Looking for the perfect story for this Christmas Eve? Here’s a great one: Once Upon a Time in Eventerland, narrated by Sam Watson. The story of “Little Badminton” is perfect for eventers of all ages, so enjoy and happy holidays from all of us at EN. We’ll be on a light, primarily News & Notes schedule until January 2, 2025, and we’ll see you back in the new year!
Events Opening This Week
Pine Top Intermediate (GA); Ocala Winter I (FL)
News & Reading
Effective January 1, a new rule change within British Showjumping dictates that padded whips may only be used to back up a rider’s leg aid and not for punishment. Padded whips had already been in place under British Showjumping rules, replaced traditional whips five years ago. Horse & Hound reports further here.
There are many ways to help eventing thrive in the new year (and beyond), and they don’t all have to do with competing (or even riding). From volunteering, advocating for welfare, and increasing your education, the sport has many avenues of support. Learn more about what you can do here.
We sing about them, decorate our Christmas cards and ugly sweaters with them, and love to hear the sounds of a horse-drawn wagon or sleigh bedecked in bells. But why bells? Horse Nation explores here.
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Video Break
British Olympian Ros Canter stopped by the London International Horse Show for a demo with her retired and thriving former 5* partner, Alfies Clover:
