Because no matter how you feel, cute things always make you smile (wiki commons)
Well I first off have to apologize for my mood when I write this. It has been a long day and ended with my horse forcing “plan B” into my life. Well I suppose that is just horses and why you come up with multiple plans! But one thing I have learned about bad moods is you always need something to make you smile. Penguins do just that for me. I heart penguins. I don’t know what it is about the cute, cuddly, little winged creatures that does it, but I can’t resist them. Maybe it’s the fact the men have to watch the egg all winter while the female hunts. Who knows. For all you other penguin lovers, I was going to share an awesome ‘penguin getting tickled video” but YouTube has taken it down due to copyright issues. So, I sincerely apologize for not being able to share with you. Instead I ask, what do you do to help cure your bad mood?
On to the news and notes…
–The 2011 DPE promo is live.
-In a recent article, Akaash Maharaj discusses how the FEI structure shows age and how it needs to built into a more modern organization. Maharaj states:
As national federations, we now have a unique opportunity to assume responsibility for rebuilding the FEI on a foundation of greater democracy, accountability, and transparency. We can remake the FEI as a modern institution, equal to its mandate and worth of its name.
Maharaj outlined the process to be followed by the task force, beginning with an upcoming meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.
– Now you can master your riding and your mind. You know you want to, so check it out.
-For those of you who can’t wait for the start of Badminton, get excited. The ever popular Horse and Hound live blogging will be back in action for this years event. H&H editor Pippa Roome will be in action with several special guests. I’m even guessing you can pull the blog up on your smart phone to keep tabs while heading to your event.
– HBO has released a teaser for its’ highly anticipated horse racing drama….
– No retirement talk for King. Thank goodness!
– Fiona Walker’s racy novel will be ready just in time for Badminton. The novel is a drama about upper level event riders, their love lives and “ride offs” at Badminton. I am assuming all names are fake but one can only wonder if there isn’t some true behind the characters of this novel.
– Back to Eventing: Spring Fitness
– Sinead Halpin blogs about her pre-Rolex panic. EN wishes Sinead the best and hopes all the panic moments can stay under control a little bit longer. However, no one will judge you Sinead if you start sleeping in Tate’s stall.
– Badminton news from team Canada… and ECOGOLD is at stand #112. Check out their latest blog for some great photos of team Canada.
– With London just a year away, all eyes will be on up and coming talent at this years Badminton. English riders, Laura Collett, Harry Meade, and Emily Llewellyn are just three incredible talents that selectors will have their eyes on.
That is all for now folks. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Go Eventing.
