I haven’t even entered a horse show in over a year and I still relate so hard to this that it’s actually painful – I’m just currently subbing in Queen B’s physio appointments, shiny new fly rugs, expensive hoof conditioners, and, of courses, endless camera equipment for myself for the essential business of Taking Nice Photos of Horses, in place of entry fees. Adult responsibilities? I don’t know her. Hand me my credit card and I’ll happily make some more problems for Tomorrow Tilly to deal with.
Events Opening Today: Applewood Farm YEH & Mini Event, CDCTA Fall H.T., Flora Lea Fall H.T., Five Points H.T.
Events Closing Today: Woodside Summer H.T, Fair Hill International Recognized H.T., Full Gallop Farm August HT-Pending USEF Approval, WindRidge Farm Summer H.T., Otter Creek Summer H.T., GMHA Festival of Eventing August H.T.
News & Notes from Around the World:
Researchers behind three of the most significant safety studies in the sport have released a review of their findings. Now, they hope that the work they’ve done – and the recommendations they’ve pulled from what they’ve discovered — could be taken on board by British Eventing and, in time, the FEI to improve safety across eventing. Read more here.
Rescue horse Perfect Storm had already experienced the bad side of the horse world by the time he was four. But that’s when his story really began: at an auction house in 2014, where the underweight, dejected Saddlebred-Trakehner cross was given a second chance at life. Now, he’s out and about with SEE grant recipient Mia Valdez, who’s produced him to Preliminary level so far. Meet the dynamic duo.
Horse ownership is on the up in Australia — but there’s no way to meet the rising demand for farriers. Training opportunities are few and far between in the country, and often geographically impossible for many aspiring farriers to attend — which can either drive them away from the job or encourage folks to take a DIY approach to learning how to do it. Read some farriers’ thoughts here.
Do you believe in the lore of whorls? Mark Deesing certainly does – so much so, that he enlisted Temple Grandin to help him research how the position or direction of a horse’s whorls might dictate their basic nature. It might sound a bit mad, but this is a really interesting read on how they delved into a topic that was otherwise being roundly dismissed. Check it out.
Are you an Area I young rider? Then you should definitely check out these brilliant team competition opportunities coming up over the next few weeks — including the chance to ride alongside a pro as your team chases glory at the GMHA Festival and Millbrook! Find out more here.
Sponsor Corner: Did you miss the Rebecca Farm livestream? Catch up on all the action last weekend with Allie’s Reporter’s Notebook. Coverage sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Watch This:
Get to know Brazilian rising star Rafa Losano and his wife, Sweden’s Amanda Brieditis, in the latest episode of the Eventing Weekly podcast!
