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Today we’re wishing a fond farewell to Hawley Bennett-Awad’s former 5* partner, Gin & Juice, who passed away this week at the age of 25. Hawley and “Ginny’s” list of accomplishments could take up a CVS receipt’s worth of paper, traversing the world together to compete at a total of nine then-CCI4* competitions, including two World Championships and the 2012 Olympics in London. Owned by Linda Paine, Ginny was transferred to Sara Mittleider for the latter part of her career before retiring from the sport.
Enjoy a few photos of Hawley and Gin & Juice from their long partnership:
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice at WEG. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice at WEG 2014. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice at Rolex. Photo by Alex Thayer.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice. Photo courtesy of Sherry Stewart.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice at Pau. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice
U.S. Weekend Preview
The Event at TerraNova (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring] [Live Stream]
Galway Downs International H.T. (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Live Stream]
Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Jumping Branch Farm Spring H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Morven Park Spring H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Major International Events
Thorseby Park International Eventing Spring Carnival (UK): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Live Stream]
Links & Reading
Oh Baby! New Dad Kukuk Wins $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*
Burghley ‘proud’ to support air ambulance
US Equestrian Open Series Aims to Grow the Sport’s Fanbase
Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet
Thoresby update: World No. 1 Claims Grantham Cup
EyeOn Equine Care: On The Modern Curve of Traditional Medicine
Video Break
The first US Equestrian Open Final is in the books, and it’s a familiar face (and a brand-new dad!) in Olympic gold medalist Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47, who wowed the crowds with their masterclass of a performance in the $750,000 Rolex CSI5* at Wellington International last night. Many congratulations to Veronica Tracy and Christian on the new addition to their family, a daughter named Lila who was born just Saturday morning.
Watch Christian and Checker 47 repeat their grand finale win at WEF:
