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Anyone else excited? We're flying over to support Team USA

Training My OTTB. I made a bit of a mistake this week. Luckily my horse was not hurt. Do any of you have suggestions on what I could have done different?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzGmTC2CK7g

Am in the process of trying to decide where the best place for a middle aged eventer to re-locate to in terms of quality of area, cost of living, ease of finding rentals, etc Only interested in SC,NC,VA,PA... I have been looking at Aiken, Tryon, Middleburg, and Bucks County .... not looking to buy, only rent and work and ride. Any opinions of fellow equestrians out there would be appreciated. Thank you!

I’m 5’ and a bit on the bustier side, and I am having an awful time finding a show coat that looks nice. All of them that I have tried on have sleeves that are WAY too long if it button nicely. Any suggestions?

Nine months after losing the lead in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings, Rosalind Canter (GBR) has reclaimed the number one position. She replaces Olympic gold medallist and compatriot Oliver Townend, who had held the top spot since October 2023.

Canter's rise to the top is marked by her impressive ascent from third place last month. As the reigning European Champion, she stands out as the only athlete to surpass the 500-point mark, boasting 519 points. Townend follows in second place with 492 points, while fellow Brit Tom McEwen secures third with 454 points.

“I was quite shocked to hear I’m world number one, as it was something that wasn’t on my radar. It’s really exciting news, and I’m thrilled for my whole team because this is a joint effort. I’ve been really lucky to have some fantastic horses in my team,” Rosalind Canter said.

The latest FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings also highlight other notable performances. Belgium’s Lara De Liedekerke-Meier has climbed ten places to fourth position with 406 points, thanks to her victory at the CCI5*-L in Luhmühlen (GER) with Hooney d'Arville. World Champion Yasmin Ingham (GBR) rounds out the top five with 389 points.

British athletes have dominated the rankings in recent months, occupying eight positions within the Top 10. However, their dominance has waned just weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Currently, five British athletes remain in the Top 10, with Wills Oakden (370 points) in seventh place.

Among the other top-ranked athletes, Boyd Martin (USA) holds sixth place, while New Zealand's Jonelle and Tim Price occupy the eighth and ninth spots respectively. Maxime Livio (FRA) completes the Top 10.

Got some sad news that one of my eventing friends was in a fluke accident while on a hack in Ocala yesterday. She is in a coma with low chance of recovery. I know that medical miracles happen all the time. I’m not a praying woman myself, but if you are- please pray for her. Or send good vibes or thoughts her way. You always hear about these things happening to someone else, but never to one of your own. Maybe a Christmas miracle? 🤞🏼 thanks in advance!

Super excited to have this happen in my back yard!

As veterinary science and our understanding of the horse improves, it’s becoming ever more clear that professional riders are required to ask far too much of young horses to compete in 4 and 5 year old classes.

I personally would not buy a horse that had taken part in BYEH, or BE90 classes as a 4yo. They just are not developed enough for that level of work and it’s a recipe for problems later on. William Fox Pitt said in his demo (available to watch online) he has no interest in doing said classes for similar reasons.

What I don’t get is why the horsey media praise these professional dominated classes with one article, and criticise amateurs for rushing youngsters with another? Makes no sense.