I’ll let Simon Grieve intro today’s News & Notes, as I think his post from earlier this week will resonate and help others understand why months like Pride month matter. It’s prudent to be cautious not to fall into exploitation — and for me it’s a good reminder to check in and figure out where I can do better with my understanding and ongoing commitment to learning more outside of “awareness months” — but these months are intended to celebrate, educate, and commemorate. Let’s not forget that! We want to celebrate all riders from all types of backgrounds, and everyone has a different story to tell.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Aspen Farm H.T. (Yelm, Wa.): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Cobblestone Farms at Revel Run H.T. (Chelsea, Mi.): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Golden Spike H.T. (Ogden, Ut.): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Middleburg H.T. (The Plains, Va.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Queeny Park H.T. (St. Louis, Mo.): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
River Glen H.T. (River Glen, Tn.): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Live Scores]
Unionville H.T. (Unionville, Pa.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]
Major International Events:
MARS Bromont International (Quebec, Canada): [Website] [Entries] [Volunteers] [Scoring] [EN’s Coverage] [EN’s Instagram]
Bramham International (West Yorkshire, England): [Website] [Schedule & Orders of Go] [Live Scoring] [Saturday XC Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage] [EN’s Instagram]
Wednesday News & Reading
There is still time to register for the upcoming US Equestrian DEI Community Conversations, scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 5 p.m. EST. This edition, which is held over Zoom with a panel of speakers, will center around Cultivating Inclusive Spaces for Transgender and Non-Binary Equestrians. You can register for a Zoom invite here. There’s no cost to attend and you do not need to be a US Equestrian member.
During Pride month but equally importantly at all times, understanding our peers who are members of the LGBTQ+ community is key to broadening perspectives. You can take a look back at a previous DEI Community Conversation on exactly this topic here. Want to dive deeper? I find the “How to Be a Better Human” podcast to be on my frequently-played list most weeks and this episode was a great listen.
It’s been a dream year so far for Canadian rider Lindsay Traisnel. She’s traveled from Canada to France and back, cultivating her riding career as she’s gone. Now she operates Windsor Equestrian Centre with her husband and fellow eventer Xavier Traisnel, working together to run the barn and also raise their two daughters. Oh — and she just ran around the Kentucky 4*-S in April, no big deal. Read more about Lindsay here.
Want to improve your body control in the saddle? Me too. Luckily there are a few exercises that are simple to incorporate into your next ride that can help you hone in on this. Read more here.
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Don’t miss the cross country phase of competition at Bramham International on Saturday (June 11)!
Wednesday Video Break
I’ll just leave this here…
@bookipsies It’s adults vs children basically. Also don’t ask me what western people do I have no idea but they look so fun and I love the buckles. #greenscreen #equestrian #horses #horseriding #thoroughbreds #ottb #horsetraining #horsegirl #equestrianlife #eventinghorse #eventing #dressage #warmbloods #warmbloods4days #dressagehorse #dressagehorses #hunterjumpers #hunterhorse ♬ original sound – Sydney Steverson
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