Popular culture spends a lot of time on the concept of make-it-or-break-it shots, and the necessity of not wasting them. From the words of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s titular character in Hamilton—“I am not throwin’ away my shot”—to Rocky’s epic title fight with Apollo Creed, and Eminem’s famous ballad “Lose Yourself,” the idea of a singular, life-defining moment
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I was given an assignment by my editor: “Imbibe the Show Pony.” “The Show Pony?” “WEF has a signature drink now.” I did some googling and found the press release: “The world’s most celebrated sporting events have their defining drinks—the Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby, the Honey Deuce at the US Open—cocktails that become
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Dear diary, I have enjoyed a mostly quiet week as she who must be obeyed was in Port Seagull for a work-related international kick off thing. It was the first time that she has been away properly since her human kissing spines operation and apparently she can confirm she sets the metal detectors off now
Dear diary, A lot like my stressage sheets of old often used to say, I’m pretty sure all our report cards would read “could try harder” right now. If the mercurial weather is anything to go by then our level of sacrifices needs to rise and Spring needs to at least start thinking about bracing
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kentucky Three-Day Event (@kentuckythreedayevent) How does a storied cross country course like Defender Kentucky’s come to life every year? Not only is the design (and, importantly,
From rolling farmland to storied training programs, New England has long been a breeding ground for gritty, talented event horses—and this week, we’re keeping things truly local. We’re shining the spotlight on horses currently located
Today, the weather is beautiful! I’ll probably groom all the horses because the farrier is coming on Monday. They are all shedding! HERE WE GO! CAN WE HELP WITH THE CONTINUED RESCUE OF THESE HORSES STUCK ON TOP OF 5 FEET OF THEIR OWN MANURE?! THIS IS A HORSE, ON TOP OF MANURE. FIREFIGHTERS HAD
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