From 15 or 16 hands up, the world looks a little different.
5 Things to Learn From Rolex (Even if You’re Not an Eventer)
We’ve still got showjumping to go, but after this year’s dressage and XC phases, there are plenty of lessons to learn from some of the top riders in the world.
EN: William Fox-Pitt & Bay My Hero Lead After Wild Day at Rolex
It’s William 1st, Lauren Kieffer 2nd and Phillip Dutton 3rd at the conclusion of cross-country day at Rolex. (more…)
Eventing by the #s: Dressage
Like many riders, I’m always interested in top eventers’ tools of the trade. From bits and nosebands to helmets and flair, here are the stats on what competitors were sporting in the Rolex dressage ring this year. (more…)
A Fairytale Rolex Wedding
Imagined getting married on horseback on the Rolex cross-country course — during Rolex! For 2014 competitor, Ellen Doughty that dream came true yesterday. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Perfomance Products: Shoo Fly
Composting your manure can reduce the number of stable flies on your farm. KPP shares the results of an interesting study. (more…)
Weekly Watering Hole from Horse Quencher: The 8 Best and Worst of Horses & Water
There’s no way around it: this weekend, some of your Rolex heroes will take an unplanned dip in “The Lake.” (more…)
EN’s Rolex Dressage Wrapup: Allison Springer & Arthur Dominate at Rolex
Allison sits atop the leaderboard at the conclusion of the dressage phase. Jenni Autry reports. (more…)
The Secret Past Lives of Rolex OTTBs + Thoroughbreds For All!
Nobody shows up to Rolex like a thoroughbred and this year’s field is full of them. (more…)
Friday Flicks: Sylvester vs. International Velvet
They’re both soooo good, but which one deserves the title of Best Eventing Movie Ever? Amanda Ronan referees a showdown. (more…)
4 Ways to Join ‘Horses in the Morning’ at Rolex
Our favorite horsey morning show is live and on the scene this week at Rolex. Here are a few fun opportunities to get your HITM fix! (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
It’s Rolex week AND it’s Friday — here’s a cross-country jump metaphor to help you conquer the last obstacle before your weekend. (more…)
The 5 Most Hilarious Soundbytes from the Thursday Rolex Press Conference
If you could put a microphone and a live audience in front of any three guys at Rolex, this trio would rank among the most entertaining. (more…)
Eventing Nation’s Rolex Day 1 Dressage Report
It’s #1 Michael Pollard, #2 Will Faudree and #3 Doug Payne after our first day of competition here at the Kentucky Horse Park. Jenni Autry reports. (more…)
Eventing Nation’s Lunch Break Rolex Dressage Update
Michael Pollard and Mensa lead the way after the first morning of dressage, reports Jenni Autry. (more…)
Well, That’s One Way To Use the Hot Walker
Most horses tend to go with the herd. Bull likes to do things his own way. And by “own way” we mean the “wrong way.” He travels the opposite direction of the hot walker—on purpose. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day: Eventing Edition
With Rolex kicking off in Kentucky, what better time to showcase our readers’ finest “Oh Crap” eventing moments? Enjoy! (more…)
Best of Craigslist: ‘Gentle Kids Horse, Children’s, Experienced Trail Mare’
This horse looks like it’s ready to just give up. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Two Fleeceworks-sponsored riders we’ll be cheering especially loudly for this weekend: Jen McFall and and Caitlin Silliman. (more…)
Eventing Nation’s Rolex Wednesday Jog Report
Jenni reports that Exponential was withdrawn and Sir Oberon was spun; Sally Spickard shares her picks for Best Dressed. (more…)
Helmets vs. Hats: A Showdown?
The tides are turning in favor of safety for equestrian disciplines across the board — even western. Lindsay Rausch contemplates the shift. (more…)
Eventing Nation’s Ultimate Rolex Preview
Jenni Autry and Kate Samuels team up to give you the rundown on each and every horse/rider combination who’ll be vying for glory in Kentucky this year. (more…)
Take a Ride on Cinderella Story/Derby Contender California Chrome
The flashy west coast colt California Chrome has been one very busy derby contender! (more…)
The Idea of Order: A Cool Breeze
Spring is here! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the wind is… well, I’ll let Morgane Schmidt take it from here. (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Charlotte Dujardin & Valegro
Great Britain’s double Olympic gold medal winning duo broke their own world record to win the FEI World Cup Grand Prix in Lyon over the weekend. (more…)