Storms bring us all together. Photo by Joey Snider, Hume, Va.
I empathize with everyone who had to shovel driveways and clear snow from roofs this weekend but slightly jealous of the folks going for bareback rides through the drifts. We were spared from knee deep snow but had a thick layer of ice on the roads that kept nearly everyone in my neighborhood hunkered down for three days and very thankful we kept power. Our thoughts are with everyone still battling the elements, and props to the Poplar Place Farm competitors and volunteers who powered through brutal wind chills!
Weekend Action:
Poplar Place Farm January H.T. [Results]
Monday News and Notes:
$1.5 Million. That’s how much money was raised for the Olympic Equestrian Teams during a USET Foundation benefit party this weekend in Wellington. “Rockin’ Rio” had at least 600 guests and a special appearance by legendary musician Bruce Springsteen, who admits these days he “plays for horse feed.” [Springsteens Rock Rio]
It’s hard to imagine a life with horses that does not involve shoveling poo, but Horse and Hound has managed to come up with a list of ‘clean’ careers in the equine industry. Although I admit to having a good giggle at the first item on the list, photography, which is one of my primary occupations and yet I still clean plenty of stalls. Come on, isn’t mucking out part of the charm? [6 equestrian careers that don’t involve mucking out]
There are plenty of things we find to blame for a bad dressage test. The crowded warm-up, the saddle, the bit, the footing, the scary judge’s box, the horse in the ring next door being naughty, loose dogs, loose children, wind. But have you ever thought about blaming science? [Blame it on your inferior parietal cortex]
When it snows or sleets, I’m one of those people who refrains from driving unless absolutely necessary. I’m always in awe when I see photos of riders in Canada and Vermont preparing to drive South with a loaded horse trailer at the same time there is snow on the ground. Okay, I’m a chicken when it comes to winter travel. Of course it’s not impossible, it’s just more dangerous and extra precautions need to be taken. [Safe Travel in Winter]
When you’re stuck inside on a snow day and you’ve already binge watched all your favorite TV series. [Video Favorites for a Lazy Snow Day]
