Photo courtesy of Pam Doughty.
Holy bridleless jumping! This is taking No-Stirrup November to another level. Elisa Wallace sent us this picture of her and her Mustang mare, Hwin, getting some serious airtime. Elisa said, “She’s a 5 yo that I’ve had for 5 weeks from the wild. I’m competing with her in the Mustang Magic extreme makeover in Fort Worth, TX in January. I’m documenting her journey. I think she might like to jump ;)” Many thanks to Pam Doughty for the great photo of this adorable mare.
No kidding! You can keep up with Elisa and her fabulous Mustangs on Facebook. We wish Elisa and Hwin the best of luck in January, though they already look like they can handle any challenge thrown their way!
Events Closing Today: Full Moon Farms H.T. (MD, A-2), MeadowCreek Park H.T – The Fall Social Event (TX, A-5)
News and Notes:
Skip the winter blues by heading to the Ocala Winter Series! Sunny Ocala, Florida is home to many equestrian events, including the Ocala Horse Properties’ 2014-2015 Ocala Winter Series, produced by Equiventures LLC. If you’re migrating south for the winter, be sure to check out these competitions – the first event starts on November 15th! For more information, visit the Equiventures website.
Election drama ensues: Yes, it’s Election Day in the United States, but there’s another election on the horizon: the next FEI President will be voted on December 14, and candidate Ingmar De Vos is facing controversy over whether it is legal for him to hold concurrent roles as President and secretary general (a salaried position). Read the full story at [The Chronicle of the Horse]
Runner chases down police horse on foot: In a story that sounds like something out of a buddy-cop movie, an innocent runner was enjoying an evening workout in London when all of a sudden, a horse came thundering by. It was a riderless police horse that had been spooked by a nearby firework. The runner took off in hot pursuit, alerting emergency services during his mad dash to catch up with the horse. “The operator had to ask me to stop running so she could hear me properly,” he said. [Horse & Country]
Double bridles 101: Ever wonder what purpose a double bridle serves? Want to know how to correctly fit and use a curb bit? And how the heck are you supposed to hold all of those reins? All these questions and many more are answered at [Eurodressage]
Equine Seminars at Kansas State: Join presenters such as Julie Goodnight, equine dentist Chris Blevins, MS, DVM, and saddle fitter Debra Ratchet at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Their third Horse Care 101 Educational Seminar will be held on November 8. For more information or to register for the event, visit [The Horse]
Video of the Day: Ever wonder if your horse is part kangaroo? So does this rider.
