Three Lakes cross country course. Photo courtesy of Jane Miller.
It’s always exciting to see the Florida horse trials prep for their January events. We only just now entered December, the only month on the calendar without any U.S. events, but the anticipation is killing me. While I won’t be headed to Florida myself, I love following the scores, checking out which horses are moving up and looking for rising stars.
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Sigh. Nothing.
Entries just opened for a brand new event in Florida. Located halfway between Orlando and Ocala, Three Lakes Horse Trials will be holding BN through P divisions in mid-January and again in late February. With courses designed by Morgan Rowsell, Three Lakes hopes to provide confidence building courses for young horses. [Three Lakes Horse Trials]
USEA Convention starts today! The USEA Convention starts tomorrow in Washington, D.C., and things really kick into high gear on Thursday. Check out seminars, meetings, open forums, discussions and even a trade fair all at the Omni Shoreham Hotel and Resort in Washington, D.C. [USEA Convention Schedule]
In case you missed it, Eventing Nation’s own Jenni Autry polished off the Horse Radio Marathon. Listen in to Jenni and Leslie Wylie host Boyd, Dom and Jimmie Schramm, and Lainey in an hour of hilarity. [Listen to Eventing Nation’s Horse Radio Hour]
Groom’s Spotlight: Hana Colman and Hello Sanctos. Scott Brash is on a roll in the show jumping world right now, and the person who keeps his yard running is Hana Colman. Though only 22, she’s been grooming for a few years, and is integral to keeping horses like Hello Sanctos and M’lady happy. Despite having had some good times when younger, Hana admits now that she’d rather be in bed early enough to be fresh for the horses the following day. [Groom Spotlight]
Alice and Fernhill Present accomplished their goal of completing Adelaide. With severe stomach pains sending her in and out of the hospital, Alice gritted her teeth and got the job done, finishing her fifth four star on Fernhill Present. While a missed route through the roping added time penalties, Alice showed true perseverance in completing with a good round. We wish her luck in her quest to finish all six four stars on the same horse. [We’ve Done It ]
SmartPak Product of the Day: I really want this blanket. Mostly because it’s in my colors. But also because it looks snazzy, and it is backed up by SmartPak’s 10 year guarantee. It doesn’t get much better than that, really. [SmartPak]
Stroller was a 14.1 pony who took the jumper world by storm and made it all the way to the Olympics, winning a team silver medal.
