Leslie and Zenith ISF, currently tied for third in the advanced at Poplar
Good morning EN! While there are a lot of big events happening this weekend, in my opinion the biggest story developing right now is that of Reed Kessler’s stunning success at the US Show Jumping selection trials. After three rounds seventeen-year-old Kessler sat tied for first next to Margie Engle and Rich Fellers with only eight faults picked up in Round 3. The fourth and final round took place last night- keep checking the Chronicle for full coverage and updates. Go Reed. [Horsetalk] [COTH Coverage]
Poplar and South Pines are underway as I type- in case you missed yesterday’s coverage, click here and here. Samantha is at Poplar and will be bringing you updates throughout the weekend. It’s a big one, as nearly everyone aiming at London is competing. It’s a tight race in the Advanced at Southern Pines, where Michael Pollard and Boyd lead division A. In division B Clark, Allison, and Becky sit 1-2-3 on with their strongest horses. Today will be a fun day to spectate- good luck to all competitors!
Poplar [Live Scores]
Southern Pines [Live Scores]
Your Badminton links:
Ireland has 13 headed to England
Not to be outdone, the Kiwis are sending a few too
Wymeswold-based Lauren Shannon, Mark Kyle, and Willa Newton will all ride at Badminton
Onto the rest of the links:
The London Gazette and Herald covers Headley Britannia’s retirement
The Londonist gives a helpful breakdown of Eventing for non-horsey Olympic enthusiasts.
Budding artist hopes his career will take off after painting a duck for Burgham Horse Trials.
Rest in peace, Lord Killinghurst.
Aussie riders win at Britain’s Aldon spring event for the seventh year running
President of British Eventing will carry an Olympic torch.
British horse racing fan runs a mile at each of Britain’s 60 racetracks for charity
British female jockeys will now have their own, girls-only championship.
I leave you with a video of Reed Kessler’s second round from this week- from the looks of it she’ll be sticking around for a while.
