There is still time to submit your application for a $1000 grant toward competing from the Waredaca Eventing Foundation! The Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund was started to support riders who are aiming at a USEA Classic Three-Day, and riders can use the scholarship funding to support their competition expenses. The deadline is August 1 to apply for a scholarship to compete at Spokane Sport Horse Farm, Hagyard Midsouth, the Waredaca Classic Three-Day or Ram Rap. Click here to learn more, submit your application or donate to the scholarship pool.
U.S. Weekend Preview
Summer Coconino HT and Western Underground, Inc. TR,N,BN 3 Day Event (AZ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Huntington Farm H.T. (VT): [Website] [Volunteer]
News & Reading
We’re paying our respects to Iris Winthrop Freeman, an instrumental founding member of the sport who was instrumental in expanding its growth within the U.S. Iris passed away in May and leaves behind a lengthy legacy not only within our sport as a founding member of the USCTA, persuading her fellow Americans to take up the sport and carry its baton to grow the sport on this side of the Atlantic. Read a beautiful memorial piece for Iris here.
What is driving good employees away from the equestrian industry? Survey says: compensation, lack of job security, poor leadership and communication, and little opportunity to progress are just a few reasons why people are leaving jobs in the industry to go elsewhere. What can be done about this? Where do we go from here? Read more in a deep-dive on the state of the industry here.
It’s National Farriers Week, and the USEA has some tips on summer horse care from this week’s spotlighted farrier, Chris Martelli. Summer hoof care starts long before you set foot in the show ring, and with harder, dryer ground typically featuring during this time of year, there is much attention that should be paid to your horse’s feet to ensure they are healthy and able to do their job. Read more of Chris’ advice here.
Sponsor Corner: Loch Moy Farm
Want a chance to get up close and personal at this weekend’s Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm? There are several volunteer opportunities still available to help out the event and get yourself the best seat in the house. Volunteers at Loch Moy Farm benefit from free lunches and your choice of voucher/gift certificate/prize on completion of your shift. Click here to see what’s available and sign up.
Video Break
How well do you know your equine biosecurity ins and outs? Get some tips in the latest Ride iQ Ask an Expert episode with Dr. Holly Helbig:
