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11/28/2025

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸:

Since every random social media weather page is going hype-crazy posting maps for next week, and your resident expert Uncle Frank was boring you to death at Thanksgiving dinner yesterday about next Tuesday's snow potential and politics, we thought we'd take the sensible approach and create a "probability" map for you instead.

Now some of you skipped or slept through probability and statistics class in high school, so you won't get the idea behind this map, which is a "most likely outcome" at present time. Just to give you an idea of what may be coming. We have no time for shenanigans, so we turned off comments to this post. Notice there are no amounts - that is done purposefully. That comes Sunday with the first official call. Can this change in the next 48-72 hours? Of course. It's weather.

The bottom line is there is likely to be a storm next Tuesday. Whether that is arriving late Monday night, Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon, etc. is still to be worked out...so we'll just say "Tuesday" at this point and let it at that. The map STRONGLY favors climatology in this case. Not many folks realize, but on December 2nd, the average high in Philadelphia is 50 degrees. Although our long range outlook released today suggested it will be below average [temperatures] between December 1st and 12th, Below average isn't even enough to save the I-95 corridor areas and points SE toward the coast. Even inland may have mixing or changeover issues as noted. This may be the first of several snow chances in December, which we continue to project above average for the month as a whole, a projection which has maintained since we introduced it on Halloween.

If you were waiting to sign up for text alerts until the snow threats appeared... namely the "I'll believe it when I see it" crowd, now is the time to get signed up for that and the premium forum at https://epawaweather.com/winter-weather-alerts. Do so before Sunday before the first alerts will be necessary for this event. A full write up and model analysis has already begun in our premium forum regarding this event.

11/28/2025

A classic!

"I soak my bit and stirrups in the sink, but I’m careful not to rinse them off too close to the salad greens in the colander next to them. My mother-in-law, who is not a horseperson, once picked my pelham bit up out of the sink and tried to squeeze a lemon with it."

Indulge in this Chronicle classic, Cooky McClung's "How To Cook Thanksgiving Dinner Without Missing The Thanksgiving Hunt," first published in 1987.

🖊️ Custer Cassidy

11/28/2025

Due to the current Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) multi-state outbreak, Maryland is instituting the following actions.

Effective immediately:

1. The use of EECVI's is suspended until further notice.

2. Interstate certificates of veterinary inspection (ICVIs) for equids originating from all states are required.

3. In addition, an intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection is required for all equine events within Maryland.

4. Equids originating from states with confirmed positive EHV-1 cases will need a CVI to be issued within 5 days of travel.

5. The following statement must be included on all equid CVI's: “The equine(s) listed on this CVI have, during the 21 days prior to the shipment date, not originated from a premises under EHV-1 quarantine, not been exposed to an EHV-1 positive equine, and not attended any event where an EHV-1 positive equine has been confirmed or suspected.”

These actions supersede the current animal import regulations on the website. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in regulatory or legal action.

Please be aware that many states are changing their entry requirements for equids. You will need to contact the state of destination for the most current requirements.

11/27/2025

On November 24, MDA instituted the following actions: “Due to the current Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) multi-state outbreak, Maryland is instituting the following actions. Effective immediately: 1. The use of EECVI’s is suspended until further notice. 2. Interstate certificates of veterinary insp...

11/22/2025

👀 The Ultimate Sneak Peek Is Here! 🎉

All week we’ve shared sneak peeks of individual auction items…
But now it’s time for the REAL reveal.

✨ Starting Sunday, November 23 at 9 A.M. (CT) 170+ items will be waiting for your bid! ✨
From lessons and clinics to artwork, tack, apparel, gifts, FEI Dressage World Cup tickets, and more, this is your chance to shop, bid, and support dressage education nationwide.

Every bid helps support TDF’s grants and programs!

Mark your favorites and explore the FULL auction here: https://www.32auctions.com/TDFAuction2025

Thank you for supporting The Dressage Foundation! 🐴💛🖤

11/20/2025

The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states:

11/20/2025

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.

11/20/2025

EHV is on the rise in several areas around the country at this time. Hopefully this article is helpful!

A list of 10 Things You Might Not Know About EHV-1 and EHM, from testing to treatment and prevention.

11/19/2025

The horse lived in St. Mary’s County.

11/18/2025

Time to shop for stocking stuffers!

11/18/2025

✨Online Auction Sneak Peek! ✨

Our favorite (and busiest!) time of year is almost here -- The Dressage Foundation’s Annual Online Auction Fundraiser!

Since 1981, DeNiro Boots have become synonymous with quality, attention to detail, innovation, and style.

Up for bid is your choice of any DeNiro basic/stock boot model and size, including dressage or jumping styles.

We can’t wait to share all the incredible items that have been donated to our auction. All proceeds will support TDF's mission to advance dressage across the United States. The auction link will be shared soon!

Thank you DeNiro Boots for your very generous donation! 🖤💛