Ryan Wood's Powell, staring straight into my soul. Photo by yours truly.
That’s a wrap on another USEA American Eventing Championship. I think it’s safe to say that the inaugural year of the AEC being at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina was a resounding success. Besides a record number of entries, the world-class facility and Championship-caliber courses, it’s the camaraderie, fun and fellowship that makes this one of our favorite events of the year, no matter where it is located. There are so many amazing people to meet and stories to tell, it’s impossible to get to them all, but believe us that each and every one of you is an inspiration and we are so glad to be on this journey with you, in our small way.
#LRBHT: Website, Entries, Results, Burghley TV, EN’s Coverage, Twitter, @samanthalclark, Instagram
U.S. Weekend Action:
Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships: Website, Results, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, Twitter, Instagram
Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Results]
Silverwood Farm Fall H.T. [Website] [Results]
Woodland Stallion Station H.T. [Website] [Results]
Kentucky Classique H.T. [Website] [Results]
OHTA Championships at Oakhurst Farm [Website] [Results]
Monday News and Notes:
Ben Way blogged his way through Burghley, chronicling his experience for Horse and Hound each day of competition as well as leading up to the big event. Ben and Galley Light finished in 35th place after the toughest Burghley competition in recent memory. Read all his blog entries here.
Lisa Samuel fell in love the Fjord breed two years ago and purchased Corgi Hill Benson, who Lisa calls her “life pony.” Lisa’s trainer Erika Nesler was bringing an Intermediate and Preliminary horse to the AEC and decided to ride Benson, too, in the Beginner Novice and had a blast, with Lisa cheering them on. [Erika Nelser is having the time of her life]
The Del Mar Showpark played host to the All Seasons Summer Tournament this weekend and last weekend played host to Medal Finals and Hunter Championships. Check out our sister site Jumper Nation’s roundup of favorite sights and scenes from Del Mar. [Back at the Barn]
Weekly Business Tip from Mythic Landing Enterprises: While you probably write down goals for your riding, how often do you write down your business goals? This can be an informal document that you can use to give you guidance on making business decisions. For example, let’s say your business plan states that your targeted market is, “first time riders from ages 8 to 13.” This would be used to steer your marketing efforts, your decisions on the purchase of specific animals to fit this need, and who you would partner with. When you have it in writing, it makes it easier for you to refer back to when making decisions.
