Via Sinead’s Twitter
Hey, Tate, no worries. Congrats on coming “out of the stall.”
Eventing Nation’s, uh, riveting piece of social journalism regarding the FEI’s recognition of gay horses made waves throughout the equestrian community and beyond yesterday. Readers spread it all over Facebook and Twitter, hot-topic discussions raged on Horses in the Morning and Chris Stafford Radio, and the news even wedged its way into a story on The Frisky.
Eventing Nation: We bring it to you first.
Events Opening Today: CCC Spring Gulch H.T. (Colorado, A-9), Kelly’s Ford Horse Trials (Virginia, A-2) Greater Dayton H.T., (Ohio, A-8) Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Georgia, A-3), Kent School May Horse Trials (Connecticut, A-1), Fair Hill International H.T. (Maryland, A-2), Hitching Post Farm Horse Trials (Vermont, A-1), Otter Creek Spring H.T. (Wisconsin, A-4)
Events Closing Today: Fair Hill International H.T. (Maryland, A-2), Redland Hunt PC H.T. (Maryland, A-2), Longleaf Pine H.T. (North Carolina, A-2), River Glen Spring H.T. (Tennessee, A-3), Holly Hill Spring H.T. (Louisiana, A-5)
April Fool’s Remix: EN wasn’t the only one up to horsey shenanigans yesterday. Check out Riders 4 Helmets’ report, “Queen Trades In Hermes Scarf For Helmet.” [Riders 4 Helmets]
Forbidden Substance Disclaimer: The USEF wants you to know that if give your horse a supplement and it turns out to contain a forbidden substance, even if it’s a result of some ingredient glitch due to unregulated manufacturing, you’re accountable. [USEA]
Rider Licensing: Horse & Hound finds mixed responses to the FEI’s amendment to its controversial new qualification rules that left several top event riders ineligible to compete at the higher level. [H&H]
Kim’s New Digs: Katie Murphy of Murphy Eventing interviewed Kim Severson regarding her recent purchase of a farm in Charlottesville, Virginia. [Luxequestrian.com]
The Latest from Tipperary: The new Eventer Pro 3015 is both ASTM and SEI certified, with features including improved anatomical fit-mobility, increased impact protection and a cut that allows the vest to expand and contract with movement. Look for its launch at Rolex later this month. [Tipperary]
Video: The Fork is this week, which can only mean one thing: Creepy Dance Party 2013. The people are counting on you, Meg. No pressure. [Entry Status]
