You read the story (“Boyd Martin Bounces Back from Broken Collarbone to Win Red Hills Advanced“), but these pics from Boyd’s Instagram are worth an extra thousand words. And these comments? Priceless.
- So, what time are you riding today?
- At least both sides match now?
- We can rebuild him. We have the technology. Stronger, faster, more likely to set off a metal detector
- Now you’re balanced
- Who doesn’t like a pair
- You will literally be the first robot
- Bi-lateral wing stabilizers. Just what you needed!
- #bionicboydo
- Had to go for the matching set
- You should open a hardware store
- Crap
Catch up on EN’s complete coverage from Red Hills International here. Go Boyd. Go Eventing.
National Holiday: National Napping Day
Major Events:
Red Hills CCI & H.T. [Website] [Results] [EN’s Coverage] [EN’s Twitter] [EN’s Instagram]
U.S. Weekend Results:
Southern Pines H.T. [Results]
Full Gallop Farm H.T. [Results]
News & Notes:
Ocala Winter II H.T. at the Florida Horse Park needs volunteers for its upcoming event. From cross country jump decorating beforehand to myriad jobs during the event (March 14-17), help is greatly appreciated and there are job perks as well — volunteers get credit towards a future show or cross country schooling, as well as lunch, drinks, snacks, shirts, pilsner glasses and, of course, eternal gratitude! Sign up for the position of your choice online. [EventingVolunteers.com]
Have questions about professional vs. amateur USEA membership status? The USEA breaks down what does and does not make a rider an amateur or professional, per criteria outlined in GR1306 of the USEF Rules for Eventing. [Rule Refresher: Declaring Amateur Status]
Horses competing under FEI rules are no longer allowed to have their legs clipped while on site at a competition. The change, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, is an update to the FEI’s policy to help combat “hypersensitive” or “hyposensitive” areas of the body of equine athletes. Horse & Hound gets the scoop. [Clipping Legs at Shows No Longer Allowed Under FEI Rules]
Red Hills International H.T. is a community affair, and the local media always shows up in full force to cover the event. While it may be written more for the layperson than those who us fluent in “eventer,” the Tallahassee Democrat posted some stories and videos online from the weekend that are worth checking out. [Final Day at Red Hills Horse Trials Reshuffles Rankings]
Best of Horse Nation: ‘Why Go With a Thoroughbred?’: Meet Casey & Alvie
Best of Jumper Nation: RNC the OTTB: Staying in Your Lane
Featured Videos: After covering high performance at Red Hills International all weekend, let’s shine the spotlight on a division wherein, while the jumps may be smaller, the hearts are just as big. Congrats to these Intro level winners from last weekend’s Twin Rivers H.T. in Paso Robles, California — check out their cross country performances, courtesy of RideOnVideo!
Michelle Vonderhaar and Piper, winners of the Intro A division:
Shelby Spangenberg and Red Baron, winners of the Intro B division:
