Jim Wofford
Jim Wofford: The Competitive Conundrum
Thoughts on reconciling the demands of competition—when ‘they’ are keeping score—with classical training principles
Goodbye to Cap’nbilly
A very personal farewell tribute to a matchless horseman--Bill Steinkraus.
Jim Wofford's Analysis of Today's Cross-Country Course
Jim shares the highs and lows of the day, along with how scoring changes have made the sport more suspensful and how "The Terminator" was able to get an edge on the rest of the field.
Rider Thoughts on the Cross-Country Course at #KY3Day18
Check out what eventing coach Jim Wofford and several of the top riders think about this year's imposing cross-country course. Is it the biggest and most technical course we've seen here in Kentucky?
Turning the Technicality Up: The Toughest Kentucky-Three-Day Cross-Country Course Yet?
Jim Wofford shares his thoughts about this year’s cross-country course, which he thinks is the hardest, but best course Derek di Grazia has ever designed.
Jim Wofford: Ready to Ride?
Jim advices riders not to overlook this essential in preparing for your new competitive season.
Jim Wofford: Some Res … er, Wishes For the New Riding Year
For 2018, Jim shares his thoughts on making your life with your horse even more beneficial to you both.
This Is Your Horse Speaking … But Are You Listening?
In a departure from the norm and in the spirit of Christmas Eve myths, Jim lets Prince, the talking horse, take over his column and speak his mind.
Jim Wofford: Now's Your Chance
Going into an off-season quiet time, you can plan for a fitter and happier horse next time out.
Jim Wofford: Glorious Uncertainty
Jumping will always be a thrill.These tips from Jim keep it from being too much of a good thing.
Silverbacks of the Sport
Part 2: Meet the mentors who helped Jim Wofford build his international eventing career.
Jim Wofford: A Rolex Hat Trick For Michael Jung
The Terminator achieves another one for the record books.
Finding Carawich
Like Harry Potter, Jim learned that “sometimes the wand chooses the wizard.”
Beware the Ides Of Woff
Maybe the eventing world will pay more attention to Jim than Caesar gave the soothsayer.
We’ve All Been There …
… wondering why we struggle with riding skills. Jim has the secret for getting from THERE to HERE
Horses Don’t Want To Fall
Safe jumping depends, at least in part, on letting our horses figure it out for themselves.
Full Circle: Great Meadow Eventing
Achieving the longtime goal of bringing a world-class eventing competition to Great Meadow marked a major milestone for the storied venue.
