Monica Spencer and Artist. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Happy New Year from all of us at EN! 2024 certainly was a whirlwind, and we’re eager to see what 2025 has in store for us. Whether or not you’re a resolution-maker, we hope this year brings you everything you’ve worked for and more.
U.S. Weekend Preview
We’re back! The U.S. season kicks off this weekend in Aiken, and you’ll find links to events happening during the upcoming weekend here each Wednesday – Sunday in our News & Notes.
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News & Reading
There are three movements most riders aren’t aware of that cannot be judged on talent as their proper execution is the result of correct training alone. These are exercises that riders should pay extra attention to as they are not only a gauge of the quality of your training, but also because they can be honed so that even less talented horses can received exemplary scores on them. Find out what they are here.
Take a look back on this year’s USEA Annual Meeting and Convention in Seattle, WA with the latest edition of the USEA podcast here.
Take an enlightening trip through history to see how helmets have changed over time. There was a period where safety was not as well-known and well-publicized when it came to riding, and helmet technology reflects this. See more here.
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A quick tip for doing basic stretches with your horse!
