EN isn’t just your leading source for eventing news, results and commentary; it’s a community where fans of this crazy sport come together to share their war stories. We love hearing from readers and, in turn, sharing your thoughts with the world. All reader submissions are eligible for the Omega Alpha Reader Submission of the Month in which they are published. All winners will receive an Omega Alpha supplement of their choosing. Have something to share with EN? Send it to us at [email protected]!
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We’re pleased to announce that Katie Malensek’s reader submission, From Ponies and Pigtails…, is the Omega Alpha Reader Submission of the Month for April. Katie sent us a wonderful article expressing fond memories and appreciation for her horsey best friend, Ashley.
“Everyone has that one great horsey friend, you know, the one that you grew up riding with- going to pony club rallies or horse shows together? That one that cheered for you when you made it around your first cross country course clean or won your first blue ribbon? The one that on a Friday night, while other teenagers are out at the mall or hanging out with friends, is braiding horses and packing trailers with you. The one that will sit in a public restaurant wearing breeches, boots, and the “reverse French manicure” with you and not bat an eye. I’m sure everyone involved with horses can remember the one person in their horsey life that fits this description.”
Holly Hill Event Report – Brooke Schafer kindly sent us an event write-up from Holly Hill Horse Trials in Benton, Louisiana. “This weekend Bob and Tracy Hewlett’s Holly Hill Farm in Benton, Louisiana opened up its gates once again for the Spring Horse Trials. There were over 300 entries with more than 275 competitors coming out of the start box. The farm boasted beautiful new facilities for the competitors as well as new footing in the Stadium Jumping arena and added jumps to the cross country course. With a chilly start it turned out to be a beautiful weekend.”
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Katie Murphy: Success at Full Gallop Farm – Katie Murphy and Esccord RGS — the 2012 YEH 4-year-old East Coast Champion and EN’s Got Talent superstar— competed in the second training level event of his career at Full Gallop Farm. The pair tied Doug Payne and Lansdownne for first, with the tie being broken in Doug’s favor due to optimum time. Katie also sent in the helmet cam from her cross-country ride.
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Pam Bennett-Skinner’s Report from St. Johns Horse Trials – “Area X has grit: grit in their teeth, ears, and other unmentionable places. It wouldn’t be St Johns, AZ without some wind.” Fortunately, St. John’s was spared the snow this year.
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Pine Hill Helmet Cam– Storey Crenshaw kindly sent us a video from Pine Hill Horse Trials in Belleville, Texas. Storey rides a 15-year-old TB named “For Pete’s Sake” in adult amateur novice, and reports that the new novice course was very fun, challenging and inviting. Congrats to Storey for finishing second on her dressage score of 33.0 in a very competitive division!
