Ten-year-old Nox Martin, son of Boyd and Silva Martin, is showing a natural talent for riding, recently competing with Boyd’s 4-star horse, Miss Lulu Herself, at the Cheshire Hunter Trials. The event was captured by Amy Dragoo and shared with the equestrian community, highlighting Nox’s promising start in the sport.

The article also covers various equestrian news, including upcoming U.S. event entry deadlines, the USEA Eventing Coaches Program aimed at standardizing coaching, and a tribute to beloved equestrian author Jilly Cooper who recently passed away. Additionally, it features a spotlight on young Northern Irish rider Soul-be Courtney and provides insights into horse nutrition, emphasizing the importance of hay type, maturity, and soil quality, with a nod to Kentucky Performance Products’ Micro-Phase supplement that addresses nutritional gaps in equine diets.