Monday News and Notes from SmartPak

Philippa Humphreys and Rich N Famous at Millbrook. Photo by Jenni Autry. Philippa Humphreys and Rich N Famous at Millbrook. Photo by Jenni Autry.

It goes without saying that it’s been a very difficult couple of days for the equestrian community, and there is no doubt it will take some time for the tremendous sadness we all feel to pass. We are all dealing with the loss of Philippa Humphreys in different ways, but it is very touching to see the community rally around her family, particularly her 6-month old daughter Millie, as well as show one another immeasurable support.

A fund has been set up for Millie’s college education. Please consider making a donation by clicking here. Friends of Philippa have also been honoring her memory by sharing stories and photos using the hashtag #memories4millie, so that Millie may come to know her mother in a new light when she gets older.

Weekend Events

Jersey Fresh CCI3* & CCI2* Three-Day Event: Website, Final Scores, EN’s Coverage, Twitter, Instagram

Hitching Post Farm H.T. [Results]

Plantation Field May H.T. [Results]

WindRidge Farm H.T. [Results]

Mill Creek Pony Club H.T. [Results]

Galway Downs Spring H.T. [Results]

Woodland Stallion Station H.T. [Results]

Winona H.T. [Results]

Monday News and Notes:

Kentucky Equine Research and EN are teaming up to host the Great KER Fitness Challenge this spring! Download the free KER ClockIt Sport app for your phone and record your rides for a chance to win a $100 gift card to shop.kerx.com, an EcoGold Secure XC Saddle Pad, a lesson with your choice of Bruce Davidson, Liz Halliday-Sharp, or Dom or Jimmie Schramm; and a feature story about you and your horse on EN. Entries close May 31! [Contest Details]

Eventers aren’t the only OTTB lovers in the horse world. Ex-racehorses are making their mark in disciplines of all sorts, from ranching to hunters and everything in between. The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association recently awarded the 2016 Thoroughbred Incentive Program Award at the IHSA National Championships in Lexington. The winner is Red Alert, a 2007 Iowa-bred gelding originally Jockey Club-registered as Mac Goo. His friends say his best friend is a puppy and he’s one big puppy himself. [Top-Placing OTTB Honored by Jockey Club at IHSA Nationals]

Weekly Business Tip from Mythic Landing Enterprises: When you’re working with a company to set up a sponsorship for yourself or your business, try to think outside the box on how you can get their products directly into the hands of your clients. One idea is to get a discount code for your clients or barn, as even a small discount will encourage someone to buy one product over another. Additionally, this will help the sponsor track how much business they are receiving from their sponsorship of you, which will hopefully encourage them to increase their support in the future.