Goodbye 2023!! It’s been a record year for sure, and while there are too many moments to narrow down, we are grateful to have been a part of them all. Abby shared one of her — and my — favorites yesterday morning with Tamie Smith’s amazing win at Kentucky this spring, and I’d have to list my own as Austin O’Connor’s record-smashing first 5* win at the Maryland. The emotions and atmosphere surrounding wins like these are electric, especially when highlighting amazing horsemen and women who redirect all the praise to their equine partners.
So pat your ponies and kiss your horses, and we can’t wait to see what 2024 holds! Happy New Year everyone!
Links to Start Your Sunday:
All smiles, all around: The Chronicle’s Favorite Photos of 2023
An Unpopular Wishlist For The Horse World in 2024
The Best Blogs of 2023 Came From All Corners of the Horse World
Sponsor Corner: Now that’s a handsome horse 😍 Check out FRK Jack’s Etalon results! What would you breed him to?
Morning Viewing: Like father, like son — little Leo Martin is taking to the streets in a big kid saddle and it is guaranteed to get you your laughs for the day. Nothing makes me happier than the “Part 1” in the caption, so everyone get ready for a Mic’d Up Leo series full of peeing — I mean posting — and censored “Dad words”.
