-10-24T09:11:00.001-04:002013-10-24T10:33:38.164-04:00

Live Video Feed from Les Etoiles de Pau Link to live scoring:  http://www.worldsporttiming.com/live/livecomplet.php?URLlivesession_nb=99999018&rnd=02062280  Link to Pau Results:  http://www.worldsporttiming.com/results/timing-697.html

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Jonathan Paget (NZL), who was foot-perfect across country on Clifton Promise to take the lead at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), opening leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013. (Kit Houghton/FEI) Lausanne (SUI), 27 October 2012 HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Paget shows all his promise at Pau By Kate Green Jonathan Paget (NZL) rode across country with typical New Zealand verve to take a

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-56003200730038616142012-05-02T17:04:00.000-04:002012-05-02T17:04:24.672-04:00

 FEI Eventing Committee chair, Giuseppe della Chiesa, led the Eventing Round Table held on the final day of the FEI Sports Forum. (Edouard Curchod/FEI) FEI PRESS RELEASELausanne (SUI), 2 May 2012 HEALTHY DEBATE AT EVENTING ROUND TABLE DURING SPORTS FORUM The difference between CCI and CIC competitions, qualifications and rider licences, were the key topics discussed by more than 80

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-87209147680208364652012-04-30T10:04:00.007-04:002012-04-30T10:24:29.661-04:00

Dynaformer in his Paddock - enjoying the spring sunshine (Photo courtesy of Three Chimneys Farm) I make no bones about the fact that I am a huge fan of horse racing.  From an early age, I have adored racing in all it's incarnations.   But the flat -- now that was the end all for me. EXTERMINATOR, BULL LEA, MAN O WAR, NATIVE DANCER, SWAPS, FOREGO, KELSO, DR FAGER, REGRET -- these were

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-8497657473638050192012-04-30T07:22:00.006-04:002012-04-30T07:48:50.935-04:00

Sheer talent -- William Fox-Pitt and PARKLANE HAWK -- what else is there to say but WOW! A second Rolex Kentucky win in three years for William! $80K and new Rolex Watch to serve as twin to the one he took home two years ago! A second leg of the Rolex Grand Slam!  And, another very good week for British Eventing -- currently the true force in the sport.  William now has two legs of the

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-20176721237399416442012-04-16T12:51:00.000-04:002012-04-16T12:51:08.019-04:00

Hot off the press!  Clinton Anderson is looking for a Warehouse Manger in Stephenville TX! Downunder Horsemanship Job Description Title:  Warehouse Manager (reports to the Vice President) Qualifications/Skills:   Manage, organize, direct and inspect the operations and staff of warehouse, purchasing, shipping, receiving and assembly departments.  That

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-42674063579123910482012-04-13T12:07:00.000-04:002012-04-13T12:11:22.061-04:00

Amy and Woodstock, RK3DE, 2006 I've watched Amy Tryon ride for years.   She was always high on the radar...   There were some very great times during the Olympic and WEG years when Amy and POGGIO II well-represented not only the USA, but all we arm-chair Eventers who only dream of reaching that level of competition. It seemed she was at her happiest then. She also went

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-9961478518584913922012-03-06T10:55:00.000-05:002012-03-06T10:55:20.063-05:00

Here here! FEI President HRH Princess Haya signs the agreement for the adoption of the Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport by the FEI in the company of 1st Vice President John McEwen (right) and 2nd Vice President Pablo Mayorga (left). FEI PRESS RELEASELausanne (SUI), 6 March 2012 FEI SIGNS BRIGHTON DECLARATION ON WOMEN AND SPORT FEI President HRH Princess Haya, 1st Vice

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-5037476907551709782012-03-02T08:30:00.005-05:002012-03-02T10:35:58.889-05:00

Like many of you, I have been enjoying the Retired Racehorse Training Project's Trainer Challenge. Personally, I was happy with the outcome because I know what a wonderful teacher and trainer Eric Dierks is, not to mention a really great guy to work with.  That said, all of the trainers did such a great job working with these freshly off-the-track horses. Kudos to all! One of the things

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-48069971194629787662012-02-02T06:52:00.002-05:002012-02-02T06:56:41.047-05:00

The UK's Tori Trafford has just sent us news from across the pond.  We love hearing from Tori.  She has two new horses, an interesting diagnosis for some problems she's been having with another,  headcams, and lots of plans for the 2012 competition season. Thanks Tori! ~ Nan Eventing Day Blog – January Happy New Year all Eventing fans! Finally glad to have the New Year upon us,

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-6148929067916254182012-01-20T18:11:00.001-05:002012-01-20T18:12:08.439-05:00

 It's Derby Cross time again and we LOVE Derby Cross!  Our friends at FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips are sponsoring again!  Watch all the action live from Wellington tonight on USEF Network tonight at 7 p.m eastern! For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 11, 2012 FLAIR TO CONTINUE SPONSORSHIP OF THE WELLINGTON PRO DERBY CROSS IN 2012 Flair LLC, makers of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips, is

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-18724961900033507772012-01-19T05:58:00.000-05:002012-01-19T05:58:42.730-05:00

From the USEF Communications Department Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has nominated Capt. Mark Phillips and Missy Ransehousen for top coaching honors with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).  With this nomination, they have been named USEF Coach and Para-Equestrian Coach of the Year. Capt. Phillips has had a long tenure of medal

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-82949429986198515322012-01-15T07:51:00.003-05:002012-01-15T08:15:46.169-05:00

Recently we had the opportunity to meet and listen to British Eventing Great Mary King at the USEA Area 8 annual meeting -- a treat!  In this first video shot during Mary's talk, she dissects teaching the flying change to a young horse. The video is a little jumpy here and there but holds very useful information... ed Follow Eventing Day Tweets! Every Day Is An Eventing

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Congratulations Jimmy! James C. Wofford (Upperville, VA) collected Lifetime Achievement accolades in front of legions of his fans. A lifelong servant and student of the sport he was a multiple medal-winning eventing rider, coach, trainer, author, AHSA president, administrator, broadcaster...and legend. Learn more about Wofford by watching this video about his life: 2011 USEF Lifetime

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Congrats to Nev, Boyd, and the members of the Neville Bardos team! January 13, 2011 Cincinnati, OH - For the first time ever, the USEF crowned two horses with its highest honor, one from an International Discipline and one from a National Discipline. Neville Bardos and Sjoerd were named 2011 Horses of the Year at tonight's USEF annual Horse of the Year celebration. Honored

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-77562499115375418002012-01-11T07:21:00.001-05:002012-01-11T07:22:28.463-05:00

Just spotted this video and had to post.  Tonk (a great big tank of a draft) took on a Grizzly bear and won.  Amazing courage by horse and rider, IMO. David Letterman is a bit annoying at first but it's well worth the watch, this video.  And I thought Ping was brave when he didn't flinch at a flock of turkeys...  Follow Eventing Day Tweets! Every Day Is An

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FEI PRESS RELEASELausanne (SUI), 10 January 2012 The FEI has today given final sign-off on the footing that will be used for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events at Greenwich Park. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) conducted footing tests at a site near Preston in the north of England on 20 and 21 December 2011. The mix for the footing

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-55313436972879253822011-10-30T18:52:00.000-04:002011-10-30T18:52:01.966-04:00

The US gold medal winning Jumping team at the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico (L to R) Kent Farrington, Christine McCrea, Beezie Madden and McLain Ward. McCrea also clinched the Individual title yesterday ahead of Madden in silver-medal position.  Photo: FEI/StockImagesServices.com PAN-AMERICAN GAMES 2011 – JUMPING Guadalajara (MEX), 30 October 2011 American Jumping

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-36828485053938527542011-10-30T17:16:00.000-04:002011-10-30T17:16:15.072-04:00

Okay, it's been awhile.  My only excuse is I've been slammed. I have to make a living. That said, here's a fantastic job for just the right person -- and you know who you are. So read this over and send Monty a resume. It just might start you on the path to your destiny! GO FOR IT!! (& let me know how it goes... bonne chance). Monty Roberts Looking for Assistant Trainer and Rider

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William Fox-Pitt (GBR) made history with a record sixth Burghley victory when winning on Parklane Hawk with just a single Jumping time penalty to add to his Dressage score. Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI. 4 September 2011 By Kate Green William Fox-Pitt (GBR) earned a standing ovation from the rain-soaked crowd as he clinched a record sixth title at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR),

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-10869232159282690742011-09-03T20:53:00.000-04:002011-09-03T20:53:23.615-04:00

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) and Parkland Hawk are in the lead after Cross-Country at the fourth leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ at Burghley. © Kate Houghton/FEI. FEI PRESS RELEASE Lausanne (SUI), 3 September 2011 William Fox-Pitt (GBR) has the slimmest of leads to win a record sixth Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR), second-last leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, after a thrilling day’s

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-68342145169977079602011-09-02T14:27:00.000-04:002011-09-02T14:27:01.875-04:00

Simone Deitermann (GER) and Free Easy NRW took a slender lead after Dressage at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, second-last leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™. Photo: Kate Houghton/FEI. Lausanne (SUI), 2 September 2011 Simone Deitermann (GER) and Free Easy NRW are well known for their ability in the Dressage arena, but the German rider still said it felt “amazing” to be in the lead on

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-62454443094874787262011-09-01T16:59:00.000-04:002011-09-01T16:59:35.626-04:00

Neville Bardos and Boyd Martin at Burghley (Photo: www.stockimageservices.com) Lexington, KY - American Boyd Martin rode confidently into the main arena at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials to put in a top 12 effort on the first day of dressage. Riding Neville Bardos, whose trip to England was made possible by a Land Rover Competition and Training Grant, Martin was accurate and produced

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-61193906544167567782011-09-01T14:54:00.000-04:002011-09-01T14:54:17.341-04:00

William Fox-Pitt (GBR), a member of the British bronze medal team at last weekend’s HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships, has overtaken team mate Mary King at the head of the HSBC Rankings. Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI FEI PRESS RELEASE Lausanne (SUI), 1 September 2011 William Fox-Pitt moves up to world number one in HSBC Rankings William Fox-Pitt (GBR) has taken over from team mate

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418799281095568537.post-9911511427958566202011-09-01T14:27:00.000-04:002011-09-01T14:27:04.421-04:00

William Fox-Pitt (GBR), the new world number one in the HSBC Rankings, heads the field after the first day of Dressage at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI.  Lausanne (SUI), 1 September 2011 William Fox-Pitt (GBR), the new world number one, is on top again, this time at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR), the second-last leg of the HSBC FEI

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