Amy Sager and Bacu at University of Findlay Eventing Camp. Photo by Anne Risser Lee.
Last week, the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, held its third annual eventing camp with more than 70 campers across English and Western disciplines. Campers came from all over the U.S., including California, New York and Massachusetts. Their eventing program, under the direction of Sue King, is in its third year and growing, with 14 eventers out on cross country this year. Click here to read more about what makes summer camp so “cool” at UF.
U.S. Weekend Action:
Groton House Farm H.T. [Results]
Surefire H.T. [Results]
Fox River Valley Pony Club H.T. [Results]
Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. [Results]
Inavale Farm Spring H.T. [Results]
Arrowhead H.T. [Results]
Midsouth Pony Club H.T. [Results]
Honey Run H.T. [Website] [Ride Times]
Abbe Ranch H.T. [Results]
Monday News and Notes:
International eventer and USEF Three-Day Eventing Selection Committee member Marcia Kulak has joined the Brooke USA Board of Directors, an organization whose values she says align with her own: “to help improve the quality of life and sustainability of equids who won’t win trophies, ribbons or Olympic medals.” [Eventer and Rio selector joins board of equine charity]
The FEI is hosting a live Facebook Q&A session for those interested in learning more about the Olympic disciplines of eventing, jumping and dressage as we look ahead to Rio. David O’Connor will give an update on Team USA. Tune in on the FEI Facebook page TODAY between 12-1 p.m. EST. [Submit your questions here]
The Dutch came out on top in the fourth leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Dressage 2016 series in Rotterdam. America’s own stallwarts Laura Graves and Verdades were individual winners in the Grand Prix Special, which along with Steffen Peters and Legolas’ impressive Grand Prix Freestyle performance, Team USA clinched second in the team competition. [Dutch Deliver on Home Turf]
Ireland’s Bertram Allen and his brilliant 12-year-old grey mare Molly Malone V took the Prix Massimo Dutti trophy after a thirteen rider jump-off had the Monaco crowds on the edge of the seat during the fast paced round. [Jumper Nation]
William Whitaker is the third man in his family to have won the famous Hickstead Derby. He and his mount Glenavadra Brilliant were third in competition in 2014, second last year and claimed the win this year as the only horse and rider combination to finish without jumping penalties. [Whitaker Wins the Hickstead Derby]
