Another Great Day at Maizey Manor, Chantilly for North Americans

Kim & Sparky on the gallop track. Photo courtesy of Kim Severson Eventing FB. Kim & Sparky on the gallop track. Photo courtesy of Kim Severson Eventing FB.

We all saw earlier this morning the proof of the ridiculously gorgeous gallop track in Chantilly that Team USA got to use, and yesterday I introduced you to the very important Scha Scha, who is currently acting as team mascot. The great news is that everything seems to be moving along smoothly for Team USA in Chantilly, and also for Team Canada in England. I hear it’s a little bit chillier in both of those locations, which is maybe why we haven’t seen any ALS Ice Bucket Challenges — hint hint, guys!

All Things WEG: Website | Definite Entries | WEG Facebook | @normandie2014 | EN’s Coverage | EN’s Preview


Check out the grounds at Normandy — looking windy, but ready for some horses and riders!


Canada did the switcheroo with USA today, as they galloped yesterday and flatted today, while our team did the reverse! Here’s a quick video of Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti, aka Rotti, warming up on the flat before a lesson.


They also had a quick jog practice, which Selena O’Hanlon’s Woody thought was a great opportunity for some snuggles. And yes, that is Selena’s official WEG jog outfit, socks and all.

Photo by Sara Braun.

Photo by Sara Braun.


Drumroll please … Phillip speaks! Not one to be snapping iPhone pics wherever he goes, we’ve been waiting for updates from the Dutton camp, and now you have it.


Tate: “OHMYGODOHMYGOD”

Sparky: “Whatever. Calm down, princess.”

Photo courtesy of Kim Severson Eventing FB.

Photo courtesy of Kim Severson Eventing FB.


Can you guess why these two horses are referred to as The Twinzies? William and Donner head out on a gallop earlier this morning.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Symansky Equestrian FB.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Symansky Equestrian FB.


What’s better than a rider’s-eye view of the Deer and the gallop track? Nothing I tell you, nothing! Video courtesy of Lynn Symansky.


Lynn seems to be having a blast in Chantilly, and we are all riding along with her! Go Lynn and Donner!!

Photo courtesy of Hannah Sue.

Photo courtesy of Hannah Sue.


It must actually be freezing in England; look at Gin & Juice all snuggled up in her winter clothes!

Photo courtesy of Hawley Bennett Eventing.

Photo courtesy of Hawley Bennett Eventing.

 


We’re with you, Frankie.


What do the grooms do when stranded in a gorgeous country with only one horse each to look after? Get dressed up and go out together, I suppose!

#groomselfie by Meg Kep.

#groomselfie by Meg Kep.


And as a last note, let’s not forget those brave souls who drove varying crazy distances to get to Richland Park for this week’s competition! An awesome photo from the front of the farm to finish the day:

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments