Eventing Archives - Chesna Klimek

Joey Goes Cross-Country Schooling at Aspen Farms

Written by Chesna on September 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Hands down, cross-country jump schooling is my favorite riding activity. When you go schooling, you have free choice of the course! You can jump anything that you and your horse are up for! It’s full of possibilities, and it’s an excellent training opportunity to develop your relationship with your horse. […]

Three-Day Eventing Pictures from Aspen Farms Horse Trials

Written by Chesna on September 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The fall Aspen Farms Horse Trials was picturesque as usual. Sun, horses, and happy riders could be found around every corner. Though I wasn’t able to compete this year, I spent the weekend on the sidelines taking pictures and helping with press coverage. Below you’ll find some of my candids […] Read more »

Horse Show Packing List for a One-Star Event

Written by Chesna on July 20, 2014 · 1 Comment

Next week my friend Kelsy and her horse Huxley are competing in the CCI* three-day event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT. I’m going along as groom, and today we’re in the final packing stages for our trip! To get an idea of the sheer amount of supplies it takes […]

Preliminary Levels at Aspen Farms Horse Trials June 2014

Written by Chesna on June 19, 2014 · Leave a Comment

This year the June Aspen Farms Horse Trials hosted three popular Preliminary divisions in Yelm, WA. After the first day of dressage, horses and riders tackled jump courses at heights up to 3’6″. The winners of the Preliminary divisions included: Patience O’Neal and Markus – Jr./YR Prelim Nikki Ayers and Rubicon […]

Show Jumping at Aspen Farms Horse Trials June 2014

Written by Chesna on June 19, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Over 300 competitors participated in the June Aspen Farms Horse Trials, which featured the show jumping phase on both Saturday and Sunday. The courses ranged from Beginner Novice (fences up to 2’6″) to Intermediate (fences up to 3’9″). See the final results from Aspen Farms here.

Superstar British Event Horses Bring Back Memories

Written by Chesna on April 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment

In 2007 I lived with the Bell family in Thirsk, England and served as a working student for Helen Bell Equestrian. I’ll risk sounding nostalgic to the point of sappy: it was a once in a lifetime experience–a horse-filled, three-day eventing dreamland. One of the many highlights of my trip […]

10 Affirmations to Tell Yourself in the Cross-Country Startbox

Written by Chesna on April 1, 2014 · 2 Comments

If you’re a 3-day eventer then you’ll agree —> Before cross-country you need to psyche yourself up, not psyche yourself out! To improve your mental game, many sport psychologists suggest using positive affirmations and self-talk. An affirmation is simply a true statement that you can repeat to yourself to focus your mind, […]

Horse Inspiration: Helen Bell and Troubleshooter’s Leap of Faith

Written by Chesna on November 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Helen Bell riding cross-country at Badminton 1992

This is my first in a new series of articles focused on horse/human inspiration. I chose this picture because Helen has played a large role in my own equestrian education and learning. These weekly posts will showcase inspiring horse moments with the hopes of encouraging us to be better partners […]

Show Jumping Candids from the September Aspen Farms Horse Trials

Written by Chesna on September 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Pictures from the show jumping phase at Aspen Farms Horse Trials, September 6-8, 2013 in Yelm, Washington.

In Pictures: Aspen Farms Horse Trials Natural Migrations Intermediate

Written by Chesna on September 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

Photos from the Aspen Farms Horse Trials $3,000 Intermediate division, sponsored by Natural Migrations, September 6-8, 2013. Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair led the division from start to finish on their dressage score of 25.2. Prizes to first included $1,500 cash from Natural Migrations, Dubarry boots, a NWEP cooler, and […]