Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor

Allison Springer shows off her new Kansas City gear after a clinic in the area this weekend. Photo via Kristen Thorson on Facebook. Allison Springer shows off her new Kansas City gear after a clinic in the area this weekend. Photo via Kristen Thorson on Facebook.

Area IV riders and members of the Mill Creek Pony Club were treated to a great opportunity to ride with Allison Springer this weekend in Kansas City, Mo. Focusing on riders of all levels, Allison garnered great reviews from participants and auditors alike. Especially in the horse world, there are never enough opportunities to learn something new! Thanks to MCPC and Area IV for continuing to host continuing education opportunities such as this!

Events Opening This Week:

Aspen Farms H.T. (WA, A-7) Dunnabeck H.T. (IL, A-4) King Oak Farm Fall H.T. (MA, A-1) CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA, A-2) Bucks County Horse Park Fall H.T. (PA, A-2) Copper Meadows H.T. (CA, A-6) Chardon Valley Horse Trials (MI, A-8) Five Points H.T. (NC, A-2) Poplar Place Farm September H.T. (GA, A-3)

Events Closing Today:

GMHA Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials (VT, A-1) Area VII Young Rider Benefit H.T. (WA, A-7) Fair Hill International H.T. (MD, A-2) Stanton Farms H.T. (ID, A-7) WindRidge Farm Summer Horse Trials (NC, A-2) Otter Creek Summer H.T. (WI, A-4) Colorado Horse Park H.T. (CO, A-9) Erie Hunt and Saddle Club H.T. (PA, A-2) The Summer Event at Woodside (CA, A-6)

News & Notes:

As the excitement from Rebecca Farm transitions to the upcoming Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships this weekend, there is still plenty of action on tap. As we speak, team members from all areas are beginning to arrive in picturesque Colorado for the big dance, and we’ll have much more coverage for you to gorge on right here on EN! Stay tuned. [NAYRC]

With summer finally here and temperatures rising, it is the perfect time to stress the importance of electrolytes. Some eventers feed electrolytes to their horses daily, while others only feed them in extreme heat or during a strenuous competition. But when do horses need those extra electrolytes, and why? Don’t miss this education article from Cavalor. [Are electrolytes a hype or a must?]

Can Michael Jung and his beloved Sam win back-to-back Olympic gold? The stage is certainly set after Michael announced he will be taking Sam to Rio this year, and should they win gold they will become just the third pair to ever complete this feat. [Can Michael Win Back-to-Back Gold?]

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Tuesday Video:

How can you jump a corner with confidence? Stephen Bradley gives us a step-by-step guide: