Monday News and Notes from Fleeceworks

Spotted at Sundance Farm: A real live unicorn! Maia Ramberg and Nessie after a magical win in the Starter division. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

I grew up riding and competing in Area III, occasionally venturing out to Area VIII or II. These days I have the pleasure of traveling to events around the country and meeting horses, riders and organizers in other Areas. It’s easy to get in the habit of competing at the same events over and over, especially when they are close to home, but I encourage you to get out there and try a new venue. You may like what you see!

National Holiday: National Family Day and National Cooking Day

U.S. Weekend Action:

Flora Lea Fall H.T. [Website] [Results]

Surefire Farm Fall H.T. [Website] [Results]

Sundance Farm H.T. [Website] [Results]

Twin Rivers Fall H.T. [Website] [Results]

Equestrians Institute H.T. [Website] [Results]

Monday News and Notes:

Are you planning to compete at the Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event in October? Join the “Waredaca 3-Day Competitors!” Facebook group! Use this page to share schedules, make carpool plans, get 10-minute box tips and talk all things 3-day. [Facebook]

The USEA East Coast Future Event Horse Champions were crowned this weekend at Loch Moy Farm in Maryland. Ronald Zabala-Goetschel’s homebreds earned several titles, including one special future star they call they “eight-star baby”. Meet the yearlings, two year olds and three year olds who stood out to judges Robin Walker and Chris Ryan. [USEA East Coast FEH Championships] [Hat Trick for Wise Master Rubelk]

As this article astutely notes right off the bat, “Horse people are often described as picky, fussy, or difficult when it comes to hay selection.” No kidding! From the quality to quantity to price, we agonize over hay. [Selecting Horse Hay: Separating Fact from Fiction]

The Abaco Island horse became extinct in 2015, but cloning technology may be the key to resurrecting the breed. The Abacos, an archipelago in the Bahamas, has been home to these special horses for hundreds of years. From massacres to hurricanes to a toxic diet, this breed battled many threats over the years, and one woman is determined to give them another fighting chance. [Their only hope]

Monday Video: HIS NAME IS THUNDER TURTLE!