HOT WEATHER RULES FOR RIDING

With the heat index increasing and the humidity as heavy as it is, be
sure to watch your horses.
If your total adds up to 180 or above don't ride, if it is 130-170 use
caution, 130 or below ride!
Determine: Temperature (F) + relative humidity (%) – wind speed
For example:
Temperature (F) 79
Relative Humidity (%) 58
Wind Speed 4.6 (MPH)
Answer = 132.4
Less than 130: All go—horses can function to cool themselves assuming
adequate hydration.
130 – 179: Caution—a horse's cooling mechanisms can only partially
function as intended. Some cooling management procedures will need to
be performed.
180 or above: Stop—a horse's cooling systems cannot and will not
function adequately. All cooling procedures will need to be utilized
SO IF THE TEMP IS 90 degrees or above and Humidity is 90 or above - DONT GO!

NAJYRC Benefit Schooling Show May 30th

On a beautiful Saturday, May 30, Topsider Farm in College Station hosted a dressage schooling show benefiting the Region 9 FEI Juniors & Young Riders. The show profits were donated to the Region 9 Advanced Juniors and Young Riders and our North American Junior /Young Rider Championship (NAJYRC) Team. The proceeds will help fund the Team at the Championships in Lexington in July. Our Region 9 Juniors & Young Riders rank among the nation’s top 12!

Show results are as follows:
Vixen, ridden by Kelly Sulik
Training Level Test 1, 1st place
Training Level Test 2, 1st place

Nanja, ridden by Candise McKay
Training Level Test 4, 1st place