2025 applications for the Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund Scholarship are now open through the Waredaca Eventing Foundation! The Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund was started to promote eventing education, which will reward at least one adult amateur and one junior in the U.S. who intend to train and compete in a Classic Three-Day Event.
The vision is for this Scholarship to be an ongoing, perpetual scholarship that will honor Jimmy and keep the spirit of the Three-Day long format. To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, click here.
U.S. Weekend Results
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SAzEA Spring H.T. (AZ): [Website] [Scores]
Full Gallop Farm March I H.T. (SC): [Website]
News & Reading
More things happening at Waredaca! Waredaca Farm (Laytonsville, MD) is proud to offer Custom Fit Friday this spring for Intermediate and Preliminary riders. The first dates offered will be May 2 and 3. You design your day! Choose to ride any test/number of tests under FEI judge Christian Steiner, jump a two- or three-star show jumping track, school cross country, or enter a one-day competition. Learn more about Custom Fit Friday here.
Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses. The clinical examination remains a vital part of accurately diagnosing and treating spinal problems in horses. “Ninety-four percent of ridden horses experience back pain,” said Sandro Colla, DVM, MS, postdoctoral fellow at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, in Fort Collins. Colla explained the role of the clinical examination and functional assessment in diagnosing back problems in horses during his presentation at the 2024 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 7-11, in Orlando, FL. Read more about the findings here.
While the future of veterinary medicine can seem daunting on so many levels, it is impossible not to feel positive and optimistic after talking to Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD. His story of passion for horses and growth in his education began at a young age. As he has expanded his practice and network, he has created pathways for more people to get involved and qualified at various levels of veterinary practices. Read more about Dr. Rullan here.
Jonny Hilberath, Germany’s national dressage coach has died at age 69. He led the German team to silver at the London Olympics, and after joining forces the following year with Monica Theodorescue, the pair were behind 40 championship medals, including team and individual gold and individual silver at Paris last summer. Read the full tribute to a special person and coach here.
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Elisa Wallace has a new Advanced horse in the barn! Come along to Lissavorra Quality’s debut at Rocking Horse:
