Monday News and Notes from Success Equestrian

Charlotte had a great weekend at Twin Rivers One Day Event. Photo from Tayside Sport Horses on Facebook Charlotte had a great weekend at Twin Rivers One Day Event. Photo from Tayside Sport Horses on Facebook

Good Morning, EN! I made a terrible decision last night. You see, I had originally planned to have a quiet evening where I sat down to tackle Monday News and Notes right after I finished watching Game of Thrones. I did not account for the possibility that last night’s episode would feature two of my favorite characters so prominently and for one of them to be at his most awesome. I hate it when I stumble upon spoilers, so I’ll do those of you who haven’t had a chance to watch it just yet a favor by not saying anything more! Well… except for maybe OMG, because seriously, that’s all I’ve been able to say since I watched the episode.

Weekend Results:

CHC International CIC and H.T. [Website]  [Scores]

Mustang Powder CIC and H.T. [Website] [Scores]

Otter Creek Spring H.T. [Website] [Scores]

Hitching Post Farm H.T. [Website] [Scores]

CCC Spring Gulch H.T. [Website]

Greater Dayton H.T. [Website] [Scores]

Fair Hill International H.T. [Website] [Scores]

Kent School Spring H.T. [Website]

Events Opening This Week:
South Farm H.T. (OH, A-8) Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA, A-3) Coconino Classic 3-Day Event & H.T. (AZ, A-10)

Monday News and Notes:

Mark Todd picked up the win at Chatsworth Horse Trials this weekend in the CCI 3* division aboard Amacuzzi. This is Amacuzzi’s third win since Mark Todd took over the ride in March. [More from horsetalk.co.nz]

Details about Belmont contenders are starting to roll in. Derby runner Wicked Strong skipped the Preakness but ultimately will take part in the June 7th running of the Belmont Stakes. Wicked Strong finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby and some handicappers say he stands a good chance at being the one to keep California Chrome from a Belmont Victory and the title of Triple Crown winner.[More from kspr.com

Speaking of rare occasions in racing, a British man is cursing his luck after the sixth horse in what was his winning Pick-6 finished second. Had he successfully picked all of the winners, he would have taken home a cool £10million. Still, picking five of six winners in a row is pretty remarkable! [More from mirror.co.uk]

Summer time is right around the corner and there is no time like the present to learn all you can about equine health issues. Clemson University ran a workshop over the weekend highlighting essential horse care tips that drew in people from all over the area. Clemson runs regular workshops for beginning and experienced horse owners covering topics from basic grooming and stable maintenance to breeding and more. [More details from thestate.com]

New studies have determined that a major factor in shaping equine genetics was The Silk Roads. The Silk Roads were a series of trading routes that linked the Mediterranean to south east China starting in about 200BC. Dr. Vera Warmuth led the research study. Her previous work used genetic analysis to determine that horses were originally domesticated in the Western Steppes of Eurasia, in what is now the Ukraine, an area serviced by the Silk Roads. [More from thehorse.com]

Do you need a daily dose of cute? Scooby Boo has it for you! He is a 12 year old therapy mini who works in Tampa, Fla. He visits hospitals, schools, rehab and retirement facilities. Originally found in a poor state via Craigslist, his owner Robin Bidwell has taught him to provide kisses on command. [More from dailymail.co.uk]

Monday Video:

Seriously, if I wasn’t grumpy enough about not getting to go to the WEGs in Normandy, they’ve added a music festival. Harumpf.

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