The season has officially kicked off in Europe as Portugal’s Mata Do Doque International gets underway. This spring ‘tour’ replaces the popular Barocca d’Alva competition, and will run a number of levels over this week’s event and its finale next week, giving riders the chance to pick up crucial qualifications and experience nice and early (something that’s especially important in an Olympic year!). Follow along with all the action on the event’s Instagram page — and Go Eventing!
Events Opening Today: CDCTA Spring H.T., Pine Hill Spring H.T., Rocking Horse Spring H.T., Stable View Spring 2/3/4* and H.T.
Events Closing Today: Full Gallop Farm March I H.T., SAzEA Spring H.T., Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. International, Southern Pines H.T. I
Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:
Planning on attending today’s USEA YEH Symposium? Lucky you — the schedule is jam-packed with seriously interesting stuff from some of the sport’s leading lights. Here’s a primer of everything you need to know to get the most out of your day. Go forth and learn, friends.
In 2018, she became the Pony European Eventing Champion — and now, at just 21, Saffie Osborne is setting the racing world alight. She just became the first female winner ever at Dubai’s Meydan racecourse, just weeks after her return from injury.
There’s no headache quite like a tax headache. And if you’re planning to donate your horse to a riding program and claim the value as a write-off on your taxes, that’s all well and good — if you get the paperwork part right. If not, the IRS could give you a bad day indeed. Here’s how to avoid that.
Liz Halliday-Sharp is a seriously cool customer. But that grace under pressure that’s so enviable is something she’s learned to hone and refine — and so it’s something you can have, too. Here are her tips for keeping your headspace clear, calm, and uncluttered at a show.
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Watch This:
Check out the evolution of the Pony Club Championships in the US from 1993 to 2018 thanks to this great montage from Total Recall!
