Caitlin Gooch of Saddle Up and Read will share stories about historical Black equestrians and her own life as an…
Posted by Contra Costa County Library on Sunday, February 13, 2022
How are you celebrating Black History Month? If you want to tune in to get your learn on (and/or if you have kiddos who enjoy a good story), you might want to check out Caitlin Gooch of Saddle Up and Read — she’ll be sitting down to share stories during a virtual “Black Equestrian Stories” Zoom hosted by Contra Costa County Library. The event will be hosted on February 23 at 4 pm ET. To register to attend this free event, click here.
Black History Bit of the Day:
Eliza Carpenter was one of a very small number of African American farm owners in the American West during the 1890s. While the country was in the midst of a deep depression, Eliza won a plot of land after the government opened a land rush to those hoping to homestead. Yes, a land rush means the plot would be awarded to the person who reached it first! “Aunt Eliza” staked her claim in Oklahoma, training racehorses and even taking over the riding when things weren’t to her liking. You can read more about Eliza here.
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Wednesday News & Reading:
Fancy a fresh new “EN Wordle”? Look no further — good luck!
Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim may spend most of her time chasing adrenaline on the slopes with her snowboard (and, you know, winning medals in back to back Olympics), but she also enjoys spending time around horses. Chloe, who is Korean-American, says she enjoys riding whenever her schedule allows. We think the adrenaline junkie in you would just love eventing, Chloe — come on over!
The USEA is running features on each Area this year, and we’re up to Area II! Get to know one of the most populated eventing areas in the country in this profile.
The Classic Series will once again make a return to the competition calendar, and you can check out the full schedule to plan your season here.
Diagnosing your horse with equine asthma can be difficult, but it’s something worth paying attention to. The horse’s respiratory system is sensitive, so understanding how your barn and show environment affect this can help you be a better advocate. Learn more about equine asthma in this new blog from Haygain.
Watch This on H&C+:
Don’t forget: the Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field (March 4-5) will be streamed live on H&C+!
Wednesday Video Break:
Go for a “Ride-A-Test” with Elisa Wallace!
