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I’m a real sucker for social media posts from event stables – give me reels of horses rolling in their horse hotels any day of the week, and I’ll be happy. It’s even better, of course, when it’s a championship week, and those stables are decorated to the hilt with flags and banners – and even better than that is when the horse in question is as adorable as Kitty King’s Vendredi Biats, all tucked up in his bed at the European Championships, which are set to start tomorrow with the first horse inspection. I can’t wait to bring you all the news from the ground — and in the meantime, I’m going to go see how some of these sweet horses are settling in, in person!
Events Opening Today: Heritage Park H.T., University of New Hampshire H.T., Meadowcreek Park H.T – Fall Social Event, Unionville International H.T.
Events Closing Today: Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH Qualifier, Town Hill Farm H.T., Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. II, Great Meadow International
News & Notes from Around the World:
Grant deadline alert! The Kim Meier ‘Kick On’ Memorial Grant is open until October 15, and is designed to give US riders who are struggling to fund their upper-level goals a boost. It’s for riders 26 and over, competing at Prelim and above, who own their own horse – and is worth a cool $5,000. Get more info, and start work on your application, here.
Is your horse a bit of a hot-head? British-based Kiwi Hollie Swain feels your pain. She’s learned how to get the best out of her fiery chestnut Solo, who’s now stormed ’round several five-stars, but working with horses like this isn’t always easy — so she’s shared some of her best tips for making it happen when your horse has too many opinions.
Sorry, not sorry, but you’re about to have that guitar riff stuck in your head. Jessica Phoenix’s Fluorescent Adolescent doesn’t just have one of the best names in eventing, the coloured mare is also one of the most vibrant characters on the scene. Get to know here here.
And finally, fancy supporting gorgeous equine photography? There’s a farriery photo up for Photo of the Year, and it needs your vote. Click here to show your support.
Sponsor Corner: The FEI European Championships at Haras du Pin are right around the corner! Who are you rooting for? Get the lowdown on all 58 combinations and 14 nations that will be competing for the gold (and for Paris qualifications) with our Team Form Guide. EN’s coverage of the FEI European Championships for Eventing is brought to you with support from Kentucky Performance Products.
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