Reader Jon Bicho captured this photo during the trail ride portion of the Furlongs to Fences event that took place at Fair Hill over the weekend. (That set of ears belongs to 24-year-old OTTB Cheer Cheer.) Jon reports, “There were 32 thoroughbreds that rode through Fair Hill and the training center. Some thoroughbreds went out on the track and galloped.” Only one person got run off with, we hear–and it was allegedly intentional!
The weekend-long event included Saturday’s Fair Hill Thoroughbreds For All, featuring a sale and educational activities, and the Furlongs to Fences Thoroughbred Horse Show on Sunday.
Go eventing on an OTTB!!!
Events Closing Today: River Glen Fall H.T. (A-3, TN), Ocala Horse Properties Fall Event (A-3, FL), Ram Tap Horse Trials (A-6, CA), Las Cruces H.T. (A-10, NM)
Superstorm Sandy: The East Coast braced itself for the worst on Monday, and the storm’s far-reaching effects will continue to be felt throughout the week. Here’s hoping everybody out there is safe and taking appropriate horse-keeping precautions as Sandy continues its path inland. [Horse Talk]
Pau Remix: Can’t get enough of Pau winners Andrew Nicholson and Nereo, whom Andrew claims is “probably the best cross country horse in the world”? (No pressure, Nereo.) Relive Andrew’s glory with this recap. [USEA]
Pump Up the Jams: Training Level dressage just got a little more entertaining. The USDF has released a Training Level Freestyle, which can be used in competition beginning on Dec. 1. [Dressage-News]
Breeders’ Cup Update: Some East Coast Breeders’ Cup competitors might be late to the party, with flights having been delayed due to Hurricane Sandy, but everyone is expected to make it there in plenty of time for the big event this weekend. [North County Times]
Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale: In the market for a top-quality eventing prospect? To be held Nov. 12-12 in Co. Wexford, Ireland, this sale features 75 horses ranging in age from 3 to 6, all of which have the potential to compete at the upper levels. Alumni from the 2011 sale include Copper Beach, who won the CCI* at Bromont this year with Buck Davidson. [Goresbridge]
Cover Models Wanted: Don’t forget to enter EN’s Facebook Cover Photo Contest by the Friday, Nov. 2, deadline. From EN’s social media guru Jenni Autry, “We’ve received some really fantastic submissions and are excited to finally get a cover photo on our Facebook page. It’s looking rather naked right now.”
EN Halloween Extravaganza: Submit a photo of yourself and your horse in costume for a chance to be featured on Eventing Nation and Horse Nation on Halloween!! Email your pics to [email protected].
Best of the Blogs: Meg Kep, meteorologist. [The Adventures of Meg Kep]
Reminder from Area 2 Adult Riders Coordinator DC McBroom: the Virginia Horse Center is an
Evacuation Center if anyone needs to get out of the way of this latest meteorological challenge. If you need use of the facility, it is best to call ahead (540-464-2950).
Video: In case you missed this bit of comic relief yesterday…
