Go West Equestrian Events

A little sidestep from art to cultural Georgiritt should be on everyone's travel 'to do list'. These processions occur from Easter through to May at different villagers in Bavaria. Have you traveled here to view the event? Let us know what it was like.

https://www.sonntagsblatt.de/artikel/bayern/beim-georgi-ritt-traunstein-wird-oekumene-gross-geschrieben

Not sure if to run into the arena and hand your rider back the whip they dropped? Don't - this would count as unauthorised assistance... what about if their helmet accidentally fell off?

Read more about unauthorised assistance here:
https://gowestequestrianevents.com/2026/05/26/unauthorised-assistance/

Instead of a horse today we're directing our attention to the formidable artist Sir Alfred Munnings. He may not be a household name in Australia, however no doubt you might have seen his painting. In Britain he was the most celebrated equestrian artist of his time.

Enjoy the short write up:

https://gowestequestrianevents.com/2026/05/24/sir-alfred-james-munnings/

The upcoming EA Membership Forum on May 27 is a reminder of how important community engagement is within any sport — particularly one as broad and diverse as the equestrian world. Whether directly involved through membership or simply following the growth of the sport from the sidelines, maintaining strong communication across the equestrian community benefits everyone.

Link below:

https://www.equestrian.org.au/news/member-engagement-forum-27-may

Not all falls result in elimination. We've broken down the basic scenarios and what can happen when you fall, or your horse falls at a show. Please always seek medical attention and don't be quick to get up onto your feet if you've knocked your head, or are winded from the fall.

https://gowestequestrianevents.com/2026/05/19/when-we-fall/

Another story for the history lovers. There are many versions and interpretations on the famous Bucephalus and his 'great' Alexander. Guila Gilmore writes an engaging blog:

https://www.bl.uk/stories/blogs/posts/alexander-the-great-an-ancient-horse-whisperer

The original pampered pony - Incitatus. Story has it that Caligula made him a Consul of Rome... however recent research has uncovered a truth that suggests otherwise.

https://theconversation.com/mythbusting-ancient-rome-caligulas-horse-75837

A 3 ring event isn't possible without so many people making themselves available. To this end we want to say thank you to ...click the link below:

https://gowestequestrianevents.com/2026/05/15/veis-wrap-up/

Congratulations 🙌

Super effort 👏👏