I love Halloween!
Who’s got two thumbs and has already started obsessively planning multiple-Halloween costumes for her pony? This girl right here! There’s something about the season that brings out the kid in me. If I’m honest it is probably all of the fun-sized candies. Now I just have to find multiple Halloween related activities to take my pony to.
North American Weekend Results:
Kent School Fall H.T.[Scores]
Morven Park Fall CIC & H.T. [Scores]
WindRidge Farm Fall H.T. [Scores]
ESDCTA New Jersey at the Horsepark H.T. [Website]
Woodside International CIC & H.T. [Scores]
Events Opening This Week:
MeadowCreek Park H.T – The Fall Social Event (TX, A-5) Full Moon Farms H.T. (MD, A-2)
Monday News and Notes:
While bowling isn’t as extreme of a sport as eventing, it’s still serious business. Area IV members have the chance to bowl with a pro! Will Coleman, Jennifer Rousseau, Cathy Jones-Forsberg, Katlyn McMorris and Leah Lang-Gluscic will each have a team. You can bid on your chance to join in on one of the teams! There will also be auction items at the event. [More information from useaiv.org]
The upcoming UC Davis 3-Day Event Team Semi-Annual Fundraising Fall Derby! It will be held at the UCD Equestrian Center on Sunday, October 26th. They are looking forward to a fun-filled day of dressage and jumping! We are hoping the dry weather holds out in order to host jumping on the beautiful field, but in case of rain, competition will move to a sand arena. This is a great opportunity to get out and try something new, move up a level, build your or your horse’s confidence, or just have some casual fun! Email Chardae at [email protected] or Emaily at [email protected] [UCD 3-Day Event Team on Facebook]
I love hearing stories of horses who come back from injury and prove that they’ve still got it. Treve, who was unbeaten last season, suffered an injury earlier this year. She finished fourth in her come-back race last month and went on to win the Arc de Triomphe this past weekend. The Arc de Triomphe is the richest turf race in the world. Better yet, this is Treve’s second time winning the race. [More from eurosport.yahoo.com]
West Nile Virus is one of the diseases I worry most about. I’m probably a little hysterical about it. (Seriously, when I come across a dead bird I’m on my phone submitting the ‘I Found A Dead Bird’ form to the state in under a minute.) A horse in Nevada is the state’s first case in two years. Authorities say that the horses vaccinations had lapsed. [More details from miamiherald.com]
Equine therapy is growing in popularity. Not only are horses used to assist autistic and emotionally troubled children, but horses are being used to help inmates. A herd of about 20 wild mustangs and burros are being taken care of by incarcerated caretakers at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. [More from wtoc.com]
A riding school in Norway was the victim of a burglary recently. In addition to approximately $15,000 of riding equipment being stolen, five horses had their tails cut off. [More from nydailynews.com]
Monday Video: Thinking about having a skeleton horse for Halloween? Check out the work that Horses Inside Out does for some inspiration!
