It just hasn’t been True Prospect Farm’s year. This week one of the finest animals in eventing and the world was lost. No farm (or eventing family) should ever have to go through what has been experiences at TPF this year. I would like to send my condolences to everyone involved with Woodburn. I will forever enjoy walking through Emily Beshear’s barn and seeing pictures of them on the walls. Even when you don’t personally know a horse but you watch their career unfold, you feel bonded to them. May Woodburn rest in peace and always be remembered for the wonderful animal he was.
It is a busy weekend on the eventing scene. Many riders have headed off to Millbrook. There was Facebook evidence of some trailer break downs in route but hopefully most riders and grooms are making the journey without trouble. With seven events happening this weekend, there is bound to be some great coverage on EN. For those of you not at an event, stay locked in for all the latest action.
With Millbrook beginning on Thursday, here is your chance to eye up the competition…
Millbrook H.T. [Live Scores] [Ride Times]
The rest of the scores will be posted right here on EN as they become available.
On wards and upwards:
John shared some cool news yesterday by alerting us all to Nina Ligon’s new purchase. The Chronicle has put out a nice interview with Nina. Nina is an extremely nice girl and you can see that in her interview. She gives the most credit to her horses who she claims make her a better rider by teaching her everyday. She has mentions the importance to having a normal college experience as well as visiting her non-horse friends on weekends to help her unwind. With the Olympics only a year away, Nina is pressing on harder than ever to achieve her goal. [Nina Ligon]
Burghley has received 150 entries this year. Those not qualified at the time of closing, were not accepted. All others will be wait listed. With a strong American contingent, Burghley will be exciting to watch. I know most of us will be glued to the free live streaming! [Ballot]
On the Line discusses using pictures or videos of people not wearing helmets as a “teachable” moment. They also discuss that it is important to remember wearing a helmet is a choice. On the Line is in full support of helmet wearing, so when they recently posted pictures of Rodrigo Pessoa not wearing a helmet, it did not mean they were in support of it. I have to say I agree with On the Line, if you see a picture of someone not wearing a helmet, don’t sit on your computer bashing whoever committed the crime. Get up and use it as an example to teach someone about good helmet use. [On the Line]
As I always say, I love Hamish. His blogs always give me something to laugh about and his writing style is to die for. In his most recent blog, Hamish updates us on Wilton H.T., being a helpless man, striking up good deals, and warm Foster’s. If you find yourself in a less than stellar mood, this blog is sure to make you smile. [The English Adventure]
Boyd and Silva wish Lillian Heard the best of luck in Ireland. Lillian has been with Boyd and Silva for three years. This is without a doubt going to be one of the most exciting steps in her life. And from what I hear, the going away party was a darn good time. [Good-bye Lillian]
Because we love blogs: HSB Eventing
British Eventing has put out a safe cross country riding DVD. The video highlights what to do, what not to do and some other helpful hints. [Safe riding]
Nobody likes to hear of horse abuse. And recently the reining world has been suffering from excessive abuse in the warm up area. The FEI will at first give a verbal warning. Then, they will disqualify you. I personally think there should be no second chance. You abuse, you are gone. As reported in this case, there was excessive use of hands and the horse was also run into a wall. If someone is willing to do that once, they will do it again. [Reining Abuse]
And now for some Gatcombe love…
That’s all for now EN, we’ll see you soon.
