..It’s called Eventing Nation. Photo via meowcheese.com
There’s so much going on, Eventing Nation, that there’s no time for any ridiculousness cleverness this morning! If you stalk the entries, read, listen, and watch the rest of today’s reader, it’ll be that 5 o’clock quitting hour. Anyway, I know you’ll be stuck for hours on that math equation later. You’re welcome.
Events this weekend:
*Flying Cross Farm HT (KY) [Ride Times] Go Kentucky Blue!
*Plantation Field HT (PA) [Ride Times] [Results] Lots of big east coast riders here this weekend!
*Coconino HT (AZ) [Ride Times and Results] The final leg of the Coconino Challenge!
*Marlborough HT (MD) [Ride Times and Results] They’re celebrating 20 years this year!
*Dunnabeck HT (IL) [Ride Times and Results] Go Area IV!
*Windy Wyoming HT (WY) [Ride Times] They’ve got prelim this year!
*Corona Del Sol HT (TX) was canceled due to the drought conditions. This is a very lovely, high-class event. Hopefully, it will rain soon. [Website]
Aachen has a new tool to let you see the entire equestrian venue as if you were there. [Careful, be too quick with the mouse, and you’ll get “the spins”]
Measuring your horse’s weight has always been a bit of guesstimation. However, researches at Auburn have found that (kg)=(heartgirth2 x body length) / (11,880 cm3) is the most accurate way to determine your horse’s weight. Love that math! Or, bust out your weight tape and add 145 lbs. [The Horse breaks it down]
It’s all about Australian Eventing on this week’s Eventing Radio Show. Clayton Fredericks is co-hosting, while Lucinda is in her pajamas. Fellow teammates Chris Burton and Sam Griffiths also join in. Clayton explains the “get out of jail” clause on how they can still qualify for London 2012. The boys are so focused, there’s no time for women. HA. Lucinda is hilarious. [Listen in]
Best of the Blogs: Michelle, an owner of Emily Beshear’s shares her perspective of AECs from an owner’s standpoint. Michelle is British, and probably the funniest person I have ever met. She had me in stitches when I met her at dinner in Aiken last winter. I’d recap the blog, but my measly review wouldn’t do it justice. [Must read]
Runner up: Suzannah of Mythic Landing Events went on a “trail ride” in Kenya. I am trying really hard to hide my jealousy! Apparently giraffes are a bit camera shy. [Suzannah’s adventure]
Danica Moore clearly states her fall competition plans on her blog. She’s headed to Plantation this weekend in hopes to qualify for the Fair Hill CCI3*. [Good luck!]
Kyle Carter has a new post up. He says “Good morning”. That was mostly aimed at Jon Holling, but you’re mentioned too, Eventing Nation!!! Kyle also tells us that Graeme Thom, Canada’s chef de quip just joined Facebook. So friend him, and make him feel welcome! [Kyle’s blog] [friend Graeme]
Roebke’s Run has their Fall HT Oct 8-9. They’ve added a Starter division, so get those entries in! And, don’t forget to come in costume.
Because this video is what you should be thinking about upon entering at A.
Go eventing.
