From some guy at the world cup Well, it’s all over; and what an outcome. So, Mario Deslauriers, from an almost impenetrable lead going into the final round, took far too many rails to count (3 I think) throughout the course, maybe a time fault as w

From some guy at the world cup I am neither lawyer, nor vet. Nor am I a real horseman for that matter.  However, I do have some decent experience in rules and process. The FEI has established the ground rules for their competitions.  Agreem

From some guy at the world cup Well, I’m back with another riveting episode of our World Cup adventure. Today, we arrived at the equine centre a few hours early to have lunch (did I mention that Switzerland is not only mega-organized, but also uber

Sara arrived safe and sound and it’s been non-stop adventuring since! Last Friday I did a practice test in Uden which is 10 min away from Anky’s. It was like a mock show where you had to be all dressed and braided and it was really helpfu

Rolex is one of those things that is always ‘in the future’.  I think it’s because you start thinking about it and getting excited about it, way earlier than any other North American event.  It rates once more on the upcom

Please enjoy the guest blog below, which comes to you humorously, if anonymously, from the World Cup Final in Geneva. I will be back with MMJR updates in a few days. Piste From some guy at the World Cup Please stand by. Professionally trained, accomp

Where’s my whip? Yesterday afternoon I received a distressed email from my ‘researcher’, who had decided to double check the WEF prize list for the names of the ground jury on Feb. 27. Much to my surprise and chagrin, I had been giv

You can believe me or not, but an hour or two after I wrote yesterday’s post ( my crystal ball seems to be working quite well), I saw a press release from the FEI, the title of which stated: FEI and USEF Both Initiate Charges in Abuse Case. The

I am on the road this week, coming to you today from the charming ex-pat enclave of San Miguel de Allende for a wee pause to catch my breath between gigs in Mexico City and Spokane (now there’s an exercise in contrasts). I know you are all anxious

This weekend we had the Anky sample sale. Everyone in the barn got to shop at cost for the spring collection. It was like kids in a candy store. All of us girls rummaging through sweaters t-shirts etc everyone yelling ‘Is this color ok?’