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Abby Powell is a native of Northeastern Massachusetts who splits her time between commuting into Boston for work and caring for and riding her rescue Mustang x Arab mare, Maggie.

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Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Jan 6, 2018 12:01 am -

We got some ❄️⛄️

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…ok now please make it stop thankyouverymuch. The 18″ outside my door is quite enough. And the worst part for me? I have completely thrown out my back by shoveling and can’t do anything. I’m too young for this, I swear… Right now I’m feeling very thankful for good friends who can take care of my horse for me this weekend!

National Holiday: National Cuddle Up Day

Saturday Links:

Meet Your Clinicians for the 2018 Educational Symposium in Ocala

Blinging In The New Year

‘Her heart made her’: rider pays tribute to four-star mare

What You Need To Know: The 2018 George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session

Zara Tindall expecting second child

Keep Horse Barns Safe From Fire as Cold Bears Down

Tune Your Riding Position to Put Your Horse into “Drive”

Saturday Video: Working students know how to have fun on a snow day!

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Thursday Video: Bored? Here’s How to Turn a Tangerine Peel into a Horse. You’re Welcome.

By on Jan 4, 2018 4:30 pm -

Are you snowed in from this bombo-whatever-it-is blizzard that’s whalloping the east coast today? Well, citizens of EN, you’re in luck because here’s a real boredom buster that will test your knife skills and artistic capabilities.

All you need to start are three simple materials:

  1. A round citrus fruit.
  2. An Exacto knife or other sharp implement.
  3. Literally nothing better to do.

Hidden Artwork

Wait for the reveal!Please say something about this video with one word <3

Posted by Miracles of nature on Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Ya’ll, I cann’t believe that all this time I’ve just been throwing peels away when I could have been doing this. Did you try it? Post a pic in the comments and show us how you did!

Go … citrus peeling?

Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete Amanda Beale Clement is a Student of the Sport

By on Jan 4, 2018 9:00 am -

Amanda Beale Clement and Get Ready at Fair Hill International 2017. Photo by Cindy Lawler.

Amanda Beale Clement officially became a three-star rider at the Ocala Jockey Club International in November, where she was the youngest competitor in the division. That wasn’t the only big thing to happen to her last fall — she also became a freshman at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.

Eventing is all in the family for Amanda. Her mother, Susie Beale, is an accomplished four-star rider who owns and operates the bustling Cairn O’Mount Stables in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In addition to Susie’s long list of competitive accomplishments, her student’s many achievements speak to her passion for training and teaching which her daughter shares. The 18-year-old piloted her mother’s 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding Get Ready to a 17th place finish in the star-studded CIC3* at Ocala, adding only time to their dressage score.

But even with a four-star rider as a mother, Amanda wasn’t interested in eventing from the get-go. Up until the age of 11, she wanted to try all kinds of other activities and sports instead. “My mom was completely supportive and I think kept secretly hoping I wouldn’t want to ride,” said Amanda. “All the other sports were much cheaper!” 

“I know how proud she is of me though; we have both worked hard to get me to this level. She is my biggest supporter, but I also have some amazing owners and sponsors who have come on board this year.”

2017 would be a big year for Amanda and it was kickstarted by being named to the USEF Emerging Athlete Eventing 18 list participating in the winter training session last January, which she says was a turning point in her riding thanks to the newfound confidence it gave her. At that time, she had only recently begun her partnership with Get Ready, known as “Brooklyn” around the barn, and rode her previous mount, Peter Pan, whom she piloted to team gold for Area II in the CH-J1* at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in 2015 and later competed through the CCI2* level.

“Peter Pan taught me so much and I left the January E18 session ready to take on the new partnership with Brooklyn,” Amanda reflected. She sings the praises of the lectures and demonstrations from top equine industry professionals, the group of other riders with whom she made strong friendships during the camp, and last but certainly not least, the “phenomenal teaching styles and techniques” of Emerging Athlete Coach Leslie Law.

“Leslie’s way of teaching immediately made sense to me and I felt completely at ease with him and his style. He is a superb instructor with an innate ability to help the rider understand the concepts that he is teaching. He is an excellent coach — he focuses on the training scale which is the basis of good riding. His dressage lessons and jump lessons are extremely helpful and positive.”

Amanda Beale Clement and Peter Pan, March 2016. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

The boost of confidence that the E18 training camp provided helped Amanda to make her (and Brooklyn’s) debut at the Advanced level at Fair Hill in April, which would set them up for a very successful rest of the 2017 season. Before turning their attention to qualifying for a CCI2*, they ran Advanced again at the Horse Park of New Jersey in June and managed to knock four marks of their dressage score and 20 seconds off their cross country time from their debut at the level.

Amanda was also able to train with Leslie on a few other occasions throughout the competition season. First, at a two-day E18 training session at Phillip Dutton’s True Prospect Farm before they contested the CCI2* at Fair Hill International, and then again during a four-day intensive training session in Florida prior to the Ocala Jockey Club International. The extra preparation with Leslie was instrumental in helping her and Brooklyn jump clean around both events, says Amanda.

Having had such success due in part to the opportunities provided through the E18 program, it was a no-brainer for Amanda to apply to Eventing 25.

“With all this under my belt I knew that I had to apply for E25. I thought it was a bit of a long shot as I am only 18 and there are so many great riders already named to the E25,” she said, “but I am so excited to be given this opportunity by the USEF.”  

As a first-year college student, Amanda also had to learn how to balance school with riding once the school year started. She admits it has been a challenge, but the feat has thankfully been made a little easier by the help and support of the people around her.

“There were days when I would be asking myself, ‘How is this going to work?’ I would have four horses to ride, a paper to write, a test and quiz due. I crammed all my classes into Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday which made those days long, but having Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to ride and compete was amazing.”

“There was some resistance to that schedule from the school and my advisor; they kept insisting that a freshman couldn’t do that schedule and classes had to be over all five days. I could not have done it without the help of the staff at the stable and my mom, but the schedule that I picked did work. Without that schedule and some really nice Wednesday professors the fall FEI events would have been out of the question.”

Amanda plans to ride and teach professionally after college and she hopes her major in psychology will help her along her path. Throughout the rest of her education, she’ll continue to work alongside her mom at Cairn O’Mount Stables by teaching, going to shows and coaching, and training the young horses.

Amanda Beale Clement and Get Ready at Fair Hill International 2017. Photo by Cindy Lawler.

Moving forward into 2018 with a semester of college under her belt, Amanda has plans to continue her eventing education as well, starting with participating in next week’s the Emerging Athlete winter training session.

“I know it will be another great experience and I am really looking forward to it,” she said. “I am really hoping to polish up on my flying changes! Now that I am going Advanced and three-star they are rather important — that’s where Leslie comes in!”

Amanda will then start the 2018 competition season by bringing four young horses to the new Grand Oaks Horse Trials in Florida to run in Novice through Preliminary levels. She and her mom have recently started a new venture bringing horses over from Ireland.

“I am really excited to get the new horses out competing,” she said. “This spring I will help my mom ride and compete at most of the events while also coaching our students. We have a great partnership, I am very lucky that I have an opportunity to work under her as I get my name out in the eventing world.”

Brooklyn will make his season debut the following month and will warm up with a run at Prelim before gearing up and aiming for Jersey Fresh later in the spring. Overall, Amanda wants to focus on technique and improving her skills at the upper-levels throughout the spring.

Long-term, Amanda has three concrete goals: Graduate from college, ride at the Kentucky CCI4*, and one day, represent the United States on a team.

“I love to compete, the nerves and the adrenaline of the sport is something that keeps one coming back for more. I love the challenges and the knowledge that I will always be learning something new from every horse I ride.”

Go Amanda. Go Eventing.

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Birthday Edition!

By on Jan 2, 2018 9:00 am -

As the New Year rings in, thousands of Jockey Club registered thoroughbreds in the Northern Hemisphere are celebrating birthdays!

The practice of having all registered horses celebrate a birthday on the same day date – regardless of their actual foaling date – dates back to 18th century England at which time it was decreed that all racehorses would be considered one year older on the first of May. Of course, there’s lots more to the history of how it eventually came to be that New Year’s Day would be the universal birthdate for thoroughbreds, and you can learn all about it in this detailed article by Nelson Dunstan that was printed in the January 12, 1948, edition of the Daily Racing Form.

Whether it streamlines the race qualifications or makes it more confusing to racing fans (or both at the same time), the January 1st rule has been accepted for quite a while. That makes for a lot of carrot cake to go around for all the birthday colts and fillies out there, these three geldings that we present to you in our Weekly OTTB Wishlist included:

Photo via Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Shopping Spree (Street Cry (IRE) – Miss Shop, by Deputy Minister): 2011 16.2-hand Kentucky bred gelding

Here’s beautifully built and bred gelding that will help you start your New Year off right. “Spree” is a good-looking guy who definitely knows he’s a looker, but is still friendly and not to uptight to act goofy. Spree has already been restarted under saddle on the flat and over cross rails, and his connections at Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center say he’s a great horse to ride. His photos and videos show a horse with a ground-covering stride who’s eager to work and do what’s asked of him. Looks like he could make a super new partner for someone!

View Shopping Spree on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Photo via CANTER MN.

Dynamite Man (Harlan’s Holiday – Delicate Dynamite, by Old Trieste): 2014 15.3-hand Kentucky bred gelding

“Gulliver” has got a serious case of the winter woolies at the moment, so we picked a more summery photo to display above and show off his athletic conformation. This young gelding only had eight starts and came off the track sound, but very body sore. After two months away from the track he’s already much better and his sweet personality has started to shine through. Gulliver has been very lightly restarted under saddle, but is still 2018 RRP eligible for anyone interested!

View Dynamite Man on CANTER MN.

Photo via Friends of Ferdinand.

Big Bright Boy (North Light (IRE) – Irish Fantasy, by Glitterman): 2011 17.0-hand Indiana bred gelding.

This gelding was aptly named! At a towering 17-hands and with an enormous shoulder to match, “Brighty” is a gentle giant. He’s six months off the track, where he had a mediocre career, and has adjusted very well to a leisurely life of turnout and naps in the sunshine. Now that he’s settled into a new routine, Brighty is ready to find his own person to take on the world with.

View Big Bright Boy on Friends of Ferdinand.

New Year’s Day Video from Tredstep Ireland: A Mini, a Kid and a Cat Walk into a Barn…

By on Jan 1, 2018 5:00 pm -

Screenshot via Facebook.

Move over Chalupa Batman (don’t actually though — we love you forever!), there’s a new kid and pony show in town and they’ve got one extra in tow. Today we’d like to introduce you to the terrific trio of Abigail Kitner, Gallant the mini, and Dude the cat.

Abigail is a young equestrian who just turned six years old and her trusty steed is 28-year-old Gallant the Miniature horse. This adventurous youngster is having a heck of a childhood growing up in New Jersey thanks to her mom Becky Yank, who helped her daughter start climbing into the saddle at the tender age of one and a half. Abigail is enrolled in the local 4-H chapter and is already taking the local show circuit by storm in multiple disciplines.

A couple months ago, Abigail and Becky discovered that their cat, Dude, was a budding equestrian as well.

“He gets on him self whenever they are standing still,” said Becky. “Abigail is eager to see if he likes jumping, but I told her she needs to wait until the snow melts!”

Posted by Becky Yank on Saturday, December 30, 2017

Posted by Becky Yank on Saturday, December 30, 2017

Ride like the wind, Abigail and Dude.

Happy New Year from the EN Team!

By on Dec 31, 2017 5:00 pm -

Every time I hit “Save Draft” — whether it’s for a routine News & Notes post I’ve whipped together or for a rider profile that’s taken me weeks to find the right words – I pinch myself a little. Our dearest Leslie Wylie already put into words what I feel as well — that “it is an honor and a privilege to be a steward of this website.”

This team of eventing fanatics behind your computer screen is a kooky, creative, passionate bunch and I think I can speak for all of us when I say we feel #blessed to be bringing you your daily eventing fix. 2017 has been a tumultuous year in and out of our sport, and in some cases in and out of our own lives.

With another year waning and 2018 on the horizon, we wanted to take a moment to wish you a very Happy New Year from our team behind the screen by sharing what we were up to over the past year and what we’re looking forward to in the year ahead.

 

Shelby Allen

Favorite horsey moment from 2017: Visiting Rebecca Farm was one of my most memorable experiences of the year. Though the photos are incredible, they still somehow don’t do it justice. The venue’s natural beauty and the talented horses you see there, makes it heaven on earth for eventers.
Favorite non-horsey moment from 2017: Adopting my dog, Franklin.
Favorite article I wrote in 2017: My favorite story to write this year was about Amanda Gantz, a converted hunter rider who two years after a breast cancer diagnosis found herself prepping for a longtime goal of competing in the American Eventing Championships. I so enjoyed talking with Amanda. Her natural grit and bubbly personality were contagious.
Stupid thing my horse did in 2017: This year he was pretty feral from start to finish! There were about 4 weeks in there when he lived out completely because he absolutely wouldn’t let me catch him…
What I’ll be drinking on NYE: Champagne of course!
What I’m looking forward to in 2018: My personal riding took a backseat this year, so I thoroughly enjoyed staying involved with the sport and working with the best team around at EN. Next year I am looking forward to making the trip to my first World Equestrian Games. Cheers, y’all

Jenni Autry

Favorite horsey moment from 2017: 18-year-old Mr. Medicott’s heroic clear show jumping round at Kentucky to become the USEF National CCI4* Champion in the final upper-level competition of his storied career. I burst into tears when he cleared the last.

Favorite non-horsey moment from 2017: My husband Josh and I somehow squeezed in a trip to Holland and Belgium between The Fork and Kentucky in April. We expected Amsterdam to be our favorite destination, but Belgium stole the show. Beer and chocolate galore!

Favorite article I wrote in 2017: Out of the 328 articles I wrote for EN in 2017, these two stand out as my favorites: Phillip Dutton On Life, Lee Lee and What’s Next and In Loving Memory of John Alliston.

Stupid thing my horse did in 2017: Got knocked up! (My OTTB mare Mia is a surrogate for Stephanie Cauffman’s super mare Mistry Oak, dam to Chatsworth Third Revolution, who finished 3rd in his first CCI1* at the Ocala Jockey Club. Baby by Diamant de Revel coming spring 2018 and we are SO excited!)

What I’ll be drinking on NYE: I’ll be in Iceland because I lost the vote to go somewhere that doesn’t require me to wear thermal underwear, so I’m guessing some sort of hearty Icelandic beer. Skál!

What I’m looking forward to in 2018: Continuing to compete Jimmie Schramm’s Bellamy, the most perfect horse in the entire world.

 

Tilly Berendt

Favorite horsey moment of 2017: The moment the counter ticked over to £500,000 and Cooley Rorkes Drift was secured for Jonty Evans. It made me realize just how incredibly special the global eventing family is, and I’ll never forget that! A close second goes to the sheer amount of emotion in the collecting ring at Badminton when Andrew Nicholson realized he’d finally won it.

Favorite non-horsey moment: Did anything good happen outside of the horse world in 2017?! I mean, Prince Harry’s officially off the market now, so I’m considering this a write-off year for non-horsey joy.

Favorite article from 2017: This is such a tough one as I had some seriously great adventures with EN this year. Getting to cover Kim Severson’s Blenheim win was a real privilege, and having quality time with Chinch in France for two weeks was pretty great, too. But I’ll have to go with my very first piece, Eventing in the US vs the UK – purely because finally becoming part of the EN family was one of the most special parts of my 2017! #soppy

Stupid thing my horse did in 2017: The German Princess tries to outdo himself in the stupidity stakes on a weekly basis. Having to be escorted off the gallops at home by a very green four-year-old, because he totally and completely lost his damn mind, was a particularly shameful moment, and one which I’m not sure we’ll ever quite live down…

What I’ll be drinking on New Year’s Eve: ALL THE THINGS. Certainly all of the gin. And possibly some absolutely lethal sloegasms – that’s sloe gin and prosecco, for those of you who fancy making some bad decisions.

What I’m looking forward to in 2018: Getting back on the road with Chinch, of course! But also getting back into the start box myself, after a few years out of competition. The German Princess is also thrilled. I think.

 

Maggie Deatrick

Favorite non-horsey moment from 2017: My husband and I bought our first house in October, which despite being new construction still has five million projects we’d like to accomplish. It’s been a huge bright spot for the year, a great distraction from some tough realities this fall, and it’s absolutely a blessing to have cut the commute to the barn in half.

Favorite article I wrote in 2017: My favorite articles are often a bit more controversial, as I have a chance to sneak out from behind my numbers and toss out my actual opinions. I wrote the editorial The CCI3* Debate: Does the U.S. Need More? after hearing about Richland and was gratified to see the U.S. take a step forward and add the Ocala CCI3* to the schedule for 2018.

What I’ll be drinking on NYE: Gin and tonic

What I’m looking forward to in 2018: Testing out the waters at Modified with my (not-so) baby squid by the summer, with hopefully a move up to Prelim by the fall and a T3D to cap the year off.

 

Abby Powell

Favorite horsey moment from 2017: I went to my first “away” show this fall and we stabled overnight at the GMHA Festival of Eventing. It was a fun weekend of riding and learning with friends and family by my side. Plus, I adore Vermont!

Favorite non-horsey moment from 2017: One of my good college friends got married this summer and her wedding was an epic time! It was a super night of dancing and catching up with friends.

Favorite article I wrote in 2017: I have two: one happy and one sad. The happy one is A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How William Fox-Pitt’s Central Park Catch Ride Came to Be because it was such fun hearing from Anna how the whole thing came about. The sad one is In Memory of Aimee Witherspoon: Friend and Adventurer. I obviously wish it didn’t have to be written, but hearing from Aimee’s friends was truly touching and I found myself shedding tears as I typed for someone I had never met. It was the hardest, but most moving thing I’ve ever written.

Stupid thing my horse did in 2017: Since the competition season has ended and my pony, Maggie, has started to stock up in one udder. Just one. Yes, it look like she has a boob. It’s not a tick bite, not an infection, not an abscess or a cyst – I’ve tested her for the works at this point. The only thing that makes it go away is exercise; 30 minutes of trotting and it’s totally deflated. Then the next day it’s a boob again. It’s very bizarre.

What I’ll be drinking on NYE: I’ll be hanging out at a friend’s house who makes a mean sangria, so probably lots of that. And champagne.

What I’m looking forward to in 2018: I’m hoping to make the big, huge, scary step up to Novice next year. Maybe even in time for my very favorite event, Groton House Farm Horse Trials. If that happens, it will be a dream ~15 years in the making come true!

 

Leslie Threlkeld

Favorite horsey moment from 2017: My young horse did his first Beginner Novice and Novice horse trials and he was so. stinking. cute.

Favorite non-horsey moment from 2017: My husband and I got engaged, married and bought a farm. It was a pretty stellar year!

Favorite article I wrote in 2017: Hello, My Name Is Inigo Montoya – I love “The Princess Bride” movie and it cracks me up that this young rider let her dad name her new horse Inigo Montoya.

Stupid thing my horse did in 2017: First or second night at the new barn he got spooked by a nasty thunderstorm and somehow chested open the stall door, breaking the hinges and all, and spent the night pulling blankets off racks and raiding the alfalfa shed.

What I’ll be drinking on NYE: We’ll be hanging out at a local brewery.

What I’ll looking forward to in 2018: I’m looking forward to testing for my “r” Technical Delegate license in August, followed by WEG taking place an hour from my house (and hopefully a medal for the home team!) and my personal goal is to compete in my first long format event in the fall.

 

Leslie Wylie

Favorite horsey moment from 2017: Jumping around Prelim cross country at the Kentucky Horse Park on my 14-hand pony Princess. The jumps were taller than she was! I came off course like, “Omg, you guys, we basically just did a four-star.” Which is true — mathematically speaking, jumping 3’7″ on her is the equivalent of jumping 4’5″ on a 16-hand horse. I hate math!

Favorite non-horsey moment from 2017: Coming home from the Mongol Derby with all my body parts mostly intact and having a moment of realization that there are things in life more important than horses. Or, at least, AS important as horses.
Favorite article I wrote in 2017: After several years of covering events all over the world, I have come to the conclusion that the most prestigious championship of them all is Jr. Beginner Novice at the AECs. I went into it this year, like, you know who’s getting top AEC billing in 2017 and every year henceforward from now until forever? These Jr. BN kids. They’ve got a smile on their face, ice in their veins, and they’re coming for us all. See “#AEC17 Not-So-Live XC Updates: Jr. Beginner Novice 14 & Under Faceoff Showdown.”
Stupid thing my horse did in 2017: That pony that ran off with all of my stuff, ALL OF IT, on day three of the Mongol Derby, never to be seen again, is on my $h!t list forever. I hope you’re having fun with that iPhone7, little pony!
What I’ll be drinking on NYE: I traditionally make some sort of champagne jello shot. Because I am a college freshman trapped in a 36-year-old body.
What I’m looking forward to in 2018: Serving the great sovereign state of the Eventing Nation to the best of my ability. No sport has more fun. No sport has better people. No sport has a bigger heart. I love you guys! Cheers to 2018.
Go Eventing in 2018.

Best of 2017 Video Countdown #1: Here Comes Chalupa

By on Dec 31, 2017 9:00 am -

For the past 10 days we’ve been counting down the most popular videos shared on EN in 2017, and now we’re ready to crown the champion! The #1 spot goes to “Here Comes Chalupa,” which garnered 12,022 views when it was posted on January 19, 2017. And I think we can all agree that Chalupa Batman deserves every ounce of glory that the Eventing Nation can send his way!

Citizens of EN, get ready for an off-the-charts level of cuteness.

Meet Chalupa Batman (yes, Chalupa Batman, a la The League) and his rider Abbey Clark, who contested the Junior Starter Novice division at the Heritage Park Horse Trials in Olathe, Kansas over the weekend. Chalupa is a 7-year-old Shetland Pony owned by Kris Wallace, head trainer and owner of Columbia Equestrian Center in Missouri.

Just look at how those tiny knees snap to his tiny nose over the fences, look at those little bitty lead changes, and check out how he takes those fences right out of stride. What a great team!

BONUS: Tiny dressage! I give them a 10 for cuteness.

Fly, Chalupa, fly — and may you impart a love of eventing upon all the children that you teach.

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Dec 30, 2017 12:01 am -

Lynn Symansky and Donner. Photo by Jenni Autry.

The little deer that could is making us proud and has run all the way to the finals of the EquiRatings Horse of the Year! Lynn Symansky’s Donner now faces Gemma Tattersall’s Arctic Soul in the final round and needs your votes to win the crown. Head on over the EquiRatings Facebook page to cast your vote.

National Holiday: Bacon Day

Saturday Links:

PODCAST: 21-Year-Old Madeline Backus Receives $45,000 Wilton Fair Grant

8 riders you need on your radar in 2018

24 Horses Die In Folly Farm Barn Fire

Don’t judge a book by its cover: cob tackles CIC* events

11 Resolutions to Make You Better at Everything in 2018

How Paddock Size Impacts Equine Social Interactions

ICYMI: You can win a Boyd Martin Eventing 4-pack from Majyk Equipe! All you have to do is share your New Year’s Resolution here by New Year’s Eve at midnight.

Saturday Video: Bad, bad baby horse!

https://www.facebook.com/sara.kozumplik.murphy.equestrian/videos/1767094140259814/

EN’s #2017BestNine: A Year in Photos

By on Dec 29, 2017 9:00 am -

#2017BestNine collages have become a fun way for Instagram users to celebrate and look back on a year that was. Following along on Instagram is just one of the many ways that we here at EN get you up close and personal with eventing action around the world. We love sharing the moments we have captured and bringing you as much insanity in the middle as possible!

You can easily create your own collage on 2017bestnine.com just by entering your Instagram username. If you aren’t already, make sure you follow along with EN as we head into the 2018 season!

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit your most-liked ‘grams of 2017:

Woodge Fulton and Captain Jack. Photo by Kate Samuels.

#9: Woodge Fulton’s save of the day at the Wellington Eventing Showcase

Captain Jack’s hind legs just clipped the top of one of the fences on course at the Wellington Eventing Showcase back in February and popped Woodge Fulton right out of the tack — but she was not about to give up! Woodge channeled a spider monkey as she dangled from her horse, but managed to scramble back on board and power around the rest of the course. EN’s Kate Samuels captured the moment which garnered 2,003 “likes.”

 

Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#8: Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen strut to the lead of the Kentucky Three-Day Event

EN fans freaked out and liked this picture 2,011 times after Clark and Glen threw down a 33.6 to top the leaderboard after Friday’s lunch break. Oh, and in doing so they bested Ze Terminator’s score of 37.1. Now that’s some good fancy prancing! Clark and Glen hung on to the lead through the remainder of dressage and led going into cross country, which sadly didn’t quite go their way, but this photo is a great reminder that this pair is capable of hanging tough with the best in the world.

 

Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#7: Boyd Martin plays to the crowd

“I can’t hear you!” mimed Boyd Martin as the crowd cheered after his test with Steady Eddie at Kentucky Three-Day Event. Jenni Autry captured this shot of Boyd hamming it up and, ever the fan-favorite, it was liked 2,059 times.

 

#6: Phillip Dutton’s celebratory heel-click

This video, captured by the good folks at Horseware, was viewed 8,317 times and got 2,242 likes making it the top viewed and liked video on EN’s Instagram. Phillip Dutton celebrated Mr. Medicott’s acceptance by the ground jury after the second horse inspection at Kentucky with a joyous (and agile) heel-click.

 

Boyd Martin and Crackerjack at the last water complex on course at Pau 2017. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

#5: Rest in peace, Crackerjack

2,258 of you helped us send our condolences to Crackerjack’s team and connections after his tragic accident at Pau.

 

Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#4:  Reggie’s retirement ceremony

Cassie and Carl Segal’s Ballynoe Castle RM, better known as “Reggie,” was retired in a heartfelt ceremony on show jumping day at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Ridden by Buck Davidson, Reggie had achieved the honor of highest scoring US event horse of all time! 2,426 of you congratulated Reggie along with us by liking this photo.

 

Cornelia Dorr and Sir Patico MH. Photo by Shelby Allen.

#3: Cornelia Dorr avoids a dunking Jersey Fresh International

It was a very rainy cross country day at Jersey Fresh International this year and Cornelia Dorr made it all the more exciting by nearly taking a swim. Her long-time partner Sir Patico MH took an awkward stride after landing and jolted her out of position, but she hung on tight and bounced back into the saddle and the pair finished the track double-clear. This impressive save garnered 2,443 likes!

 

Michael Jung and fischerRocana FST. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#2: That feeling you get when you win the Kentucky Three-Day event three times in a row

What, you don’t know that feeling? Michael Jung sure does and he flashed that adorable smile of his after his show jumping round with fischerRocana FST clinched them the three-peat victory. Michael and Rocana proved to us once again this year that they are king and queen of Kentucky. Your 2,453 likes on this picture gave us a good feeling.

 

Photo by Tilly Berendt.

#1: A fence straight out of your nightmares

Tilly Berendt was EN’s boots on the ground at Le Lion d’Angers in France and captured this shot during the six- and seven-year-old championships. This giant spider was just one of many exceptionally decorated fences on Pierre Michelet’s whimsical course. EN readers are either bunch of arachnophobes or really appreciate the creativity of this fence (or both) because this photo was liked 2,675 times!

Thanks for following along through 2017. You better believe we’ll be bringing you more insanity in the middle in 2018!

Wednesday News and Notes from SmartPak

By on Dec 27, 2017 12:01 am -

Photo by Leslie Wylie.

It seems that the usefulness of recycling Christmas trees as jump fillers has finally truly caught on. I’m already seeing many of my equestrian friends and acquaintances putting out solicitations on Facebook for used tree donations from their friends and neighbors. I need to get on board with this myself this year, as my pony could certainly use some more practice with brush jumps! We are definitely going to start smaller than the one above though … I think just one or two trees will do at the moment thankyouverymuch.

National Holiday: National Fruitcake Day

Wednesday News & Notes:

French event rider and Olympic gold medalist Jean-Jacques Guyon has passed away at the age of 85. Jean-Jacques’ gold came at the 1968 Mexico Olympics and even today he remains only one of two French riders to win individual Olympic gold in eventing. [French Olympic eventing hero Jean-Jacques Guyon dies at 85]

Learning to read a horse’s body language is an important part of horsemanship, but did you know that your horse has probably learned to read your body language as well? This is an important factor to take into account not only on a daily basis working around horses, but also for research studies where results could be skewed by a handler inadvertently influencing their horse’s behavior. [Body Language in Horse and Human Interactions]

Eek! Horse & Hound has curated nine favorite shots of horses and riders in some of their less-than-graceful moments. Get ready for some thrills and spills! [Ouch! 9 hairy moments from 2017 caught on camera]

SmartPak Product of the Day: I generally let my pony get fuzzy over the winter and regulate her own temperature, but over the next week or two I’m going to have to take matters into my own hands as the temperature is dropping significantly. Luckily, I have her Weatherbeeta Genero Turnout Blanket on hand to toss on her for times like these! [SmartPak]

Wednesday Video: Just some horses singing Jingle Bells … definitely nothing out of the ordinary …

A Horsey XMasparty

Just some horses singing Jingle Bells… What happens at the barn while you are out on Christmas Eve ;PHappy Christmas everyone, don't forget to celebrate it with your horses too! **Not too late for last minute Christmas Shopping! Get your full year Horse Lifestyle subscription now with 60% off, shop at: http://gift.horselifestyle.tv **#SecretLifesofPonies #PartyTime

Posted by Horse Lifestyle on Friday, December 23, 2016

Best of 2017 Video Countdown #6: An Aqueous Awakening from Anesthesia

By on Dec 26, 2017 2:30 pm -

Each day between now and the New Year we’re counting down the most popular videos shared on EN in 2017. The #6 spot goes to “An Aqueous Awakening from Anesthesia,” which garnered 4,860 views when it was posted on December 4, 2017.

Have you ever had a horse who underwent general anesthesia for surgery? If so (or even if you haven’t), then you may know that anesthesia, in particular the recovery from anesthesia, can be one of the riskiest parts of the procedure — both for the equine patient and for the doctors and technicians.

Now, I’ve never gone under anesthesia myself (knock on wood) but what I hear is that it can be quite disorienting. The same is true for our equine compatriots and we’re all familiar with how they react when scared and confused; as prey animals, they run! But trying to vamoose while disoriented can quickly become dangerous as a panicked patient can wind up injuring themselves or those around them.

In this neat clip from the series Life at Vet U which aired on Animal Planet last fall, we take a peak at the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center’s state-of-the-art recovery pool. Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Large Animal Surgery at PennVet, explains how the pool aids in recovery, particularly in orthopedic cases.

 

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Home for the Holidays

By on Dec 26, 2017 9:00 am -

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays,
For no matter how far away you roam 
When you long for the sunshine of a friendly gaze,
For the holidays — you can’t beat home, sweet home

In the spirit of heading home for the holidays, here are three nice Thoroughbreds who surely would love to come home with you!

Photo via Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Tamiami Trail (Bellamy Road – Seismic Shift, by Richter Scale): 2012 16.0-hand Indiana bred mare

Already restarted under saddle, “Tami” is proving to be horse that takes her work seriously and ready is learn. She’s even already been out cross country schooling and is bolding cantering through water.  Her connections at Maker’s Mark call her “a wonderful combination of analytical yet bold, sweet yet workmanlike.” Sounds like a winning attitude!

View Tamiami Trail on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Photo via New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Winning Worth (Gold Market – Worth Winning, by Pembroke): 2007 15.3-hand Ohio bred gelding

Winning Worth certainly lives up to his name. With 71 starts, “Win” finished in the top three 50% of the time and raked in over $120,000. Even with eight season of racing under his girth, he hasn’t lost any of the spring in is step and has retired sound and ready for a new adventure. His handlers at New Vocations say he’s naturally curious and seems to love exploring the nooks and crannies of the farm as he adjusts to life away from the track.

View Winning Worth on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Photo via CANTER Maryland.

Undaunted Spirit (U S Ranger – Bella Trella, by Cherokee Run): 2014 15.3-hand Kentucky bred filly

Though she might look slight, this cute three-year-old still has a bit of growing to do to fit into those withers! Thought she made decent money in her 15 career starts, she’s not as competitive as her connections would have liked her to be so they’re hoping she can find a new career to excel at. As a young horse she can still be a bit, well, spirited, but her exercise rider says she’s “an easy, pleasant ride with a good head on her shoulders.”

View Undaunted Spirit on CANTER Maryland.

Christmas Day Video from Tredstep Ireland: That Moment You Realize You Got a Pony for Christmas

By on Dec 25, 2017 5:00 pm -

On Christmas morning in 2010, five-year-old Annie Klepper scurried through the snow to the barn to see if Santa had left any treats for the horses. In front of a stall with a big red bow, she found a basket of goodies — some treats, a pink brush, a coloring book — and was delighted at these unexpected presents! But what she really didn’t expect was to receive what many little girls wish for for Christmas – a pony! Watch her reaction when she realizes she’s gotten the biggest gift of all:

Perhaps even more delightful, is knowing that ponies were no passing phase for young Annie. Now twelve years old, Annie is actively riding and competing in dressage and, in fact, you may have heard of her: the little Annie in this video is the namesake of Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel, a company that the young designer and entrepreneur runs with her mother, Shannon.

Now that’s a pretty adorable feel-good Christmas anecdote, huh?

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Dec 23, 2017 12:01 am -

Today kicks off a nice long holiday weekend for many folks. Time to get some last minute present shopping done, maybe run to the grocery store to stock up on supplies for Christmas dinner, and definitely time to get around to wrapping all those gifts!

If you’re lucky enough to board your horse at a wonderful facility don’t forget to show the staff there some extra appreciation this weekend as they continue their daily tasks caring for our equine companions – holiday weekend or not! And if you care for your horses yourself…well, you know how time-off isn’t really a thing!

National Holiday: Festivus…the holiday for the rest of us!

Saturday Links:

EquiJet Sending O’Hanlon to Badminton

2018 Worth the Trust Adult Amateur Scholarship Winner: Sara Mackenzie

A Day at Del Mar

The Eventing Podcast Christmas Party!

Baking And Braiding ’Til 4 A.M.: How A Scrappy Young Rider Affords An Expensive Sport

Holiday Gifts Your Horse Will Love

Congrats to Lynn K., our day 12 winner of EN’s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways! Ava will receive Spartan™ bell boots from Professional’s Choice. 

Saturday Video:

Children at Tampa General Hospital had a Christmas wish come true earlier this week when Spirit the (Mini) Unicorn came to pay a visit!

https://www.facebook.com/tampabaynews/videos/10156045820075409/

Weekly OTTB Wishlist From Cosequin: The Perfect Last-Minute Gift

By on Dec 19, 2017 11:00 am -

Looking for a last minute gift for the thoroughbred lover in your life? It would be a little logistically challenging to wrap up an actual OTTB (not that it can’t be done), but we’ve found the perfect solution with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s horse sponsorship program!

The sponsorship program helps retired racehorses who are unsuitable for adoption to live out their lives in with lifelong care at a TRF farm. Sponsorships are easy to gift and the recipient will get a personalized packet with information on the chosen horse. They’ll additionally receive updates and photos throughout the year plus the chance to meet the horse in person.

If you happen to be shopping for yourself, or maybe you are particularly good at horse-wrapping, here are three OTTBs looking for a new home for the holidays:

Photo via Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds.

Fidelius (Pure Prize – Second Marriage, by Not For Love): 2011 16.0-hand New York bred gelding

Here’s a nice flashy prospect for the chestnut-with-chrome lovers out there! Fidelius was a fairly competitive racehorse for a while, earning over $74,000 in 28 starts, but his connections can tell he’s been losing interest in it and is ready to find a new sport. His exercise rider can attest that he’s a smart guy who really bonds to his person and he’s a favorite of hers so a good home is a must! Fidelius is sound with no vices, but could benefit from some turnout time to help him adjust to life off the track.

View Fidelius on Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds.

Photo via New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Light Reign (Monarchos – Luminate, by A.P. Indy): 2013 16.2-hand New York bred mare

This pretty filly retired soundly from the track in October after not showing much promise as a racehorse. She’s since been living large out in full turnout with a group of other mares. She seems to be a sweet young mare who gets along with anyone in the herd. Though she’s been off the track for a bit, she’s had no further retraining yet and remains RRP eligible!

View Light Reign on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption

Photo via CANTER Colorado.

Artistic Venture (In Excess (IRE) – Waycross, by Conquistador Cielo): 2009 17-hand Arizona bred gelding

Artistic Venture is a very large, very athletic horse with 68 starts in his racing career. At over 17 hands high he is understandably a lot of horse to handle, despite being well-mannered both in-hand and under saddle. Artistic Venture has been lightly started under saddle off the track and though he’s a more mature OTTB, he’s still very green to life as a riding horses and will need someone experienced to bring him along.

View Artistic Venture on CANTER Colorado.

Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: Retraining Racehorses in Japan

By on Dec 18, 2017 5:30 pm -

With the 2017 USEA Annual Convention being held in California, it’s probably safe to assume that the vast majority of attendees flew in from the east across the continental United States. That was not the case for Boyd Martin, though, for whom off-season downtime does not exist. Boyd jetted across the Pacific Ocean straight to the convention after teaching a three day clinic on retraining racehorses at the Miki Horseland Park in Japan.

The clinic was hosted by the Japan Racing Association, the National Riding Club Association of Japan and Godolphin, who put together the video below in which Boyd reflects on how the riders and horses progressed over the course of the clinic.

Bonus! Ride along with one of the clinic participants:

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Dec 16, 2017 12:01 am -

Photo by Whirlybird Imaging.

A fresh dusting of snow really does make for a magical-looking landscape. Whirlybird Imaging and Carole Mortimer captured some lovely photos, including the one above, of the Badminton Horse Trials grounds looking like a winter wonderland! As pretty as snow is though, I’d be a bigger fan if it didn’t come hand in hand with the cold…

National Holiday: National Chocolate-covered Anything Day

Saturday Links:

Fair Hill And USEF Address Confusion Over Dutta Corp. Flight Prize

Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin

CHRB: Distribution Of San Luis Rey Donations A Primary Concern

Puerto Rico’s Camarero Racetrack to Reopen Friday

Hoof Help, Part 1: Thrush

PODCAST: 2017 #USEAConvention Roundup

Cooling Your Horse Out on Cold Days

Congratulations to Erin McLeod – our day five winner of EN’s 12 Days of Christmas! She receives an epic leg therapy prize pack that includes Draper Equine Therapy No Bow Wraps AND Draper Equine Therapy Hock Boots from Draper Equine Therapies! Stay tuned to see what other exciting goodies we’ll have this weekend on EN.

Saturday Video: Here’s a healthy dose of cute for your Saturday!

https://www.facebook.com/TatlerUK/videos/1833931083316274/

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Helping Our California Friends

By on Dec 12, 2017 9:00 am -

Donated supplies collected through CANTER California. Photo via CANTER California on Facebook.

It’s impossible to think about Thoroughbreds right now without thinking of those most affected by the current wildfires in Southern California. Nearly 500 horses displaced from the charred San Luis Rey Downs Training Center are currently residing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Santa Anita Downs. Their grooms, many of whom have lost everything, are with them and without those grooms many of the horses who escaped the blaze may not have been so lucky.

In addition to helping the horses, CANTER California is working to assist those horsemen and women — the #HeroGrooms — who were victims of the fire as well. Over the weekend they held a supply drive at the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show and are working with other organizations to aid the affected jockeys and grooms. If you’d like to support their endeavors you can do so by donating to the California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation or the Winner’s Foundation.

CANTER California also plans to make their website available for longer-term displaced or unclaimed horses from the wildfire in order to ensure their photos and descriptions are shared.

For now, here are three current CANTER California horses (who also all happen to be RRP eligible!) looking for second careers:

Photo via CANTER California.

Ace On The River (Awesome Gambler – Hi Rythm, by Bertrando): 2013 16.1-hand California bred gelding

Here’s a really lovely-looking gelding with a solid build and a kind eye who seems like he’d be a natural jumper. Can’t you picture him making a super shape over fences? “Ace” was a fairly mediocre racer in his sixteen starts, but his trainer thinks he’ll excel at a different career. He’s reportedly sound and is a pleasure to work with on the ground, plus he’s handsome as heck – what’s not to like?

View Ace On The River on CANTER California.

 

Photo via CANTER California.

Private Tanner (Oh Tanner – Private Quaters, by Devil’s Bag): 2011 15.3-hand California bred gelding

Fans of short-coupled horses, this one is for you! The CANTER volunteers call this dark bay gelding a “go-kart model” and we can picture him zipping around a cross-country course for sure. At six years old, “Tanner” is still going strong and has 44 starts with the most recent being just this past weekend! He’s not placing quite as well as he used to, but even with his long career his legs are looking clean and seems ready to try something new.

View Private Tanner on CANTER California.

 

Photo via CANTER California.

All That Rocks (Rocky Bar – Allforyou, by Society Max): 2010 16.2-hand Arizona bred gelding

This big guy did pretty well for himself on the track, earning over $55,000 in 27 starts. “Rocks” is sound with no vices and is ready to be your next sport horse prospect. With his big bones, he might even get mistaken for a warmblood. Rocks has a nice trot and a dose of spunk, as you can see from his video. Thought he may be a little older he still seems game for whatever next for him!

View All That Rocks on CANTER California.

Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: How to Start Riding Tackless With Elisa Wallace

By on Dec 11, 2017 4:00 pm -

Elisa Wallace and Hwin. Photo courtesy of Elisa Wallace.

I’ve been a big fan of Elisa Wallace ever since she started vlogging two years ago and it’s exciting to see how her YouTube channel (which recently surpassed 20,000 followers!) has grown over that time. It’s not every day you get to be a fly on the wall at a four-star eventer’s barn (OK, maybe it is if you’re a working student or lucky enough to board with one, but that’s not the majority of us!), but Elisa welcomes us all into her into her life once a week for a glimpse of how she manages her barn and trains her horses, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events she competes at.

If you’re at all familiar with Elisa, then you know that groundwork and tackless riding are important parts of her training program for all her horses — from her young OTTBs, to her Mustangs, to her four-star mount, Simply Priceless. This vlog episode gives us a more in-depth look at the cues and signals she uses to start teaching her horses to be ridden sans tack.

If you’re looking for something fun and different to work on with your horse this winter which will also help develop your partnership, then watch the video below to get started!

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Dec 9, 2017 12:01 am -

Photo via Phillip Dutton Eventing on Facebook.

The #LeeLeeStrong Golf Tournament at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Ocala was a wonderful success! Terry Welsch of I Love My Horse and Buck Davidson Eventing hosted the tournament which saw nine teams compete and raise $6,200 to benefit Lee Lee’s medical fund.

“Lee Lee continues to make great strides in her recovery, attending outpatient therapy three days a week at Bryn Mawr Rehab, as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and music therapy,” the Dutton Family reports. “Thank you to all for your continued support and love for Lee Lee!”

#USEAConvention: Website, Open Meeting Schedule, Committee Meeting Schedule, Convention Program, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

National Holiday: Weary Willie Day (“Weary Willie Day celebrates the art of clowning and the impact that it has had on our lives.” #TheMoreYouKnow)

Saturday Links:

Gaining Perspective at a Time of Tragedy

Horses Killed, Others Evacuated From California Wildfires

Vets Triage San Luis Rey Downs Survivors

Industry Commits to Aid Following Fire at San Luis Rey

‘I didn’t really ride him, I just hung on’: top riders on their (memorable) first ponies

A strong veterinarian-farrier relationship is just plain horse sense

Saturday Video: How’s your core strength?

Weekly OTTB Wishlist From Cosequin: Boyd’s Big Adventure in Japan

By on Dec 5, 2017 9:00 am -

Photo via Boyd Martin on Facebook.

Boyd Martin knows a thing or two about Thoroughbreds. He does have a bit of experience after all, having ridden a few around some of the biggest venues in the world like Kentucky, WEG and the Olympics. Now, his advocacy for the breed has taken him to new horizons as he find himself this week teaching a clinic in Japan that aims to promote the retraining of racehorses for second careers.

Back in May, Boyd gave a keynote address at the newly founded International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses’ inaugural conference in Washington DC. Impressed by Boyd’s presentation, delegates from the Japan Racing Association in attendance at the conference were motivated to host him overseas for a clinic in conjunction with the National Riding Club Association of Japan and Godolphin. Thoroughbred racing is popular in Japan and recognition of the OTTB’s usefulness as a sport or leisure mount beyond the track is increasing.

Earlier this week, Boyd got a glimpse of the Japanese Thoroughbred racing scene in person at the Hanshin Racecourse and was impressed by what he saw. “There are many more longer distance races in Japan than in America, which suits a much more impressive, bigger-boned, rangier horse, that is also perfect for eventing, dressage or show jumping,” he notes in a recent blog post.

Are you looking for your own Thoroughbred athlete? Here are three stateside OTTBS waiting to start their second careers with you:

Photo via CANTER California.

Sandor the Hound (Exclusive Quality – Improvised, by Dove Hunt): 2012 16.2-hand Florida bred gelding

Calling all Game of Thrones fans — get in line! Yes, that’s his Jockey Club registered name. Fortunately, his face is much better-looking than that of his namesake and not only is he handsome, but he’s also a stakes-placed athlete. Sandor has been in training for two years straight and is still running well, but his owner doesn’t want him to get stuck running claiming racers forever and would rather that he finds a second career now. This big bay has a solid build with good legs and feet — we think he’ll really be a looker as he muscles-up!

View Sandor the Hound on CANTER California.

Photo via Friends of Ferdinand.

Hot on Ice (Hook and Ladder – Talamanca, by St. Jovite): 2011 15.3-hand New York bred mare

Generally speaking, OTTBs aren’t the most suitable mounts for kids, but this sweet mare could be the exception. Those working with her at Friends of Ferdinand report that Ice is affectionate, easy-going, and would thrive with a little girl or boy of her own to dote on her. Since getting a year of let down after her short racing career, Ice has already been restarted under saddle and reliably walks, trots, and canters on the buckle.

View Hot on Ice on Friends of Ferdinand Inc.

Photo via CANTER Maryland.

Slew is Due (Devil His Due – Bali Hai, by Slew City Slew): 2013 16.0-hand New Jersey bred mare

Poor “Slew” just really didn’t jive with lief at the track, and was very nervous as a racehorse. Fortunately for this sweet lady, her connections didn’t want to push her and want to find her a new home and career instead. After leaving the track for some rest and relaxation at a nearby farm, Slew is much happier and is ready to take on the world again!

View Slew is Due on Canter Maryland.

Monday Video from Tredstep Ireland: An Aqueous Awakening from Anesthesia

By on Dec 4, 2017 4:00 pm -

Have you ever had a horse who underwent general anesthesia for surgery? If so (or even if you haven’t), then you may know that anesthesia, in particular the recovery from anesthesia, can be one of the riskiest parts of the procedure — both for the equine patient and for the doctors and technicians.

Now, I’ve never gone under anesthesia myself (knock on wood) but what I hear is that it can be quite disorienting. The same is true for our equine compatriots and we’re all familiar with how they react when scared and confused; as prey animals, they run! But trying to vamoose while disoriented can quickly become dangerous as a panicked patient can wind up injuring themselves or those around them.

In this neat clip from the series Life at Vet U which aired on Animal Planet last fall, we take a peak at the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center’s state-of-the-art recovery pool. Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Large Animal Surgery at PennVet, explains how the pool aids in recovery, particularly in orthopedic cases:

Saturday Links from Tipperary

By on Dec 2, 2017 12:01 am -

Photo by Elisabeth Pundt.

You know you’re going to have your work cut out for you when your barn-mate texts you a picture of your pony with the caption, “I want to be a brown horse!” Truly, I had to put some solid time in with the metal curry comb and a hard brush before I could even think about putting a saddle on that mess. My pony sure has enjoyed her post-season vacation and, true to form, she’s not about to make it easy for me as we get back to work!

National Holiday: National Mutt Day

U.S. Weekend Action:

Sporting Days Farm H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

He Piaffes, He Jumps, He Gallops: Avatar’s Jazzman Does It All

Your Obese Horse or Pony is Costing You Money

Colleen Rutledge Eventing Seeks Working Student

Chris Bartle’s top tips to perfect your cross-country position

Emily King’s Groom Becca Nicholson Talks Ground Manners, Smarter Feeding & Sunscreen

A Window Into Your Horse’s Sole

Back to the gym: How gymnastic stretches can engage your horse’s back

Saturday Video: Why do you need a deeper distance to an oxer? Or to add a stride in a line? This neat SciFi-equse video shows you why!

https://www.facebook.com/EurosportFR/videos/1982959731955451/