Chris Talley and MBF Firebrand. Photo by Sally Spickard.
Did you miss out on the action at the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International last weekend? Catch up now with on-demand replays on Horse & Country here and via our coverage here.
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News & Reading
They say you can’t have it all, but Mallory Hogan seems to be doing exactly that. She recently completed her undergraduate studies, passed the LSAT and is starting law school—having also competed in eventing up to the CCI4* level across the country. Most remarkably, she’s done it all with—and perhaps thanks to—one horse. Don’t miss a new feature on Maddie here.
Want some help with confidence and getting rid of those jitters? The first part of a new series on Horse & Hound has been published with several pieces of advice on how to get that self-belief up as you look to the year ahead. Read it here.
As society debates the use of animals in sport, entertainment, and leisure, there is an increasing focus on the environmental impacts of such activities. The equestrian industry, like most sports, is both affected by climate change and a contributor to it through its reliance on water, land, and fossil fuels. Read up on the impact and sustainability of equestrian sports here.
The #AikenShowcase has grown bigger and better each year since the inaugural event in 2019. With each consecutive year, the AHPF & Organizing Committee implement new ideas and improvements to continue bringing our guests the best experience possible. You can help us by taking just a few minutes of your time to answer the following survey. The first half deals with the economic impact the event has on our local community. This information is vital to the event’s continued support from the City of Aiken. The second half of the survey gives you a chance to provide some feedback. Click here to take the survey.
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Help your older horse feel his or her best with this series from Horse & Country:
