Summer apple tastings?
Ah, July 5th, the well known day of recovering from excessive American celebrations, maybe a sparkler in the eye, and a fair bit of whooping it up. Today can be the hacking day, right? Oh but no! Some of you have events this weekend, so I hope you didn’t party too much last night…
Upcoming Event Links:
Coconino Summer HT (AZ): [Website] [Entry Status]
Whidbey Island Pony Club HT (WA): [Website] [Entry Status]
Maryland HT (MD): [Website] [Entry Status]
Genesee Valley HT (NY): [Website] [Entry Status]
Chattahoochee Hills HT (GA): [Website] [Entry Status]
University of New Hampshire HT (NH): [Website] [Entry Status]
Wayne DuPage HT (IL): [Website]
ENYDCTA/Old Chatham HT (NY): [Website] [Entry Status]
The Rest of Your Links:
Matthias Rath has reported having a case of glandular fever (also known as mononucleosis) and will not be attending CHIO Aachen on super horse Totilas. This means he misses the second selection trial for the German Olympic Team. Rath’s father is keeping the horse fit, while optimistically hoping for a full recovery from Rath in two weeks time. [Totilas Withdrawn from CHIO Aachen]
In related news, the presumption that Matthias Rath will automatically be selected for the German Squad without this competition, as well as the recent Australian Eventing Team objections are not the only troubles for the FEI as London comes around the corner. The Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has been flooded with complaints about Olympic qualifications and selectionsfrom varying countries and sports. [London 2012 Olympics: Riders Appeal as Equestrian Team Selections Prove Controversial]
LilyBridge Eventing is hosting a number of super events including Derby Cross at Plantation Field, a silent auction, and a jumper show in an effort to fundraise for both Kate Hicks and Erin Sylvester in their quest towards Burghley! [Check it out Here]
A lawsuit has been filed for this quote: “He is moving like a tremendous machine!” [Can You Guess Which Movie?]
The future of Tattersalls International Horse Trials is in peril and may not be able to run next year unless it receives additional financial assistance from Horse Sport Ireland. [The loss of this event would leave Ireland with just one CCI***]
Australian Government’s National Binge Drinking Society sponsors Equestrian Australia, anybody??
A memorial service will be held for Jim Ligon on August 4th at Avalon Farm in Maryland. 11am service and reception to follow.Questions can be sent to Tim and Rumsey at [email protected]
People never cease to amaze and disgust me, and this time a man in Texas is accused of carving a lewd phrase into the front teeth of a horse. [Equine Dentist Run Amok]
Dont forget! Send in your entries today for the 2nd Annual EN Blogger Contest!! Think, one day, you could win this contest, and be just as cool as Visionaire, or even JOHN! [EN BLOGGER CONTEST]
To go along with your new fancy Dressage foam finger, why not invest in a rather inexpensive Gucci Dressage Tote?? They’re all the rage amongst those top-hat wearing, shadbelly sporting horse dancers! [Only $1,350!!]
Check out the really sweet new FEI Olympic Website [via Mark Todd’s Twitter]
Book review: Horses Never Lie
Trending on Twitter: The imfamous Nolin enjoys 4th of July Festivities!
