Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips

Some snaps from the clinic at Bay Point Equestrian Center. Photos by Mary Pat Stone, shared by Emma Ford.

Some snaps from the clinic at Bay Point Equestrian Center. Photos by Mary Pat Stone, shared by Emma Ford.

Look at these photos of kids and adults alike learning all the skills from none other than Olympic Grooms Emma Ford and Cat Hill. Aren’t you jealous? World Class Grooming offers clinics like this all around the states all the time! If you haven’t even read their book yet, I don’t know what you’re doing with your life, and you should also probably sign up for a clinic. I can’t recommend their expertise more, and I read the book in a single night flat, something that is usually only reserved for Harry Potter books.

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Horse Park of New Jersey I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]

South Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]

News From Around the Globe:

No, Mark Todd won’t be the oldest equestrian in Rio. Usually the “elder statesmen” of the group, at the age of 60 and heading into his eighth Olympic Games, he was just edged out by another New Zealander! Olympic newcomer Julie Brougham will be representing Team NZ in dressage. [Mark Todd No Longer the Oldest Man On Campus]

Young Riders up and down the country are busy raising money to get to Colorado for NAJYRC this year. Area III Team is competing this weekend at Chattahoochee Hills and they are having a fundraiser Mexican Fiesta tonight, if you’re able to attend and enjoy tacos (who doesn’t, seriously), go! Getting to Colorado is an extreme expense for each rider, so every little bit helps, and you can also help them by donating to their Go Fund Me. [Help Area III Young Riders]

Did you know that there is a Volunteer Incentive Program for Area II? I didn’t either, until I realized that MDHT #1 and #2 need volunteers, and clicked to sign up. You can volunteer for the FEH Jump Chute Clinic (very educational!), the FEH/YEH/NEH competition, and the two actual competitions which this year include a CIC* and CIC2*! If you volunteer you get a pass to XC on the competition courses, as well as breakfast lunch and dinner, MDHT gear, and a free lesson watching your favorite riders kick butt. You can also use this website to volunteer for other events throughout Area II as the season progresses! [Volunteer It Up, Y’all]

Let’s be real, having your whips all higgledy-piggledy around the tack room is a real pain. I once broke my favorite LUCKY cross country whip because I accidentally sat on it while it was mistakenly in the crook of a tack trunk. It was tragic, let me tell you. With this inexpensive and ingenious Whip Holder from SmartPak, you’ll never be rummaging around on the ground again for the whip you want. It keeps them tidy and safe! [SmartPak Product of the Day]

 

Future Olympian Blackfoot Mystery practices his SJ skillz a few days ago: