Nostalgic for hot summer days
Happy Thursday Eventing Nation! I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m seriously starting to get excited for warmer weather and big competitions. I’m thrilled to have my big horse back in action this year, and I’ve got a few young ones that I’m getting started in their very first events, which is never a dull activity. I’m also spending the next two days frantically packing everything that I own (clothes, pillows, pots/pans, boots, shampoo) as well as everything my horses own (blankets, saddles, hay, bridles, boots, shampoo) into my rig and heading off towards the sandy south. Next time you hear from me…..I’ll be hopefully enjoying some sun and hopping right into training with some great riders.
News from Around the Globe:
Samantha and guest co-host Hannah Burnett talk about breeding the perfect Event horse this week on the Eventing Radio Show. The girls get to chat with Dr. Tim Holekamp, the man responsible for importing the famous stallion Windfall (#2 all time USEA point holder). Also, Marcia Kulak appears on the show to talk about the new exciting JY & YR opportunity from Triple Crown. [Eventing Radio Show]
Speaking of the Triple Crown JR/YR PRO scholarship program….The purpose of the scholarship program is to spot upcoming talent, based on set criteria and provide an opportunity to train in a PRO rider’s high performance program, with minimal financial burden, for one week. The goal of the program is to encourage training level junior and young riders to strive to become more competent earlier in their careers, by offering them an attainable and very attractive goal. I’m looking at you, EN’s Rising Stars. [JYR Scholarship Program]
In Dressage, nothing is more important than learning the art of letting go. “The art of letting go is a riding technique that requires not only feeling, but trust in your horse and knowledge of his mental and physical capabilities. When your horse accepts your seat, relaxes his body, and softens into your rein, you must not only allow with the contact but allow with every other part of you as well.” [Read This, Seriously]
Did you catch the COTH article on searching for the most balanced galloping style? Riding racehorses taught me an unbelievable amount about my ineffective galloping position, and I thought I was hot stuff riding Advanced cross country. How does one develop a good position, minus actually galloping for 5 hours a day for over a year? Will Coleman, Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin and Jim Wofford weigh in on the subject. [In Search of the Most Balanced Galloping Position]
20 Facts You Never Knew About Inaugurating a Ship (Thanks to Elizabeth for this cool tip on honoring breast cancer survivors!)
Feeling nerdy and scientific today? Veterinary Refresher Course: Foot Lameness
