Emily Beshear and Shame On the Moon at Carolina International in 2014. Photo by Sally Spickard.
Carolina International kicks off this week and we are excited to be bringing you, as always, the latest and greatest coverage right here on EN. Carolina is a personal favorite event of mine. It holds the promise of the new season as Rolex competitors finish knocking the rust off and start to put their pedal to the metal, and it gives us a glimpse at up and coming pairs to watch in years to come.
We’re also excited that EqSportsNet will be hosting a live stream of all three phases from Carolina Horse Park this weekend. Stay tuned for full details on the stream, as well as much more from Carolina.
Events Opening This Week:
Heart of the Carolinas 3-Day Event & H.T. (SC, A-3), Penny Oaks H.T. (IN, A-8), Greenwood Farm, Inc. H.T. (TX, A-5), MCTA H.T., Inc (MD, A-2), Poplar Place Farm May H.T. (GA, A-3), King Oak Farm Spring H.T. (MA, A-1), The Event at Skyline (UT, A-9)
Events Closing Today:
CDCTA Spring Horse Trials (VA, A-2), Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA, A-3), Pine Hill Spring H.T. (TX, A-5), The Fork CIC3*/CIC2*/CIC1* & HT (NC, A-2), Spring Bay H.T. (KY, A-8)
News & Notes:
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]
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]
Morven Park is seeking volunteers for its event on April 2 and 3. To sign up for your preferred position, visit the Sign Up Genius link listed here. [Morven Park Volunteers]
As we all know in this sport, it’s the heart of both horse and rider that matter the most at the end of the day. Don’t miss this touching blog from Suzanne Adams on the USEA that speaks to this point. Anyone who is the parent of an event rider (or even a trainer!) can relate to every point in this article. [It’s the Heart That Matters]
Looking for some braiding tips? Our sister site, Jumper Nation, has the skinny. These may be hunter braids, but there are tips to learn for all here. Check these out, and take yourself on a self-guided tour of the snazzy new member of Nation Media! [Warp Speed Main Braiding]
Tuesday Video:
Here’s a little throwback to Carolina International 2015 to get you ready for this weekend!
