Erin Jarboe and Sir Rockstar. Photo by Shelby Allen.
I spent my Sunday with the Eventing Team at UGA for a show jumping clinic with Maya Black. It was fun to see what the team has been up to and meet the new members, and you can always learn something auditing a clinic. Another highlight was getting to see the infamous Sir Rockstar in his new career with team rider Erin Jarboe. Look at that sweet grumpy face! He’s still as game as ever at age 20.
National Holiday: National Feral Cat Day (Which equestrians might call Barn Cat Day)
Events Opening Today: Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials IV (SC, A-3)
Events Closing Today: The Virginia CCI/CIC & H.T. (VA, A-2) The Virginia CCI/CIC & H.T. (VA, A-2) Rocking Horse Fall H.T. (FL, A-3) Full Gallop Farm November H.T. (SC, A-3) Galway Downs International Event & H.T. (CA, A-6)
Tuesday News:
Adjustability was key for riders in Phillip Dutton’s recent clinic in Middleburg, Va. Across all three phases Phillip says adjustability remains the most important piece of training. [Adjustability is the Name of the Game at the Phillip Dutton Clinic at Rutledge Farm]
Spectators at Olympia are in for a special treat! Charlotte Dujardin will debut her and Mount St John Freestyle’s WEG freestyle test that they were unable to perform, due to the cancellation of that final dressage competition. [Charlotte Dujardin to debut unseen WEG freestyle at Olympia]
Heads Up! The USEA has updated qualifications for AEC: [Qualifications Updated for the 2019 USEA American Eventing Championships]
We’re all accustomed to being a bit grimy and dirty at the barn, but that shouldn’t prevent you from frequent hand washing. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is urging riders to wash their hands to prevent the spread of diseases, and its role cannot be “underestimated.” [Keep it clean: How hand-washing helps horse health]
Sunday Video: Well, this is adorable!
