Most Americans will be glued to their televisions watching highlights of the 85th annual Oscars this weekend. The rest of us will be constantly hitting refresh on Eventing Nation to follow Samantha Clark’s excellent coverage at Pine Top. As Kate said yesterday, Pine Top Advanced is often considered the first major event of the season, during which all the big names will be out for a tune-up run. Stay tuned to EN this weekend for results, photos and rider interviews. Go Pine Top.
Event This Weekend:
Pine Top: [Website] [Ride Times]
Your Friday News:
The Red Hills CIC3* will start the 2013 Adequan USEA Gold & PRO Tour Series season next month. The Gold Cup format has changed this year to incorporate 11 qualifying events, giving horses and riders the chance to compete for $40,000 in the Adequan Advanced division at the AECs. [USEA]
Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak‘s medical director and staff veterinarian, gives advice on how to keep weight on older horses during winter. Owners of geriatric equines must take into account the horse’s ability to chew, digest and absorb food, as well as any additional vitamins and nutrients that might be needed. [SmartPak]
Rachel Alexandra is on the mend a week after undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. Complications during the birth of her Bernardini filly left veterinarians unsure if she would survive. Now the 2009 Horse of the Year “is recovering with the same courage and determination that made her a champion on the track.” [ESPN]
German scientists have discovered the gene that controls how tall a horse will grow. The gene, LCORL, limits the growth in size of horses, meaning a strong expression of LCORL will lead to smaller horses. Warmbloods show wide genetic variation, which leads to a variety of height ranges. [Horsetalk]
Tipperary Equestrian is currently seeking riders who will be competing at Rolex to test a new product. If you’re interested, please contact Caitlin McConnell at [email protected] or call 1-888-313-8842 x31.
Best of the Blogs: COTH’s Molly Sorge knows that when George Morris calls, you answer — no ifs, ands or buts. [COTH]
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As seen on Horse Nation: mini horse foal vs. giant soccer ball
