The Last News & Notes of 2015 From Kentucky Equine Research

Amazing. Photo via SnorgTees.

Amazing. Photo via SnorgTees.

This is it, guys. The last day of 2015! Who knew it could come so fast! All I can say is that I hope you can look back on your past 365 days with fondness, only a little remorse, and appreciate the growth and change that comes with every year. 2016 promises to be nothing but exciting, educating, enthralling, and another chance for us all to experience amazing things! At least, I think that’s the energy you should put out into the world as you watch the new calendar year roll in.

News From Around the Globe:

Lost a bit of MOJO? Get it back with this week’s Fab Freebie! MOJO is giving away a prize pack containing both wristbands and halter patches, and we think you will really enjoy using them! Enter by midnight on Friday for your chance to win. [Fab Freebie: MOJO]

Get ready for the 2016 Wellington Showcase on February 5th-6th! This year, the Asheville Regional Airport Wellington Eventing Showcase, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty, will be held at The Stadium at PBIEC on February 5-6 and prize money has been increased to a whopping $75,000. Approximately thirty of the world’s top horse & rider combinations in the sport, from several countries will compete this winter. VIP tables, which include lunch buffet and drinks each day, are available for the event for prime viewing of both the dressage and stadium jumping arena as well as the cross-country course. [Wellington Showcase] [Get Your Own VIP Table!! Hospitality Table Form]

Winter clinics are coming your way, Maryland! If you’ve ever wanted to ride with Stephen Bradley, here’s your chance! He’s coming to A Bit Better Farm in Maryland on January 6th for small group jumping lessons, contact Margaret for more info. A week later, on the 12th of January, he’s going to be right next door at Waredaca for more small group jumping lessons, contact Gretchen for more info on that opportunity!

Jennie Brannigan announced yesterday the ownership opportunity of top mare Stella Artois through syndication. Jennie and Beth Battel currently own the mare, and are seeking a select few members to join the journey as this special mare continues on her track to greatness. Stella Artois “Toddie” will turn eight in 2016, and will look to contest her first CCI2* with Jennie in the tack, after showing great promise in her career thus far. [Jennie Brannigan Eventing]

Woodstock Eventing proudly congratulates Ilona English of Summit Sporthorses on winning the 2015 Breeder of the Year Award for Event Horses in the United States. Ryan Wood has the opportunity to ride and compete many of the terrific horses bred by Ilona, and enjoys the benefits that she brings to the sport of Eventing by breeding top horses. Congratulations on raising the standard and receiving this notable recognition for the second year in a row! [Woodstock Eventing]

KER ClockIt Extra Features

Did you know KER ClockIt can be used as more than a logbook? Riders can create training protocols in advance. While the session is running, the app will count down to transitions and keep you on schedule to complete your desired workout. You can also connect to your coach and share your data to give oversight of your conditioning program and discuss plans to improve fitness. Get some tips from Jimmie Schramm in the below video.

For professionals, it can also be a handy way to keep your schedule, records, and client communications organized on a mobile platform! Dom Schramm demonstrates some of the extra perks for professionals in this video.

Make 2016 the year you bring high-tech solutions to old-school conditioning challenges by utilizing KER ClockIt Sport. Learn more: http://www.kerclockit.com/getting-started/