It must be a horse girl thing, because I know that I’m not alone in this, but something about a custom made leather product just makes my heart sing. I don’t care if it’s a belt, a pair of chaps, or even a sweet wallet, I just can’t get enough of them. I just picked up my new riding belt and while it is simple and classic, I can barely take my eyes off it! It’s the small things in life, isn’t it?
Events in the US:
The Event at Santa Fe [Entry Status/Times]
Erie Hunt and Saddle Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Waredaca Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Full Gallop Farm August H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Events Abroad:
Somerford Park HT: [Website] [Entry Status]
Hambach Horse Trials: [Website]
Tamworth International: [Website] [Entry Status]
News From Around The Globe:
In the wake of the FEI clearing both Jock Paget and Kevin McNab, Kevin has called for new rules that would protect the innocent from this type of career ruining accusation. While he still stands firmly with the anti-doping regulations, Kevin says that he would like the FEI to take a stronger initial investigatory role, implementing methods that would enable them to find innocence earlier and resolve such an issue at a faster rate. [Kevin McNab Calls for Protection of Innocent]
The US has finally announced it’s official team for the Show Jumping competition at the WEG! In alphabetical order, they are: Lucy Davis riding Barron, Kent Farrington riding Voyeur, Beezie Madden riding Cortes ‘C’, and McLain Ward riding Rothchild, with Margie Engle with Royce Royce as a traveling reserve. Wait until the last minute, why dontcha! [US Show Jumping Team]
The sixth annual Mongol Derby has concluded, crowning Sam Jones of Australia as the winner. Sam is only the second woman to ever win, and the first Australian! The forty year old mining operator rode alone for the majority of the race, and took some risky chances that paid off in the end. The Mongol Derby is 1000 km (about 622 miles) in length, over wild Mongolian territory on small Mongolian horses. Check out this interview with her post-win, which includes details on the Mongolian horses (they bolt a lot) and times when she thought she might poop her pants (direct quote). [2014 Mongol Derby Winner]
We all seek the full and muscular neck on our horses, but how do you get one? A lot of people think it is about manipulating the neck into a position that moves the muscles, but it’s a lot more complicated than that. The author of this article, in her search for the perfect method, had an epitome early in her quest. “I found I could influence the neck’s position from the haunches rather than from the reins”. Read more to learn more! [Developing A Full, Round Neck]
Hamilton BioVet is offering a free two-month trial to the lucky winner who shared the story of why their horse would benefit from the UltrOZ Therapeutic Ultrasound System. We need you to help us decide the winner! Be sure to vote for your favorite finalist by Thursday, August 14 at 5 pm! [Vote for UltrOZ Trial Winner]
