THE ISLAND 22 EQUESTRIAN PARK

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comes with an interview!

Morag O'Hanlon - Life on an Eventing Farm.

My blog started in August, 2005 to chronicle my progress in training “A First Romance" (a.k.a. Solo) into a world class Eventing horse. Now eight-years-old, Solo is close to competing in the Intermediate 1 division. He's fabulous XC but does still tend to voice his opinion during dressage... never a dull moment.

Solo's ridden by my daughter, Selena, who competed at her first Olympics in 2008 with Colombo. Selena also rides several different horses out of our homebase, Hawkridge Farms, which is owned by the Davies.

This blog chronicles both our adventures as we continue to train Eventing horses.

Do you love this sport?

Then I really recomend you head over to Eventing Nation and join in this major!! Very important!! discussion.

Read, learn and COMMENT. Be a part of it.

Where Eventing Went and How to Get It Back: Some Guy's Take

Eventers everywhere seem frustrated and concerned, even angry.  This frustration doesn't have one origin or cause, but it has built up gradually over time as people have watched novice riders wheeling their courses, as we have seen professionals running their top horses at as many four-stars as possible until they break down (and then at two more), and as some imported super-mover is ridden in near hyperflexion and extended trot around a training test and scores a 15. 

very pretty!!

Blanket Repair Tips

Trailer your single horse with a mirror ?????? hmmm

Couple years old but makes sence - Have those antibacterial hand wash despenser thingys in your barn to stop the spread of infection and coughs

I always only look at the Eventing Radio section of Horse Radio but this is interesting!!

Stable Scoop Episode 57 – The Personality of the Horse -

Is your Horse a Rockstar or a Steady Eddy?  Find out as we speak with Jeanne Lambrecht and Dessa Hockley, the author of the book “Is Your Horse a Rockstar”, about the 16 personality types of horses.

And another section of the Horse Radio!!!

Horse Tip Daily #175 – Jessica Phoenix on Getting Away From Home

Jessica Phoenix is a Canadian Eventer that you are going to want to get to know. She shares with us some training tips that helped her qualify for the Canadian Olympic team in 2008.

At some point everyone ends up having to talk to an official and usually about something they dont agree with. Another interesting radio link

Horse Tip Daily #172 – Ashley Adams on Communicating with Officials

Ashley Adams is a delightful new addition to the Horse Radio Network family of co-hosts. She is one of the new rotating co-hosts of the Eventing Radio Show and we will carry her tips here on Horse Tip Daily. Listen in as she speaks about communicating with show officials.

Personally something important to listen to - also has a video to show you.

Horse Tip Daily #159 – Proper Helmet Fit

I can not agree more!!

Horse Tip Daily #138 – Max Corcoran on Thanking the Volunteers

Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through the years. Max speaks today about the importance of thanking the volunteers.

Ok time to get back to work.

Stephanie Rohdes-Bosch at the 2:07 minute mark.

Jessica Hamph at the 2:57 minute mark.

Dianne Burnett at the 5:59 minute mark.

Selena O'Hanlon at the 7:46 minute mark

Micheline Jordan at the 9:22 minute mark.

Designed by one of the top course designers in the world, Captain Mark Phillips, and crafted by professional course designer, Eric Bull, The Fork's cross country course is one of the country's finest, and undoubtedly the most environmentally aware tracks. It features Beginner Novice through Advanced levels over carefully monitored turf with proper compaction ratio for galloping at advanced level speeds.

Click here for virtual course walk with Captain Mark Phillips

Way cool!!!

I wonder if I can weezle a couple hundred thousand out of them to expand our course. hmmmm. Might send an email or two. hehehe. I have family in China! That counts doesnt it?

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It will train 8000 equestrian professionals, breed 1000 stud horses, produce horse feeds, conduct horse auctions, hold international and domestic professional horse races, promote and impart equine culture and knowledge to youths, provide tourism services and protect the wellbeing and interests of equines.

In addition to an equestrian college, feedstuff plant, breeding base, horse hospital, and quarantine centre, Tianjin Horse City will also include five-star to seven-star luxury hotels, a clubhouse, commercial offices, and residential facilities.

It is estimated that the project will pay hundreds of millions of taxes and profits to the State within five years, provide employment for 10,000 people, and develop a horse industry economy.

Here is Alberta's own Kyle Carter at the water jump at Poplar Place last weekend. He placed 4th in the CIC**

Good for him!!

AUGH!!! I want to go!

All thing Rolex Rock!!!

Check out the radio network talking about the cross country course.