I'd been staring at the entry confirmation for three days before I actually let myself believe I was going. A new eventing venue, four hours from home, a horse…
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What a New Eventing Venue Taught Me in a Single Weekend
Why cooling down your horse after show jumping matters
I still remember the round at Sydney International Equestrian Centre where my mare pulled off the clearest jump-off of her career. We landed after the final…
Keeping a Hot Horse Calm After a Clear Round at an Event
The roar of the crowd, the rush of adrenaline, the sheer joy of a clear round — few things compare to the moment you and your horse cross the finish flags with…
Why I always thank the volunteers and officials at every event
I had a bad dressage test at Boneo Park once. The kind where you leave the arena in a fog, hands shaking, and you barely remember the trot serpentine even…
What makes a great eventing coach and how to find one
Picking someone to guide you and your horse through the three phases of eventing is one of the most significant decisions you will make as a rider. A good…
Calm, Clear, And Ready For The Cross-Country Walk
Walking a cross-country course can feel like a competition before the competition has even started. The fences are solid, the distances matter, the ground may…
Helping A Young Horse Understand The Starter Box
A starter box can look insignificant to an experienced event horse: a few rails, a narrow entrance, a judge or steward nearby, and a rider waiting for the…
The Hoof Boots I Trust When Eventing Gets Serious
I choose Scoot Boots for my eventing horses because they give me a practical balance between protection, freedom of movement, and the confidence to tackle…
How to Create a Pre-Competition Playlist That Calms You Down
The hour before a horse trial can feel strangely crowded. There is a dressage test to remember, boots to clean, a number to pin on, a horse to settle, and a…
What My Worst Cross-Country Ride Taught Me About Partnership
There are rides that look respectable on paper but feel unsettled in the saddle, and there are rides that expose every weak point in the relationship between…