Big changes are afoot at the Kentucky Horse Park. Photo by Samantha Clark.
Oh, is that a new water complex I spy? Or perhaps an old one that has been expanded? Sometimes a sneak peak is almost worse than not knowing at all. I plan on burning up with curiosity for the next two months. Meanwhile, the riders are busy gathering paper work and sending in entries. Opening day of Rolex also means my mouse will be getting some extra exercise, as I click-click-click the refresh button on the Rolex website.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Full Gallop Farm March I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Rocking Horse Winter III H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]
Sporting Days Farm II H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Twin Rivers Winter H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
The new format for Olympic eventing will be decided today by the FEI Eventing Committee. Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the U.S. and France have all formally provided feedback on the proposed Olympic 2020 changes. Stay tuned to EN as we wait for the news on the finalized Olympic eventing format. [Horse & Hound]
Kentucky Equine Research and EN are teaming up to host the Great KER Fitness Challenge this spring! Download the free KER ClockIt Sport app for your phone and record your rides for a chance to win a $100 gift card to shop.kerx.com, an EcoGold Secure XC Saddle Pad, a lesson with your choice of Bruce Davidson, Liz Halliday-Sharp, or Dom or Jimmie Schramm; and feature story about you and your horse on EN. [Contest Details]
Does your horse have an inspiring story about coming back from a serious injury or illness? OCD Pellets wants to hear all about it! Send in your rehab to [email protected] for a chance to win an OCD prize pack (2-month supply of OCD Pellets, 1-month supply of COS Canine, and an OCD Pellets hat and T-shirt). Entries close Monday, May 2, 2016, and the story that receives the most views on EN will win. [Contest Details]
Sam Griffiths really likes sea food. He also has a geography degree, loves gardening, and thinks deep-sea fishing is pretty fun. His brothers are named Mark and Tom, and all three were horsey. One of his nieces is following in his footsteps down in Melbourne. [Nine Things You Didn’t Know About Sam Griffith]
Behind the Stall Door features on of our own. Mai Baum isn’t just a great competitor, he’s also a gentleman on the ground. Being brushed isn’t his favorite, and spray bottles you can forget about, but he will demand snuggles and adoration if you are in his eyesight. [Behind the Stall Door]
SmartPak Product of the Day: I had no idea that wet bellies and necks were a despised problem for cooler-users, but if you too hate a wet belly, this will apparently solve all your problems! Someone please let us know how well it works. [SmartPak]
SmartPak does their best to keep everyone learning a little bit about something every day. In their newest segment, Ask A Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray answers questions submitted by readers.
