We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Humble GS this week at the age of 19. Humble GS was partnered with Canadian Olympian Jessica Phoenix throughout his eventing career, which saw him compete through the 4* level over a span of six years of international eventing. Beyond his competitive career, Humble GS was also a prolific sire, operating out of the Gatlan Farms Shickedanz breeding program that has produced several horses that Jessie eventually took through the levels of eventing. He sired several 4* and Advanced eventers, including Watson GS, Obeah Dancer GS, and Freedom GS.
We’re keeping all who knew and loved Humble GS in our thoughts today. 💔
Jessica Phoenix and Humble GS. Photo by Shelby Allen.
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News & Reading
🦘 EN is THRILLED to be sending a reporter to the 5* event “down under” for the first time in 2025! You can see more about this year’s event (May 1-4), including which Paris Olympian will be serving as an ambassador and more events alongside the main competition here.
👀 Did you know that SmartPak now offers liquid supplement packs? You can step up your game with these new LiquidPaks offerings. Learn more about them here.
🤔 Fitness pro Ifa Simmonds penned a new article for The Plaid Horse that muses on the concept of “switching sides” to better our stability and strength in the saddle. For most riders, mounting from the left has become a deeply ingrained habit, passed down for hundreds of years through tradition. But what if this seemingly small, historical habit is limiting us and our horses? Read more here.
🍎 The Maryland Horse Trials is set to host a free clinic on Equine Nutrition led by expert Karen Engel from Triple Crown Nutrition on on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This informative session will include light refreshments, and Karen will be showcasing her popular “Guts N a Bucket” presentation. You can sign up on Strider here.
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