As if there weren’t enough reasons to love Boyd
Well good morning Eventing Nation!
Was Tuesday not busy enough for you? Did you catch up on all the important news?! What? You’ve been at work doing work? Well, it’s hump day, and that means you get an extra 15 minutes to check out the news and notes. By the way, I am going to post this picture for forever. I may or may not print it out, cut out Boyd’s face and stick in in the back of my arm band as a reminder to put my game face on. Trouble is, I’d probably giggle all the way around course… Clearly too many mimosas this morning. Moving on.
Yesterday the US Pan Am Team was announced: Buck, Hannah, Jon, Michael, and Shannon. Let’s make these household names ladies and gentleman. Like our EN John said, I am loving the (potential) chemistry of this team.
The recipients of the Boekelo Grants have also been announced: Karen, Boyd, Allie Slusher, and Tamra Smith. No pressure, but we’d like silver of better please.
GUESS WHAT?!
Burghley jogs are today!! And you thought Tuesday was busy. Burghley is officially underway, and Samantha and ESJ are there bringing you the best news from Burghley.
The official course inspection is at 5:30 am EST and the jogs are at 11:00 am EST. The Declaration of Starters is at 12:30pm EST. So, check back to EN on your lunch break.Hopefully, Samantha will have a lovely photo gallery of all the outfits.
Emily Beshear shares that she feels like a reality show’s “Results Show” in regards to the Pan Am selections. [her blog]
There’s quite a bit going on around the nation as far as wild horse care and rescuing neglected horses. It’s important not to forget not every horse is bubble wrapped.
The AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) recommends common sense practices such as having helicopters maintain a safe buffer distance from the herds and that the holding facilities have solid ground for the horses for short term holdings. [More here] [Full AAEP report]
Horsetalk has an article on the ongoing neglect case at an Arabian farm here in Minnesota. [More]
Horsetalk also has a story on a super cute donkey, Johnny, that’s been neglected in Ireland. [Watch here]
Pretty sure this is what they are referring to when they talk about “the good ol’ days”. You’ve heard of almost every person in this video. 
