This beautiful panorama courtesy of Katherine LoChiatto.
This awesome shot of Libby Head, Sir Rockstar and groom Devon Brown outside the storied Badminton house is just beautiful. As the sun set on a memorable weekend for the Libby Head camp, it was the perfect time to reflect on all that happened. I know I’m still soaking it in, I can only imagine how the riders and their teams feel!
Events Opening This Week:
Inavale Farm HT (OR, A-7), Abbe Ranch H.T. (CO, A-9), Surefire H.T. (VA, A-2), Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. I (CA, A-6), Arrowhead H.T. (MT, A-7), Honey Run H.T. (MI, A-8), Midsouth Pony Club H.T. (KY, A-8), Groton House Farm H.T. (MA, A-1), Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials (IL, A-4)
Events Closing Today:
Virginia CCI/CIC & H.T. (VA, A-2), May-Daze at the Park H.T. (KY, A-8), The Spring Event at Woodside (CA, A-6), Coconino Spring H.T. and Dressage Show (AZ, A-10), Mystic Valley Hunt Club H.T. (CT, A-1), Flora Lea Spring H.T. (NJ, A-2), Paradise Farm HT (SC, A-3), Equestrians Institute H.T. (WA, A-7), Willow Draw Charity Show (TX, A-5)
News & Notes:
Congratulations to Hannah Herrig, the winner of this year’s Dubarry of Ireland Rolex Fantasy League! It was a hard fought battle, with nearly 200 teams fighting for the win in a tough field. Naturally, Michael Jung was the most popular pick for most leagues this year, but Hannah had the magic combination for the lowest score of the weekend. [Dubarry of Ireland Rolex Fantasy League]
Oliver Townend announced this week that this year’s Badminton would be the last for his long time partner, Armada. This horse is truly a four-star veteran, completing 16 CCI4* competitions throughout his career with both Andrew Nicholson and Oliver. [2016 Badminton Was Armada’s Last]
British rider Alice Dunsdon posted her Badminton recap blog on Horse & Hound recounting a difficult weekend for her and Fernhill Present. The horse said no at the Mirage Pond on course, ending their weekend early. Alice writes candidly about her experiences in this great blog. [Alice Dunsdon’s Badminton Blog]
Don’t miss out on Daniel Stewart’s Tip of the Month! Sport psychologist Daniel Stewart is always full of great insight when it comes to the mental side of the sport, and this month he focuses on the importance of social connection within the horse community. [Daniel Stewart: Fit In to Stand Out]
Enter to win a Back On Track Therapeutic Turnout Sheet courtesy of our friends at Millbrook Horse Trials! The deadline to enter is Wednesday night, so hurry! [Back On Track Giveaway]
Tuesday Video:
Learn more about equine metabolic syndrome thanks to our friends at Cavalor!
