Farm dogs know how to enjoy winter sun. Photo courtesy of Four Schools Farm.
Does anybody else have a horse that seems to gain energy the longer they are ridden? Yesterday I decided to ride my thoroughbred down the entire dirt road I live on, which is three miles long, so it would be a nice 6 mile walk with some trotting where appropriate. I thought this was a great way to make him nice and tired so he can stay in overnight (which he hates) without churning his stall into oblivion. The first three miles were okay, but the returning three miles were way too exciting and I ended up exhausted while he had a blast. I failed.
Black History Bit of the Day:
Have you watched The Harder They Fall on Netflix? I loved it so much. With slick visuals, exciting action sequences and a stellar ensemble cast, viewers are sure to enjoy the stylish spectacle as Nat Love seeks revenge on Rufus Buck, and bloody chaos ensues as the two gangs meet to settle old scores,
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Galway Downs Kickoff H.T. (Temecula, Ca.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Sporting Days Farm February H.T. (Aiken, Sc.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]
Three Lakes Winter I H.T. at Caudle Ranch (Groveland, Fla.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]
News From Around the Globe:
The Red Hills Horse International Horse Trials will be held March 11-13 in Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park in Tallahassee. The equestrian competition, which has been held annually for more than 20 years, will welcome back spectators this year. The 2021 trials were held without spectators because of the pandemic.“We missed our 20,000 visitors last year and look forward to welcoming them back this March,” said Jane Barron, co-organizer of Red Hills Horse Trials. “Red Hills is a fun, outdoor community event. You don’t need to know anything about horses to come out and enjoy a day with family and friends.” [Red Hills Welcomes Back Spectators]
Stable View has revised it’s planned 2022 ‘A’-Rated $400,000 H/J Challenge Series following discussions surrounding potential changes to USEF’s Mileage Rule. The current mileage rule prohibits shows from being held within a 250-mile radius of each for premier (AA) and national (A) rated shows. In recent years (2020 and 2021), Stable View has hosted Regional ‘B’ rated Hunters with Level 3 Jumpers. As a result of a present inability to obtain permission to run national ‘A’ on any dates during 2022, the venue has decided not to run its proposed 2022 ‘A’ rated H/J Challenge Series. The Stable View Challenge Series was to be held over six weekends during 2022 with $400,000 in prize money. Rather than consider running under the auspices of another association, Stable View has made the decision to wait until there are available USEF dates. As a result, for 2022 Stable View will run its proposed ‘A’ dates as ‘B’ dates. The prize money will be reduced from $400,000 to $100,000. [Stable View B Rated Show Series]
When Kathryn Jenkins and First Commander stepped into the ring as finalists for the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover Show Hunter division in October 2021, it wasn’t just the culmination of many hours of hard work – it was a comeback story. After noticing behavioral changes in her otherwise sweet gelding, her gut told her to have the vet out to do radiographs on his back. She was right, and he had fairly severe kissing spines. However, he wasn’t a candidate for surgery due to his intense dislike of stall rest, so she worked with Dr. Chris Newton from Rood and Riddle to develop a physical therapy regime that helped them on their way to success. [OTTB with Kissing Spines Rehabs To Success]
Some real horse power for your Thursday!
