More Black History Month comes your way today from the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation (FMEF), and today you can learn the story of Ervin Johnson.
“Ervin is a former marine and we thank him for his service,” FMFEF wrote. “He grew up in a town in North Carolina and had many animals to raise, creating a lifelong love. His first horse was given to him by his Great Grandfather at the age of 11. After the military he purchased his next horse while living in Queens NY. After this, he moved his family to Howard County and has been living here for over 25 years. Horses are his therapy program. He previously volunteered at a therapeutic riding facility. Now he helps the owner of Plot Twist Farm LLC with her business. He is passionate to help people understand how such a large animal can be so kind and understanding.”
Did you know that FMFEF is currently raising funds to support its new grant administered via the USEA Foundation? One fundraiser event on the calendar is a a Spring Festival on Sunday, April 13 from 12-5. The event will feature a Derby X, a hobby horse jump off, a pet costume competition, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and an exhibition ride from some of the top talent in the Full Moon Family.
To learn more about FMFEF and how you can support their mission to promote good horsemanship, prevent marginalization, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.
U.S. Weekend Events
Full Gallop Farm Mid-February H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Pine Top Advanced (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteers]
Three Lakes Winter II H.T. at Caudle Ranch (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Links & Reading
A Year of Growth for 2024 USEA 6-year-old Leaderboard Winner Arden Augustus
After Deadly Barn Fire, Community Bolsters Virginia Stables
‘The Wrong Direction’: Why Martin Fuchs Is Boycotting Longines League of Nations
Test to find out if horses suffer from depression
Jumping Lessons: The Bounce Grid Exercise
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