Photo by JJ Sillman.
Good morning! We hope you’ve been enjoying our refreshed News & Notes this week. We’ll be keeping our weekend Links on the shorter side as they have been, but we’ll be back with you on Monday with more in-depth news.
One thing of note, however, is the announcement last month of the World Class Grooming Career Development Grant, geared towards aspiring professional grooms who desire more educational opportunities and hands-on experience. The Grant was established by the Aiken Horse Park Foundation and will benefit from private donations as well as proceeds from the Aiken Equine Educational Series, presented by Shapley’s. You can find more information on the series here.
Applications have not yet been released, but you can keep an eye on World Class Grooming on social media for more details (and we’ll be sure to share them here when they’re available).
U.S. Events This Weekend
Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scores]
Links & Reading
- We love your input! Fill out our brief EN Community Survey for a chance to win a $50 Smart Equine gift card
- Inside EA21 National Camp with Caitlin O’Roark
- Future of equestrianism to be explored at NEF 2026
- Hoof Care and Horse Joint Health
Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands
Tack should not be a distraction. Finding the right fitting equipment is a top priority — an investment, to be sure — if nothing else for the comfort and welfare of your horse. Spoiler alert! It doesn’t always have to be the newest, most customized saddle in the world. Used or like new options do exist. You can find help fitting your horse with the right set-up from World Equestrian Brands, which employs a team of saddle fitters well-versed in solving the saddle puzzle. Get to know World Equestrian Brands more here.
Video Break
Take a trip to Dorset and catch up with William Fox-Pitt:
