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What is going on in this photo? Why is Kyle Carter dangling a small child upside down while teaching a dressage lesson? Seriously, this one is crying out for a caption contest. Ready, set… leave your captions in the comments section below.
And now for your news:
Events Opening Today: Fair Hill International H.T. (A-2, MD), Redland Hunt PC H.T. (A-2, MD), Longleaf Pine H.T. (A-2, NC), River Glen Spring H.T. (A-3, TN), Holly Hill Spring H.T. (A-5, LA),
Events Closing Today: Southern Pines H.T. II (A-2, NC), Poplar Place Farm March H.T. (A-3, GA)
Got Weekend Plans? Full Gallop Farm in Aiken is still accepting entries at all levels for its horse trials this weekend, March 9-10. The event is running BN-AI; enter online at evententries.com, drop your entry by, speed-mail it, or send via e-mail. They’re also in need of volunteers for both days and set-up help this week–email [email protected] for info. [Facebook]
Countdown to Red Hills: As the first FEI event of the calendar year, Red Hills is always something to look forward to. The 2013 edition takes place this weekend, March 8-10, in Tallahassee. Check out the entry roster here. With regard to EHV-1 precautions, competitors were asked yesterday to send an email outlining their horses’ recent whereabouts and are advised to take their horses’ temps twice a day while on grounds. [RHHT]
Minimum Eligibility Requirements Petition: The Chronicle‘s Lindsay Berreth updates us on the Event Riders Association’s petition to change the FEI’s new minimum eligibility requirements. Since being put forth last week the petition has garnered over 1,200 signatures. Eventers Colleen Rutledge, Gina Miles and PRO spokeswoman Samantha Lendl weigh in on the requirements, which may inadvertently have a negative impact on the welfare of equine athletes. [COTH] [Petition]
Mind Game: Equestrian sports psychologist Daniel Stewart answers a reader’s question about “getting in the zone” in this month’s column. [US Eventing]
Cut ‘Em Some Slack: FEI judges Judy Harvey and Nick Burton have advised British horse trials dressage judges to take into account that event horses are a lot different than strict dressage horses, and should be marked accordingly. “Event horses are very fit and sharp enough to run for their lives,” the note reads. “Minor disobediences and keenness should not be punished too severely.” [Horse Talk NZ]
One Stop Shopping for the Event Rider: English Riding Supply has launched a new website called ERS-Eventing that is geared directly toward eventing enthusiasts. It’s an expansive, interactive multi-media online portal and source for eventing products you can depend on. Plus, it features product information, demonstrations, tutorials and perspectives from your fellow competitors, ranging from employees and sales reps to nationally and internationally sponsored riders. The delivery of information from eventers, to eventers is effective–and fun! [ERS-Eventing]
Video: Let’s start getting pumped for Red Hills with this video of Phillip Dutton winning the CIC*** in 2012 aboard Mystery Whisper.
