Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor

The Sinead Halpin team goes for their first Ocala hack. Photo via Sinead on Facebook. The Sinead Halpin team goes for their first Ocala hack. Photo via Sinead on Facebook.

Can you believe it’s already time for the winter migration? I definitely can’t. But like it or not, wherever you look now, eventers are packing the rigs and heading south for the colder months, and Ocala is soon to be one of the most happening eventing hotspots once again. Having spent a few months in Ocala last year, I can definitely say that it’s worth the trip if you can swing it. Simply immersing yourself in the culture that eventers have adopted is a once in a lifetime experience, and I’m a bit envious of those who are making the trek again this year! Safe travels to all.

Events Closing Today:

River Glen Fall H.T. (TN, A-3) Poplar Place Farm November H.T. (GA, A-3) Texas Rose Horse Park Fall H.T. (TX, A-5), Full Moon Farms H.T. (MD, A-2)

News & Notes:

Do you have an older horse who is still competing? Taking care of our older companions is no small undertaking, as we want them to have the comfort and health that they deserve. On Thursday, October 27, The Horse will be hosting a live Q&A session with Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, of Michigan State University. Focusing on managing the older equine athlete, this webinar is sure to have some helpful tips. [Managing and Maintaining the Equine Athlete]

It’s just about time for Halloween, have you created your horse’s costume yet? Come on, you know you’ve got plenty of ideas stored up! No? Well, just in case, here are some great ideas for horse-y Halloween costumes. [Horse and Rider Halloween Costumes]

Our friends over at Noelle Floyd have picked Lauren Balcomb as one of the best-dressed riders at the trot-up at Fair Hill this year. Lucky for us, they’ve broken down exactly how to achieve her effortlessly chic look. How did they know eventers are fashion challenged? [Get the Look: Lauren Balcomb]

Weekly Business Tip from Mythic Landing Enterprises:

When putting together an e-blast, try to avoid just putting a .pdf or .jpg into the e-blast template, as this often makes it non-mobile compatible and limits the number of links you can include. If you decide to pay an outside company to send an e-blast, make sure that you are getting a custom design, and that there is a social share option so that readers can easily share your e-blast onto their social media outlets.

Tuesday Video:

Are you heading to southern California for Galway Downs this year? If you’re on the fence, check out this beautiful video featuring the best that Temecula Wine Country has to offer: