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…
Tag: thoroughbreds
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…
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…
In Honor of Team USA
I decided it would be fun to get some items together in honor of Team USA and the Summer Olympics in London! Red, white, and blue looks good on everyone and every horse. Pick one, order it, and where it…
Running Errands or Stopping by the Barn
Running Errands by thevelvetrider featuring a wrap bracelet This is outfit is ready for a quick trip to the barn after running your errands for the day! It doesn’t get much cuter than this equestrian inspired hat and navy…
Equestrian Olympic History
The world is abuzz with Olympic talk right now, and if you’re anything like me, you’re keeping up with all of the trials! I really enjoy watching the swimming, gymnastics, track and field, and of course the equestrian events! I…