Thursday News & Notes from SmartPak

"How To Eat A Pear", by Leo.

“How To Eat A Pear”, by Leo.

[Insert generalized winter weather complaints here]. But seriously, you guys. I’m pretty glad that I don’t live in New York right now, as places like Buffalo just got hit with record snow fall, while I’m down in Virginia just complaining that it’s in the teens at night. I’m sending my thoughts to all of you who are struggling through tons of snow, and hope that you are safe and your ponies are snuggly warm somewhere! Good thing we all had practice this spring from the first #snowpocalypse of 2014, so we’re all prepared for the second round? Keep that white stuff away from me!

North American Weekend Preview:

MeadowCreek Park H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]

FEI Global Weekend Preview:

Central American and Caribbean Games (MEX) CCI1*  [Website] [Entries]

Riobamba (ECU) CCI1* [Website]

News From Around the Globe:

GMHA just rescued 23 starving horses in a Vermont seizure situation, and now they need your help! The horses were recently seized from owner Marjatta Lavin, who has plead not guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. GMHA opened up their barn doors to the humane society and is temporarily housing the horses and helping to care for them. The humane society workers say that the horses have clearly suffered years of neglect, and it will be a long road to recovery. The cost of food, veterinary and farrier work is great, and if you’d like to contribute to the cause, you can contact the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society to donate. [Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society] [GMHA Rescues 23 Horses]

Looking to get involved in Rio 2016? What about going as a volunteer for the equestrian sports! If you’re over the age of 18 by that time, and available for ten days during the Olympics, you can apply for one of the 70,000 remaining spots as a volunteer. Volunteers can assist in nine areas, including customer services, sports, press and communication, operational support, ceremonies production, protocol and languages, health services, technology and transport. You have until December 15th to apply! [Rio 2016 Seeks Volunteers]

Reason 57 to move to England: the British Racing School. Not only do they have point-to-point training courses and a pony racing academy, but now they are adding a more in depth course for more experienced riders. In addition to schooling over steeplechase fences and general race riding techniques, the course will include fitness asessments and instruction about rules and regulations, as well as classes on tack and equipment. Sign me up please! [New BRS Course]

Enlightened Opinions: Should The Grand National Be Banned?

Best of Blogs: As winter approaches, I will continue to link to this blog, which speaks to my heart and hopefully will help with the mass hysteria of winter blanketing opinions on the internet: [Blanketing Is Not Bad, and You Aren’t Natural!]

Love love LOVE this promotional video for the UK Jockey Club. 

 

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