August 19, 2019

"U-Genius has to be the best bred horse in the world. "

- Carl Hester
[says the dressage star about an 8-year-old stallion - the son of his Olympic 2012 mount]

The Greatest.

Hawley Bennett-Awad, Olympic Level Grit

From once-in-a-lifetime wins on the podium and jaunts around the most prestigious cross-country courses in the world, to the sobering heartbreak of injuries, Hawley Bennett-Awad has experienced it all.

Why it matters: "I’ve had lots of people tell me I couldn’t do it and that I wouldn’t make anything of myself. That lit a fire in me. I set out, and I’ve proved a lot of people wrong. Hard work and determination pays off."

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Latest.

Equestrian || Don't miss this story about an Irish eventer who beat the world's best in show jumping in her 5-star debut. | @Horse&Hound

Horses || Teach your horse to move off the leg the right way. | @H&R

Health || Read this if you've ever wondered why it's called a "Charley Horse". | @HuffPost

Culture || Craving freedom, Japan's women are opting out of marriage. | @NYT

Music || A wildfire in Washington State triggered a thunderstorm - and NASA researchers flew through it. | @ST

Viral || A man wearing a TV on his head is caught on camera delivering old TVs to some front porches in Virginia. | @6abc

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ICYMI.

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 54:
Riding Through Pain & Finding Your Non-Horsey Support Team

They say it takes a village to care for horses and to participate in this sport, and they were right. This week, we’re paying homage to our non-horsey support network, and Ellie shares what it’s like to ride and train while battling MS. Thanks for tuning in.

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LASTLY.

My horse must fancy himself to be Cinderella, with his complaints about slave labor and all the lost shoes.

#LastlyLOL

Share the fun of the Brief with your barn friend who has a great non-horse support network.

Forward to a friend.