I had a conversation with a friend last night who somehow, magically, braided a whopping 54 horses over the weekend at Twin Rivers. I messaged her and asked how in the world she managed that, which she replied to with a Snapchat of some completed braids around 4 a.m. Somehow, she’s gotten her timing down to a science and was able to, sleep notwithstanding, get all 54 horses braided beautifully. If that isn’t dedication and love for the sport, I’m not sure what is. Just one of the many things I love about this sport and the people in it.
Events Opening This Week:
IEA Horse Trials, Classic Training & Novice 3-Day Event (IN, A-8), Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring Horse Trials (NY, A-1), Colorado Horse Park CCI**/*, CIC** and Horse Trials (CO, A-9), Carriage House Farm Combined Test (MN, A-4), Poplar Place Farm June H.T. (GA, A-3), GMHA June HorseTrials (VT, A-1), Waredaca H.T. (MD, A-2)
Events Closing Today:
Heart of the Carolinas 3-Day Event & H.T. (SC, A-3), Riga Meadow Combined Test (CT, A-1), Penny Oaks H.T. (IN, A-8), MCTA H.T., Inc (MD, A-2), Poplar Place Farm May H.T. (GA, A-3), Heart of the Carolinas 3-Day Event & H.T. (SC, A-3), The Event at Skyline (UT, A-9)
News & Notes:
The 2017 Event at Rebecca Farm has officially opened for volunteer opportunities. If you’ve never had the chance to attend this incredible event, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. No prior experience needed! [Rebecca Farm Needs Volunteers]
The Heart of the Carolinas (HOTC) Three-Day Event and Horse Trials is pleased to announce Arbor One Farm Credit as the Volunteer Appreciation Sponsor for the May 3-7, 2017 event at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC. This is an awesome opportunity to show our appreciation for hard working volunteers! [Southern 8ths Farm]
With the announcement of the $1,000,000 Wilton Fair Fund this week, here’s a look back at this wonderful horse’s career. [#TBT: Wilton Fair]
Tuesday Video:
A look at some of the craziest conditions Fair Hill has ever seen, featuring Wlton Fair himself: