Such a beggar. Ponyface has gone to Florida. Photo by Maggie Deatrick.
Welcome to the last day of 2014! I am a bit sad today, as my horse left on Monday for his winter training base in Florida, while I am forced to remain in Philadelphia to face rain, snow, and ice. It’s unlikely that I’ll be seeing him until late March at the earliest, but luckily there are plenty of other critters at my barn to perfect my sitting trot on throughout the winter. Still, I think we all know that as great as other horses may be, they can’t quite replace what you have with your horse. At least he will be happy, which makes it all worth it.
Katy Groesbeck is transitioning to new shoes. Long time partners with her three star horse Wort, Katy is finding the transition to trainer instead of rider surprisingly easy. Helping Anna find her own dynamic with Wort is turning out to be its own reward. [Taking On A New Role]
Looking to gain sponsorship? This article has some great strategies as to how to build a relationship with companies. Remember, sponsorship is a two way street, and the company needs to know how the relationship would benefit them. [How to Get a Sponsor]
After a long, fruitful career as a racehorse and producer, Serena’s Song is being retired from the breeding shed. Serena’s Song was a staple of horse racing the year I started watching, ultimately placing second in the Breeder’s Cup Distaff in 1996. She was also a prolific producer of breeding stallions, having foaled Grand Reward, Harlington, and Schramsberg. [Serena’s Song Retired from Breeding]
Don’t forget to enter this week’s Fab Freebie giveaway from FITS! You could be the proud new owner of a pair of FITS Treads Wind Pro Breeches, and we know those will keep you cozy this winter. You have until Thursday at midnight to enter, and then you can check Friday’s News & Notes to see if you’ve won! [Fab Freebie: FITS]
We need your help deciding the winner of this year’s Point Two Jingle contest. The voting poll is now open, and we have seven finalists for your consideration. Trust us, you want to check out how creative these individuals are. We wish we could give them all a ProAir vest! Voting will close this Friday at 5 p.m. EST. [Vote for Your Favorite Point Two Jingle]
SmartPak Product of the Day: This winter, stop freezing your armpit while attempting to warm a cold bit, and get the Bit Blanket instead! This device looks ingenious to me, mainly because I am never patient enough to sufficiently warm the bit and my poor horse is never happy with me. [SmartPak]
In honor of the great racing mare, check out Serena’s Song beating the boys in the 1995 Haskell.
