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Tuesday News & Notes from Ocala Horse Properties

By on Oct 4, 2022 8:59 am -

We’ve been loving following Lignières from afar — and the highlight of the week has been seeing France’s Thibaut Fournier back at his best a couple of years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. We’re looking forward to seeing what the 2018 Pau winner does next — perhaps a return to the site of his biggest ever victory will be on the cards?

Events Opening Today: It’s happened, folks. We’ve hit the first barren Tuesday of the 2022 season.

Events Closing Today: Flora Lea Farm Mini Event, Tryon Riding & Hunt Club “Morris the Horse” Trials, Windermere Run H.T, Waredaca Classic Three Day Event & H.T., The Event at TerraNova, Ram Tap H.T., Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event, Willow Draw Charity Show

Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:

Some of the coolest eventing folk you’ll ever meet are the ones who stumbled into the sport by accident. You know the ones: the adrenaline-junkie, try-anything-once sorts who reckon just about anything will do as a good anecdote over a cold beer later on. Former reiner Rosie Smith, who finished third in the Training Rider division at the AECs this year, strikes me as exactly one of those riders… not least because her first pony was a former bucking bronco. No, seriously. [Rosie’s our kind of gal]

Speaking of cool eventers who come from slightly left-field backgrounds, how about a Hackney succeeding in the sport? Skelton Romeo has been given a performance award from the Hackney Horse Society for his sparkling debut with British Eventing, which has seen him take to the BE90 (US Novice) and under-18 classes with aplomb since jumping his first cross-country fence last year. [Who says you need designer breeding?]

Thinking of leasing your precious horse out? Whether you need to try to cut costs or you’ve progressed past the competitive level your horse is comfortable with, leasing is a super option to ensure your steed has a job and a best pal while giving you the peace of mind that he’s not changed hands and thus been removed from your care and control. But making sure you dot your i’s and cross your t’s is essential. [Check out this sage advice]

Ocala Horse Properties Dream Farm of the Week:

Level with me here, guys: the best part of playing The Sims was building and decorating the houses. Like, okay, yeah, the actual gameplay bit was fun for a while, but after you’ve removed a couple of pool ladders and WooHoo-d the neighbour, it’s all a bit dry, right? But designing homes — that, I can do for hours. This gorgeous little sun trap offers a similarly delightful opportunity: it’s got 5 acres, a gorgeous house and a pool (with ladder firmly installed) — and the equestrian facilities of your dreams are just a touch of planning and designing away. You can make this place exactly what you want it to be, right down to the hanging baskets. Bliss.

Watch This:

It’s not always comfortable viewing, but it’s important to understand the subtle ways our horses tell us they’re hurting — and it’s on us to respond accordingly. Sharpen up your awareness of your four-legged best pal with this education video.

Monday Video: ‘Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness’

By on Oct 3, 2022 4:00 pm -

An important new documentary from world-renowned equine orthopedic specialist Dr. Sue Dyson has just been released for free on YouTube. The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain: Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness introduces the viewer to 24 observable behaviors of a ridden horse that Dr. Dyson’s research has found to be indicative of musculoskeletal pain in horses.

Those behaviors make up the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE), a tool developed by Dr. Dyson and colleagues to reliably predict lameness in horses before overt unsoundness is observed. These behaviors are ten times more prevalent in lame horses than in sound horses — even if the horse does not look traditionally un-sound. The ethogram and the 35-minute film are the result of six study phases over three years and over 400 observed horses, and build upon Dr. Dyson’s already enormous body of work on equine lameness.

Dr. Dyson specializes in lameness and poor performance in sport horses and has over 40 years of experience in clinical work and research, has published over 370 peer-reviewed papers on lameness and diagnostic imaging, and has co-authored several veterinary textbooks. She also knows a thing or two about managing top-level horses from a practical standpoint, having ridden and produced horses to the top levels of eventing and show jumping herself. Additionally, Dr. Dyson will be this year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention keynote speaker.

This film, produced by Padma Video in association with the Train With Trust Project, will take you on an emotional ride through the eyes of a young show jumper and her beloved mare, as she employs Dr. Dyson and Dr. Jim Myers of Gold Coast Equine to find the root cause of why her mare has become increasingly unhappy under saddle.

Does this film make make you look at your own “naughty” or “lazy” horse in a different light? More information can be found at 24horsebehaviors.org and a Field Guide to the 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain is coming soon.

Weekend Winners: Apple Knoll, Fleur de Leap, Jump Start, Maryland, Spokane, Sundance, and Tomora

By on Oct 3, 2022 12:00 pm -

We’re here to celebrate another busy weekend of Eventing, with seven recognized events running, including the Area 2 Championships at Maryland, and FEI divisions happening at Spokane. Congrats to all who bundled up in the increasingly chilly weather to continue working towards 2022 goals!

Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (Millis, MA): [Website] [Results]

Training: Cassandra Lorusso-Smith and Oldcourt Grafen Dance (33.3)
Novice A: Meaghan Cleary and Carpe Diem (28.3)
Novice B: Kate Fletcher and Joinem (31.8)
Beginner Novice A: Nancy Braghirol and Chakolas In Style (34.5)
Beginner Novice B: Carol Kozlowski and Elodon Zodiac (20.9)
Starter A: Megan Cavanaugh and Let It Go (36.7)
Starter B: Sydney Moon and Avalon Faydin Halim “Felix” (50.8)

Fleur de Leap H.T. (Folsom, LA): [Website] [Results]

Training: Sierra Fishell and Galiamo (31.9)
Novice A: Kalie Beckers and Calla GBF (25.8)
Novice B: Meagan Taylor and Icaan (29.6)
Beginner Novice – Junior: Henley McCutchen and Day in the Sun (39.0)
Beginner Novice – Senior: Helen Olmi-Graham and Beignet (32.5)
Introductory: Colbie Scheider and Joyful Jubilee (39.0)
Starter – Junior: Chloe Hall and Griffin (39.0)
Starter – Senior: Lori Summers and Hot Wine (46.3)

Jump Start H.T. (Lexington, KY): [Website] [Results]

Intermediate/Preliminary: Kimberly Steinbuch and Kosmo K (39.7)
Open Preliminary, Div. 1: Alexandra Knowles and Boo Radley (30.7)
Open Preliminary, Div. 2: Taryn Spore and Classiro (24.6)
Open Training: Erin Pullen and Allia (22.8)
Training Horse: Marty Riney and George Alexander (25.0)
Training Rider, Div. 1: Ruth Rosendaul and Kaloosh (29.5)
Training Rider, Div. 2: Lillian Dobat and Looks Like Lotte (25.0)
Novice Horse: Marty Riney and Hunter O’Riley (25.6)
Novice Rider, Div 1: Chelsea Garrison and Je Suis Bernard (31.1)
Novice Rider, Div. 2: Alena Collins and The Kraken (29.8)
Open Novice: Pam Kimmel and Special Performance (31.7)
Beginner Novice Horse, Div. 1: Jordan Crabo and Cooley Chimera (33.4)
Beginner Novice Horse, Div. 2: Sidney Baughman and Excel Star Brightside (31.8)
Beginner Novice Rider, Div. 1: Gina Keller and Snack Attack (25.3)
Beginner Novice Rider, Div. 2: Lindsay Parsley and Kilkenny Mile (25.3)
Begnner Novice Rider, Div. 3: Emily Hummel and What’s His Face SSH3 (25.6)
Open Beginner Novice: Jennifer O’Neill and Stand Up Stand Out (30.9)
Open Starter, Div 1: Christina Bini and Rudy Ruxpin (19.3)
Open Starter, Div. 2: Paige Liptak and Quimara (33.0)
Open Starter, Div. 3: Andrea Spauschus Kroll and Autumn Ruler (28.7)
Open Starter, Div. 4: Cathy Rutter and Zane (32.7)

Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Results]

Open Intermediate: Amanda Beale Clement and Canny Calypso (54.8)
Open Preliminary: Boyd Martin and Gestalt (24.8)
Preliminary – Championships: Laine Ashker and Lovedance (31.2)
Modified A: Jazz Napravnik and Legend’s Hope (34.5)
Modified B: Erin McElhone and Mamoobil (33.3)
Modified – Championships: Berkley Gardner and Aristocrat (29.5)
Junior Training – Championships: Maeve Kenny and Astaire To The Future (20.0)
Open Training A: Diego Farje and Laurel ICF (31.7)
Open Training B: Leslie Lamb and EPA Elegance (27.6)
Training – Championships: Kelly Stalter and Donna Del Lago (29.1)
Training Rider: Zoe Porbin and Absolute Pegasus (35.0)
Junior Novice – Championships: Raegan Nalls and Are You Ready Freddy? (25.8)
Junior Open Novice: Ashley Cosenza and Barnaby (29.8)
Novice – Championships: Coree Reuter-McNamara and Another Concerto (26.4)
Novice Rider: Lisa Hida and Cooleys Rule of Law (27.8)
Open Novice A: Nicole Smith and Lugano V (26.7)
Open Novice B: Kerri Long and Blue Suede Shoes (Memphis) (30.3)
Beginner Novice – Championships: Lindsey Morris and Lucky Charm (25.9)
Beginner Novice Rider: Hannah Kaelin and Odds R Against Us (38.8)
Junior Open Beginner Novice: Julia Jennings and Nocello (24.7)
Junior Beginner Novice – Championships: Emma Whitaker and Delilah’s Boy (29.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Logan Dickson and REJECTED (27.8)
Three Star – Combined Test – Test B: Lisa Marie Fergusson and Newcomer Z (45.0)
Five Star – Combined Test – Test B: Tamara Smith and Danito (31.0)

Spokane Sport Horse 8th Annual Fall H.T. (Spokane, WA): [Website] [Results]

CCI3*-Short: Karen O’Neal and Clooney 14 (25.2)
CCI2*-Short: Amy Haugen and Ebenholtz (25.3)
CCI1*-Short: Sarah Sullivan and La Copine (44.7)
Advanced CT: Jordan Linstedt and FE Friday (45.9)
Open Intermediate: Jordan Linstedt and Lovely Lola (35.3)
Open Preliminary: Karen O’Neal and Cooley Sligo (27.4)
Open Modified: Brooke Phillips and JL’s Dartagnan (30.2)
Jr. Training: Olivia Keye and Chromatic Flyer (32.4)
Open Training: Hailey Patno and Quality On Trend (32.6)
Training Amateur: Laura Leitch and Lamartine Z (28.1)
Training Three Day: Naomi Dell and Aramis W (36.2)
Jr. Novice: Isla Piercy and Reese Pak (31.1)
Novice Amateur: Caitlin Arden and Resolute IV (31.0)
Open Novice: Madison Flanders and Nobu (23.3)
Novice Three Day: Mya Hill and Keystone (33.3)
Beginner Novice Amateur: Crystal McRae and Pursha (25.6)
Jr. Beginner Novice: Aimee Deveaux and Captain America (27.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Katherine Merkle and Ravaye (23.0)
Beginner Novice Three-Day: Kady Ellifritz and Yankee Bay (27.8)
Starter A: Ashley Widmer and Make it a Double (25.3)
Starter B: Dasha Dournova and Tic Toc Croc (34.0)
Future Event Horse Four Year Old: Catie Cejka and Valiane (88.2)
Future Event Horse Three Year Old: Patricia Schaefer and Nottingham IPH (77.7)
Future Event Horse Two Year Old: Britney Silveria and Nya (72.6)
Future Event Horse Yearling: Katie Blanchard and Dublin WSS (75.8)
Young Event Horse 4 Year Old: Michele Pestl and Tristan (80.0)
Young Event Horse 5 Year Old: Sarah Sullivan and La Copine (83.9)

Sundance Farm H.T. (Plymouth, WI): [Website] [Results]

Open Preliminary: Erin Dierks and Frontier Force (56.5)
Open Training: Anna Banks and Primrose BMD (32.1)
Training Rider: Maia Ramberg and WL Bon Bellini (31.0)
Novice Rider: Lauren Miller and Beau’s My Daddy (32.9)
Open Novice: Nicole Timm and Alpha Leonis (35.2)
Beginner Novice Horse: Brad Hall and Montauk Blue (27.2)
Beginner Novice Rider Jr: Lily Allen and Just My Type (36.3)
Beginner Novice Rider Sr: Kathryn Elliott and Duke of Wellington (38.2)
Open Beginner Novice: Kaylee Blazeniak and Momma’s Mia (28.1)
Starter – A: Taylor Anne Schmidt and Mister Felix B (31.7)
Starter – B: Brad Hall and Sandro’s Spinne (26.0)

Tomora H.T. (Greeley, CO): [Website] [Results]

Open Training: Anna Cummings and Fernhill Silver Lining (27.3)
Open Novice A: Heather McWilliams and Southern Soiree (29.3)
Open Novice B: Madeline Backus and Slew the Blues (28.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Madison Claire Manley and STORYBOOK KURT YVES-SAINTELITE (30.0)
Open Beginner Novice B: Donna Hayden and FlynnStone (28.8)
Introductory A: Katie Kearl and PJ (34.3)
Introductory B: Celia Baumgartner and Wildwych Kiterunner (27.0)

From Pratoni Podium to Morven Park: Peek at Morven Park CCI4*-L Entries

By on Oct 3, 2022 9:00 am -

Will Coleman will return to Morven Park aboard last year’s CCI4*-S winner, Chin Tonic HS. Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.

Fresh off a team silver medal win at the 2022 Eventing World Championship in Pratoni, Italy, Will Coleman, Ariel Grald, Lauren Nicholson and Tamie Smith are headed to the Morven Park Fall International CCI & Horse Trials, to be held October 5-9 in Leesburg, VA.

The U.S. eventing team riders headline the list of more than 320 entries set to compete across the CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI3*YH-S, CCI2*YH-S and Novice through Preliminary divisions offered at Morven Park.

After topping the Morven Park CCI4*-S together in 2021, Coleman will be back aboard Chin Tonic HS, vying for the winner’s share of the $20,000 in prize money offered in the CCI4*-L. Grald will also be back on another 2021 winner, Diara. The mare earned victory in the CCI3*YH-S last year, and this year, Grald and the 8-year-old Hanoverian will be contesting the CCI2*-S. For Nicholson, spectators can most notably look for the #17 in the world ranked rider in the CCI4*-S aboard Paramount Importance and in the CCI3*YH-S with Landmark’s Jungle Gold. Tamie Smith will ride two horses in the CCI4*-L: Solaguayre California and Elliot V, and will also compete Kynan in the CCI2*-S.

Ariel Grald and Forrest Gump 124. Photo by Abby Powell.

Other top U.S. riders on this year’s entry list include seven-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist Phillip Dutton, Olympian Doug Payne, world-ranked #23 Bruce Davidson, Jr. and more.

Olympians and World Championship medalists are not the only ones to watch at Morven Park, however. With such a full range of division offerings and top prizes and prize money up for grabs, the event also attracts a number of young riders and up-and-coming stars of the sport.

Earning the distinction of this year’s youngest competitor is 14-year-old Lizzy Lenk, who will be riding George 43 in the Junior Training Rider division.

Katie Lichten and Yarrow. Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.

Last year’s top U25 competitors, Katie Lichten on Yarrow and Isabelle Bosley aboard Paper Doll are also set to return this year. After winning the Morven Park Fall International CCI3*-S in 2021, Lichten went on to be named the 2021 U.S. Eventing Association Adult Amateur of the Year, and now, she and Yarrow are back to take on the CCI4*-S. Bosley and Paper Doll are also climbing up the ranks this year, moving up to the CCI3*-S from the CCI2*-S division.

This year, thanks to the support of Piedmont Equine Practice, U25 athletes, including Lichten and Bosley, will have a chance at an additional $1,500 in U25 prize money.

Spectator admission is free for the duration of the Morven Park Fall International CCI & Horse Trials, with a limited number of cross-country tailgating passes available here.

For a full list of entries for all divisions, click here. For a tentative event schedule and additional information, click here or visit MorvenPark.org.

Monday News & Notes from FutureTrack

By on Oct 3, 2022 6:54 am -

 

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Some pretty enormous kudos have got to go the way of those plucky eventers who ran the London Marathon over the weekend — particularly Jonty Evans, who did so after recovering from a traumatic brain injury that nearly had him written off by doctors, and Tom McEwen, whose pace over the first number of miles was so extraordinarily accurate that he was romping across each mile marker at a pace of exactly 8:01, ultimately finishing in an enormously impressive 3:26. Tom ran in aid of Alzheimers Research UK, in honour of his grandmother, while Jonty ran for brain injury charity Headway. You can still donate to Tom’s cause here, and Jonty’s here. Well done, chaps.

National Holiday: “On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was.” Happy Mean Girls Day. That’s so fetch.

US Weekend Action:

Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (Millis, MA): [Website] [Results]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (Folsom, LA): [Website] [Results]

Jump Start H.T. (Lexington, KY): [Website] [Results]

Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Results]

Spokane Sport Horse 8th Annual Fall H.T. (Spokane, WA): [Website] [Results]

Sundance Farm H.T. (Plymouth, WI): [Website] [Results]

Tomora H.T. (Greeley, CO): [Website] [Results]

UK Weekend Results:

Osberton International and British Eventing Young Horse Championships: [Results]

Little Downham (4): [Results]

Bishop Burton (2): [Results]

Global Eventing Round-Up:

There was one CCI4*-L held last week, heading up a small but sweet weekend for FEI eventing – and that, in Lignières, France, was won by Great Britain’s Georgie Campbell, who took victory with the nine-year-old Global Quest, beating out the home nation in second and third place, held by Nicolas Touzaint and Diabolo Menthe and Julie Simonet and Sursumcor’or, respectively.

The CCI4*-S went the way of Gireg le Coz and Aisprit de la Loge, who will head to Pau CCI5* later this month, as will second-placed Karim Laghouag and Triton Fontaine. France also enjoyed a win in the CCI3*-L, thanks to Mathieu Chombart and Big Boss Melo, while Germany took the spoils in the CCI2*-S, which was won by Julia Krajewski and the delectable ChinTonic 3, who’s a full brother to fischerChipmunk FRH.

Your Monday Reading List:

Resources to help those affected by Hurricane Ian:

Florida Equine Evacuations | Hurricane Ian Relief Resources

British eventing star of the ’60s – and pioneer for Riding for the Disabled — Jane Wykeham-Musgrave has died at the age of 92. This extraordinary woman lived a life full of horses and service to others, competing in dressage and judging prolifically after her eventing career, acting as director of the British Horse Society, and championing the causes she believed in whole-heartedly and proactively. [Read more about her life and work]

We always admire OTTBs for transitioning between two careers so respectably – but some of them manage more than that. Sage Advice was originally intended for upper-level eventing, and made it to Training level before the unthinkable happened. A shattered hind splint and a grim prognosis meant that the future looked bleak, but after an elective surgery, the mare has returned to the competition ring — this time as a dressage horse. She made her CDI debut at Devon over the weekend. [There’s no keeping a red mare down]

Ireland’s 2023 national budget has been revealed, and it’s a disappointing result for the equestrian industry. Though Ireland’s horse industry generates a huge amount of money for the country – nearly a billion Euros annually, in fact – it’s been allocated just €5.2 million for 2023, leaving professionals grappling in the wake of inflation. [Here’s the full story]

 

Morning Viewing:

Struggling with your balance in the saddle? It could be a strength issue – or it could be your saddle. Here’s how to find out.

 

Sunday Links from SmartPak

By on Oct 2, 2022 12:01 am -

We’re looking ahead to several exciting happenings in the coming weeks: first up will be both the FEI Nations Cup leg at Boekelo in the Netherlands and Morven Park’s second annual 4*-L in Leesburg, VA. The following week, we’ll head up to Maryland for the return of the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. We’ve also got FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championships at Mondial du Lion later this month, as well as the final 5* of the year, also in France at Pau. One more month of madness commences!

U.S. Weekend Action

Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (Millis, MA): [Website]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (Folsom, LA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jump Start H.T. (Lexington, KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Spokane Sport Horse 8th Annual Fall H.T. (Spokane, WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sundance Farm H.T. (Plymouth, WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Tomora H.T. (Greeley, CO): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sunday Reading List

Resources to help those affected by Hurricane Ian:

Florida Equine Evacuations | Hurricane Ian Relief Resources

Register to attend the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, happening in Savannah, GA December 7-11.

USEF Fund Helps FEI Deliver $100,000 in Veterinary Supplies to Ukraine

Brandi Cyrus: Her Own Star Power

Cancer, Horses, and Hope: Joyce’s Story

Nominations Now Open for EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Awards

Sunday Video Break

Throw it back to the 2000 Hickstead Eventer’s Grand Prix — buckle in!

Saturday Helmet Cam: Stable View CCI3*-S with Elisa Wallace and Renkum Corsair

By on Oct 1, 2022 3:00 pm -

Earlier this week, we shared Jennarose Ortmeyer’s helmet cam from the Preliminary division at Stable View Oktoberfest. Now buckle in for a ride around the CCI3*-S track designed by Capt. Mark Phillips aboard Renkum Corsair, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by the Corsair Syndicate and piloted by Elisa Wallace.

Elisa and Renkum Corsair are aiming for the CCI3*-L at Maryland 5 Star later this month, and an eighth place finish here sets them up nicely for a strong Long-format debut.

Next up at Stable View is the October Eventing Academy series, October 14-16. You can learn more and sign up by clicking the banner below.

Strides for Equality Equestrians to Sponsor Two Riders at Barnstaple Three-Day Event

By on Oct 1, 2022 9:00 am -

Strides for Equality Equestrians (SEE) is excited to offer two riders the opportunity to attend the Barnstaple USEA Educational Program and Three Day Event, happening November 16th – 20th in Morriston, Florida with all expenses (including travel and hotel) covered. The application period for this scholarship closes October 10, 2022.

At the Peterson Smith BarnStaple Educational Three Day, riders from Starter through Training will have the unique opportunity to experience each exciting aspect of a traditional three day event. Throughout the six-day event, participants will learn from international riders, USA medal winners, respected authors, FEI officials, and sought-after clinicians.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION

  • Applicants may be of any age, but minor applicants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Applicants must be willing to share their experience as part of SEE blogs, vlogs, social & print media.
  • Applicants must be committed to increasing access to equestrian sports for underrepresented groups.

Interested in this awesome opportunity? Click here to apply by October 10 and here to learn more about the Barnstaple USEA Educational Program and Three Day Event. For further inquiries, please contact Heather Gillette at [email protected].

Strides for Equality Equestrians is also pleased to kick of SEE Month, a two-year anniversary celebration, awareness, and fundraising drive happening all throughout October. Your support helps the SEE mission — and programs like this! — grow. Click here to learn more about SEE Month!

Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Oct 1, 2022 12:01 am -

Did you hear?? We’ve teamed up with World Equestrian Brands, Ride iQ and Horse & Rider Books for an epic Maryland 5 Star cross country walk and giveaway spree! On the line are daily prizes from Thursday-Sunday during Maryland as well as an exclusive 5* course walk with Ride iQ coach Kyle Carter and a rider from the World Equestrian Brands roster. Sign up here — even if you aren’t attending in person, you’ll still be eligible to win a prize!

U.S. Weekend Preview

Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (Millis, MA): [Website]

Fleur de Leap H.T. (Folsom, LA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Jump Start H.T. (Lexington, KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Spokane Sport Horse 8th Annual Fall H.T. (Spokane, WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Sundance Farm H.T. (Plymouth, WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]

Tomora H.T. (Greeley, CO): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Saturday Links

Strides for Equality Equestrians kicks off SEE Month all October

Is Capels Hollow Drift the next top British team horse?

Do you know your horse’s limits?

The latest research on equine eyesight is raising eyebrows

Massage vs. Magnetic: Which should you use?

Saturday Study Tip

Use this quick tip from World Equestrian Brands rider Sharon White next time you walk your cross country course:

Friday Video: Experience Pratoni – Vlogger-Style

By on Sep 30, 2022 6:11 pm -

One of my favourite things about being a roving equestrian journalist is those weeks after a major competition, in which I sometimes — if I’m really lucky — find a spare second to enjoy everyone else’s content from throughout the week. Whether that’s scrolling riders’ social media, reading reports in Horse&Hound or COTH, or catching up on vlogs, it’s always great fun to see the angle others choose for their storytelling, and to experience the same week I lived from a totally different perspective.

The FEI is one of those outlets that took a completely different approach to their coverage than what Shelby Allen and I did (not least because they deal largely in video!). They recruited vloggers Lucy Robinson and Megan Elphick to gallivant around the grounds, interview riders, and enjoy la dolce vita in Italy – and it’s jolly good fun to watch.