Kristine Oakhurst
Providence, RI
Kristine Oakhurst's Blog Posts
The Schedule Aug 9, 2010
I still can’t believe that I’ve won. It’s very exciting. I’ve got my schedule of events:
10/02/10 – Eventing – Cross Country 9:00am
10/03/10 – Eventing – Stadium Jumping 1:00pm
10/04/10 – Show Jumping – Speed Competition II 2:30pm
10/05/10 – Show Jumping – Team Competition 1 – Part 1 10:00am
10/06/10 – Show Jumping – Team Finals 7:00pm
10/07/10 –…
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Boots on the Ground Jul 11, 2010
Let me just say that the outpouring of support I’ve received from this contest has made me a very happy girl. I knew I had a good video, but the sheer numbers silent and vocal Team Oakhurst members have turned up during phase two have astounded me.
First, I would like to thank everyone who…
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Reining Vs. Dressage Jul 7, 2010
I’m not sure that I could put a western saddle on a horse without assistance. It’s been about six years since I’ve sat in a western saddle and probably about 25 years since I’ve actually tacked a western horse up. I know I couldn’t heave a western saddle up onto 17.2 hand Frankie, and I’m…
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Interviewing the Riders Jul 3, 2010
Maybe you’ve seen the recent EquiSearch personality profile regarding the Live from Lexington contest.
When they first told us about it, I was worried it was going to be one of those terrible “tests” that are used for career development. I’ve had to do a few of those before and they were ridiculous. My husband…
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Irish Village? Jul 1, 2010
Okay, so check this out. The Games feature eight competitive disciplines. There’s the trade show with all the sick gear, the Equine Village with all the “educational” booths, and then there’s the Irish Village.
What’s that all about? The Irish get their own village. I’m trying to understand if this is “Ireland” Irish or “Irish Sport…
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Kristine Oakhurst's Original Contest Entry
It’s not hard to appreciate the level of athleticism shown at the FEI levels of each discipline.
The most athletic horses have to be the showjumpers.
Eventing horses have the heart.
Seeing a team of horses galloping with a carriage is nothing short of thrilling.
Acrobatics on horseback will continue to induce childhood dreams of extreme horseback riding—or what they call Vaulting.
Dressage will always be, to me, dancing horses. Though precise, and much more detail orientated, still horses dancing.
Sliding stops, spins, and probably the best-trained horses are going to be the Reiners.
I can get into it all.
The WEG is going to be sweet.
