Did you Say Knickers or Nickers? Eventing in England – June 2007
Evalyn Bemis I went to England in May to watch the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. I noticed a few differences between here and there. For starters, getting to the event required nerves of steel. You have to remember to keep to the wrong side of the road while being sleep-deprived from the transatlantic flight […]
Year 2: Better Yet- The 2005 Grand Prix de Santa Fe – July 2005
evalyn bemis When you think of Santa Fe, New Mexico, you probably don’t envision English-style riders in dark hunt coats and sparkling white breeches on gleaming, muscular horses bounding over five foot tall colorful jumps. Perhaps next year, when Memorial Day weekend rolls around again, you will. A short drive past the South West city […]
Lessons from Africa- December 2007
“For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings, they are other nations, caught […]
Kid Gloves, Big Bucks, and Team Spirit – the role that owners play in horse sports – December 2006
evalyn bemis The rising cost of good horses and the need to have a barn full of them in order to be competitive has meant many riders must look to others to own their horses. What sort of person is willing to fulfill that role and on what […]
With a Smile on her face- April 2008
Evalyn Bemis Allison Kroff always looks like she is having fun on horseback. There usually is good reason for the smile on her face. She has a wonderful string of horses, a supportive family and clients, and an enviable record of success. But don’t confuse fun with ease – her success is the result […]