Photo by Abby Powell.
I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but I’m coming at you with a hot shedding season tip today. Not only does the SleekEZ Grooming Tool do a great job removing the winter woolies from my pony, but it’s also the absolute best tool that I have ever found to remove that stubborn hair stuck to the underside of saddle pads. Just make sure your saddle pad is up against a solid surface, rake the SleekEZ along it, and voila! Check out all the hair that’s gone from the saddle pad to the floor. You can snag your own SleekEZ Grooming Tool from our friends at SmartPak. You’re welcome.
Women’s History Bit of the Day:
29-year-old Rachel Blackmore is a kind of a badass. Last year, the Irish jockey became the first female to win the Grand National, a 4 mile and 2½ furlongs steeplechase, in the 182-year-old history of the prestigious race. She also became the first woman to win the leading jockey title at the Cheltenham Festival last year, notching 6 wins. Here’s 9 more facts about Rachel, courtesy of Horse & Hound.
U.S. Weekend Action:
Red Hills International CCI4*-S (Tallahassee, Fl): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Schedule] [Live Stream] [Volunteer] [Live Scores]
Full Gallop Farm March H.T. (Aiken, Sc.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer] [Ride Times]
Meadowcreek Park Spring Social Event (Kosse, Tx.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Live Scores]
SAzEA Spring H.T. (Tucson, Az.): [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores] [Volunteer]
Southern Pines H.T. (Raeford, Nc.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Saturday Links:
An Elite Sport Plagued by Sex Abuse Is Turning on Itself
The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Gifts for Ukrainian Equine and Veterinary Medical Relief
Three Eventing Professionals Share How they Knew it Was Time to Retire Their Horse
Living Through An Outbreak: One California Barn’s EHV-1 Diary
When Every Option Feels Awful: Struggling With An Impossible Decision for a Dangerous Horse
Helmet Safety Initiative Is On Track for Fall 2022 Completion
Saturday Video: Enjoy some trippy dressage courtesy of Karl Slezak.
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