Thursday Dressage News from Devoucoux

Cheer up Boyd, you won! (photo by the amazing Alec Thayer, of AB3 Photography)

DRUMROLL PLEASE!!! Winners of the Dubarry Best Dressed Contest are…… Boyd Martin for the gentlemen, and Katie Ruppel for the ladies!! Congrats to the equestrians who best passed as normal human beings wearing stylish clothes! Beth Perkins also had a good start to her weekend, winning the Rolex watch drawing yesterday!

DON’T FORGET! All your Rolex needs will be met by moving your eyes to the right, and a little up, where we have all the links you could ever want. Additionally, the Rolex Guide 2013 will be updated all weekend long with all the information you can handle!

Red on Right, White on Left, Party in the Middle: Join Eventing Nation on cross-country day at Rolex for our first annual Reader Appreciation Tailgate Party! Festivities include free beer (21 and up), drinks and snacks, plus fun games and EN swag!!!! Look for the red and white cross-country flags in the tailgate section, and stay tuned to EN for more details.

ROLEX LINKS:

[Website]  [Ride Times]

[Watch via USEF Network]   [Watch via FEI TV]

Other Events this Weekend:

Fresno County HT: [Website] [Ride Times]

Loudoun Hunt PC HT: [Website] [Ride Times]

University of New Hampshire HT: [Website]

Leading sire and grade I winner Storm Cat was euthanized yesterday at the Young family’s Overbrook Farm near Lexington due to complications from infirmities of old age. He was 30.  [RIP Storm Cat]

Unfortunately for last year’s crowd favorite Jordan Linstedt, she wasn’t able to return for 2013 with her beloved Tullibards Hawkwind. “Jack” sustained a small injury to a stifle during the cross country at Twin Rivers, and is currently receiving treatment and well on his way to recovery! [Get Well Soon, Jack!]

Course Walks & Autographs!! Get in line for your favorite rider(s)! SmartPak will be hosting their 9th annual course walk with Boyd Martin and Allison Springer on Friday at 3:30pm! Follow them on Facebook to stay posted on all their special events. SmartPak has also expanded their booth this year so you can shop the great new products found in their spring catalog! In addition, SmartPak sponsored riders Jan Byyny, Boyd Martin, Jennie Brannigan, Allison Springer and Phillip Dutton will be signing some autographs this year at Rolex Kentucky. Autograph Schedule:

Jennie Brannigan – Thursday 3-4pm

Jan Byyny – 3-4pm

Phillip Dutton – Thursday 3-4pm

Boyd Martin – Thursday 3-4pm

Allison Springer – Saturday TBD

In case you didn’t already have a slight Dubarry addiction problem, you definitely now will with the preview of the Longford boot at Rolex Kentucky this year. Limited numbers will be available to purchase during the preview so be one of the first people to rock these beautiful boots! Plus – you get bragging rights that you wore them first when all your friends decide they need some too! [New Dubarry Boots!]

Lucky enough to be at KHP, wandering about during the lunch break? Stop by and visit EN sponsor World Equestrian Brands at the VTO booth all weekend long at Rolex! Brought your furry friend? Definitely make sure to stop by and snag a dog treat from WEB! Also make sure to stay tuned for the Top Dog contest, brought to you by yours truly and World Equestrian Brands.

What? More course walks?? Why not! FLAIR Nasal Strips will be hosting a course walk with Ralph Hill and Eric Dierks on Friday. The dynamic duo will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the start box so don’t be late! FLAIR will also be hosting a Ralph Hill signing earlier Friday at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Moxie Equestrian booth.

John didn’t take enough photos from the jogs? Don’t worry, Kat Netzler from The Chronicle is here to help. Check out who was the most stylish of the group….I vote for either Lynn or Jan! [Jog Photos from COTH]

Still not satisfied? Goodness, you’re difficult to please….if you must though…yet more photos from the first jogs, this time courtesy of the USEA! Nevermind which person was dressed to impress, which horse did you think was the most stunning? [Jog Photos from US Eventing]

In some really cool new technology news….Tipperary has launched a new vest, which is sure to become one of your favorites! A select group of dealers will be stocking the new Eventer Pro 3015 vest at Rolex and make sure to look out for Buck Davidson, Jessica Phoenix, Lindsay Oaks, Maddie Blackman, Kendal Lehari and Jolie Wentworth as they’ve opted to wear the new Eventer Pro 3015 at Rolex Kentucky this year. The new Eventer Pro 3015 has an improved anatomical fit-mobility with patent pending EVOLUTION FOAM that conforms to each individual athletes body shape and size. You can find out more about the vest HERE.

As previously mentioned, due to the cancellation of Badminton last year, BOTH Andrew Nicholson & WFP are in the running for a Grand Slam. Who’s your money on? I honestly can’t decide. [Can Andrew Do It?]

Interviews from after the first horse inspection on Wednesday:

[Link to Video]

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments