Credit: Lisa Davis
Good morning EN! While yesterday’s Twin River recap was a great read (big thanks to Taren Atkinson for sending it in), we didn’t get to hear about one of the lower level stars of the weekend, pictured in celebration above. Taylor McFall and Mighty Maybelline finished second in the event’s new Intro division. Thanks to Jenny from Dragon Fire Farm for sending us the photo, and to Lisa Davis for documenting the moment. As Jenny said, “You can’t put a price on this kind of enthusiasm!”
Events this weekend:
Red Hills International [Website] [Ride Times]
Full Gallop [Website] [Entry Status]
Southern Pines I [Website] [Entry Status]
Flintridge [Website]
Want a better Red Hills preview? Listen to Red Hills course designer Hugh Lochore talk about the cross country track on this week’s episode of the Eventing Radio Show. Steph Rhodes Bosch also joins the hosts to talk about her team training sessions with Clayton Fredericks. [Eventing Radio]
Invest in Eventing: Blair Castle International Horse Trials will officially change its name to the Blair Castle Barclays International Horse Trials, thanks to its new title sponsor. Barclays decided to up its commitment to the event after a successful two-year partnership as a lesser sponsor. The financial firm will use its sponsorship to promote its commitment to serving the agricultural community. [British Eventing]
More good news from British Eventing: The organization has announced that The British Eventing Open Championship has been officially recognized as a CIC3*. The festival will be held at Gatcombe Park in August, and will attract visitors with “top class international sport, family entertainment, first class catering and shopping facilities.” [British Eventing]
The 2013 USEF Rules for Eventing have been finalized. Find the rulebook on the USEA website. [US Eventing]
Beijing Rising: The 2013 Longines Equestrian Beijing Masters has been officially recognized by the FEI. The event will be held at the famous Bird’s Nest stadium on April 18. [Horsetalk]
Pippa Funnell kicks off her season: The former European champion and Eventing Triple Crown winner bested her competitors, including Zara Phillips, at Isleham Horse Trials last weekend. She won two divisions, one on each day. [Cambridge News]
EN salutes innovation: In a novel effort to drum up sponsor interest, Britian’s Nunney Horse Trials has institute a lottery system to determine who its title sponsor will be. Tickets to enter the lottery cost £100 and a drawing will determine the winner. There’s no restriction on the number of tickets that can be bought, which means the more you buy, the better your chances. And finally there’s a party for everyone who buys a ticket, so there aren’t any real losers here. [Horse and Hound]
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Leaving you with a video that was posted over on Horse Nation yesterday of a colt inventing his own form of soccer, complete with a fitting soundtrack. Thanks for reading, enjoy your Wednesday!
