Eventer Natalie Hollis says, “This is how we feel about winter!” Photo courtesy of Natalie’s FB.
There is a good portion of the eventing crowd that stayed in Virginia for the winter, as we figure it’s mostly south enough to avoid the worst of the worst winter weather, but sometimes, we regret that decision. No, we don’t have 8 feet of snow, but when the temps dip into the negative measurements, something just snaps inside.
I don’t think I could physically wear more clothing than I currently am wearing to go outside, and when my eyes tear up from wind, the tears freeze on my eyelashes, sometimes causing a dangerous situation where my eyes freeze shut. This, I found out, is not good when trying to navigate frozen pathways in a mule. I’m pretty sure that Natalie Hollis’ picture above encapsulates all of this.
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It’s part hunting, part eventing, and part steeplechasing…it’s the Ledbury Hunt Golden Button Challenge! Covering three miles and 25 obstacles including ditches, brush, and rail jumps, 64 riders started but only 39 finished. If you watch the helmet cam, you’ll know why… [Golden Button Challenge]
You know what’s really terrible? When the British think spring has sprung, and we’re stuck ten feet under snow drifts. Horse & Hound was inspired by warmer temps and sunny days to make this list, and we’re hating them a little for it. I’m just hoping that by reading this I can dream hard enough about spring weather, and wake up to my dreams come true. [12 Signs Spring Has Nearly Sprung]
C4 is celebrating the new eventing season by announcing new sponsorships, and expanding into the realm of saddle pads and tack! They just announced their support of Siobhain O’Connor, a long-listed Canadian eventer who embodies the type of rider that C4 loves to sponsor. They are also taking their good reputation in the production of belts and putting it into the creation of saddle pads and tack in the near future, so keep an eye on the C4 site. Don’t forget, every C4 purchase benefits a charity of your choosing! [Equestrian Belts]
Elisa Wallace is on the news again for her work with her mustangs, this time on Fox News. Focusing on her recent success with the popular little grey mare, Hwin, Elisa was interviewed on how she tames the mustangs, and how passionate she is about the hardy little breed. Placing fourth in this year’s Millionaire Mustang Challenge, Hwin has also begun her recognized Eventing career, and won over the hearts of many. [Taming One of Nature’s Finest]
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Yesterday, I took a fun hack on one of the rescue ponies from the Equine Welfare Society. Gotta get some helmet cam action somehow!
