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I’m always a sucker for a cute “Where Are They Now?” story, and this morning’s comes to us from Jessie Phoenix and her longtime upper-level horse, Pavarotti. These days, “Rotti” is teaching the next generation all about what it means to ride — and looking pretty pleased to have landed the gig!
Events Opening This Week:
Hunt Club Farms H.T. (VA), Otter Creek Spring H.T. (WI), Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA) , Fair Hill International Spring H.T. (MD), Spring Gulch H.T. (CO),
Events Closing Today:
Ocala International Festival of Eventing (FL), Fair Hill International April CCI & H.T. (MD), River Glen Spring H.T. (TN), Sporting Days Farm April H.T. III (SC), Meadowcreek Park Spring Social H.T. (TX)
Tuesday News & Notes
Fancy heading to Harvard to play polo? That’s exactly what West Philadelphia’s Alyssa Perren, who has spent much of her high school life in the Work to Ride riding and polo program, is heading to do after learning she was accepted to the prestigious Ivy League university. [Heading to Harvard]
Meet this month’s USEA VIP Volunteer: Kayla DeHart, hailing from Area IX. If something needs to be done at an event in Area IX, you can be sure Kayla Dehart’s thought of it — and that’s the type of person who makes our sport whole. [VIP Volunteer – April]
Need a new tool for your jumping days? Try these tried-and-true trips for utilizing four-stride lines from show jumping rider Kama Godek. [The Usefulness of the 4-Stride Line]
If you struggle with riding anxiety, the first thing to remember is that you’re far from alone. Then, pull up resources like this article from The Chronicle of the Horse to call to mind next time you struggle.
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Tuesday Video Break:
It’s FEI World Cup Finals week in Omaha! If you follow show jumping, vaulting, and dressage, you’ll want to keep up with the action from Nebraska all week long. Germany’s own Queen Klimke will be competing later this week with the amazing Franziskus — take a look at one of their recent freestyle performances below:
