Articles Tagged 'Equestrian Competition'

Alexis Mozeleski and the Washington International Horse Show Junior Committe meet Olympic equestrian teen Reed Kessler. by Alexis Mozeleski During the Washington International Horse Show, I and my fellow junior committee members enjoyed a special surprise; we got to eat pizza with th...

Hunter Pacing as a stand in for cross country – a golden opportunity for eventers and their mounts. By Bernadette Palmeri One of the most challenging aspects to eventing is the lack of resources that so many competitors face. Because we are not all privy to a fully stocked cross count...

My experience as a Junior Committee Member for the 2012 Washington International Horse Show. by Alexis Mozeleski For years, I have attended the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) at the Verizon Center as a spectator, and I have supported friends who have competed in...

Attending the Olympics and meeting the world’s top riders and horses is all part of Rebecca Walton’s equestrian career. by Karen Braschayko Lifelong rider Rebecca Walton has found her dream job with horses by working in public relations. She represents elite equestrians and their h...

Headed to Wellington, Florida to compete or as a spectator? Here are some equestrian adventure travel ideas. by Emma Perkuhn Any horse person north of the Mason-Dixon line can attest: a cold, snowy winter is no fun. The problem: bone chilling wind, the feet of snow to shovel, and the antsy ...

by young rider Alexis Mozeleski Once again, October is when the Washington International Horse Show takes place at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC. As a local young rider, I always look forward to watching this internationally renowned show in my own backyard and it is always exci...

The Equitrekking team is excited that EquitrekkingTravel.com's Ring of Kerry equestrian vacation in Ireland will be part of the silent auction for the 2010 Washington International Horse Show in Washington, DC. Thank you to the O'Sullivan family at Killarney Riding Stables and Equitrekk...

A day by day account of the challenges and triumps at the IEA Nationals. by Alexis Mozeleski I qualified at our zone 3 finals, the mid-Atlantic region, three weeks ago as an individual and obtained enough points to also help the middle school team qualify, allowing three of my teamma...

Behind the scenes at the Washington International Horse Show. by Darley Newman You could call it backstage, the area before the horses and their riders enter the arena to compete, but I didn't get a jittery vibe by the schooling ring, a tiny oval shaped ring with two five foot jumps set up...