Of course Eventing Nation is in lights. We’re, like, hollywood, duh. Thanks again to Jess!
It’s the little things in life. Like refusing to start the News and Notes before the actual day has started. Mostly, I get caught up in the present and actually forget how to do this job. Additionally, waiting until the proper day has the added benefit of John texting me 5 times an hour beginning at 2 pm (1pm central) to see if I’ve started the post yet. Why is this fun? Well, I was a math major, and 12 is my favorite number. (60/5=12, and 12 hours from 1 pm to 1 am, for those of you not following). I must say, John’s never late with his 12 minute texts=John has no life. So why doesn’t he write the N&N himself? Well, who on earth would make fun of him then?
Denny Emerson has been breaking down breeding in his blog as of late. He’s breaking down the generations of the famous Thoroughbred sires and dams. Quite interesting. In reading all three blogs thus far on breeding, I looked at a previous blog he titled with Cal Ripkin’s name. I’ll admit it, I’m the person Denny’s talking about. I’ve even heard of Cal Ripkin. [Denny’s Blog]
Three Days Three Ways wishes all of us a happy holiday season! Right back a’cha! Yet, all I can wonder is where she got her skirt?! [3D3W]
Eurodressage has an annual questionnaire for dressage riders, officials, etc. I have a kindred spirit with Maribel Alanso. I have to agree with Trond Asmyr, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was a good movie, although, having not read the book, I was a little unprepared for a couple scenes… [Eurodressage]
UK comedienne and TV star, Jennifer Saunders is the British Show Jumping Ambassador. Her duty is to raise awareness about Show Jumping as a sport, specifically in the lead up to the Olympics. She’s competed at low level shows in her youth, and wants to get back into it, and possibly event as well. There’s a documentary of the London hopefuls currently in the works. [H&H]
What can I say? I’m a sucker for personality, and that’s all I’m gonna say. [Horsetalk]
That’s it. I’m moving to England. Six Brits galloped their horses along the beach for a training session. They met with an award winning photographer to boot. Have you heard of any of these riders? I know Annie posted about this in yesterday’s News, but my jealousy can’t contain itself.Are you not as green as I am?! [Mail Online]
And don’t worry, Eventing Nation, you’ll be getting a lot more of these, as I get pumped to head south: (many thanks to Sara F!)
And the Pennfield contest…
After Amber Kimball began feeding her mount Pennfield, she noticed a change. A horse who was once a bit high strung was suddenly changed. He was sane. He was FOCUSED. When Pennfield heard Amber’s story, they decided to launch a new ad campaign- a contest to find the “word” of each Pennfield fan. Amber’s word was FOCUSED. What’s yours?…..
The contest, to run through early 2012, will gather entries at both PennfieldEquine.com and on Pennfield Equine Feed Technologies’ Facebook page. Respondents are invited to sum up their own personal Pennfield difference in one word, and then write their story. The best entries will win a year’s worth of feed (one ton) for one horse, plus a professional photo shoot and the chance to be featured in a 2012 ad for Pennfield.
That’s all for now! Go eventing.
