RIP Oscar, we will all miss you. Photo via Boyd Martin’s FB page.
On my way to Stable View today! They are running the Advanced as a one-day on Saturday, which is unusual for this level, so I’m getting there a day early to walk my courses and familiarize my horse with the arenas, as the day of competition will be quite busy indeed. I haven’t been to the farm in a few years now, so I’m looking forward to checking out the new updates and the new course. I’ll be bringing you a course walk on Friday so you can also have a glance at the Mark Phillips designed cross country.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Fall H.T. [Website]
Morven Park Fall CIC & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. [Website]
Fleur de Leap H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Stable View Advanced Oktoberfest H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Woodland Stallion Station H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Jump Start H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Your Wednesday News & Notes:
The Young Event Horse Committee has announced that they will be offering a series of educational seminars led by Marilyn Payne. These workshops will take place at both the East and West Coast YEH Championships this fall, and offer a learning opportunity to anybody interested in the YEH program, including current YEH judges, riders, trainers and breeders. Woodside International is hosting the West Coast YEH Championship October 6, 2016 and the East Coast YEH Championship will be held at Fair Hill International October 13 -14, 2016. [YEH Workshops with Marilyn Payne]
Keeping your saddle fit up to date with changes in your horse’s shape and size are important to soundness and performance. It is suggested that you have your saddle checked by a licensed saddle fitter every three to six months, as horses continuously change musculature across their back due to changes in workload and training schedules. [11 Reasons Why The Fit Of Your Saddle Should Be Checked Now]
Hot on Horse Nation: 16 Thoughts Every Equestrian Has Immediately Regretted
The key to doing well at FEH/YEH classes is working on the quality of the walk. Klaus Schengber has been one of the most sought after handlers in the Future Event Horse Program since its birth, and he believes that the walk is the most important gait that you present in the FEH/YEH competitions. As the judges do not get to see the canter, they are judged only on walk and trot. Schengber explains, “You can improve a horse’s trot, but there is not much you can do to improve their walk. A big walk indicates a big canter with a big stride, a quality that makes up a potentially successful upper-level eventer. A big walk will always win the class rather than a big trot.” [The Importance of the Walk in FEH/YEH]
KER Service of the Week – Educational Resources
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