One wonderful thing that has come from this period of downtime and lockdown is seeing happy, relaxed horses enjoying some extra time off. While it’s true, many horses thrive on a job ā especially top stars such as Price Eventing rides Bango, Ringwood Sky Boy, and Xavier Faer ā this is as good a time as ever to remember that a bit of a break can do us all a bit of good. When it feels especially tough, take a look at these happy faces and remember what matters most.
National Holiday: Today is National Laundry Day so…have fun, I guess?
News & Notes:
An FEI representative yesterday issued a note to FEI officials and judges intending to clarify the governing body’s stance on the rise of virtual competitions. Indeed, virtual competitions have seen an uptick given the current state of the world, and reactions to the instructions have ruffled more than a few feathers within the community. [FEI Clarifies Important Rules Regarding Online Competitions]
Many riders are all about unique fitness routines outside of the saddle. Courtenay Tuxhorn fills us in on some best tips for improving and maintaining fitness as a rider while also providing a glimpse at her personal training routine. [Training Your Weaknesses with Courtenay Tuxhorn]
How did riders do during Stable View’s virtual dressage competition? Meaghan Marinovich Burdick was looking for a way to get in a competitive outlet, and it turns out that virtual horse shows might be just the ticket. [Marinovich Burdick Scores In Stable View Virtual Dressage]
African Horse Sickness has struck horses in Thailand with a severe mortality rate. While humans contend with the COVID-19 pandemic, horse owners in Thailand now must also safeguard against this lethal equine disease. The World Organization for Animal Health checked in recently with an update on AHS. [African Horse Sickness: OIE Webcast Offers Sobering Reality]
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