It’s arrivals day for the first running of Scone Palace International, an event that’s stepped up to fill the void left by the beloved Blair Castle as of this year. Now, Scotland still has claim to a prestigious international eventing competition, and this weekend will feature some of the best of the best, with a CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S on offer as well as all FEI levels starting from CCI1*-S. The action will be livestreamed beginning Thursday, August 21 on ClipMyHorse.TV. Bookmark this link for easy access all weekend. You can also view entries here and more information about Scone Palace here.
U.S. Events Opening Entries Today
The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm (MD); Woodside Fall International (CA); Apple Knoll Farm H.T. (MS); WindRidge Farm Fall H.T. (NC); Ocala Fall H.T. (FL); Middle Tennessee Pony Club H.T. (TN)
U.S. Events Closing Entries Today
Five Points H.T. (NC); Flora Lea Farm Fall H.T. (NJ); Honey Run H.T. (MI); Kinnitty Capall Stables YEH/OEH (NY); CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA)
News & Reading
A small but mighty field is ready to tackle the challenge ahead at next week’s Adequan AEC Advanced Final at Galway Downs. Want to meet the field and learn some fun facts ahead of the big show? Click here to read a preview.
The perfection trap is real within equestrian sports. In fact, you’ll want to tune in to our chat with Michael Pollard on next week’s episode of The Go Eventing Podcast to hear him talk candidly about just that. But how does one break free from this trap and stop letting it affect our riding and our love of it? Read more in a recent column from The Plaid Horse here.
Speaking of mental prep, how do you apply the practice and preparation concept to your dressage rides? It’s true that every ride requires the right mindset, as we all know how sensitive horses can be to our internal and external energy. Read some advice on how to harness your mind for dressage here.
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Catch Michael Pollard on the Jon & Rick Show after his co-win of the Mongol Derby!
