Sixty-six rule change proposals will dominate conversation at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, which takes place Dec. 8-12 in Denver. That’s five more than last year. Any rule change proposals that are approved by the USHJA board of directors at the meeting will go forward to the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s midyear meeting, and
Continue Reading...Ringside Chat: Jessica Springsteen Talks European Living, Reality TV And More
Patience is a virtue. It’s also Jessica Springsteen’s lasting lesson of 2019. “There was a point this summer where I felt like I could not jump a single clear round,” said Springsteen, 27, of Colts Neck, New Jersey. “Everything always turns around, and you can’t rush the process.” Springsteen’s patience was rewarded on Dec. 1,
Continue Reading...Growth And Clarity Take Center Stage At USDF Annual Convention
While the 2018 Adequan U.S. Dressage Federation Annual Convention was marked by debate over a rule that raised the qualifying score for national freestyles from 60 percent to 63 percent, the 2019 convention took on a milder tone on the serene bank of the Savannah River. USDF President Lisa Gorretta addressed the assembly at the
Continue Reading...What Is Athletes For Equity In Sport?
Why was Athletes For Equity In Sport created? The simple answer is to affect equity in SafeSport procedures. The corporation was formed when people from many sports started sharing stories of their experience. The group of people that got together at the beginning of August was starting to learn from attorneys and people who had
Continue Reading...Sleep Deprivation a Big Drain on the Brain
If you feel like you can’t think straight after a sleepless night, new research suggests you are not imagining things. The mental impacts of sleep deprivation are much more serious than previously believed, the study found. “Our research showed that sleep deprivation doubles the odds of making placekeeping errors and triples the number of lapses
Continue Reading...Cleaner Teeth, Healthier Heart?
Brushing your teeth may be good for your heart, a new study suggests. It included more than 161,000 South Korean adults, ages 40 to 79, with no history of heart failure or the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation. Between 2003 and 2004, participants had a routine medical exam and were asked about a wide range
Continue Reading...Low-Dose Aspirin Might Cut Cancer Risk
Daily low-dose aspirin might reduce your risk of dying from cancer, particularly if you’ve packed on a few extra pounds, researchers say. Taking aspirin three or more times a week is associated with a lower risk of cancer death as well as death for any reason, a new study reports. Aspirin’s protective effect appears particularly
Continue Reading...Can What You Eat Help Manage Your Moods?
Could eating a diet rich in leafy greens and seafood help manage your moods? Research points to yes. In fact, there’s a growing field of science called nutritional psychiatry that focuses on how your diet affects your mental health. “Better diet quality, no matter which way you measure it, is associated with an approximate 30%
Continue Reading...Hannah Brown’s Fun and Festive Holiday Plans Will Make You Want an Invite
Hannah Brown is already feeling that holiday cheer. The former Bachelorette star and recent Dancing With the Stars winner can already smell Christmas morning. The reality TV personality is pretty much counting down the days until Dec. 25, when she’ll be back in her home state of Alabama to celebrate the holidays with her nearest
Continue Reading...Teddi Mellencamp’s Holiday Plans Include a Special Recipe, Matching Pajamas and More
Teddi Mellencamp’s sleighs when it comes to the holidays. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is on another level when it comes to celebrating the festive season with her family. And considering she’s pregnant with her third child, we can only imagine how much more grand things are going to get during this time
Continue Reading...Miss Universe 2019 Contestants Dazzle in Swimsuits and Evening Gowns Before the Pageant
It’s almost time for the 2019 Miss Universe pageant and the ladies competing for the crown have been busy this weekend preparing for the big event. The contestants, who come from 90 countries and territories, did some practice runs on Friday by taking part in preliminary competitions, walking the runway in swimsuits, evening gowns and
Continue Reading...Caroll Spinney, Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Dead at 85
It’s a sad day on Sesame Street: Caroll Spinney, who operated and voiced Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, has died. He was 85. The actor and puppeteer passed away at his home in Connecticut on Sunday after living with dystonia, a muscle disorder, for some time, production company Sesame Workshop said in a statement.
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