Hillary Simpson Brought Arkansas Back to His Roots in Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

Headlined Star-Studded Line-up in Two-Day Event at Pimlico Race Course             Southern Pines, NC–October 8, 2013—Grand Prix rider Hillary Simpson showed that careers in show jumping can be viable for ex-race horses  during her appearance with her Thoroughbred Arkansas in the Retired Racehorse Training Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD, over the weekend of October 5-6. Simpson brought her 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, on whom she has won several Grand Prix ribbons this year including a win in the Mt. Equinox Grand Prix in Vermont, to the two-day event and participated in several functions.
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Good Food Hunting: Foodie Interview with Kate Samuels

By Kat Wojtylak Hearty beef stew with cornbread cooked up by Kate. Kate Samuels is a writer for Eventing Nation . She tackles the obstacles in her life as an event rider and does it all while she moonlights as a foodie. Kate ‘s story is like many others out there.
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Kevin Staut Travels to Cambodia as JustWorld International Ambassador

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – “I am going to take a break,” Kevin Staut announced at the end of September, “…and I am staying away from show jumping arenas this fall.” Truth be told, his ‘break’ is only relative to show jumping.
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The 2013 George Morris Clinic Returns to the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center November 8-10

Buffalo, NY – October 4, 2013 – World renowned George H. Morris will once again travel to the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) for the 2013 George Morris Clinic.
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Good Food Hunting: Baked Apple Cider Donuts

By Kat Wojtylak Baked apple cider donuts make for a healthier way to enjoy one of my favorite fall treats! Fall is officially here in every sense of the season.
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Record Rainfall At Sonoma No Match for Martin Collins Equine Footing

Surface performed outstandingly despite deluge at Sonoma Horse Park   Lexington, KY (September 30th) – When the show must go on, Sonoma Horse park officials put their trust in  Martin Collins Equ ine Surfaces . Despite six hours of consecutive, heavy rain (record rainfall for a single day in September in Sonoma County) at the Sonoma Horse Park’s final Saturday show of the 2013 season, Martin Collins’ CLOPF® footing held up flawlessly throughout the downpour, and the horse show stayed on schedule.
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Championship and Final Entry

by Sophie St.Clair Last week I travelled to Sacramento to compete in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur West Regional Jumper Championship. The event was held at Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA
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Paladin Wins Prisa Invitational Title In Fall Season Opener

BOCA RATON, FL-Sept.
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A World of Riders: Bringing Student Rider Nations Cup Back to the United States

By: Kate McManis It happens every four years; the torch is lit, the rings are raised, and the games begin. It is a dream of almost every athlete to represent his or her nation in a world competition and it is an experience and honor that can never be forgotten. Though not yet an Olympian myself (still keeping my fingers crossed), I have been lucky enough to represent the United States of America three times at Student Rider Nations Cup (SNRC) competitions.
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Good Food Hunting: Dressage at Devon

By Kat Wojtylak Fig, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Naan Pizza from The Pub at Wegmans. Dressage at Devon is well underway. The breed show itself takes place earlier in the week with the performance horses coming in to finish off the weekend. Much like the Devon Horse Show  it promotes a worldly feel in a old time venue just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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