Meghan O'Donoghue's Bromont ride, Palm Crescent, settles in overlooking the sandbox with groom Margo Goldfarb. Photo via Meghan on Instagram.
It’s Bromont week! All eventing eyes will turn to our friends in the North this weekend as we’re set for some real Canadian action. Bromont is always a big test for both horse and rider, and with this being the setting for the World Equestrian Games in 2018, we’re sure to see some of these pairs vying for a spot to represent their country before we know it. What a perfect time to start practicing! Stay tuned for much more from Bromont as Leslie Threlkeld brings us the latest from on the ground.
Events Opening This Week:
Fitch’s Corner H.T. (NY, A-1), Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7), Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. (WI, A-4), Full Moon Farms H.T. (MD, A-2)
Events Closing Today:
Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials (IL, A-4), Inavale Farm HT (OR, A-7), Abbe Ranch H.T. (CO, A-9), Groton House Farm H.T. (MA, A-1), Arrowhead H.T. (MT, A-7), Honey Run H.T. (MI, A-8), Midsouth Pony Club H.T. (KY, A-8), Surefire H.T. (VA, A-2), Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. I (CA, A-6)
News & Notes:
Thank you to Katherine Scovil for bidding $5,500 to win a County saddle of her choice in support of the college fund for Millie Humphreys. The eventing community continues to rally behind 6-month-old Millie following her mother’s death at Jersey Fresh. The winning bid combined with County’s own donation will add an additional $10,495 to the fund, which has already raised more than $80,000 in total. Please consider donating at this link.
Have you lost some of your “MOJO”? Never fear, this week’s Fab Freebie is just for you! We’re teaming up with MOJO Future Tech to give away the ever popular wristbands that work wonders for balance, pain management, and much more using hologram technology. Don’t worry, we’ve tried these wristbands ourselves and swear by them. Don’t forget to enter! [Fab Freebie: MOJO]
Registration is now open for the Sandy River Equestrian Center Eventing Camp! Located in Axton, Virginia, SREC hosts a multitude of clinics and camps throughout the year featuring lessons, grooming tips, horsemanship skill honing, and much more. Don’t miss out! [SREC Summer Camp]
The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking your help to support its Funding Our Fillies rescue program. Phase One of this project has been selected as one of only 15 projects eligible for the ASPCA Equine Facilities Matching Grant. This state of the art facility will serve to assist horses coming in from rescue and is a five phase plan. The fundraising goal for Funding Our Fillies is $10,000, which can be matched by the ASPCA for a total of $20,000 to break ground on this new facility. [Funding Our Fillies]
A huge congrats goes out to Mary Davis, winner of the KER ClockIt Fitness Challenge! Thanks to submitting her KER ClockIt Sport session for the contest, Mary won a $100 gift card to shop.kerx.com, an EcoGold Secure XC Saddle Pad, a lesson with Buck Davidson, and a feature story on EN. Stay tuned for Mary’s story! Many thanks to KER for partnering with EN on this contest. [KER ClockIt Sport]
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