If you’re hankering to hear all about Tik Maynard’s weekend at Road to the Horse at the end of March, now’s your chance. Tik sat down with The Chronicle of the Horse to take us through his repeat winning performance, what he learned, how the competition works, and more. Step outside of the eventing box and have a read here.
U.S. Events Opening Today
Spring Coconino H.T. (AZ); Woodside Spring H.T. (CA); Willow Draw Charity Show (TX); Flora Lea Sprint H.T. (NJ)
U.S. Events Closing Today
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Spring H.T. (VA); Horse Park of New Jersey Spring H.T. (NJ);
News & Reading
The latest episode of The Go Eventing Podcast is now live and ready for listening! Tune in to hear from wearer-of-many-hats Joanie Morris, who’s worked everywhere from the USEF to the Maryland 5 Star as an event administrator, press officer, managing director, and so much more. We chatted with Joanie about not only her roles, but some bigger topics as well. Tune in this morning on your favorite podcast platform or here!
“The half-halt is a beautiful, effortless way to ask your horse…” starts Gwyneth McPherson in her latest deep-dive—but don’t be fooled. The half-halt should be beautiful, but it’s rarely effortless. In fact, it’s one of the most misunderstood and underdeveloped tools in dressage training. In her latest article, Gwyneth peels back the layers of this nuanced concept: what a half-halt does (hint: it’s not just about slowing down), when to use it (spoiler: pretty much every stride), and how to feel when it’s actually working. She also tackles some big-picture issues—like the contact misconceptions that plague even upper-level riders—and offers thoughtful insights for those seeking real understanding beyond the show ring. Whether you’re chasing a better connection or just curious what makes “invisible” riding actually work, this is one to bookmark. Read it on Horse Nation here.
You asked and midwestern FEI eventer Julie Wolfert answered! In this week’s episode of the USEA Podcast, Host Nicole Brown hits Julie with all of your biggest questions (all while Julie waits out a tornado while in transit to compete at Stable View) including competition preparations, eventing in the midwest, Julie’s eventing history, what is to come in the future, and so much more. Listen to the episode here.
When it comes to protecting your horse’s health, there’s no one-size-fits-all vaccination plan. Age, travel schedule, exposure to other horses, feeding practices, and even the local climate and environment all play a role in determining what vaccines your horse needs—and when. Core vaccines are essential for all horses, but risk-based vaccines should be tailored to your horse’s lifestyle and surroundings. Your veterinarian is the best resource to help you build a smart, individualized vaccination strategy that evolves with your horse’s needs, but you can also read a primer (geared towards Canadians, but also useful for everyone) here.
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Video Break
What keeps Alex Bragg going in terms of motivation, especially in those dark winter months? Watch here:
