Photo courtesy of Kit Ferguson.
We are devastated to learn of the passing of 19-year-old eventer Ava Hingson who lost her life in a freak accident during a trail ride. From Cornwall, Connecticut, Ava was a sophomore at The University of The South where she was an active member of the eventing team. Her presence will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teach America at P.O. Box 398305, San Francisco, California 94139. Memories and condolences can be shared with her family at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net. [Ava Hingson (2001-2020)]
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Events Closing This Week: Full Gallop Farm December H.T.
Tuesday News:
Let’s give a warm welcome to the new owner of The Fresno County Horse Park, Terry Hilst. Terry, an eventer himself in Area VI, previously organized events at the Camelot Equestrian Park. Former owner John Marshall will stay on as a co-organizer in 2020 alongside the event’s fabulous team of Course designers Jay Hambly and Bert Wood along with Kim Goto Miner, Chris Hoyt, Ashley Ross, Stefanie Gladen, Nick Salwasser, and many others. [Fresno County Horse Park Under New Ownership]
CBD has become a booming industry, but can your horse benefit too? Studies are still being conducted, but vets theorize that benefits could include comfort, mobility, improved behavior and potentially improved GI health and immune response. [SmartPak CBD (& bonus Ask The Vet!)]
If you’re ready to take the plunge into horse ownership, do everything you can to prepare yourself for a good outcome. Courtney Cooper emphasized setting paramaters for your “must haves” and being honest with what you need. [Top 10 Tips for Purchasing a Horse with Courtney Cooper]
Here’s a Black Friday sale you don’t want to miss! Horse & Hound is offering 50% of magazine and digital subscriptions through December 1. [*Black Friday offer* Half price Horse & Hound subscriptions]
Tuesday Video: With heavy hearts we say goodbye to events at Surefire Farm!
