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Here at EN, we’ve long been big followers and fans of Black cowboy and cowgirl culture – and now that Queen Bey has well and truly catapulted it into the mainstream conscious, we’re thrilled that that’s giving the work of photographer Ivan McClellan some well-deserved attention, too. He’s one of the foremost documenters of the culture, with work that carries us from the thrill and ferocity of the rodeo ring to the quiet of the stables, where woman and horse meet as equals. Fair warning: you’ll lose yourself for hours in his back catalogue of extraordinary work. But it’s well worth it.
Events Opening Today: The Vista Spring YEH/NEH Qualifier, Spring Gulch H.T., Fair Hill International Recognized H.T., Bouckaert Equestrian H.T., Otter Creek Spring H.T., Hunt Club Farms H.T., Hitching Post Farm H.T., Spokane Sport Horse Spring H.T.
Events Closing Today: Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH Qualifier, Meadowcreek Park-The Spring Social Event, Sporting Days Farm April H.T. III, Fair Hill International April H.T. & CCI-S, Ocala International Festival of Eventing
Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:
When Kate Chadderton needed to make teaching a more prominent part of her business, she went straight to the source. That is to say, rather than simply advertising her services and drawing up business based on her good name, she signed herself up for the USEA Eventing Coaches Program in a bid to ensure that the quality of her training program is top-notch. Here’s how she found the experience of attending her first workshop.
How old is the oldest horse you know? A friend of mine has still got her childhood Pony Club partner, who’s now 32 years old and thriving – but New Years Eve has him beat. He might just be the oldest ex-racehorse in the world right now at 38 years old – and he’s still happily cantering around his field, which is either a testament to his great care or that ineffable Thoroughbred spirit, or a bit of both. Meet him here.
The spring grass is coming through, and that’s an exciting, heartening moment after a long winter. But for your horse, whose diet hinges so much on forage – which includes grazing – it can lead to a few different digestive wobbles. Here’s a primer on how spring grass could impact your horse, and what to do about it.
Sponsor Corner: Who will tackle the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event this year? We’ve got a list of 47 entries so far this year, featuring international stars 🌟 like Ros Canter and Izilot DHI, as well as an exciting rookie from Australia, Bec Braitling. Check out the full entry list here. Our competition coverage of the Best Weekend All Year is sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products, your source for high-quality supplements.
Watch This:
Occasionally, I just want to indulge in a trip down memory lane – and the FEI’s Horses of History series is such a great way to do that. Join me in reminiscing about Pippa Funnell’s brilliant Supreme Rock:
