Archive for the 'Cross Country' Category

Winsome Adante to be Retired at 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

Winsome Adante to be Honored in Official Retirement Ceremony at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Farnam
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By Joanie Morris
High Performance Communications Manager
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The only three-time winner of the CCI**** at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Eventing legend Winsome Adante will grace [...]

Wed March 19th, 2008 by laurel
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Aiken Event Horse Sale in February

Plan on attending the Aiken Event Horse Sale! We hope you will make time on your calendar Wednesday and Thursday February 20-21, 2008 to attend two great days of horse shopping in the United States’ fastest growing horse country, Aiken, South Carolina. Our goal is to bring together event horse sellers and buyers [...]

Sat December 1st, 2007 by laurel
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Is Eventing too Dangerous

Eventing is like skiing, motorcycle riding or snowboarding an extreme sport which involves calculated risks. One of the main reasons many people are attracted to the sport is because of the edge of excitment involved in galloping across open fields and jumping various obstacles at speed.
The governing bodies of the USEF and [...]

Sat November 24th, 2007 by laurel
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Weston Horse Trials in England

Congratulations to Lizzie and Berry for a stellar performance at Weston, here is Berry dropping into the water complex, galloping around the cross country course with no time faults.

Sun November 4th, 2007 by laurel
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Hacking Cross Country

This time of year is beautiful with the leaves changing to brilliant amber, gold, and rich reds. The horses enjoy the countryside as an alternative to the routine of the ring work. Riding cross country also helps the rider develop better balance and confidence as you must negotiate varied terrain. It is [...]

Sat October 20th, 2007 by laurel
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Learning to Ride Through the Water Complex

Indy gallops through the Preliminary water complex with confidence and his eye on the next question.
The water complex is often a problem for horses and riders on the cross country course. To prevent this from being an issue it is crucial that your horse schools through water often and always at a level above [...]

Wed October 10th, 2007 by laurel
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Cosmo-Grandson of King of Diamonds

Cosmo is a 6 year old Irish Sport Horse imported one year ago from Ireland. He is an elastic supple horse with the potential to be a show jumper, event horse or high level dressage horse. He is kind, easy to ride and learns quickly–always looking to please his rider. This gelding [...]

Wed October 10th, 2007 by laurel
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Pine Top Horse Trials

An equisite moment of harmony between Will Faudree and Indiana Jones negotiating the water complex at Pine Top in September. Indy is relaxed, focused and confident with his partner as they negotiate this difficult course, coming in under the alloted time resulting in a fourth place finish at Preliminary.

Wed October 10th, 2007 by laurel
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At the end of the Cross Country Course

Here is Beau after completing his cross country round. He is super fit and could run around the course again. You always want to be prepared for each phase of the competition with a fit horse to prevent accidents and injuries. And it is always a great idea to have someone from [...]

Sat August 4th, 2007 by laurel
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Riding Cross Country

Here is a focused horse and rider combination galloping through the water complex at Fitches Corner Event last weekend. Practice at home so that when you are on course you do not encounter any problems. One common fault is that the rider does not ride with confidence. If you have any [...]

Tue July 31st, 2007 by laurel
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