The Hoofbeat Chronicles
All Hope is Not Lost!!
On Sunday I finally came out to walk some courses and see some horses in action. We decided to target a national event with 90cm, 100cm and 110cm eventing on the schedule.
Hanna B.
Your fearless leader and the driving force behind this galloping (ad)venture 🐎 I'm an eventing and pedigree nutter. A passionate advocate for animal welfare, and into most things equestrian sport.
The Hoofbeat Chronicles
The problem with the CCI1*-Intro format
Let’s talk about the issues with the CCI1*-Intro eventing format. The main problem is it should never have seen the light of day. At least not in its current format.
Weekly Wrap Up 17.
In this weekly Sunday edition you'll find anything from a selection of the news that's been published the past week, to personal thoughts and ideas. You can find all posts, and more, just by visiting the site.
Global News
Big Plans, Modest Calendar...
Yes, there have been medal wins and flashy arenas. But for a sport that claims tradition, transparency, and values as its cornerstones, this push into heavily choreographed territory is interesting. Is this genuine growth—or just a well-lit stage...
Global News
Veterinarian Sanctioned for Possession of Banned Substance
A veterinarian has accepted a four-month suspension and a $4,165 fine after investigators discovered a banned substance in his veterinary vehicle during a compliance search at the Thoroughbred Training Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
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I'm Gonna Die...
In the horse world, social media has made it easy for influencers to create a picture-perfect version of their lives — but a lot of it just isn’t real. Some riders exaggerate their skills, horse care routines, or competition results to look more impressive than they are.
Weekly Wrap Up 16.
In this weekly Sunday edition you'll find anything from a selection of the news that's been published the past week, to personal thoughts and ideas. You can find all posts, and more, just by visiting the site.
The Hoofbeat Chronicles
Do We Really Need a Study to Know This?
Apparently, Agria, the insurance company, needed to commission an external survey to figure out something that’s been common knowledge to horse people since like the dawn of tack rooms, which is a lot of riders lack basic structure when it comes to training and competition.
Global News
Rider Suspended for Improper Handling of Horses
A northern European federation’s disciplinary committee has issued a four-month suspension to a rider for improper handling of horses. The decision, follows a formal complaint supported by multiple eyewitness testimonies regarding several incidents observed in December 2024 and January 2025.
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The rider, the substance, or the system?
Doping control is the backbone of clean sport—but what happens when the setting itself undermines the very tests meant to protect integrity? How can a doping test even be considered valid when collected in a totally uncontrolled environment?
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What Happened to Paying Your Dues?
Lately, I’ve had this feeling I can’t shake. Like maybe—just maybe—I’m not shouting into the void after all. Because there are more of us now. More voices speaking up. Writers, riders, critics, and fans.
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MER-ly a suggestion, don't do it...
Let's be honest, it should never be allowed nor possible to buy a five star show jumper and head straight into the highest level of the sport without any previous experience. However, sorting the problem out with the help of MERs, as being discussed right now doesn't feel like the right way to go.