Equestrian photographer Amy Dragoo may have had her most fun shoot yet. Many on the East Coast were pummeled with snow this week, but June Hillman and Becca Kaplan knew how to make the most of it. This brings new meaning to dashing through the snow, huh?
National Holiday: National Date Nut Bread Day
Events Opening Today: Sporting Days Farm February H.T., Three Lakes Winter I H.T. at Caudle Ranch
Events Closing Today: Barnstaple South H.T
Tuesday News:
If you use Marstall feed, be aware that the latest batch has been contaminated with caffeine, a Controlled Medication and Specified Substance on the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List. Marstall found the ingredient apple pomade to the be culprit. [FEI Warning Regarding Contaminated Batches of Feed – Caffeine]
Many riders struggle with the quiet of the off season, but Jimmy Wofford thinks that’s where the magic happens. This is where you can really achieve a tune up and focus in on your soundness and fitness. Spoiler alert — there’s going to be a lot of walking. [Jim Wofford: Now’s Your Chance]
It was certainly a weird year for eventing, but there was still some International eventing action. The Netherlands ultimately FEI Nations Cup Series, followed by Italy and Poland. [2020: A Year in Eventing & Driving]
The US Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) has officially approved mules to compete in affiliated competition. This has been an hard-fought effort for many mule riders and owners, and riders are delighted for their four-legged friends. [Delight as US rule change means all systems go for showjumping mules]
Headphones, in. The latest U.S. Eventing Podcast is out. [USEA Podcast #273: A #TeamTalk Look Back at 2020]
Tuesday Video: Instagram vs. Reality
