Elf on the Shelf has got a (much larger) clone! Photo via Destination Farm FB page.
Fun holiday shows, endless candy and cookies, and caroling 24/7. What’s not to love about the holidays? Usually I’m stuck inside working so much I can’t take a second to enjoy but for the first time in my working life, I’m taking a break between Christmas and New Year to enjoy my horse before he heads south for the winter. Fingers crossed for good weather!
National Holiday: Go Caroling Day
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Still patiently waiting for 2018…
Your Wednesday News & Notes:
If you’re keeping up with the EquiRatings Horse of the Year, they’re up to contender #9, Ballaghmor Class. You can get the rundown on all the contenders directly from the horse’s mouth, as it were, by listening into the Horseware Eventing Podcast. [ER HOTY – Making the List]
DeLux Z has been quietly sneaking up the four-star ranks with Kurt Martin. DeLux Z and Kurt have flown under the radar since their win at Lux’s first CCI3* in 2015, but have steadily been improving as the horse gains fitness. With a desire for escaping and a not-so-secret love for his stablemate Anna Bella, Lux has proven quite the character at home. [Behind the Stall Door]
The Wilberry Wonder Pony Hannah Francis Award has been given to a friend of the late Hannah Francis. Emily Mustow has channeled the determination of Hannah this year, struggling back from a concussion only to suffer from acute appendicitis the day she was cleared. After her layoff she completed her first one-star before long-term effects from the concussion took hold. [Young Rider Wins Hannah Francis Award]
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Congrats to Shannon L., our day nine winner of EN’s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways! Shannon will receive a prize pack from Horseware including a winter jacket, turnout blanket and dog blanket. Tune in to EN today for your next chance to win a prize from one of EN’s awesome sponsors.
