If Olympians can volunteer, you can too! Photo courtesy of Lauren Nicholson.
Lauren Nicholson and longtime friend Hannah Sue Hollberg got together last week before the official start of the eventing season to volunteer at a schooling show at the Florida Horse Park. Volunteering at an event is a great way to get more involved in your area while giving back to the sport! It takes a large number of volunteers to make each event happen and without them we wouldn’t get to keep doing what we love. Head to Eventingvolunteer.com to find out what events in your area need some extra help this year!
U.S. Weekend Preview – First Events of 2023!
Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (Ocala, FL): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Ram Tap Horse Park Combined Test (Fresno, CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
News From Around the Globe:
We all have grand plans, but sometimes life gets in the way. At least that’s how I feel about keeping my tack trunk organized. There are always 1,000 things to accomplish at the barn, and the day is never long enough. But some equestrians have managed to keep everything nice and tidy—at least long enough to take a picture. For the rest of us, here’s some inspiration and relaxing photos for us Type-A folks who feel more at peace with the world when everything is in its place. [Relax with Pictures of Perfect Barn Organization]
Get ready to laugh and cry with this podcast from Major League Eventing devoted to remembering Rob Bowersox. With riders and coaches from all reaches of the United States joining the podcast to share stories of their time with Rob and Karen. [Podcast of the Day]
As eventers, most of us are side-experts on the thoroughbred industry, or at least getting an OTTB and retraining it. Knowing how to train them for a new career is one thing, but you have to also understand what their bodies went through as a racehorse. With lots of miles on the track, even young thoroughbreds may need special attention, and knowledge about common areas of concern. [Experts Weigh in on OTTB Joint Care]
Best of Blogs: Grieving For What Might Have Been
Grooms have been sharing the huge positives of what they do, “the best job in the world”. We’ve all heard reports on the industry’s staffing crisis, and many grooms have got in touch about bad experiences, and what needs to change for equestrianism to attract and keep the best employees. But grooms across the world are speaking out about how much they love their job, and encouraging others to think about it seriously as a career. [Grooms Speak Out]
