Snow pony!!! Leo hanging out in the frosty environment here in VA.
Good morning Eventing Nation! Today marks the beginning of Red Hills in Tallahassee, FL, which always hosts a huge amount of upper level competitors in a beautiful setting. They are boasting a brand new cross country course which is central to the rest of the competitions, great news for grooms and spectators! Of course we have the indomitable Jenni Autry on the grounds stalking everybody reporting on the action with photos and live updates.
I would be amiss if I did not also mention that our hopes and prayers are with Silva Martin today, as she suffered injuries from a freak riding accident yesterday while teaching a lesson. Keep your fingers crossed, and your eyes on EN for more news relating to her recovery.
Events This Weekend:
Red Hills International [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Full Gallop March HT [Website] [Entry Status]
Southern Pines HT [Website] [Entry Status]
Thursday News:
The Eventing Radio Show is out of control this week…in a good way! If you wanted to hear about Max Corcoran’s special jumper show in Florida, Hawley Bennet-Awad’s spring plans, Allison Springer talking about Arthur’s return to competition, Will Coleman reminiscing about his clinic with George Morris and Andrea Leatherman handing out jumping tips, then you better click on this link. [Eventing Radio Show]
Individual tickets for WEG events are now on sale. They come at a range of prices depending on the event, from €5 to €90. If you are still planning on buying, you better do it fast- over 210,000 tickets have already been sold. [WEG Ticket Sales]
The first Super League class of the autumn eventing season takes place at the Puhinui Horse Trials in Auckland this weekend. The CNC3* features many top names, including Simon Gordon on Fletch.com, Angela Lloyd on Song and Donna Smith on Balmoral Tangolooma. While the field is only seven horses and riders total, it will be an intense competition between the best of the best from NZ to start the autumn season. [Super League Class]
Do you have a baby horse? What’s on your list of things to teach them? Blogger Michelle from The Horse has a filly that is coming three years old this spring, and she’s started a pretty impressive list of things that the little girl can do on the ground. Including: trotting up, wearing four boots, longing, standing for the farrier, and wearing a snaffle bridle. What would you include on your list? [Young Horse Training Guidelines]
