We’ve been through every up and down a friendship could have and at the end of the day I’m so glad we are friends (and…
Posted by Jennie Brannigan on Sunday, March 31, 2019
Full-time eventer/part-time face icer Allie Knowles commented in response to the post above, “This sport is tough, but we are tougher.” And they don’t come any tougher than Jennie Brannigan, who is recovering from a broken jaw a spill at Carolina International last weekend. But it takes a village and we’re fortunate to be part of a sport wherein, even when we’re competing as individuals, we’re supporting one another as a team. Despite being in pain, Jennie has been effusive with her gratitude toward well-wishers and fellow riders and supporters who have rallied around her over the past week.
Here’s to a swift recovery, Jennie. Thank you for inspiring us with your big heart and fighting spirit. We look forward to seeing you back out there soon.
A sneak preview of today’s EN content: Among the stories we have lined up is a blog post by Rachel Bisaillon called “#RideWithYourTribe: Community, Teamwork and the Importance of Positive Barn Culture.” We think it resonates. Who’s in your tribe? Let’s all give thanks today for the people who have our back.
National Holiday: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Events Opening This Week: Chattahoochee Hills H.T., Fair Hill International May H.T., Hitching Post Farm H.T., Otter Creek Spring H.T., Spring Gulch H.T.
Events Closing This Week: Fair Hill International April H.T. and CCIS, Longleaf Pine H.T., Sporting Days Farm April H.T. III, River Glen Spring H.T., Holly Hill Spring H.T.
Tuesday News:
The equestrian community has a grand tradition of raining down chaos on April Fools’ Day, and yesterday was no exception. On the eventing front, the USEA announced that Boyd Martin is regaining his Australian citizenship; British eventer Alex Whewall claimed that he had a virtual reality simulator developed for his horse (“Alex also found that it had a calming effect on his more excitable horses as they have ‘seen’ the course before they have to run it for real”); and Jon Holling resigned from all the U.S. and international safety committees he sits on to launch a new #useventingnonsafety campaign, which has already raised a whopping sum total of … $45. Very clever, you guys! Check out Horse & Hound‘s roundup. [The answer to the racing staff shortage— and 14 other brilliant April Fools’ Day pranks]
Have weekend plans? Consider volunteering at an event! In addition to being a valuable educational experience and great way to give back to the sport, each event offers perks ranging from entry/schooling fees to gear and more. Sign up to volunteer via EventingVolunteers.com. [Spring Bay H.T.] [Pine Hill Spring H.T.] [CDCTA Spring H.T.]
Hot on Horse Nation: New Product Alert: Saddle-Piddle Pal (April Fools! Although, we can actually see this coming in handy on the approach to some big, scary cross country jumps…)
Just in on Jumper Nation: Krispy Kreme to Sponsor New CSI5* Show Jumping Spectacular in Omaha, Nebraska in 2020 (Also, very sadly, not real.)
Tuesday Video: Go behind the scenes with LRK3DE cross country course builder Mick Costello in the latest edition of US Equestrian’s Learning Center series. [Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Cross-Country Course]
Also, this video slideshow from photographer Hope Carlin! “The countdown is on to Eventing Disneyland!,” she says. Are you going to Rebecca Farm (July 24-28) this year?
