One of Katie Ruppel's young horses shows off for the audience at the Young Event Horse Symposium in Ocala. Photo via Katie on Facebook.
Some super fancy young event prospects are on hand for this week’s Evaluation of the Young Event Horse Symposium in Ocala, put on by the USEA. The YEH and FEH programs are integral to the up and comers in the sport, and the seminar is devoted to educating riders, trainers and owners on what to look for in a future event horse.
1- to 3-year-olds were highlighted in yesterday’s session, which was headlined by Dr. Shauna Spurlock and Dr. Gareth Spurlock. The veterinarian pair educated the audience on nutrition, conformation and care needed for young horses. You can read all about day one’s session on the USEA here.
Events Opening This Week:
Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA, A-3), Pine Hill Spring H.T. (TX, A-5), The Fork CIC3*/CIC2*/CIC1* & HT (NC, A-2), CDCTA Spring Horse Trials (VA, A-2), Spring Bay H.T. (KY, A-8)
Events Closing Today:
Red Hills International Horse Trials & Trade Fair (FL, A-3), Southern Pines H.T. (NC, A-2), Full Gallop Farm March II H.T. (SC, A-3)
News & Notes:
Are you interested in becoming a judge or TD? The B&C Training Program for Eventing Judges and Technical Delegates will be held April 15-17 in conjunction with the Ocala Horse Properties Festival of Eventing. Anyone who is interested in obtaining their “r” TD or “r” Eventing Judge status is welcomed at this event. [B&C Training at Ocala Festival of Eventing]
Can horses tell the difference between men and women? It’s certainly an interesting topic, and Horse & Hound’s Andrea Oakes has tackled the subject to try to find conclusive evidence. [Can Horses Tell Difference Between Men and Women?]
Two former horses from the Arlington National Cemetary are being offered for adoption after completing their tours of duty. Kennedy and Quincy are two of the beloved horses who have served their country at Arlington, having both borne the role of caisson horse. These horses were given the duty of pulling coffins to burial sites, a part of a haunting and beautiful tradition for fallen service members. [Army Offers Horses Free to a Good Home]
Tuesday Video:
Check out this video of Danica Meyerhoff showing her chops in the jumper ring in Ocala!
