We mentioned this a bit earlier this week in our News & Notes, but today on Valentine’s Day we invite you to pick up a copy of Kareem Rosser’s second book, When You’re Ready, which tells the story of his love for Lee Lee Jones. After Lee Lee’s life changed forever in a riding accident, so did that of those who love her. Kareem’s story will definitely bring a few tears to your eyes, so be sure to accompany your reading with some tissues, and today let’s celebrate the power of love.
❤️ Pick up your copy of When You’re Ready here, and stay tuned for a review and an interview with Kareem, coming to EN soon.
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News & Reading
📖 Tik Maynard’s thirst for adventure and curiosity for learning has led him all over the world in search of the best horsemen and women. In 2024, he undertook a new challenge, competing at The Road to the Horse in Kentucky for the first time, though he’d spent many years prior following the colt-starting competition and training with those who’d competed before. Read about the memorable weekend at The Road to the Horse in Horse Illustrated here.
❤️ It’s time for a proper Valentine’s Day quiz with the latest episode of the USEA podcast! For this year’s Valentine’s episode, host Nicole Brown pitted U.S. eventing power couple Jacob and Cornelia Fletcher against Australia’s beloved Shane and Niki Rose for another fun-filled episode. Listen to it here.
🐴 The type and length of turnout a horse receives during rehab from an injury is critical when it comes to long-term healing, Dr. Larry Bramlage says in a new interview with Paulick Report. While this article is pointed toward racing, the nuts and bolts of it can be applied to the broader equestrian sporting world. Read it here.
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