Photo via Facebook.
As the start of the competition season in my area inches nearer, this image reminds me that it’s probably time to find myself a dressage schooling show or two and dust off those tests. Somehow when it comes to having time to practice dressage figures, the winter seems too short. Not actually though — bring on spring!
#WomensHistoryMonth Bit of the Day:
Last week I shared a little bit of modern history and wrote about Rachel Blackmore, the Irish jockey who became the first woman to win the Grand National. Well, she made a little more history this Friday when she became the first woman to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in the 98-year history of the event.
U.S. Weekend Action:
Ocala Winter II H.T. (Ocala, Fl.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Live Scores]
Pine Top Spring H.T. (Thomson, Ga.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Live Scores]
Sunday Links:
Pressure Proof with Daniel Stewart: Verbal Erasers
PBS Nature’s “American Horses” Is An Hour Of Equine Escapism
Horse groups in Ukraine’s war zone humbled by global support
Rule Refresher: Bits, Bridles, and More, Dressage Edition
Can You Tell If Your Horse Really Loves You?
Downed rails in showjumping are not random faults, researchers find
Sunday Video: Here’s a tutorial on how to enter a horse in the FEI HorseApp. For anyone competing in FEI divisions at Carolina International this week, you must begin entering your horse’s temperature checks into the app TODAY!
Fairfax & Favor Find of the Week:
