How eventers catch naptime. Doug Payne demonstrates a quick dog nap in between rides. Photo via Doug on Instagram.
It’s getting busy out there! Everywhere you look, eventers are gearing up for the high time of spring season — what with the Eventing Prix today, Red Hills this weekend and countless other events and shows around the country, we’re ecstatic to be in full competition mode. As Doug Payne demonstrates above, though, it’s always important to make sure you’re getting enough rest. Way to lay down on the job, Doug, we applaud you.
Events Opening This Week:
Holly Hill Spring H.T. (LA, A-5), River Glen Spring H.T. (TN, A-3), Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials III (SC, A-3), Heart of the Carolinas 3-Day Event & H.T. (SC, A-3), CHC International at Chattahoochee Hills (GA, A-3), Longleaf Pine H.T. (NC, A-2), Fair Hill International H.T. (MD, A-2), The Event Derby & Clinics at Fresno County Horse Park (CA, A-6)
Events Closing Today:
Carolina International CIC and Horse Trial (NC, A-2), Stable View Winter Horse Trials II (SC, A-3), MeadowCreek Park – The Spring Social Event (TX, A-5), Poplar Place Farm March H.T. (GA, A-3)
News & Notes:
In response to an unprecedented number of FEI entries at this year’s Carolina International and with the desire to accommodate all riders, an additional day of CIC 3*, 2* and 1* dressage will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd. No further FEI entries will be accepted after the event closing date of Tuesday, March 8th. However, they will continue to accept national horse trials entries after the closing date. [Carolina International]
Kentucky Equine Research and EN are teaming up to host the Great KER Fitness Challenge this spring! Download the free KER ClockIt Sport app for your phone and record your rides for a chance to win a $100 gift card to shop.kerx.com, an EcoGold Secure XC Saddle Pad, a lesson with your choice of Bruce Davidson, Liz Halliday-Sharp, or Dom or Jimmie Schramm; and feature story about you and your horse on EN. [Contest Details]
Don’t forget — this week we’re teaming up with Equi Belts to give away a beautiful belt to a lucky winner! Just check out this week’s Fab Freebie for details on how to enter. We’ll announce the winner in Friday’s News & Notes! [Fab Freebie: Equi Belts]
Mid-South Eventing and Dressage Association is hosting a Party In the Park for its second year on Friday April 29. Coinciding with Rolex, the party will feature live music, a hosted beer and wine bar, free food and a silent auction. Pre-registration will be available soon and the MSEDA is also accepting items for its silent auction. All proceeds will benefit renovation of the Kentucky Horse Park’s dressage complex. [Mid-South Eventing & Dressage Association]
Do you know of a great local eventing organization? EN wants to show them some love! Email [email protected] and tell us about your local organization. We’re looking to spotlight associations that run low level and schooling horse trials in upcoming feature articles. Go Local Eventing!
Does your horse have an inspiring story about coming back from a serious injury or illness? OCD Pellets wants to hear all about it! Send in your rehab to [email protected] for a chance to win an OCD prize pack (2-month supply of OCD Pellets, 1-month supply of COS Canine, and an OCD Pellets hat and T-shirt). Entries close Monday, May 2, 2016, and the story that receives the most views on EN will win. [Contest Details]
Tuesday Video:
Carolina International will feature some excellent live coverage from EQSportsNet! Here’s a great promo video to get you excited:
