Photo courtesy of Liz Storandt.
No, that photo above doesn’t have a horse in it, but doesn’t it remind you of countless early dew-laden, mist covered mornings spent at the barn? Super groom Liz took that picture at 6am in Chantilly, on her way to tend to Sparky in training camp for the WEG. I love the little rock wall, a new and interesting way to do it!
North American Weekend Preview:
Richland Park CIC2*/3* & H.T. [Website] [Times] [Live Scores]
Huntington Farm H.T [Website]
Steepleview H.T. [Website] [Times]
Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. II [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Caber Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Colorado Horse Park CCI1*/2*, T3D, & H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]
FEI Global Weekend Preview:
Blair Castle (GBR) CCI1*/2*/3*, CIC3* [Website] [Entry Status]
Parcayacu (ECU) CCI1*
Outdoor Helvoirt (NED) CIC1*/2* [Website]
Hamm (GER) CIC1* [Website]
News From Around The Globe:
The big news of yesterday is that popular dressage mount Totilas is officially withdrawn from the WEG, with what has to be the worst timed splint in the entire history of splints. Totilas made a great comeback this year after several years of languishing in the sidelines, and blew everyone out of the water in Aachen. However, the German equestrian federation says that he had a “pain reaction” to an existing splint injury, and would be withdrawn. [No WEG for Totilas]
Stop the presses: if you’re near Middleburg VA this Saturday, you HAVE to go to the Morningside Bareback Puissance. In fact, bring your horse and compete! They have a 2’6 bareback speed class, and then a bareback puissance that goes as high as possible. Do you think we can beat Lainey Ashker’s record of 5’1 at Great Meadow? Not to mention there will be food and wine vendors present, and $2,000 in prize money for the competitors! [Morningside Bareback Puissance]
Win a One-Year FEI TV Subscription! Win a one-year FEI TV subscription valued at $79.99 just in time to watch the World Equestrian Games! All you have to do is sign up to receive EN eNews, our weekly newsletter, and we’ll draw five names Friday morning. [Click to Enter]
Ruth Edge’s four star mare Marsh Mayfly has officially been retired from competition. Together, they were 17th at Burghley in 2006 and 2nd at Luhmuhlen in 2009. “Flower” retired to the lower levels, running at the CCI2* level for a while before becoming a Preliminary packer for her owner. At the age of 17, she now retires to produce beautiful babies! [Marsh Mayfly Retired]
Richland week! One of the most highly anticipated events of the years, even the locals are getting into it. With riders from Novice to CIC3* level, there are hundreds of horses and riders gathered from all parts of the United States. To quote this local article, “the most amazing thing about watching that spectacle may not be something that even crosses your mind — the fact that there are humans riding on their backs.” Wait, there are riders too? Sorry guys…I had to. [Richland Horse Trials]
Shine Bright Like a Diamond to win! We’ve teamed up with Professional’s Choice to give away three Quilted Dressage Pads. How do you win one? We want to see you glammed up and sparkling, Rihanna style, so send us your creative photos or videos for your chance to win! See post for entry details. [Shine Bright Like a Diamond]
Remember that time Mary King did a one-two punch at Rolex? That was pretty sweet.
