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Vernon Holderness is a freelance writer who reviews equestrian gear from horse wear specialists like equestrianclearance.com. Here is his take on what is happening in the world of horses so far in 2013...
Eye on equestrian – what’s happening in the world of horses
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| Eye on equestrian – what’s happening in the world of horses |
Probably the biggest story of the month relating to horses, the news that Tesco and other supermarkets were found to be making burgers containing up to 29% horsemeat was all over the media. Everyone was joking about it on Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere on the web.
Even Bruce Haskell joined in the fun. The trainer joked on his Twitter account: ““I tried to call the PR person from Tesco. He couldn’t answer the phone as he had a sore throat – he was “feeling a little horse”!
All change in eventing
After initially re-applying for her old role, Irish Senior Eventing High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has withdrawn her interest in keeping the job she held since 2008. She will be missed by those involved with Team Ireland Equestrian.
Henrietta Knight spoke candidly in an interview with Horse & Hound magazine about her career and a new partnership with Yogi Breisner, the Performance Manager for the British Eventing team. She also mentioned her tie-in with Chef d’Equipe.
Bruce Haskell talked about sweeping changes being made to the classification for event riders. The more experienced riders will be in A-D Level, while anyone below that standard will be classed as ‘national riders’. Bruce said this could make more sense as it helps the rider decide when they’re ready to step up.
Trotting on to TV
Viewers in Ireland and the rest of the world have something to look forward to: a brand new online equestrian TV channel! Irish Horse TV is set to launch next month, and will feature eventing, dressage, show jumping and other events. A joint initiative from Horse Racing Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland, it promises to be a must-see for all things equestrian, so be sure to tune in!
Who’s going to win at the horse Oscars?
One of the highlights of the equestrian calendar, the Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs) are seen as hugely prestigious and mean the world to anyone who receives a nomination. The ESMAs are the equestrian Oscars, but unlike the Academy Awards, anyone can vote for their favourite in each category.
By clicking here, you can vote for whom you want to win, but you should make sure you take your pick by February 8th. Various websites and publications from all over the world are hoping they can win an ESMA.
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