07 February 2011
Top Eventing Coach Prue Barrett has been appointed National Performance Director of the Australian Eventing Team ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Barrett’s appointment comes after long-term coach Wayne Roycroft stepped down from his role as Eventing Head Coach in December 2010. As an Assistant Coach to Roycroft over many major international campaigns, Barrett brings to the role a wealth of experience both as a coach and former rider herself.
06 February 2011
Vote in the USEF Survey and I'll Give You a Hint!
This is the survey question on the USEF home page:
Which former Equestrian of the Year is also a member of the USOC Hall of Fame?
J. Michael Plumb
Melanie Smith
Steffen Peters
Take the survey by clicking here -- but, I'll give you a hint as to the correct answer...
A Winter Sunday Lay-up And the Sunday BIG PICTURE
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| My friend Margie's good old boy Magnum... |
It's Sunday. I'm taking part of the day off. Therefore I offer you a few ideas for good reading, particularly pertinent if you are in the icy parts of the Northern Hemisphere on this winter morning.
Jill Speaks! A New Chapter in the Adventures of Jack and Jill - They're Home!
(The ongoing journey of Jack and Jill of the Ohio 52 straight from Stone Gate Farm! Thanks Jackie! ~ ed)
We had already met Jethro and Gopher because they were in the stalls next to us and I must say that Jethro was beginning to get on my nerves and I told him so in no uncertain terms to quit bugging me but he persisted. I couldn't get away from him because if I wanted to meet the others I had to stand close to his stall. I actually had met Gopher earlier in the day (who names a horse Gopher anyway?) because he lives in the stall on the other side of ours. He seems pretty nice and it doesn't hurt that he's tall dark and handsome but he didn't seem overly interested. The next one to come and visit was Kevin's horse Tintin (another interesting name? ) and oh boy oh boy is he ever nice!! He's a very classy looking horse with a kind eye and was very polite, I'm looking forward to getting to know him better. Jackie's horse Pip (a slightly better name) came over with a very inquisitive expression on his face and he genuinely was happy to meet us although he seemed a little nervous about it. I hear that he's a little lacking confidence dealing with the other horses and really doesn't have friends. That's too bad, maybe he and Jack can be friends. After meeting the guys, it was time to meet the gals; Jack was particularly interested in them.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Settling In at Stone Gate Farm
Last night Kyle came out to the barn with his brother Kevin to put the other horses back in for the night and check on our hay and water. Kevin is a tall young man and he looks like someone needs to increase his feed & get some more meat on that boys bones! But that's besides the point, what the boys did next was really fun. They let each horse out of their stalls one at a time so they could come down and visit with Jack and me who were eagerly waiting to meet them as we both hung our heads out over the dutch door.We had already met Jethro and Gopher because they were in the stalls next to us and I must say that Jethro was beginning to get on my nerves and I told him so in no uncertain terms to quit bugging me but he persisted. I couldn't get away from him because if I wanted to meet the others I had to stand close to his stall. I actually had met Gopher earlier in the day (who names a horse Gopher anyway?) because he lives in the stall on the other side of ours. He seems pretty nice and it doesn't hurt that he's tall dark and handsome but he didn't seem overly interested. The next one to come and visit was Kevin's horse Tintin (another interesting name? ) and oh boy oh boy is he ever nice!! He's a very classy looking horse with a kind eye and was very polite, I'm looking forward to getting to know him better. Jackie's horse Pip (a slightly better name) came over with a very inquisitive expression on his face and he genuinely was happy to meet us although he seemed a little nervous about it. I hear that he's a little lacking confidence dealing with the other horses and really doesn't have friends. That's too bad, maybe he and Jack can be friends. After meeting the guys, it was time to meet the gals; Jack was particularly interested in them.
The Safety Girl and the Law -- Or Why I Always Wear A Helmet When Mounted
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| Kiltartan and Molly Bull, Rolex 2007 ©Nan Rawlins/Equimage |
I'm a Safety Girl. I like being as safe as can be. I always wear my seat belt when driving, and always wear a helmet when mounted. Have for years. Don't feel normal unless I have that chin strap firmly fastened. On Rider's 4 Helmets, Haley Harwell makes a compelling case for wearing a safety helmet whenever anyone is in the saddle.
Speaking from my own experience, I'd have to agree with Haley. A helmet once saved me from my second skull fracture and a speeding ticket, all in the same day. The first skull fracture doesn't really fit into this discussion as it involved a rickety stool, a concrete floor, and hanging up streamers for a Halloween Party (Where were my safety instincts when I was 21?) I saw stars and forgot my own name - for awhile.
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