Team USA walking the cross-country course. Photo by Sarah Miller/MacMillan PhotographyOn the morning of Thursday, July 16, we were out on the new CCI2* course at Will O’ Wind Farm, Mono, Ontario, the host of the Pan American Games...
Boyd Martin and Remington XXV jump into The Hollow at the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.Few things compare to the thrill of galloping around a cross-country course on a well-schooled horse. Introducing your horse to the challenges of cross-country...
Michael Jung and FischerRocana FST (GER), winners of the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.Riding in reverse order of standing, the tension mounted for each rider entering the show jumping ring at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky....
It was a miserably wet, chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., for the cross-country portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Horses going earlier in the day had the definite advantage before the rain became...
Tim Price and Wesko (NZL), currently tied for first placeAfter a long day of dressage in the bright sun, Germany’s Michael Jung came out tied for the lead with New Zealand’s Tim Price on a score of 36.3. Winning...
Q: My horse is afraid of ditches, so I’ve only been able to show where I know the cross-country course won’t have one. How do I school them properly so that he accepts them and gets over his fear?A:...
Q: How long should my stirrups be for flatwork and jumping?A: Stirrup length, as it turns out, is a very variable and personal choice. Some riders feel more secure with stirrups that would feel jockey-length to other riders....
If you’re a competitive dressage rider or eventer, your score ultimately comes down to your performance in the ring. All the practice in the world doesn’t guarantee that you’re getting every possible point out of your test.
Here, Gina Miles,...
Sandra Auffarth and Opgun Louvo completing a double-clear round in the stadium jumping phase of three-day eventing at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy. Photo: Bob LangrishAfter jumping a clear round on Opgun Louvo, Sandra Auffarth of...
