Charlie Smith and Poptart. Photo by Jessica Halliday.
The next generation of riders are in the house and are “dabbing” their way to an independent seat! Charlie Smith and Poptart show us how’s it’s done at a recent Pony Club Camp at Adrienne Iorio’s Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, Mass.
Back in my pony camp days, I just recall doing the basic ‘hands on hips’ and ‘arms to the side’ during no-hand jumping. This is much more impressive, though it makes me feel significantly older and less cool!
National Holiday: National Aviation Day
[European Eventing Championships]
#FEIEuros2017: Website, Ride Times & Live Scores, FEI TV, EN’s Coverage
U.S. Weekend Action:
Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]
Huntington Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]
Waredaca Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]
Full Gallop Farm August H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Saturday Links:
USEF Horse Welfare & Safety Penalty Guidelines Effective September 1, 2017
World Record Team Score Puts Germany In Front After European Championships Dressage
European Eventing Championships dressage: British team in the hunt
PODCAST: From the Judge’s Box: Dressage Test + Cross-Country Riding Tips
“Nine-Foot-Tall Cops”: Here’s the 411 on Kentucky’s Four Legged Police Officers
In Middletown, these amazing horses help veterans cope with PTSD
Saturday Video:
Area 1ers have their own Championships on the calendar the week before the American Eventing Championships down in Tryon, NC. Some will be competing locally, some will be saving their steeds for the long trip the following week, and some may contest both!
