Driving Daily

I entered into the actual world of Combined Driving as a competitor a bit later in life. That said for my entire career as a photographer and journalist I have covered major competitions, including many World Championships, Aachen CHIO, World Cup...

he goal was to create a progression of movements throughout the levels that ultimately connects to the skills and abilities required of the horses/ponies and the driver when they progress to the FEI level.

My ponies off to Europe last summer, learned the benefits of steamed hay. Even hay that has good nutrient quality and looks clean can be loaded with inhalable irritants. Dust, mold spores, bacteria and other allergens are not limited to hay that looks and smells bad.

Did you know Over 80% of competition horses are affected by Inflammatory Airway Disease? IAD is amazingly asymptomatic. Whenever we scope a horse, we often have owners think their horse doesn't have IAD at all. Yet, we often find signs of it.

Starting from scratch with five acres of former nursery, Emma put flooring first in prioritizing her budget. She knew what she didn't want: traditional stall mats. These provide little cushion for the horse and are a heavyweight hassle when they and whatever they're laid on top of need to be cleaned and aired out because of urine seepage and accumulation.

In equestrian sport, whether you have reached the level of an FEI Athlete, aspire to compete as one for your country, are an active competitor, or just love to follow equestrian sport, this article addresses the current climate of our sport. As we...

As a longtime Markel Equine and Farm Insurance Specialist, I am here for you, along with my assistant and Customer Sales Representative, Tracey Scharf, to provide the personal assistance and services needed in our industry.

We are all waiting out the long term affects that COVID 19 “ said Director of Flight Operations and Director of biosecurity at Brook Ledge, Scarlette Gotwals DVM. “ Meanwhile, we have ramped up all biosecurity measures, to protect our drivers, staff, clients and the horses in our care.”

In a note to all FEI officials and Judges Hans-Christian Matthiesen clarifies the rules regarding on-line competitions. Best we all consider a more educational approach to sharing our ideas, on how best to keep active in training and maintaining conditioning in these unprecedented times.

This first impression exudes confidence. Horse looks active and the driver capable.