Tuesday News & Notes from Legends Horse Feeds

New moms and five-star competitors Ros Canter, Kristy Johnson, and Sarah Way Photo courtesy of Ros Canter.

This one goes out to all the moms out there! Ros Canter, Kristy Johnson and Sarah Way wouldn’t let a little thing like bringing a new life into the world keep them from competing in the five-star season ender at Pau. They did have one benefit against other competitors, though: The world’s best cheering squad in Ziggy, Henry and Millie.

National Holiday: National Cat Day

Events Opening This Week: No events open this week.

Events Closing This Week: Ocala Jockey Club 3-Day International Event

Tuesday News: 

Rest in Peace to Finbury Hill, the wonder pony who completed twice at both Badminton and Burghley. [‘The biggest heart in the world’: farewell to ‘part-pony’ who completed Badminton and Burghley]

How does Karl Cook stay cool as a cucumber in the show ring? He shares his secrets. [‘Control Your Brain’: Karl Cook Has Some No-Nonsense Advice On Dealing With Show Ring Nerves]

The Helsinki International Horse Show is very unique in that it’s entirely powered by horse manure — what a load of crap! More than 100 tons of manure were collected from the equine competitors, running this event on poo for the fifth year in a row. [Powered by poo: horse manure heats and lights four-day World Cup show]

Hot on Horse Nation: Becoming Mentally Fit in the Barn Aisle

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