Archive for Riding and showing

Tutorial in World Equestrian Games Jumping’s Unique Format

Aug 03, 2010 No Comments

Show jumping is traditionally the most widely popular equestrian discipline in the general public. It’s easy to understand and exciting to watch. And I’m sure it will be no different at the upcoming World Equestrian Games. The World Equestrian Games jumping format is one of a kind, making it one of the most exciting jumping [...]

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No Better Way To Start Young Riders Than United States Pony Club

Jul 16, 2010 5 Comments

When I found out that my very good blogger buddy Courtney of Three Days Three Ways grew up in Pony Club, I was first exceedingly jealous and second begged her to write about it for us here on Regarding Horses. She was very generous in lending her writing skills to tell us about her experience [...]

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Arabian Horse Show 101: Key Basics You Need To Know

Jun 01, 2010 3 Comments

Spending a day down at the Buckeye Sweepstakes Horse Show gave me a new appreciation for the Arabian breed. It also renewed my amazement at the diversity within the horse world. It’s really fantastic to see how our riding disciplines are adapted to suit different breeds and types of horses – showing each off to [...]

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Dipping My Toes In The Arabian Waters at Buckeye

May 26, 2010 2 Comments

My horizons in the equestrian world continue to expand; tomorrow I’m off to Columbus for the day to attend the Buckeye Sweepstakes Arabian Horse Show! And even better, I’m going to get to tag along behind the scenes with the folks from Freedom Farm, including trainer Bill Rodgers, rider Raegan Knotts, and several of their [...]

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Brush Up On Dressage For the World Equestrian Games

May 21, 2010 2 Comments

I’m glad to say that as I’ve grown a little older and wiser, I’ve become a huge dressage buff. As a horse-crazy teenager who loved nothing better than soaring over jumps, I just didn’t get it. But now as a grown-up owner with a green horse, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the foundation and [...]

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Foray Into Saddle Buying and Selling

May 19, 2010 2 Comments

Hey guys! I need your help. My saddle is no longer fitting Ace, and I need to sell it so that I can buy one that does ASAP. One of the wonderful things about writing and reading blogs, is that I’ve come across people with a wonderful wealth of knowledge on all kinds of horse-related [...]

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Eventing Short List Named For 2010 World Equestrian Games

May 17, 2010 1 Comment

A big thanks goes out to Courtney of Three Days Three Ways for the tip-off that the US eventing team shortlist for the World Equestrian Games has been named. Well, at least a part of it has. A few more riders may be named following the final WEG trial at Luhmuhlen CCI4* June 17-20, 2010. [...]

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