Liz Halliday-Sharp under the watchful eye of Marilyn Payne. Photo via USA Eventing FB page.
While the high performance sessions are no longer quite the intense week-long training sessions they once were, they now take place over many days, at many venues. Getting to watch or audit any of these sessions can be incredibly educational, and I always leave feeling inspired to ride better myself.
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U.S. Weekend Preview:
Pine Top Advanced CIC & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Results]
Three Lakes H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Results]
Your Wednesday News & Notes:
The Horse Park of New Jersey has put some serious effort into their arenas. Choosing to forgo the latest trend in footings, the horse park has focused on grading and natural materials that hold up well over time. Their fundraising efforts are ongoing and every little bit helps to hdd materials like rubber to help upgrade the final materials. [Upgrades at HP of NJ]
Have you booked your spot to ride with Irish Olympian Joseph Murphy in Ocala? He is returning for another cross country clinic at Horsepower Equestrian on March 11-13. All levels welcome! EN confirmed that spots are filling very quickly. If you are interested in riding in the clinic, email [email protected] ASAP. [Joseph Murphy Clinic]
Cooley Cross Border may be a killer event horse but he’s a pretty chill dude at home. With a set-in-stone nap time of 10 a.m. and an affable desire to be part of things, ‘Cross’ isn’t one to worry too much about life. Once he gets to shows his friendly personalities amplifies. [Behind the Stall Door]
You may notice an unfamiliar face at the top levels this spring. Felix Vogg, a Swiss Olympian at Rio alongside his brother Ben, has brought his younger mounts out to the U.S. for the spring to gain some extra seasoning. He will be attending events like Red Hills and Carolina before heading the to the test event at The Fork. [Felix Vogg Makes His U.S. Debut]
SmartPak Product of the Day: I was recently informed by my working students that not only do they prefer single tail cords on blankets over leg straps, but we can also buy replacement tail cords and attach them to blankets that didn’t originally have them. [SmartPak]
