Equestrian Life - Groups: The Eventing Group

Posted By Terri Zenz
on December 31, 2008, 5:10 pm

hey everyone... so i am possibly going down to kentucky to work/ride on an eventing farm (i am actually leaving monday to interview for the working student position) but have never evented before. i have lots of show jumping experience, but was wondering if anyone has any good advice for a first time eventer like me? thanks!!

Comment By rachael logsdon
on December 31, 2008, 11:09 pm

just hang on tight! haha, you'll do great!

Comment By Terri Zenz
on January 1, 2009, 9:24 pm

haha, i will do that thanks. thanks for the optimism, im a little nervous but i just keep telling myself that ill be alright :)

Comment By Jay Hughes
on January 30, 2009, 4:59 pm

Terri,
What farm are you going to work on? I've got a good friend in eventing and would love to learn about those kind of opportunities. My first associate with H & H Horse who I sponsor is an eventer. She is on Equestrian Life and she is a wealth of information. Her name is Christy Mackaness.
It will be fine. your horse has your back.

Comment By Jay Hughes
on January 30, 2009, 5:00 pm

Terri, What farm are you going to work on? I've got a good friend in eventing and would love to learn about those kind of opportunities. My first associate with H

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Posted By Jay Hughes
on January 30, 2009, 4:55 pm

I met Lellie Ward yesterday who is an amazing eventer and has such a great facility in Aiken. She is a world class rider and was just recognized as Master Trainer/Rider of the year by the USEA. If anyone is in the vicintiy of Aiken,SC in late February, don't miss her event at Paradise Farm. They've got 360 eventers coming in and the course is in great shape. You'll be able to see some of the best eventers in the world and you never know who may wander in.

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Posted By Courtney Gligor
on January 24, 2009, 10:46 pm

HEI IM COURTNEY IM 13 AND I HAVE AN ARAB /TB THAT I LOVE TO BITS NAMED BLACK MINX SHE IS 17 6 AND JUST FLIES OVER THE JUMPS. ON MY RECENT DRESSAGE TEST THE JUDGES WROTE; EXCELENT RIDE, YOUR HORSE HAS SO MUCH ENERGY, BEAUTY AND GRACE SHE MAKES THE OTHER HORSES LOOK DULL BY COMPARISON! GOOD JOB AND KEEP IT! im soooooo happy and excited as you can see... i wonder how old you have to be to into rolex... heh, im kinda energetic really nuts, literally, lol.srry bout that i really love horses as you can totally tell., i had so much work in the barn tonight,i just got in, well bye, i hope we can be freinds!lol

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Posted By Courtney Gligor
on January 24, 2009, 10:46 pm

HEI IM COURTNEY IM 13 AND I HAVE AN ARAB /TB THAT I LOVE TO BITS NAMED BLACK MINX SHE IS 17 6 AND JUST FLIES OVER THE JUMPS. ON MY RECENT DRESSAGE TEST THE JUDGES WROTE; EXCELENT RIDE, YOUR HORSE HAS SO MUCH ENERGY, BEAUTY AND GRACE SHE MAKES THE OTHER HORSES LOOK DULL BY COMPARISON! GOOD JOB AND KEEP IT! im soooooo happy and excited as you can see... i wonder how old you have to be to into rolex... heh, im kinda energetic really nuts, literally, lol.
srry bout that i really love horses as you can totally tell., i had so much work in the barn tonight,i just got in, well bye, i hope we can be freinds!lol

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Posted By Stephanie Mason Hanover
on January 4, 2009, 4:37 pm

Hi. I am just starting to train one of my former racehorses for eventing. I am new to the sport as well. I have done some hunter in the past, but I have not been to a event with a horse or even to a show in decades! I'm in Texas, so Area V. Looking forward to the spring and the chance to go to some schooling events and learn the ropes. Any advise for a first timer? Anyone close to Bryan, Texas?

Comment By Tracy Thompson
on January 20, 2009, 12:49 pm

I'm in Dallas!
At schooling events it's usually pretty easy to fall in line. when you go recognized, make sure you know your rules.

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Posted By Jay Hughes
on January 17, 2009, 9:41 pm

i am interested in event course design and was curious who has a great reputation in the world of design. I understand there are significant changes that are being put in place for safety as well and would like to know those details. thanks for the response in advance

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Posted By rachael logsdon
on December 31, 2008, 11:11 pm

hi! i'm rachael and i'm from ky. i don't currently own a horse, but am looking hard for one! in the meantime, i'm leasing a fun draft cross from a friend. i'm hoping that we'll be ready for bn in the spring if i haven't found a pony of my own by then.

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Posted By Jan Mirkin-Earley
on December 19, 2008, 12:13 pm

Just wanted to say hi everyone here. I am new to the group.
Happy holidays!

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Posted By Rida Woman
on December 17, 2008, 4:55 am

I'm not a competitive rider at all- in the least bit, in fact, when i forget a course i take my sweet time and jump whatever loop i feel like... however- i am a member of this group because i thoroughly enjoy jumping anything and love the challenges of dressage- tho.... connect with the horse and you can do anything. glad to join up with everyone!! ttys k

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