Archive for May, 2008
US World Cup Team ‘08
The US has a strong and slightly younger team for the Finals this year, which will be held in Goteborg, Sweden. Goteborg hosted the inaugural Finals thirty years ago, and this year’s event will feature three rounds. The US team is composed of West and East Coast leagues.
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The Derby
In the last few seconds of the 2008 Kentucky Derby, the effervescent Big Brown came streaking down the stretch in a performance much like the one Barbaro had delivered two years prior. He opened up easily after coasting along through the backstretch and simply strolled under the wire to win. He proved that his raw [...]
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Too Dangerous?
We all know that horse sports are inherently dangerous. Realistically, just sitting on a horse could get you killed, and galloping and jumping only raise the odds of injury. Many accidents and falls are freak occurances, and thankfully, most riders and horses walk away from most falls. However, the sport of eventing has had a [...]
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Welcome to Equestrianism!
Welcome to Equestrianism, a site dedicated to the modern sport horse and modern horse sports across the globe. Featuring coverage of English disciplines with a special focus on show jumping, along with unique perspectives and commentary on the industry, Equestrianism is a well-rounded taste of today's horse world.
