Eventing Whip Rules
I have been holding off on writing about this topic as what with all the drama on social media this week around the topic I didn’t want to get caught… Read More »Eventing Whip Rules
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Cross Country
Cross country is possibly the most exciting phase of eventing and involves jumping a series of solid obstacles across the country against the clock. It also takes places as a stand alone competition in the form hunter trials or as a team in team chasing.
In this category you can find all my posts following recent competitions including course walks of top cross country courses such as Badminton and Burghley. Plus you can find top tips to improve your cross country riding.
Tight Cross Country at Badminton 2018
Yesterdays cross country was incredibly challenging for all the horses and riders competing thanks to a number of factors. The leaderboard was really shaken up, largely thanks to the changes… Read More »Tight Cross Country at Badminton 2018
Badminton Cross Country Course 2018
Some of you may have seen that I was extremely lucky to win a cross country course walk with Sam Griffiths today. This was a fantastic opportunity to not only… Read More »Badminton Cross Country Course 2018
Kick Starting Our Season
Instead of doing the whole New Year New Me thing many people attempt at the start of each year, I have taken a rather different route. It is no secret… Read More »Kick Starting Our Season
Huge Success for Ex Racehorses at Burghley
This year 4 of the 61 horses competing at the prestigious 4* event the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials were ex racehorses (who I introduced to you in a previous… Read More »Huge Success for Ex Racehorses at Burghley
Our First Camp Experience!
Last week me and Scottie travelled to Keysoe for our first ever training camp and I had a fantastic time. For those of you who don’t know what a training… Read More »Our First Camp Experience!
5 Horsey Activities for the Non-Horsey Partner
Equestrians know how to have fun. Our lives revolve around our favourite equine (and often canine) friends and we enjoy nothing more than a good horsey day. However, when you… Read More »5 Horsey Activities for the Non-Horsey Partner
Eventing Interview with Amelia Hutchinson
I’m so pleased that our eventing interviews so far have been so popular! Today I am bringing you an interview with Amelia Hutchinson. Tell us a little bit about yourself,… Read More »Eventing Interview with Amelia Hutchinson
"Very Tough" Cross Country Phase at Badminton 2017
The leading riders after the Cross Country phase were all in agreement that today’s cross country test was a real challenge. They talked about how they had to really concentrate… Read More »"Very Tough" Cross Country Phase at Badminton 2017
June Adult Training Camp
I am currently in the process of sending my medical and booking forms off to reserve my spot for my first ever horse camp this summer! It’s not until June… Read More »June Adult Training Camp
