Photo courtesy of Megan Gardiner.
Happy Halloween, EN! You may recognize this dashing dragon from his previous appearances at the CCI4* that is the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Now “Rover” aka “Dragon” spends his days teaching up and comers about the sport. He and his new rider Amanda Gardiner won their first schooling event together this weekend in costume. Way to go you two! Who else has dressed their four-legged friends up this Halloween?
National Holiday: Halloween and National Caramel Apple Day.
Events Closing This Week: Ocala Jockey Club 3-Day International Event (FL, A-3) Fresno County Horse Park Horse Trials (CA, A-6)
Tuesday News:
Know any golfers? #LeeLeeStrong Golf Tournament registration closes this Thursday, November 2. The tournament will be held November 14 at The Country Club of Ocala and the registration fee is $100 per player. All proceeds will go toward Lee Lee Jones’ medical expenses. Email Terry Welsch at [email protected] or call 727-871-5728 to sign up. [Calling All Golfers! Ocala Tournament to Benefit Lee Lee Jones]
Heads up Aiken! Full Gallop needs volunteers for the Nov. 5th horse trial. Volunteers earn cross country schooling vouchers, which can be saved up to cover entry fees for one of their many events. They are also still accepting horse trial entries as well as entries for a schooling dressage tests on Saturday! [Volunteers Needed at Full Gallop]
Windrush Farm has happily helped at Groton House HT many times, and now they need our help EN! They are actively looking for volunteers to assist their therapy programs. Can you help? Visit their website for more information.
Since 2008, only 13 women have won four-star events and now France’s Gwendolen Fer joins these ranks. She stood atop the podium this weekend at Pau as the only French woman to win at this level in the last decade. Equirating’s breaks down a few #girlpower stats for us [Fabulous Female 4* Winners]
Tuesday Video: This is the cutest and most awesome thing you’ll see all day:
