Monday News and Notes from Event Clinics

Hilda Donahue and Tuff Stuff before the Tevis Cup. Photo via Facebook. Hilda Donahue and Tuff Stuff before the Tevis Cup. Photo via Facebook.

While many of us had visions of cross country schooling and perfect grid work dancing in our heads this weekend, four-star event rider and world #2 ranked endurance rider Hilda Donahue was climbing mountains (quite literally) in her first appearance at the 100-mile Tevis Cup, the most difficult equestrian endurance ride in the world. She and her ride Tuff Stuff made it to mile 68 before Hilda opted to retire from the race when the horse showed signs of fatigue. We’ve enjoyed following along with Hilda’s foray into the endurance world and her enthusiasm, determination and above all horsemanship makes us so proud!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Millbrook H.T. [Results]

Olney Farm H.T. [Results]

River Glen H.T. [Results]

Catalpa Corner Charity H.T. [Results]

Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. [Website]

Windy Wyoming H.T. [Results]

Monday News and Notes:

Are you a KER ClockIt user? If so, you’ll want to enter this awesome contest KER is hosting! To encourage consistent usage of the heart monitors, KER will be giving away an ECOGOLD Secure XC Pad during the month of August. Each session you submit after using the heart monitor will grant you an entry, so the more you use KER ClockIt, the better your chances are to win! [KER ClockIt / ECOGOLD Contest]

Take this concussions survey. The science of concussions and their short and long term effects are a major safety topic in equestrian and other sports like football. Arielle Zhitomirsky is doing a physical therapy school project aimed at investigating concussions in equestrians and their implications. [Click here to take her survey]

Thoroughbreds for All! The Retired Racehorse Project event takes place Tuesday, August 4 at Traylor Stables and The Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs, New York. See live demonstrations, a marketplace of ex-racehorses for sale or adoption and preview a preview of horses competing in the $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover this October. The line up includes Rosie Napravnik, Laine Ashker and Jennie Brannigan among other. [Thoroughbreds for All Tickets and Info]

Madden and Cortes ‘C’ won the Longines King George V Gold Cup for the second consecutive year. Last year Beezie became the first woman to win the prestigious Grand Prix riding Cortes ‘C’. They returned this year and topped a 42 horse division with a clear, fast round in the 6-horse jump off. [Madden and Cortes ‘C’ Win]

Ian Stark is inviting the public to tour his yard. During a free two-hour visit, he will show off some of his horses, discuss training techniques and give a tour of his stable. The visit is part of Harry Hall’s yard visits at top riders’ facilities. Space is limited, however, so click the link for more info and excuse me while I plan a trip to Europe. [Ian Stark to open up his yard to fans]

American Pharoah keeps on running. Triple Crown winner American Pharoah didn’t retire from racing after his historic victory at the Belmont Stakes. Yesterday he claimed his eighth consecutive win during the Haskell Invitational. He absolutely loped home and there was no hint of a whip from jockey Victor Espinoza. [American Pharoah Wins Haskell Invitational]