Wednesday News and Notes from MDBarnmaster

Avery Klunick braved the cold for Winston and Army's first event of the season at Pine Top last weekend. Photo via Avery Klunick's FB page. Avery Klunick braved the cold for Winston and Army's first event of the season at Pine Top last weekend. Photo via Avery Klunick's FB page.

February has been a pretty terrible month historically, and this year is the worst ever. It’s always the coldest month, it drags on and on despite being the shortest month, and only bad things ever seem to happen. I’ll be very happy to see the backside of this month by this weekend. Even though it’s still cold, at least in March we get Daylight Savings Time!

Events Running Today:

Full Gallop Farm February II H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Rocking Horse Winter III H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status]

Sporting Days Farm II H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status]

Sol Events at Circle T H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status]

Twin Rivers Winter H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]

Wednesday News & Notes:

Nicola Wilson is out of action after breaking her collarbone when she fell in a 1.30-meter show jumping class at Port Royal last week. It’s up in the air as to how much this will affect her spring plans. She hopes to aim her 2014 World Equestrian Games partner Annie Clover and Watermill Vision at Rolex Kentucky CCI4* and Beltane Queen and One Too Many at Badminton. Fingers crossed she heals in time! [Horse & Hound]

Please help Missy Ransehousen! After losing her car, living quarters coach, and virtually all of her material possessions in a horrific fire, Missy Ransehousen is in immediate need of clothing, breeches, boots, and shoes. All clothing can be mailed directly to her in Florida at 653 W. Highway 316, Citra, FL 32113. Any questions can be directed to Lisa Thomas, who is spearheading the recovery efforts, at [email protected]. [Missy Ransehousen’s Camper, Car Go Up in Flames]

Kelly Felicijan’s barn and five horses lost in a fire. Eventers around the country are rallying behind Ohio eventer Kelly Felicijan, who was the victim of a tragic barn fire on February 18th. Her barn, as well as the five horses and other animals inside and two trucks, were lost in the blaze. While nothing can replace her horses’ lives, Kelly and her boyfriend Jake Williams plan to rebuild Morgan Valley Sport Horses; please consider donating what you can to Kelly’s YouCaring fund. [EN’s Story] [Kelly Felicijan’s YouCaring fundraiser]

Are you in need of a working student? We’re preparing a fresh list of Working Student Listings for the upcoming season, so if you’d like us to include your position, please send a description and contact information to [email protected]. Our winter listings post was wildly successful! [Working Students Winter Listings]

Podcast from the USEA: This episode, Lisa Borgia and Kylie Dermody discuss how their winter seasons have been going.  [USEA Podcast]

This week on the Eventing Radio Show: Boyd Martin, and Max Corcoran. This week Boyd Martin joins hosts Ruthie and Joe to discuss Pine Top and Wellington, then Max Corcoran pops in to talk the Eventing Prix.  [Eventing Radio Show]

SmartPak Product of the Day: At some point this winter, you probably layered your show fleece underneath blankets out of desperation. And of course, despite your crossed fingers, your horse probably managed to get it ruined even underneath four other blankets. If this scenario occurred to you, it may be time for a new show fleece just in time for the event season. [SmartPak]

Wednesday Video: Pirate is back out in action, and thehorsepesterer caught it all on video last weekend at Pine Top.