Truth.
One of my favorite events is this weekend, the Virginia Horse Trials. Having grown up just a little over an hour away from the Virginia Horse Center, it’s a huge part of why I started eventing. Brian and Penny Ross, the founders of the recognized horse trials, also have a long standing unrecognized series (SOAR Eventing) that got me started, and then naturally funneled me towards the recognized one. While I know that the terrain for the cross country is considered daunting by some out-of-towners, it’s what I grew up on and what I love. Can’t wait to compete there this weekend!
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Virginia H.T. & CCI/CIC [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Rocking Horse Fall H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Full Gallop Farm Fall H.T. [Website]
Pine Hill Fall H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Galway Downs H.T. & CCI [Website] [Live Scores]
News From Around The Globe:
After his third placed finish at Pau, Tim Price has his eyes set on Rio with Wesko. After suffering disappointment on cross country at WEG last year, the pair rebounded for a second place at Rolex, a fourth place at the Nations Cup, and now a third place at Pau. “He is the ideal type of horse for an Olympic track, and the timing is coming perfectly for him to have a good go at it”. [Price is Focusing on Olympics]
Mary King has graciously stepped in to take William Fox-Pitt’s place in his clinics at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia and Split Rock Farm in Lexington, Kentucky next month. Auditing passes are still available for purchase for both clinics, so it’s not too late! [Virginia Auditing Passes] [Kentucky Auditing Passes]
Volunteers needed for VAHT!! The Virginia Horse Trials are taking place starting today through the weekend, and they need lots more volunteers! There are jobs for everybody on every day, including ring stewards, vet assistants for the FEI levels, and jump judges for cross country. If you belong to a club or non-profit, they pay $20 a day towards your cause for volunteering! T-shirts, breakfast, snacks, lunch, VTO gift cards and other goodies too. [Volunteer Today!]
Want to schedule a FREE FLAIR Application at Galway Downs International this weekend? Text the team at FLAIR at 612-913-1395 with your name, barn number, stall number, time and the day you would like a free FLAIR Strip Application. We’ll get back to you and schedule your application! #PRETTYSWEETDEAL!
The end of the season brings mixed emotions for Eventers. Are we relieved? Are we sad? I’m excited for the winter season of “sleeping in”, but then again, I’ll miss seeing all my horsey friends on the weekends. It’s half an half, honestly. [9 Reasons We’re Both Very Sad and Very Happy That Eventing Season is Over]
Did you know you can get jump supplies from SmartPak? It’s true. You can get all your arena needs straight from your favorite internet store! What about flower boxes? We all fantasize about making them ourselves, but we aren’t really that crafty, and we don’t really have the free time. Flower boxes are a great sustainable way to make some spooky jumps for the young horses, and dress up a course in no time. [Flower Boxes on Fleek]
Congrats to Amanda Olsen, the winner of this week’s Fab Freebie giveaway for a Custom Mattes Ear Bonnet from World Equestrian Brands. Didn’t win? It’s never too early to start adding items to your Christmas list! Here’s a link to order your own Mattes bonnet. [Custom Mattes Ear Bonnets]
Cross Country Riding Tipz via BE Eventing:
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