Just look at all the pretty colors…
I will be forever in awe of anyone who is a wizard at putting together a beautiful Google Sheet or Excel. It’s the kind of thing that I really wish I could do myself (yet haven’t pushed myself to) and makes me inexplicably happy to look at and peruse. Allie Heninger, a recent addition to Team EN, has blessed us with some beautiful documents for our internal use so I was already feeling very spoiled; but imagine my delight when I came across this Google Sheet of Area I events, clinics, and schooling jumper and dressage shows put together by Jay Olcott. Three cheers for Jay, who I will now consider a patron saint of Area I.
U.S. Weekend Preview
Full Gallop Farm February I H.T. (Aiken, SC) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Pine Top Intermediate H.T. (Thomson, GA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Rocking Horse Winter II H.T. (Altoona, FL) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Your Thursday News & Notes:
Attention all Canadian equestrians! Equestrian Canada needs you to complete their equine industry survey by February 12th. The data on Canada’s equine sector sorely needs updating, as a survey of this kind hasn’t hasn’t been completed since 2010. On yeah, and you could win one of six $50 gift cards as a thank you for your time. [It’s your civic duty, or something]
Reframe your thoughts to have a great ride. It’s easier said than done most times, but we don’t have to tell you that your horse picks up on whatever you’re thinking or feeling. So the next time you find yourself convinced that something bad is going to happen, try some positive thinking. I know, I actually hate that advice too, but positive thinking actually isn’t as corny as it sounds. It’s much more neutral, less cringe, and a useful tool in your mental toolbox. [Pay no attention to your ‘internal Netflix’]
Hey there young riders, thinking of applying for the next U21 session? Get a head start on your application for the USEA Emerging Athletes 21 Program with these top tips. [Why am I having college essay flashbacks?]
Struggling with sitting the trot? The Chronicle of the Horse‘s Mollie Bailey asked three different dressage riders for their sitting trot tips and got three different answers. [Find what works for you!]
