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I think it's hard to answer this question in a useful way without having a sense of what a participant would get out of being involved.

People who own upper level horses (not their own), or own a...

I'm so glad you did it! I am horrible about having tough conversations on the phone and think that was brave. I don't think you made a poor decision to give her a very business like rationale for...

Well, that is extreme, but I have to agree - you can't possibly make it to Capitol Hill from Chevy Chase in 10 minutes even at the dead of night. I live on the Hill and frequently go just past Chevy...

Well, then, I apologize. As I've said, I do not like the reliance on meds in the hunters, and I think I read the "prep" post as assuming that eventers use meds as a matter of course as part of a show...

No axe, no ivory tower. Enjoy my sport at my modest level, would not want to ever participate at the highest levels in any discipline as they seem to me to all involve compromises regarding the...

Rolex is not your typical event and it is not equivalent to the standard prep of either eventers or hunters. The vast majority of amateur eventers do not compete at the four star level.
It's a bit...

Yep, I freely admit I am a bit foggy on when I would need to submit a meds form, because if I got to Thursday before an event and thought my horse would need something BEFORE/during the show, my...

I'm a little surprised no one else has commented on this...
In eventing, no one except the competitor is allowed to ride the horse at an event (except for hacking from barn to ring on a loose rein),...

High withered, giant shouldered 17.2 h Warmblood - goes in a county wide tree with skid row panels. Trumbull mountain is great to work with - send them tracings and photos and they can suggest some...

Last time I had that it was actually an abscess, so...
Jingles either way!

Your whole post made me laugh out loud, but, oh dear, let's just say, we were very, very worried (we being the SJ staff at our last horse trial). As we were picking her up off the ground and handing...

Don't dismiss the saddle thing just because he's not visibly lame (by the way, do you feel completely confident that he would not be buted without your consent to mask discomfort?). Back soreness can...

JER, having recently seen a "mature" rider very nearly kill herself right in front of my eyes because no one apparently told her that the level she was riding was not appropriate for her current...

While I totally agree that working with someone who has a strong dressage background is a great idea, for a pair new to the sport it is MORE important that you work with someone who has solid skills...

How are we supposed to have any fun here when you people chase the trolls away so fast?
I'm going to go reread the Amber Eyes thread on H/j .....

For my xc course, the second time I walk it I talk myself through it ("as you come down the hill, look for the dead tree on the left. Start to half halt here and the line up with the prelim flag as...

Having just done several PPEs with a two different reputable sport horse vets - I absolutely expect a disc with the X-rays, at no charge, from the vet if I buy the horse in question. This is standard...

Just had a story to maybe offer a brighter side to this depressing thread...
At the recognized event at my farm last weekend (I was SJ scribe/announcer so had a front row seat), we had a very scary...

No sneering. Just encouragement :D
If you have a schooling helmet wear that rather than a show helmet, if you are worried about fitting in.
You will need an armband but can borrow one - you can...

Late to the party (hmm, that would be a good event name)...

I have
USEA name:
Piko (fancy wb name from Germany, believe it or not)
Barn : Piko
Hunter: Piko, although Moribund would be more...

Yeah, Third Charm is on to something. Had the chance to spend the better part of a day with Senior while horse shopping - got impromptu lessons (!) on sale horses and watched him teach. Very, very...

SI takes much longer than hock to show most improvement. I would give it two weeks before concluding it is as good as it is going to get.

Ditto - same goes for slick grass and mud in area II. Only stud behind through Training - horses are short coupled and need NO excuse to rip front shoes off...

Also, you've had one lesson with this new style - best to practice it in a lower stress environment. You made the right decision! Good luck and have fun!

I'm so sorry for you, but you have done a good job getting a clear picture of the injury and prognosis, and I think you are making a kind decision.