2018 AEC Jr. Beginner Novice champions Ella Robinson and Fernhill Fearless des Terdrix. Photo by Leslie Wylie.
Happy opening day for the 2020 USEA American Eventing Championships! We’re headed back to the Kentucky Horse Park this year. So far, the USEA has promised COVID-19 precautions will be enacted. Are you qualified? What an accomplishment, you superstars. Let us know!
National Holiday: Happy National Mac and Cheese Day!
Events Opening This Week: Valinor Farm H.T., Chattahoochee Hills H.T., Silverwood Farm Fall H.T., Woodland Stallion Station H.T., USEA AEC, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals
Events Closing This Week: Olney Farm H.T., River Glen Summer H.T., Cobblestone Farms H.T.
Tuesday News:
The stigma of mental illness unfortunately extends to our cozy corner of the world. Eventer Megan Roswech shares a very honest, raw reflection of her own personal struggles. Her parting message: be kind, to your friends, to your competitors, to everyone you meet, work to be kind. [The Silent Side Of Burnout]
Looking to win at Beginner Novice? While we can’t actually throw you across the jumps ourselves, consider this an insiders cheat sheet. [How Strong is Your Beginner Novice Game?]
Let’s keep your barn running like a well oiled machine, Max and Kris Amaya have it down to a science at Stonehenge Stables. Their best friend is the day sheet, it’s a running tally of what each horse is doing and who is riding. It makes sure no one gets missed, and it keeps an accurate journal of exercise practices. [5 Practical Ways to Run Your Barn Like a Top Show Stable]
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