There’s a big storm heading the way of Florida this week, and once again, WEC Ocala has offered itself up as a safe haven. Here’s the info you need in case you’re likely to be affected:
“In anticipation of this week’s storm, World Equestrian Center – Ocala will open to equine evacuees and owners, beginning Wednesday, September 25 at 8am.
Please email [email protected] with your anticipated arrival date, the number of stalls needed, horse names and each horse’s required health documents. Stalls are open to horses only.
Please note that stall availability is limited.
Required health documents can be found here.”
Events Opening Today: Virginia Horse Center Eventing Fall, River Glen Fall H.T., Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks
Events Closing Today: The Event at Isaacks Ranch, Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials, Redefined Equestrian Horse Trials, Pine Hill Fall H.T., Radnor Hunt H.T., Poplar Place Farm October H.T.
Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:
Back to Blenheim for another debrief, this time from the CCI4*-S for eight and nine-year-olds. It was a win for Padraig McCarthy, the first Irish rider to take this class, and his eight-year-old homebred MGH Zabaione, who embarked on a good climb to best the huge field. Here’s how it played out.
Back across the pond, another fab story of a rescue living it large. Gettin’ Ziggy Wit It was saved from a cowshed and only really got the hang of his right-lead canter in the last year, but now, he’s fast becoming his people’s favourite horse. Here’s his story.
No amount of coat sprays will make up for a lack of good nutrition. But if you get the feeding thing right, you’ll have a gleaming, show-ready horse — and maybe even a spray of glorious dapples for your efforts, too. Here’s what to keep in mind.
And finally, a good listen for your morning muck-out: join Allie Knowles and Nicole Brown for a debrief on life, eventing, and everyone’s favourite ginge, Morswood.
Sponsor Corner: Are you cooling your horse off properly in hot weather? Yes, it might be fall (is it, though?) but the temperatures are still hot in many parts of the world, and knowing how your horse cools down is paramount to their health and wellness. Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products are here to help with some tips and tricks, signs of heat stress to be on the lookout for, and recommendations for hydration support for every horse. Learn more here!
Watch This:
Join in with the ups and downs of producing a young event horse with British eventer and vlogger Ashley Harrison:
