Photo by Erin Flynn Mobley.
Yesterday, in light of the impending thunderstorms and tornado warnings, as well as the cold and the pelting rain, my horses looked outside after breakfast and totally opted out of turnout. They’re so ridiculous about cold rain and SO spoiled that they will literally just say, “No thanks, we like dry stalls and hay instead”. I’ve learned just to give up and let this happen, because if I force them out they’ll tolerate maybe 20 minutes and then they stand at their gates with hangdog looks (why use the shelter??) and get cold and wet like idiots. Anyway, after a full day of storms, we got some pretty sweet rainbows!! Yay!
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News From Around the Globe:
Supplements: we love them and use them, but why? Researchers from the University of Nottingham collected information from sport horse owners in both Dressage and Eventing, to study what supplements were popularly used, and the general reasons behind using them. The main supplements for Dressage horses were for energy and/or behavior, lameness concerns, and back & muscle problems. Eventing horses were supplemented for energy & behavior, lameness concerns, and stamina & fitness. Noted in this study is the lack of published studies on why owners use certain supplements, and also a lack of scientific evidence for many products in terms of efficacy. Read on to learn more. [Use of Supplements in Sport Horses]
Many Clouds is going for history this Saturday in the Grand National. As last year’s winner, the nine-year-old gelding will carry the top weight for the race, and is hoping to match Red Rum, the last horse who won back to back titles in 1973-1973. He’s the 12/1 favorite going into it. [Many Clouds Tries for the Grand National]
Best HN Pinterest: Show Ribbon Spectacular
What makes a “serious amateur”? [COTH Amateurs Like Us]
North Carolina Couple Randy and Tiffany Ramsey have given the state university’s Equine Sports Medicine Program its single largest gift that will provide support in perpetuity. This new equine sports medicine program will provide operational support for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s unique equine program, which treats performance related diseases in various disciplines of sport horses. The funds will also endow professorships, fund equipment and assist in the construction of new facilities. [Generous Donors to NC Equine Medicine]
