We’re on the final countdown to Kentucky now. Here at EN, Sally and I have been not-so-secretly checking the weather for Lexington (currently very warm at around 28C; cooling down as we head into the start of next week, just FYI); I’m frantically placing last-minute orders for whatever additional bits and bobs I feel like I simply must have for next week’s photos; the European horses are loading up for their trip Stateside; the tummy-rumblings for a heaping helping of bourbon chicken have kicked off; in short, every last one of us is almost too excited to function. How are you preparing for your Kentucky experience – whether you’ll be watching in person or via the live stream? Let us know in the comments!
Events Opening Today: Carriage House Farm Combined Test, Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring H.T., Poplar Place June H.T., GMHA June H.T., MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs, Essex H.T., The Spring Event at Archer, IEA Horse Trials, Equestrians’ Institute H.T.
Events Closing Today: Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test, Windridge Farm Spring H.T., Waredaca H.T., Texas Rose Horse Park H.T., Stable View Local Charities H.T., The Event at Skyline
Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:
For the people of Gaza, simply surviving the ongoing genocide is the sole focus. But what happens beyond that, when – we can only hope – the violence ceases, the dust settles, and the chance to rebuild is on the table? For the team at the Aljawad Riding Club, reuniting with their beloved horses and bringing the joy of equestrianism back to their home is goal number one. Find out more about the riding school and, if you can, help them out here.
This summer’s Paris Olympics will have a unique opening ceremony. Stretching across the city and utilising the River Seine, it’ll be the first one ever to take place outside of a stadium and with free access for spectators. But that format can also pose security risks, and President Emmanuel Macron isn’t blind to that. Here’s what he has to say.
Suspect your horse might have something funny going on with his stifle? Then it’s worth reading up on patella injuries and locking patellas (while you wait for the vet to come have a look, of course). This comprehensive piece provides an overview of how the patella works, the most common ways it can be injured or not function properly, and what the prognosis can look like.
I love Lauren Sprieser’s writing, and once again, she doesn’t miss with her latest piece. She might be a dynamo in the dressage ring herself, but once upon a time, she liked to dabble in triathlons – at a level that she describes as being equivalent to the Intro level at a schooling show. And that, she says, is exactly where she’s happy to stay – just as many folks competing in those schooling shows might not want to deal with moving into recognised territory and, let’s be real, the huge financial and time commitments required to do so. Dive into her latest column here for all her thoughts.
Managing your horse’s diet can be confusing. And wandering around the feed store can often only add to that confusion, because man, are there a lot of options! This article from nutritionist Madeline Boast makes for an interesting and useful jumping-off point, helping you to understand the basic function and relative necessity of many of the products you’ll find on the shelves.
Tegan Vincent-Cooke is a pioneer in her discipline. She’s the first Black para rider in the UK, and after contesting a CPEDI3* freestyle last month, she’s working hard on reaching her dream of riding for the British team. And along the way? She’s sharing her unique experiences and hurdles, and providing another rallying point for important conversations within the sport. Find out more about her here.
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