EQUESTRIAN EVENTING

Theodore "Teddy" O'Connor, pony prospect for equestrian eventing in the 2008 Olympic Games, was humanely euthanized on May 28, 2008, after sustaining catastrophic and crippling injuries in a tragic accident at Karen and David O'Connor's farm.

Can horseback riders be both safe and stylish at the same time? Many equestrian disciplines now require safety helmets for riders. Latina Raville, horse lover and founder of Hide a Helmet, discussed her custom equestrian helmet cover enterprise.

Held every four years in between the Olympics, the World Equestrian Games rivals as the most prestigious competition in horse sports.

Chicago hopes to host the 2016 Olympics, and the Chicago 2016 Committee is saddling up for the challenge. The Chicago 2016 Committee has announced the selection of Tempel Farms as the proposed site for the Olympic Equestrian Complex.

The equestrian sport of eventing has grown increasingly popular over the last decade. With more attention, however, comes more critique of this inherently dangerous sport.

Horse racing season is upon us. Here's a quick guide to the various disciplines of horse racing, from thoroughbred racetracks to harness racer to steeplechase and more.

Preparing for your first combined training event requires an understanding of the sport as well as a detailed analysis of your abilities as well as those of your horse.

The Olympics are a special occasion for athletes and the country that they are representing. The next Summer Olympics is being held in London in 2012 and athletes are already beginning their training regimens to prepare for this huge sporting event.

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China have been a success for the United States, taking home 110 total medals in many different sports.

This article describes the key parts of a typical English Style Equestrian Saddle.

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Even in equestrian events, such as three-day eventing, where you're horse's style over fences doesn't factor into your score, it is still a good idea to make sure that your horse is jumping correctly.

The distillation of ten years of experience in the equestrian field. How to find an instructor that will best assist you in achieving your goals in the sport.

Equestrian helmets are essential to safety in the riding arena or on the trails. This article outlines how to find a horseback riding helmet that fits the head and fits the bill.

Horseshoes are not just for the games we play on family picnics; most horses where at least front shoes when used for daily riding.

It's difficult to know which stables will treat your horse well and accommodate your needs. If you are looking for horse stables in Houston, Texas, read on to find the best ones I know.