Another blast from the past at Burghley leads things off this morning. It’s important to know the history and origins of our sport, as they have indelibly shaped the eventing we know today. Enjoy this look back at the very first running of the Burghley Horse Trials (then referenced as the Burghley Three-Day Event) in 1961.
We particularly enjoyed this look at the dressage test from this era of eventing. Want to compare with this test’s modern counterpart? See the four versions of the FEI CCI5* dressage test here.
What do you think you would score on this Burghley test?
Events Opening Today
The Event at TerraNova (FL); Galway Downs International (CA); Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA); Jumping Branch Farm Spring H.T. (SC); Morven Park Spring H.T. (VA)
Events Closing Today
Full Gallop Farm March Wednesday H.T. (SC); Rocking Horse Winter III H.T. (FL); Twin Rivers Winter H.T. (CA)
News & Reading
❓ Every few years, American Horse Publications (an nonprofit association for equine-related publishing media, businesses, media professionals, colleges, and students) distributes a survey assessing participation trends and management practices within the equine industry in the U.S. If you currently own or manage at least one horse, are 18 years of age or over, and live in the United States, you are eligible to complete the survey. The survey takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, and you can find it here.
💪 In 2024, Intercollegiate Rider of the Year awards were given to top collegiate riders across all recognized levels. Take a moment to meet these rising stars here.
🦠 In January, the EU began experiencing its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease since 2011 after the disease was found in a herd of water buffalo in Germany. To curb the threat of spread, British Equestrian has announced safeguards for horses coming from Germany, which can be found here. The US Department of Agriculture, at the time of writing, has equine imports listed as requiring foot and mouth disease protocols. More on this can be found on the USDA’s website here.
📝 The Cool Ridings team got the opportunity to train with British 5* rider Ben Hobday, and participant Kai Warner shared his takeaways and experience in a new blog.
Video Break
A Black History Month spotlight on Joe Lewis, brought to you by the Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation:
