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Happy first Monday of February! The arrival of February has no doubt sent many eventers into slight panic mode, how did we get here so fast? While it’s exciting that for most of us the season is just around the corner, for some of us less-prepared souls, it’s all about trying to fit in lessons and fitness time to make sure we’re all ready for the first event of the year. I was recently sidetracked by yet another nasty cold (I blame the 70’s one day, snowing the next climate in Washington DC), and have been out of the saddle for the last four days. Hopefully you’re all faring better!
Weekend Results:
Events Opening This Week:
Poplar Place Farm March H.T. (Georgia, A-3) Southern Pines H.T. II (North Carolina, A-2)
Monday News:
British eventer Laura Collett is seeking buyers for a syndicate for her top horse Rayef, as the current owner is apparently going through a divorce. She has until March 1 to sell 25 shares in her partner, who is currently being aimed at Badminton. Good luck, Laura! [Horse and Hound]
The International Eventing Forum takes place today at Hartpury College, in England, and will feature talks by Mark Todd, David O’Connor and course designer Mike Etherington-Smith. [International Eventing Forum]
Equine Canada has announced the High Performance Eventing Team for 2013, and reading through it is a who’s-who of top lady riders in the sport. Peter Barry is the lone male representative, with his horse Kilrodan Abbott. [Equine Canada]
Soon you might see show-jumping great Sapphire’s, clones competing in the ring. Two chestnut mares, who both bear the trademark blaze, are turning 3 this year, and have already begun training. Two of Sapphire’s embryos are also being carried by surrogate mares, and are due to foal this year. [Chronicle of the Horse]
Probably my favorite person that I’ve never met, Hamish Cargill, gives some tips and strategies to use before you go to the first event of the season. My favorite? Have someone knock down your confidence before the dressage judge can get to it, and trying to go up a down escalator at the mall to simulate the show jumping warm up ring. [An Eventful Life]
Badminton will be here before you know it! Enjoy this 2011 ride from Paul Tapner, along with excellent commentary.
