Sinead Maynard and Manoir de Carneville. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
This time next week, the next episode of The Go Eventing Podcast will drop, and it’s a special one! Our next co-host is the one and only Sinead Maynard, a 5* rider, USEF selector, and pro commentator (among MANY other things) who has had a many experiences within our sport that we just cannot wait to pick her brain about. We’re gearing up for what promises to be a great conversation about media and commentary in our sport, a walk down memory lane to revisit some of Sinead’s best memories, and of course a recap of Kentucky and a look ahead to Badminton next week. If you have a burning question for Sinead, you can send it to us here!
In the meantime, we also now move into our next 5* event, which is happening in Australia this weekend at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival. We can’t wait to partner with Atalya Boytner, who will be bringing us some photos, videos, and words from her first visit to the Southern Hemisphere. Stay tuned for more coming your way soon here on EN!
U.S. Events Opening Today
Golden Spike H.T. (UT); Aspen Farm H.T. (WA); Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. I (CA); Silverwood Farm Spring H.T. (WI); Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. I (NJ); Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. (MD); Full Gallop Farm June H.T. (SC)
U.S. Events Closing Today
Spokane Sport Horse Spring H.T. (WA); Otter Creek H.T. (WI); Hunt Club Farms H.T. (VA); Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA); Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (MD); Spring Gulch H.T. (CO)
News & Reading
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has fired CEO Ju’Riese Colón in the wake of an investigation by U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) into the organization’s hiring of an investigator who subsequently was charged with rape. Nancy Jaffer reports more here.
It’s USEA Intercollegiate Championships week! This event has grown in scope and attendance year over year, and as we look ahead to competition at Stable View (Aiken, SC), it’s time to meet the teams that will be vying for the top honors. Read more about them here.
Most equestrian fans by now know the name Fiona Howard, the Paralympic medalist who achieved great (and historic) success in Paris last summer. Now, you can get to know Fiona’s special partner, Diamond Dunes, in the latest edition of Behind the Stall Door over on The Chronicle of the Horse. Read it here.
If you’re eyeing a move up to a level that requires counter canter in your dressage test, it’s time to start practicing now! And even if you aren’t, introducing counter canter is a great way to develop balance and responsiveness with your horse. Gather some tips on using the counter canter loop to educate your horse on the concept here.
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Take us back to Kentucky!
