That time the Budweiser Clydesdales came to Poplar Place Farm. Photo courtesy of Marjolein Geven.
Go Carolina Broncos! I didn’t actually watch the Superbowl this year, and when asked who I was rooting for, I thought the “Carolina Broncos” a reasonable enough answer. The extent of my interest in NFL teams and deciding who to root for is no more scientific than picking my more favorite animal. Coincidentally, both a “pony” and a “kitty” were in the Superbowl, so logically, they must be the world’s best animals.
Weekend Action:
Monday News and Notes:
Eric Bull and his team at ETB Equine Construction have signed on to build the cross country course at the USEA AEC this September, which has moved from Texas to the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina. The plans for the course will have riders galloping through the Derby Field and some of the competition arenas in addition to traditional course work over hill and dale. [ETB Equine Construction Set to Build 2016 AEC XC at TIEC]
I’m one of those Superbowl fans who is in it for the commercials, but the Budweiser commercials this year were decidedly less horsey than in the past. The Budweiser Clydesdales have a rich history, and caring for them while on the road is no small undertaking. [15 Budweiser Clydesdale Facts for Superbowl Sunday]
Next time your horse gripes about riding past that scary pile of jump poles, or refuses to go near a tree whose branches are swaying spookily in the wind, tell him the story of Thunder, the Denver Broncos’ mascot who leads the big strong football team into a stadium with thousands of screaming fans waving colorful pom poms, while smoke and streamers blast into the air behind him and scantily clad girls run wildly, jumping up and down to the tune of those obnoxious horns and rapid drums and maybe a group of jets fly low over head. [Behind the Stall Door with Thunder]
Monday Video: Less beer, more ponies, please.
