A 5*-sized throwback this Thursday from you out of The Chronicle of the Horse archives: now a renowned Olympic course designer, Derek di Grazia is also a top competitor, riding at the top levels of the sport and winning Kentucky’s then-3* competition in 1985 with Sasquatch. You can read more about this stop on memory lane here.
U.S. Weekend Preview
The Maryland H.T. + Area II Championships at Loch Moy Farm (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Woodside Fall International (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Ocala Fall H.T. (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteeer]
Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (MA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]
Miami Valley H.T. at Twin Towers (OH): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Middle Tennessee Pony Club H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
News & Reading
We’re going to use most of the space in today’s News & Notes to share some opportunities to help those affected by Hurricane Helene as well as news and updates from around the horse communities affected.
Please note, while we do our best to verify the opportunities below, we always advise that you check the context of those gathering donations and otherwise offering help and ensure that you’re giving to an organization or person you trust. We also know this is not a comprehensive list, so feel free to email us at [email protected] with a link to a credible donation outlet or charitable organization.
Helene Updates and Coverage:
Blue Ridge Horse Community Digging Out From Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
Tryon Hurricane Helene Update – October 1
Mountain Mules are Bringing Hope to Appalachia
Ways to Help:
Donate to The Foundation of the Horse Disaster Relief fund.
Video Break
Take a tour of the beautiful TerraNova Equestrian Center, which looks foward to welcoming eventers at all levels to the November Event at TerraNova (November 14-17) in Myakka City, FL.
