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As we travel to equestrian events in North America and around the world, this is where we bring you videos, news, practical tips and an insiders' view at the life of top professional riders. Discover what’s new this month and take a look at our previous pages to make sure you didn’t miss anything!
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What are ECOGOLD's top riders really like behind closed doors? Here is an exclusive interview with 2010 World Equestrian Games Silver Medalists Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch and Hawley Bennett. Click here>> . 
At the Equine Canada Gala on January 29, the Canadian Eventing Team was awarded the Dr George Jacobsen Trophy, the most prestigious honour in equestrian sports. Click here for the video>> 
At the USEA Area 2 Annual Meeting on Jan 22, Physical Therapist Dr Jennie Stone gave a great presentation about how riders can improve their fitness to prevent injuries and become a better partner to their horses. Click here>>
In our business, we’ve been lucky to get to know some very successful people, both inside and outside the horse world. What do they have in common? What does it take to achieve success? Click here to find out>> . 
Hello 2011. We've all made resolutions to become fitter, richer, smarter. How about kinder? Enjoy the free hugs. Click here>> . 
British Event Rider Oliver Townend gave a fabulous speech at the 2010 USEA Convention, sponsored by ECOGOLD. He told his life story with candor and humour, from his humble beginnings to the top of the sport. Here's the good, the bad and the very funny. Click here for video>> . 
Last year, Canadian Young Rider Amy Jager had the chance to stay at Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff's horse estate (Totilas' new co-owner) for the FEI Young Rider World Cup. She sent us these photos. Click here>>
Until December 8, we held a fun contest where one lucky fan could win the ECOGOLD saddle pad of their choice. It wasn't about speed, it wasnt about skill, it was all about LOVE. And the big winner was Chelsie Raabe. Click here>>
Check out our November Blog for videos, photos and news from the Royal Winter Fair Horse Show. If you couldn't be here this year, this is as close as it gets. You can almost smell the fudge. Click here>> photo by Jennifer Wood Media 
McLain Ward and Sapphire, riding in ECOGOLD's Hunter pad (click here to view), won the $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix at the 52nd Washington International Horse Show. Ward and Sapphire entered the ring to the cheers of the crowd, and the fever pitch only grew when they crossed the timers with a clear round in a time of 34.09 seconds, just fast enough for the win. Click here for video>>
Canadian Eventing Team rider Jessica Phoenix reflects on her experience at the World Equestrian Games and discusses Exponential's spectacular jump at the Land Between the Lakes, which made headlines around the world. Click here>> 
Wow!! What a thrill! ECOGOLD is unbelievably proud to sponsor the Canadian Eventing Team, winner of the Silver medal at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here>>
Ecogold rider and Olympic Gold medalist McLain Ward was interviewed by NBC's morning show, with fellow show jumper Georgina Bloomberg, to talk about the World Equestrian Games. Click here >> 
British Eventing Team riders selected for the 2010 World Equestrian Games, held a a special training session with team dressage coach Tracie Robinson at the Blenheim Horse Trials. Click here for videos>> 
ECOGOLD is at the 2010 Blenheim Horse Trials to promote our line of saddle pads and horse boots with Horses In Sport, while at the same time following all the action - from horse inspections, a course walk with US riders Sharon White and Will Coleman, to dressage, cross-country and show jumping videos and a lot more! Click here for more>> . 
The ECOGOLD factory has been buzzing with activity as we made the saddle pads for teams that will be competing at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Click here for a preview>> . 
Exclusive access!! Only ECOGOLD brings you inside the Canadian Eventing Team training session for the World Equestrian Games at a top secret location in Ontario with team coach David O’Connor. Click here for videos>> . 
The O’Connor Event Team hold a few camps annually, in different locations around the USA and they invited ECOGOLD to their summer camp in Lexington, VA. Karen O’Connor and David O’Connor often team up with another instructor, and for this camp, it was top event rider Cathy Wieschhoff. Click here for more>> . 
From grooming tips about Braiding and Quartermarks from groom Kelley Merette to a Cross-country session with Phillip Dutton - here's what happened when we visited Phillip Dutton's Eventing Academy at True Prospect Farm in West Grove, PA. Click here>> .
ECOGOLD founder and textile engineer John Da Silva, was featured on the Horse Radio Network. As an expert on the Horse Tip Daily radio show, he explained how to control the temperature of your horse. Click here! >> .
ECOGOLD products are used by riders at all levels, from pony club kids to top Olympians. Whether you earn top ribbons or just enjoy riding, here is our answer to the question: What is success? For those of you in a rut or in need of uplifting, it’s an inspiring video to help you stay motivated. |
We are working on our new website, so we will be posting all our news and updates on our BLOGGER blog.
So you followed our advice in our “Sponsorships 101 - Tips for the Upcoming Rider" blog post and you’ve successfully secured your first corporate sponsorships… wohoo! Now what? Click here >>
Phillip Dutton, Karen O’Connor, Becky Holder, Amy Tryon, Oliver Townend, Buck Davidson and Allison Springer answered questions from the audience at the USEA Convention. Enjoy the videos. Click here >>
As annual convention season gets under way, one of the hot topics will be the use of protective headgear in dressage. There are several rule change proposals being discussed at Dressage Canada, the United States Dressage Federation and the United States Eventing Association. Should helmets become mandatory? Here are some thoughts on the issue. Click here >>
When popular eventing blog Three Days Three Ways asked if we could send them a set of Cross-country Horse Boots for their review, we had no idea it would involve recreating our axe impact test video with a twist... Click here>>
"Barn Night Thursday" at the Washington International Horse Show included the popular Gambler's Choice Costume Class with top show jumpers. Double Olympic gold medallist McLain Ward , who rides in ECOGOLD's Hunter saddle pad (click to view), dressed up in a chicken costume to the delight of the crowd. And there's a video! Click here>>
Canadian Eventing team rider Jessica Phoenix, short-listed for the 2010 World Equestrian Games, demonstrates in a short video how to put on ECOGOLD Cross-country Horse Boots, to ensure the best fit and protection. Click here>>
Peter Atkins and HenryJota Hampton, aka Henny, are back with a new helmet cam video taken at the Richland Park Horse Trials CIC***. Also they have WEG news and a brand new Facebook page. Click here for video and more>>
From impact protection to heat dissipation, we look at all the key factors in protective horse boots with ECOGOLD president and textile engineer John Da Silva and Olympian Karen O'Connor .Click here >>
Follow us inside "Sinead Halpin Eventing", as Sinead gives us a tour of her training and sales business in New Jersey, near the United States Equestrian Team's headquarters. Click here>>
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