It wouldn’t be winter without us waiting with bated breath for the next installment of “how London 52 comes back from vacation”, otherwise known as “whatever Laura Collett eats for breakfast, I’ll have twelve”.
Laura shared a compilation of her 5* and Olympic partner enjoying the, errr, joys of jumping over the last few winters, and we’re eagerly awaiting the 2025 edition! Never change, London 52. Never change.
Events Opening This Week
Rocking Horse Winter I (FL); Full Gallop Farm January (SC)
News & Reading
Ingmar De Vos and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges have been elected as President and Vice-President of the International Horse Sports Confederation at the IHSC General Assembly in Hong Kong on December 6. The IHSC was established in 2013, when the FEI and the IFHA joined forces to create the first formal vehicle for cooperation between the world’s leading bodies for equestrian sport. Read more here.
Equine Network has acquired a controlling interest in Nilforushan Equisport Events to further enhance equestrian shows on the West Coast. This collaboration aims to make the West Coast the preferred destination for hunter/jumper events. Read more on this new partnership here.
A new Education and Research Fund has been established in memory of Chromatic BF through The Foundation for The Horse. The “Chromatic Fund,” a collaborative initiative of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), US Equestrian (USEF), Chromatic’s breeder KC Branscomb, and The Foundation for The Horse will fund innovative research and education initiatives designed to improve the health and welfare of sports horses worldwide. Read more here.
A study of dressage horses found oral lesions caused by the bit in a surprising 45% of horses examined at one competition. At the 19th International Society for Equitation Science (ISE) Conference in New Zealand, associate professor Janne Winther Christensen presented her recent findings: “Oral behaviour during riding is associated with oral lesions in dressage horses – A field study” with co-author Dr. Mette Uldahl. The talk discussed the relation between oral behaviour and lesions in the corners of the mouth in dressage horses. Her presentation highlighted the importance of understanding discomfort signals and emphasised the need for improved training practices to enhance equine well-being. Read more on the study here.
Sponsor Corner: Kentucky Performance Products
As you continue to care for your equine companion through the seasons, it’s important to adapt your horse care approach to their ever-changing needs. This guide from Kentucky Performance Products delves deeper into specific strategies for managing your horse’s well-being during the transitional periods of fall and spring. From adjusting their diet to accommodating fluctuating weather patterns and maintaining stable conditions, you’ll find provide actionable tips to keep your horse healthy and comfortable no matter the season right here.
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Nail your spiral circle to improve suppleness with Amelia Newcomb Dressage:
