Team Boyd all settled in at Stable View Farm in Aiken, SC. Photo via Boyd himself.
I cannot believe that eventing competition starts this weekend. First week in January? I feel like it gets earlier and earlier every year! I prefer to have a longer winter break, for both myself and my horses. Mine are just starting their jump schools, and getting into the swing of things. This year, I think I’m waiting until March to compete them, as I’m not going to Aiken this spring. Last year, Aiken, you broke my soul with the ice storm and the snow (twice!) and the no power for a week thing, so I just can’t deal with you again this year. Sorry, but I’m going to save money and freeze my butt off in VA.
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News From Around the Globe:
If it’s Michael Jung handing out advice on training Event horses, I’ll be reading it. Published just days ago, but from a story last spring, Michael Jung talks in depth about how he trains his horses on a day to day level. He talks about dressage movements, specific exercises, training for show jumping, and preparing for cross country mentally and physically. He tells us how he conditions his horses, both for speed and strength. This is your number one read of the morning. [Michael Jung Talks Training Event Horses]
Vote vote vote!!! EN Horse and Rider of the year!!! You must vote for your favorite pair, and help them win big prizes!! Voting goes on through Sunday, so be sure to log your ballot. [EN Horse & Rider of the Year]
Wellington, Florida: Equestrian capitol of the world? The Washington Post seems to think so, at least. From January to April every year, over 250,000 equestrians descend upon the southern town for the Winter Equestrian Festival, which is for hunters, jumpers and dressage riders. [Washington Post on “Horse Town U.S.A.”]
If you own a grey horse, you know the pain. There’s a certain bond that you share with all other grey horse owners, and thats a bond of purple shampoo and long hours spent scrubbing out poop stains at 4 am. It’s ok, we all know your pain. We admire your gleaming horse when we see it at shows, but we don’t envy you! [21 Things Only Grey Horse Owners Understand]
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Horses on treadmills? Going 38 miles an hour? Yep.
