Chester is a 12 year old Thoroughbred gelding and he is literally an answer to my prayers. You can read how this dream came true on Chester 's Gallery Page Photo ... Read More

Over the years there have been grumblings from many quarters that the equestrian sports should be dropped from the Olympic games. Some think that the games should represent human, not ... Read More

Several young people I know are gearing up to head out to college or university. I have to admit, I am a bit envious. The range of educational and employment ... Read More

The FEI has received confirmation of the presence of a banned substance on four horses in the Olympic Show Jumping competitions. "Capsaicin" is a topical medication derived from peppers that ... Read More

Autumn is my favorite time of year for riding and I look forward to the crisp days ahead with their woodsy scents and brilliant colors. Autumn has been traditionally the ... Read More

Eventer Karen O`Connor and Mandiba tackle the cross-country jumping phase of the Beijing Olympic three day event. Mandiba doesn`t spare an inch as he takes this jump. Photo 2008 Getty Images ... Read More

Having been glued to CBC Bold for much of the week to watch the Olympic Equestrian events, I'm feeling a little untethered now that they are over!

Canadian rider Eric Lamaze will be celebrating his gold medal win after a tough competition in Olympic Show Jumping. Lamaze had a tough climb, on a personal level, to make ... Read More

Thanks to a reader for this tip: you can watch the Olympic Show Jumping finals at 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games Online Listings. US viewers should be able to tune ... Read More

With eventing and dressage over, and the medals awarded, we have only one more competition to look forward to from Beijing--individual show jumping. The show jumping competitors have a bit ... Read More

Those of you who were unable to watch the TV coverage of the Individual Dressage competitions at the Beijing Olympics will enjoy watching the online video links provided by Dressage ... Read More

Dutch rider Anky Van Grunsven 2008 Getty ImagesVan Grunsven and Salinero during the Grand Prix Special competition. has won her second Olympic medal in dressage (she has already won a team ... Read More

After an exciting jump off the team show jumping gold medal goes to the US riders. The first three US riders jumped clear and quick making the fourth ride unnecessary. ... Read More

US rider McLain Ward and Canadian Eric Lamaze are leading the pack after the 2nd show jumping qualifier at the Beijing Olympics. Photo 2008 Getty ImagesJos Lansink of Belgium and Cumano ... Read More

Magic has been lucky enough to find friends who have given her the love and care she needed. She has stolen a place in her new owners heart. Here is ... Read More

Of the over 60 competitors in the Olympic show jumping, only 13 achieved clear rounds. Photo 2008 Getty ImagesAustralia's Laurie Lever on Drossel Dan in the Olympic show jumping competition. Leading ... Read More

Recently on the forum, a member asked about the possibility of using horses as transportation to work. She felt it would be more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient. The recent ... Read More

I've just updated the medal standings page to include the team dressage medals that were presented. You'll find the medals presented for the eventing as well. How will the individual ... Read More

We are watching the dressage competitions this morning and wondering at the incredible amount of strain there must be on horse and rider. Photo 2008 Getty ImagesAnky van Grunsven of The ... Read More

Olympic Day 5 and the dressage competitions have begun. Photo 2008 Getty ImagesJane Gregory of Great Britain and Lucky Star perform in the Individual Dressage Grand Prix My daughter is ... Read More

It's already Day 4 of the Beijing Olympics, eventing is over in Hong Kong and the medals awarded. 2008 Getty Images The German eventing team celebrates their gold medal on the ... Read More

Many of you have asked when you can watch the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympics. Photo 2008 Getty Images Linda Algotsson of Sweden riding Stand By Me clears the Lantern ... Read More

"I am submitting this photo of my daughter since it is the first time she has ever won so many ribbons at one show including the reserve and the champion ... Read More

I'm feeling a bit nervous this morning. I've been told the show grounds have turned into soup after the heavy rain we've been having. So not only do I have ... Read More

I'm off and running again today to get ready for a show tomorrow. Photo 2008 J. BlocksdorfPit crews assisting their riders before they head out on trail. My daughter and I are ... Read More

Colic can be frightening because it seems to occur in otherwise healthy horses for no apparent reason. At the onset, you won't know if you are dealing with a mild ... Read More

Who can forget the hurricane season of 2005? Whether we experienced or witnessed the disaster we learned the time to prepare for a disaster is before anything happens. Emergency ... Read More

Only 7 more days until the 2008 Olympics begin! I've posted my medal predictions for the Beijing games.