Friday News & Notes from FLAIR Nasal Strips

Skyeler Voss' Accolade making some funny faces after cross country schooling at Surefire Farm yesterday. Skyeler Voss' Accolade making some funny faces after cross country schooling at Surefire Farm yesterday.

Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’ll be honest, I’m still vaguely recovering from driving back overnight from Millbrook on Sunday slash Monday. Arriving home at 3am is way, way too late as far as I’m concerned. Driving the trailer in the wee hours of the night/morning is just about the least relaxing thing that anybody could do, much less a narcoleptic like me. Lets just say that I drank waaaay too much caffeine to get through that, and I’m paying for it now.

Events This Weekend:

GMHA August H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Times]

Otter Creek Summer H.T. [Website] [Ride Times]

Area VII Young Rider Benefit H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Times]

The Summer Event at Woodside [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Hunters Run H.T. [Website] [Times]

Fair Hill International H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]

News From Around The Globe:

Obviously the biggest news from yesterday was the acquittal of Jock Paget and Kevin McNab. It was concluded that the supplement LesstressE was the culprit, but because Jock and others had used the supplement on many previous occasions with negative drug test results, and it was found that a certain group of bottles produced was contaminated by Reserpine, Jock and Kevin were found not to be at fault and are clear to continue competing. [NZ Riders Cleared of Doping Charges]

In some other good news, Valley Meat was defeated yesterday, effectively defeating their attempt to open an equine slaughterhouse in New Mexico. Horse lovers from around the world collaborated to prevent the company from obtaining a wastewater discharge permit for the operations, and were successful in their charges after many years of struggle. [Horse Slaughterhouse Prevented in NM]

The key to soft, following, good hands? Bent elbows. In another excellent article from Horse Listening, they explain why and how elbows and their flexibility are integral to success in the saddle. Lightness in your joints will change your life, and I can tell you from experience that tense elbows communicate fear and anxiety to the horse that you ride, and work against you all the time. [Elbows Elbows Elbows]

You might be a real horseman if….You can take a completely disassembled full bridle and put it back together while blindfolded. George Morris has publicly insulted your riding and your attire. People from the USEF currently hate you. Anything else you would add? Check out Denny Emerson’s list from COTH’s Throwback Thursday post! [TBT COTH]

When I was three, I had a hot pink horse trailer, and no, I’m not lying. However, I don’t think it was quite as baller as this one, and for that I’m very sad. If you live near Dallas and you’re seeking a horse trailer for a girl under the age of five who is currently obsessed with the color hot pink, I’ve just solved your problem. [Hot Pink Three Horse Slant Load]

 

Because I’m obsessed with this horse….

 

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