The countdown to Snowmageddon 2016 begins officially today. I went to Whole Foods last night (I know, I know, so basic) and there was LITERALLY no more milk in the store. I mean, really. Why is it that people always stock up on milk?? Does your milk consumption go through the roof when it snows outside? “Well crap, Linda. It looks like we’re stuck at home for two days because of the snow. I guess we’ll just have to drink ten glasses of milk each per day.” Southerners really have no chill when it comes to winter weather, it’s a real problem.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Poplar Place Farm January H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
News From Around the Globe:
Anna Ford, Program Director of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in Ohio, has received the 2015 EQUUS Foundation/USEF Humanitarian Award. From improving the health and welfare of the horse to promoting and expanding the general public’s appreciation and respect of the diverse roles of horses, the recipient of this award has devoted considerable time to making the lives and quality of life of our equine partners paramount. Anna Ford received the award in recognition of her dedication to ensuring that racehorses retiring from the track have the opportunity to go on to second careers. Founded at her family’s barn in 1992, the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program now encompasses five locations in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. [EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award]
Kirah Cahill and Anna Moscovitz are students at the University of Florida, and are starting an Eventing team! They have members, and energy to get this thing going, but they need a coach. They are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced coach with a facility near campus and lesson horses available. If interested, you should email Kirah. [University of Florida Eventing Team]
Hot on HN: 10 Horse People You Meet at the Barn
Cross country tips from Yogi Breisner? Sign me up. [Video]
Ocala horse people will be treated to a seminar by Dr Britt Conklin on February 2nd. Entitled “Biosecurity and Vaccine Strategy for the Performance Horse”, the presentation will speak to respiratory diseases as they relate to competition horses, as well as the many aspects of vaccines and how to appropriately manage your veterinary system within that. Those interested in attending can contact Gretchen Hill for more information. [Vaccine Seminar]
This is part one of six….and AMAZING. Something to occupy your time during the snowpocalypse.