July Issue

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OLYMPIC OVERVIEW ISSUE

* A Necessary Delay

On March 24 the International Olympic Committee and the organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games announced the postponement of the Games for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Olympics will now take place almost exactly 12 months later than originally scheduled. So what does this mean for competitors and stakeholders?

* Living Legend: Norman Dello Joio

Expected to continue his family’s musical legacy, he instead took the teachings of hard work and integrity and found his own artistic expression in horses.

* A Lifetime Of Olympics

Michael Plumb has attended a record eight Olympic Games – including the 1980 Alternate Olympics – more than any other U.S. athlete. Here’s a look back at each of them.

* The Early Olympic Games: Hunters, Polo And An Equine Long Jump

Imagine a horse cantering down centerline at the Olympic Games and halting at C. But the next thing it does isn’t half-pass, extended trot, piaffe or passage. Instead, the horse must stand perfectly still as a barrel, painted with stripes in three colors, rolls towards it. Then the horse might even have to jump the colorful cylinder.

HORSE CARE

* Coming Together In The Time Of COVID-19

Here’s how camps, riding centers and nonprofits are surviving the pandemic – for now.

HORSE SHOWS

* Divine Timing Sees Spencer Take Temecula Grand Prix Win

After breaking her back and taking a two-year hiatus from competition, Mavis Spencer returned to top form with the help of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

* Between Rounds With Sissy Wickes: Admitting, Understanding And Acting Against Racism

Our columnist asks what awareness becoming action looks like in the equestrian community.

EVENTING

* Free Rein With: Max Corcoran

You may know her from the O’Connor Event Team, as stable manager for the Venezuelan and Canadian equestrian teams, or her current role as president of the U.S Eventing Association, now learn more about Max Corcoran the chef and mountain biker who used to work in finance. She talks about her favorite things to cook, her bucket list vacation, and what she hopes to accomplish as the new USEA president.

DRESSAGE

* Fern Feldman Is Making Up For Lost Time

Whether volunteering, riding or simply learning more about the sport, she doesn’t take a single moment for granted.

JUNIOR & PONY

* 2020 Junior Gallery

* Horses Prove The Best Therapy For Ginger Flock

This 14-year-old manages a lower extremity muscular disorder with tenacity.

* The Other Left

Did you know that two out of five kids are dyslexic? Dyslexics are hard workers, but many will tell you that tests and school were tough for them. They also tend to be empathetic and driven, and despite performance struggles in school are quite successful as adults. Try these tips to help them in riding lessons.

July/August 2020 Untacked