Laura Tomlinson on pulling herself together, taking time out for hedge-hopping, a spot of polo and reasons to be excited for the last remaining weeks of 2020
As I write this piece, I am already starting to have to pull myself together and not let the dreary November weather and the shorter days have a negative effect on my mood. Luckily, there are some great events coming up that really are something to look forward to.
The “TRT Live Worldwide” is taking place on 28 November and it is a chance for the whole equestrian community to come together and enjoy a hugely educational and wildly entertaining show, via Zoom.
Tristan Tucker and his team are aiming to break the world record for the number of people being live together on Zoom, so this really is a big opportunity for equine enthusiasts from all disciplines and abilities to be part of something virtually, yet in an interactive way with questions being answered live.
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