It’s a good thing I get to ride a very, very cute baby OTTB every day, because walking up and down the plowed driveway is pretty dull stuff.
First FEI event of the year this weekend at Red Hills!! This is very exciting stuff, and I’m buried in fresh snow watching from afar as my friends and fellow competitors enjoy warmer but classically wet Red Hills weather. Has there been a Red Hills in memory without a flash flood storm? I think not. Dressage starts today, and Jenni Autry will be on the scene bringing you live action all weekend, so we can enjoy her new fancy camera and her always impeccable attention to fun and fascinating details.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Southern Pines H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Red Hills CIC & H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Schedule] [Live Scores]
Full Gallop Farm March I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
News From Around The Globe:
Oliver Townend has taken some time out of his busy riding schedule to weigh in on the issues of danger in Eventing. He proposes that we force stricter course design regulations, and include mandatory brush on fences that have unknown takeoff points, such as steps up or down. He also takes umbrage with the response to fatalities that he finds amongst some riders. Do you agree? [Oliver Townend on Eventing Safety]
Merial announced that they have acquired both Legend and Marquis from Bayer HealthCare. The addition of these two products to the Merial portfolio solidifies the company’s position as a leader in performance horse health care. Steve Mahoney, head of U.S. large animal, Merial says, “Legend and Marquis both have long histories of success and enhance our existing product offerings to all horse owners, whether they trail ride, compete locally or have stood in the winner’s circle on the national stage.” [Merial Acquires Legend and Marquis]
Do you have a Horse of a Different Color? One of the most wonderful aspects of this sport is its diversity, from ponies to draft horses and everything in between. Eventing Nation is looking for stories to feature in our “Horse of a Different Color” series! If you own or ride a horse or pony that has been successful in the sport of eventing while representing a unique breed, email [email protected].
Everyone likes to have fancy “show only” stuff that is a little unnecessary but also super pretty and fun to have. This leather lead with a brass snap is one of those things, and I’ve been coveting it for a while. How good would it look paired with a double stitched leather halter? Amazing is the answer. You can also get a custom brass nameplate to go with it. Bonus: it can also double as a “help my horse get into the start box on cross country” lead, which is something I’m well acquainted with. [Leather Lead with Solid Brass Snap]
Got a grey horse? Horse & Country is collecting “Fifty Shades of Grey”, so go here and submit a photo of your grey horse! [50 Shades]
And congratulations to Amanda Knutson, this week’s Fab Freebie winner! Amanda has won a pair of Ariat Lakeland H2O boots – a big thanks goes out to Ariat for providing this week’s fabulous prize. Make sure to check back Monday to enter to win next week’s freebie!
FLAIR Nasal Strips Master Class course walk: Rolex 2014 with Buck Davidson, Hawley Bennett and Ralph Hill.
