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This Pride month, you can join the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation for a virtual LGBTQIA+ panel discussion on June 27 at 6 p.m. ET. The discussion will feature perspectives from people such as The panel will include Geirid Morgan, a trans woman who has been in the military for 14 years, Jeremy P. Scott, a Black recent medical school graduate , just breaking into the equestrian world as an adult, and Julia Zetlmeisl, a college equestrian who came out as a young athlete at Full Moon Farm. You can keep up with other events hosted by the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation here.
U.S. Weekend Preview
Windermere Run H.T. (MO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (MA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Unionville H.T. (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Middleburg H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Revel Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Major International Events
MARS Bromont CCI (Canada): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Defender Bramham International (UK): [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [CrossCountryApp XC Maps] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Melbourne International (Australia): [Website] [Timing & Orders of Go] [Scoring] [Live Stream]
News & Reading
What’s the deal with unauthorized assistance at events? While coaches are heavily involved in the fine-tuning at shows, there are several instances in which they cannot help their riders without risk of elimination from competition. Get a refresher on the rules here.
When whispers of closure began to circulate at Washington D.C.’s historic Rock Creek Park Horse Center, students and instructors feared the worst—especially when trailers started arriving to whisk beloved ponies away. But after months of community advocacy, those fears were finally eased: Metropolitan Equestrian has stepped in to continue Rock Creek’s mission of providing public access to horses and horsemanship. While longtime boarders and some staff won’t be returning, the school ponies will stay put—and the next generation of horse-crazy kids will still have a place to call home. Read the touching story here.
Ahead of MARS Bromont, which kicks off today with dressage, get some quick facts on the 4* field from the USEA here!
Sponsor Corner: Virginia Horse Center Foundation
Photo courtesy of Virginia Horse Center.
Entries are open now for the inaugural Equestrian Youth Festival hosted July 17-20 at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA! This is a brand-new event celebrating young riders with competition, learning, and fun! From dressage and eventing to hunter jumper and 4-H open shows, there’s something for everyone. There will also be an Opening Ceremony on July 17 followed by Prom Night on July 18! This year’s theme will be Fairy Tail Trails!
Click here to learn more and send in your entries!
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Hear new World #1 Harry Meade talk about the fall that broke both of his arms — what a comeback!
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