Nothing has made me laugh more this week than the FDA’s new, no-sh*ts-given approach to social media. Step away from the Ivermectin, buckaroo, unless you’ve got worms — and even then, it’s probably best to go have a nice chat with your doctor instead.
National Holiday: It’s National Waffle Day. We won’t judge you if you have them for all three meals today.
Events Opening Today: Radnor Hunt H.T., Morven Park Fall International CCI4*-L,CCI3*/2*YH-S, CCI4/3*/2*-S & HT, Heritage Park H.T., WindRidge Farm Fall H.T., Hitching Post Farm H.T., Central FEH Championships at Haras Hacienda, St. Johns H.T.
Events Closing Today: CDCTA Fall H.T., Flora Lea Fall H.T., Chardon Valley H.T., Tryon Fall Horse Trials, Copper Meadows Eventing, LLC H.T.
News and Notes from Around the World:
A working group has been formed to address modern pentathlon’s showjumping issues. Comprised of a number of successful Olympians, and in conjunction with the FEI, it aims to improve the lot of both horses and athletes in the sport. [British former Olympic champion joins pentathlon group to help tackle riding concerns]
Riding is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Sometimes, self-belief can be one of the most powerful training techniques at your disposal — and psychologist April Clay wants to help you harness it. [Building a More Confident Rider Through “Self-Efficacy”]
Hitting the deck is never fun, and in some cases, the aftereffects can be serious — even if you feel mostly okay. Now, US researchers are working on new ways to ease post-concussion headaches, which can linger on like a bad date waiting for a snog, in our experience. [US researchers seek best way to tackle post-concussion headaches]
Speaking of serious studies and things, did you know that your USEA membership dues help to fund equine medical research? Check out what got the money this year. [Funding Approved by USEA Board of Governors for Equine Medical Research]
Listen: Get to know Karla Parsons, the amateur eventer and bonkers babe behind Muddy Mayhem, your new favourite TikTok account and webcomic.
Watch: Jump around Ocala II with Elisa Wallace and Riot Gear.
