Grassroots Equestrians

Richard A. Close MD FACS Head injuries are common among participants in collision sports. Although carriage driving is not a collision sport per se, the elements of speed, machinery and the involvement of animals, that no matter how well trained can produce dangerous circumstances, all make for including carriage driving when we consider traditional collision sports such as football, rugby, lacrosse, etc. By far the commonest head injury is cerebral concussion. This is defin

“ Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do” -Coach John Wooden Short days, layered clothing, lots of it, terrible footing, general slop, the list goes on. The result: doldrums, and depression. We know the drill; catch up on chores, have the vet out, get the blood work and the vaccinations done and have the dentist float the teeth-and pray for an early spring! Here’s a thought. Prepare your horse for comp

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2025 Before I start, I should issue some disclaimers. I am a long-term member of both the ADS and the USEF. I have contributed to both over the years as my means allow. I am Safe Sport certified and I am a long-term member of the USDF. So I think it’s fair to say that I am neutral in regards to any inter organizational disputes. If you asked me a year ago, or even longer, I would have been very surprised if this article would be necessary, as I would have