Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips

Here's a Friday throwback for you. Area 8 Chair Cathy Wieschhoff and Kit the Mule grace the August 1983 issue of the USCTA Magazine. Here's a Friday throwback for you. Area 8 Chair Cathy Wieschhoff and Kit the Mule grace the August 1983 issue of the USCTA Magazine.

How goes it, EN? Our lead photo today got me thinking about how cool mules really are. I mean, they’re hardy, surefooted, sane, and pretty darn cute — what’s not to love? That got me wondering how many mules have successfully jumped around a cross country course or completed a dressage test. I think it would be a pretty cool story. Do you know of an eventing mule, past or present? If so, tip me at [email protected] to share your story.

Events This Weekend:

Poplar Place February HT [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]

Sporting Days February HT [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]

Galway Downs Winter HT [Website] [Entry Status/Times]

Friday News:

Eventing Nation has been nominated for two Equestrian Social Media Awards! Go vote for us in categories #14 and #15, Best Blog and Best Social Network. [ESMA Voting]

Do you hate static as much as I do? If so, you’ll want to check out this informative article on The Horse. Tips for reducing static on your horse are quite valuable this time of year, as there truly is nothing more unpleasant than whisking your horse’s blanket off only to fall victim to static shock. [De-static Your Horse]

Today marks the Lunar New Year, meaning the Year of the Horse has officially kicked off. With the rocky start that 2014 has gotten off to, it is my hope that the officially beginning to the Year of the Horse marks the improvement of the health and safety of our friends, both human and equine, as the year continues. [What Does the Year of the Horse Mean?]

Yes, the Super Bowl is this weekend. How is Denver Broncos mascot, Thunder, spending the days leading up to the big game? The cute Arabian and his rider will be making appearances on both the NBC Today Show and the FOX morning show today. Talk about celebrity! [Thunder Makes His Media Rounds]

Ever wondered what Olympic riders would do if they were able to edit an equine magazine? Now you can find out! This year, Olympians William Fox-Pitt, Carl Hester, and Nick Skelton will be stepping in to guest-edit an issue of Horse & Hound that focuses on their individual disciplines (eventing, dressage, show jumping, respectively). Any guesses for what William Fox-Pitt’s issue will look like? My guess is a lot of ad space dedicated to Jelly Babies. [H&H To Have Olympic Guest Editors]
If you’re in Aiken, don’t forget to RSVP for the USET Foundation Olympic Gala benefiting the US Eventing Team. Scheduled for February 14, the event will be held at Stable View Farm in Aiken. Cocktails, silent auctions, and plenty of top riders to rub shoulders with? Count me in! [USET Gala]
Will O’Wind Farm will host the cross country portion of the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. The facility is located about 30 kilometers away from the primary equestrian facility, the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Centre, which will make for some interesting commutes between phases. The cross country course will be designed by Wayne Copping and will be a CCI2* level course. [Toronto 2015 XC Venue]
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Friday Video:
On the subject of eventing mules, I dug up some footage of some show jumping. Enjoy!

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