The eventing portion at the Olympics concluded today with show jumping. Germany clinched the gold medal with Great Britain taking the silver, and New Zealand the bronze. The United States finished seventh. The German team were fierce competitors and would…
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US in Third After Day One in Olympics
As Day 1 concluded in the 2012 Olympics, the US Equestrian Team found themselves in third, trailing Australia and Germany. Not bad for the first day! Karen O’Connor on Mr. Medicott leads the US riders and is in 9th place…
Official 2012 US Equestrian Olympic Teams
We are down to basically 1 day before the Olympic Equestrian events begin! I am so ecstatic! I will be out taking care of the horses at the Thoroughbred rescue this weekend when they begin but my DVR is set! …
Allison Springer & Arthur
I’ll be honest. I’m in love with Arthur. I watched the entire Rolex 3-Day event online, and I was immediately drawn to Arthur. He’s gorgeous, strong, and such a competitor. I was thrilled when this pair was up to make…
Reed Kessler and Cylana
To continue on with Olympic week on The Velvet Rider, I decided to do a post on Reed Kessler. I think she should be a major inspiration to young riders everywhere. At only 18 years old, she has been named…
Equestrian Olympic Events
We are now less than a week out from the start of the 2012 London Olympics, and I absolutely cannot wait! London is 5 hours (ET) ahead of us so be sure to keep that in mind as you watch…
New Gucci Stirrup Top Handle Bag
Gucci just unveiled a new purse and it’s uber fabulous! Sleek lines, stirrup detail, luxurious leather…Gucci never disappoints. This handbag comes in 9 different variations from a simple leather to python. It features double handles and a natural linen lining. …
Pink Tack
Ok, when I found this on Pinterest, I don’t think I have ever seen anything more fabulous! Pink leather tack? Really? Shut up! What girl wouldn’t want this on her pony? I think it is so over the top and…
Beautiful RAMM Horse Stalls
When it comes to Taylor (and all my future horses), I dream big! I love to look at beautiful barns, tack rooms, and horse stalls, and I imagine my horse living there. We all think our horses deserve the very…
My Pick of the Week
Sometimes I come across style pieces that are just so wonderful I have to share. This yellow bracelet from Caracol is available for $32 and is so cute with the horseshoe detail! This is the perfect bracelet to add to…