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Happy Monday, EN readers! It’s been a busy weekend for me, I moved my horse Plaid into new digs at Allen and Clover Sport Horses in Brandywine, Md, so we could train full time under the watchful eye of people who actually know what they’re doing. Plaid already has a girlfriend in the form of an adorable Paint mare named Kahlua, which has become very serious in a short amount of time. I feel like the mother of a girl going out with a tattooed guitarist, enforcing separation so things don’t get out of hand. Sorry, but our dressage is already sad enough without him screaming at the top of his lungs.
Monday News:
No British equestrians were nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, even with their amazing showing at the 2012 Olympic Games. Charlotte Dujardin who won double gold in Dressage is one of the most notable omissions. [Horse and Hound]
Michael Pollards vows to become more involved in the sport to help it grow in his latest contribution to The Chronicle. Three steps he hopes to take? Buy locally, become involved in events, and be a part of a USEA or USEF committee. Oh, and he also quotes Ghandi. [The Chronicle]
Recap of Day Two of the Canadian Eventing Symposium, along with tips from David O’Connor. He talks about studying what other sports do to apply to our own. Rebecca Howard, Jessica Phoenix, and Hawley Bennett-Awad were also part of the event. [Horse Junkies United]
Mark Todd has added a new star to his barn in the form of Cortafelx Up N’ Go, who he bought in New Zealand from former Olympian Haleen Tompkins. He sold for an ‘undisclosed six figure sum,’ after reportedly being inspected by Zara Phillips. [An Eventful Life]
Jessica Springsteen is always in the limelight, especially when she wears fuzzy angel wings in a Grand Prix. What I like most about this article is how horrible it makes me feel for sitting at home in my pajamas, phrases like ‘Gucci Paris Masters,’ and ‘Marion Cotillard in VIP box’ and ‘boyfriend Guillame Canet’ and ‘fellow rider dressed like Princess Leia.’ [Daily Mail]
The Horse is trying to ease your worries if you have someone nice enough to watch your horse when you’re away for the holidays. They’ve made a downloadable form that tells your sitter everything they need to know to keep your ponies safe and happy. [The Horse]
Based on this video I really want to take a Stephen Bradley clinic.
