It’s always fun to see a new horsey podcast hit the airwaves, and even better when we get the chance to hear one made by a professional rider — because those fly-on-the-wall chats are so interesting to sit in on. British-based Italian eventer Dan Bizzarro is the latest name to hit podcastland, and I enjoyed tuning in for his chat with the incredible Ros Canter. Check out all the episodes of Our Equestrian Life here.
Events Opening Today: Waredaca H.T., Texas Rose Horse Park H.T., Stable View Local Charities H.T.
Events Closing Today: CDCTA Spring H.T., Pine Hill Spring H.T., Rocking Horse Spring H.T., Stable View Spring 2/3/4* and H.T.
Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:
The best part of the Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Championships is back: the Spirit Awards! Entries for the 2024 championships, which will be held May 4-5 in Aiken, open today — and USEA has shared all the details about the brilliant and bonkers Spirit competitions here. Sign me up for that mechanical bull competition.
Today in personal essays: the invaluable importance of a good boarding barn. Writer Jamie Sindell has a barn at home, but even despite the financial challenges it presents, she opts to board her teenage daughter’s horse at a busy hunter-jumper facility. Why? Well, the all-in environment is a great way for her kiddo to learn social skills and teamwork, as she explains in this piece for COTH.
Over on our sister site, Horse Nation, they’re mad keen on a good myth busting session. And you know what? Good for them! There’s an awful lot of misinformation out there that somehow gets cemented into ‘fact’ through repetition. Anyway, this week, they’re looking into EHV and whether you can actually vaccinate against the rare neurological form. Here’s what they uncovered.
Sponsor Corner: To maintain his horses’ digestive tracts, International Grand Prix Rider Jaime Irwin feeds Neigh-Lox® Advanced. This blend of ingredients, including probiotics, prebiotics, and yeast, works to maintain long-term gut health for the horses we love.
Watch This:
We’re all systems go for the 2024 Paris Olympics — but before the countdown really gets underway, take a look back at the sport 40 years ago at the 1984 Games in this, the first part of an eight-part series.
