Here’s another fun “guess who” for your Christmas Eve! Who do you think is pictured in this throwback posted by MARS Badminton Horse Trials’ social media team? Luckily, you don’t have to go too far to find out: tap the post above to view it on Instagram and see the big reveal!
News & Reading
Due to low registrations, next month’s USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Symposium has been canceled. The Symposium was to be held in Ocala in mid-January, but now the ECP committee will instead look ahead to the 2027 educational calendar.
The concept of “feel” is a term we’re all familiar with — but how well do we actually understand it? Beneath the adage of “feel can’t be taught, only acquired” lie some foundational skills that help a rider develop. Read some additional tips from pro show jumper Ronny Reimer here.
Holiday schedule changes can be stressful for horse owners and barn managers alike. But does this shift in routine affect your horse? Survey says: indeed it does. Of course, it’s relatively common sense that horses, who thrive on routine, would get thrown off by a shift. But what’s behind this? Read more over on Horse Nation here.
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Best holiday wishes from the Defender Burghley podium!
