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Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Dressage Meets Fencing

By on Jul 3, 2018 4:00 pm -

What do dressage and fencing have in common? More than you might think.

Olympic gold medalist Ayden Uhir meets Olympic silver medalist in saber fencing, Daryl Homer, at the barn to explore what dressage and fencing have in common. Though I doubt we’ll see swords involved in any new dressage test, this is a fun comparison!

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Tuesday News & Notes from Chillax

By on Jul 3, 2018 12:01 am -

The other half of that sales photo. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Hiring a professional is a great option for any sale ad to make sure your horse looks their best, but be prepared: the behind the scenes process is a lot harder than it looks. Besides making sure your horse is clean and presentable (braids can make a big difference!), you also might find yourself working hard to get your horse’s attention for that cute “ears forward” shot. Arm yourself with something attention grabbing. Shaking a bucket of grain tossing a handful dirt or small pieces of gravel behind the camera can do the trick!

National Holiday: National Eat Your Beans Day

Events Opening This Week: Waredaca Farm H.T. (MD, A-2) Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. (NY, A-1) Full Gallop Farm August HT (SC, A-3) Applewood Farm YEH/FEH & Mini Event (NJ, A-2) Huntington Farm H.T. (VT, A-1)

Events Closing This Week: Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7) Penny Oaks H.T. (IN, A-8) Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. (WI, A-4) US Pony Club National Championships (NC, A-11) Fitch’s Corner H.T. (NY, A-1) Full Moon Farms H.T.(MD, A-2) Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7)

Tuesday News:

Congratulations to the 18 recipients of the Rebecca Broussard Developing Rider Travel Grants! These riders will receive funds to offset their travel costs go get to Kalispell, Montana for the Event at Rebecca Farm, July 18-22. [Recipients of the 2018 Rebecca Broussard Developing Rider Travel Grants Announced]

Two months until AEC! The USEA has waived the Xentry fee for this competition, so get everything set for the opening date (July 17!). So far the Association has also secured $100,000 across the 19 divisions in addition to the thousands of dollars in sponsored prizes. [The Countdown Is On: Two Months Until the AEC! Cash and Prizes Announced]

Laura Collett has picked up the ride on top horses Parkfield Quintessential and Finduss PFB. Previous rider Holly Woodhead hands over the reins as she relocates to Ireland. Parkfield Quintessential was third in the 8- and 9-year-old CIC3* class at Blenheim last fall, and Finduss PFB has just moved up to the three-star level this spring. [Laura Collett takes on new top-level rides as young British eventer moves to Ireland]

Cross country schooling at Surefire Farm will be open on Wednesday, July from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. If you were entered in the Surefire Horse Trials there will be no schooling fee. If you were not entered in the horse trials the schooling fee will be $75. [Surefire Farm]

Keep an eye out for Andrew Hoy and Vassily De Lassos riding for Australia at CHIO Aachen later this month. With only one rail down in the past three years of FEI competitions, Andrew has his hopes on WEG with this ‘extraordinary’ horse.

Tuesday Video: 

Which product does Olympic medalist Phillip Dutton trust to keep his horses calm and focused at the biggest events in the world? Chillax. Learn more.

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Carlevo Is King at Horse Park of NJ + Other Weekend Results

By on Jul 1, 2018 5:55 pm -

Buck Davidson and Carlevo. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

In his first outing since a top twenty finish at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, Carlevo earned a win in the Advanced today at the first of the Horse Park of New Jersey’s summer horse trials. With Buck Davidson in the tack, the 11-year-old Holstiener (Eurocommerce Caresino x Ramatuelle, by Levernois) added 4.4 cross country time penalties to finish on 31.3.

Buck also finished third with Maya Simmon’s Archie Rocks on 39.4 points as the only pair to make the time on cross country. Buck comes to Allentown, N.J. after taking over the ride on the 10-year-old Thoroughbred (Le Monde x Unbridled Diva, by Unbridled Jet) earlier this spring and finishing eighth in the Jersey Fresh CCI3* last month.

Bobby Meyerhoff Robert Meyerhoff’s Fortuna, an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood (Balou du Rouet x Nova Keur, by Consul) for second place. This pair closed the weekend on 37.9 points.

Kylie Lyman went for fourth and fifth place with Cooley Ice and Sacramento, respectively. Joan Nichols’ Cooley Ice, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Coevers Diamond Boy x Corrybeg Star, by Master Imp) finished with only cross country time added for a score of 39.7, and Chritin O’H

ara’s Sacramento, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Passion x Queen Lizzie, by Candle King) earned a 45 point result.

The Intermediate divisions wrapped up yesterday with Maya Black and Caroline Martin at the top of the leaderboard. You can recap their wins here.

Horse Park of New Jersey I H.T. [Website] [Results]

Chattahoochee Hills Summer I 

Meanwhile in Georgia, Leslie Law swept the intermediate divisions, winning with QC First Class and JKF Vogue, who are both owned by Beatrice Rey-Herme.

QC First Class, a 7-year-old Oldenburg (Furstenball x Laguna, by Lortino), earned a 30.5 on the flat for seventh place before adding only 5.6 time penalties to win on 36.1. points. JKF Vogue, a 7-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Kroongraaf x Clear Cavalier), lead the second division from start to finish with only one rail down for a final result of 37.2.

Leslie’s wife, Lesley Grant-Law earned second in the Intermediate B division aboard Lady Chatterley. Owned by Lesley along with Jackie and Steve Brown, the 7-year-old Holsteiner (Connor 48 x Jucy, by Mystens XX) posted a 48.5 in the mare’s first Intermediate.

Alexander O’Neal was second in the Intermediate A with Fury H, an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood (San Remo x Miss Marple), owned by Alex’s wife, Ellie. Their final score was 39.5.

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. [Website] [Results]

 

France Takes All in Strzegom Nations Cup, Sara Algotsson Ostholt Wins CCI3*

By on Jul 1, 2018 1:44 pm -

Strzegom Nations Cup Top Three: France, Italy and Poland. Photo by Leszek Wójcik/LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials.

France was on fire this week in the FEI Nations Cup held at the LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials. They sealed the deal on a decisive team victory in Sunday’s show jumping. Great Britain finished second as a team and Italy stepped up to finished third.

“We did a good job with the team, two of us were clear. Yesterday the cross was quite hard, but our three horses were clear, and mine was very close to the time. We came here to try to win the Nations Cup and we did, so we are very happy,” said French rider Maxime Livio, who finished fourth individually with Opium de Verrieres.

Yoshiaki OIWA and Calle 44. Photo by Leszek Wójcik/LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials.

In the individual standings, Yoshiaki Oiwa (JPN) piloted his own Calle 44 to a win the CICO3* class, their second three-star triumph at this venue. The 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Christo 5 x Sara IV) had two penalty free jumping phases to finish on their dressage score (30.3).

Frenchman Christopher Six and Totem de Brecey, a 16-year-old Selle Français owned by Francois and Juliane Souweine, jumped from fifth to second after leaving all the poles up today. They finish on a score of 35.3.

Great Britain’s William Oakden finished third aboard Katherine Lindsay’s Cooley Ramiro (Ramiro B x Ordela Royal). Only 4.8 cross country time penalties were added for their final result of 37.5 points.

This Nations Cup at Strzegom was the first to test the new Olympic format — three team riders with no drop score. We will see this format again at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Sara Algotsson Ostholt and Wega. Photo by Leszek Wójcik/LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials.

Riding for Sweden, Sara Algotsson Ostholt and Margareta Algotsson’s Wega added another glowing accomplishment to their lengthly career with a wire-to-wire win of the competitive CCI3* class. The 17-year-old Swedish Warmblood (Irco Mena x La Fair) had one rail down, but their final result of 30 still had them out in front.

Riding for Sweden, Sara Algotsson Ostholt and Margareta Algotsson’s Wega added another glowing accomplishment to their lengthly career with a wire-to-wire win of the competitive CCI3* class. The 17-year-old Swedish Warmblood (Irco Mena x La Fair) had one rail down, but their final result of 30 still had them out in front.

With two poles down, Andreas Ostholt followed his sister-in-law for a second place finish aboard So Is Et, a 15-year-old Westfalian owned by Marcelis Padmos. The German duo finish with 36.2 points.

Belgium’s Karin Donckers and Fletcha van’t Verahof earned third place. Owned by Karin, Joris De Brabandere and Carl Bouckaert, the 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood had only one rail down for to finish on 37.6.

Of the 14 finishers, only three posted double clear show jumping rounds: Julien Despontin with Clever Man Waf, Leonie Kuhlmann with Cascora and Beat Sax with Secret IV.

Strzegom: Website, Ride Times, Schedule, Course Preview, Live Stream, CCI3* Live Scores, CICO3* Live Scores, Team Results, EN’s Coverage

 

Defending Champions & New Talent: Area VI Set for Return to Rebecca Farm

By on Jul 1, 2018 9:00 am -

One year ago Area VI left Rebecca Farm with team gold, and now they’re hunting another podium finish at the 2018 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Three-Day Event. With the riders announced, we recognize a few familiar faces from the gold medal squad as well as some new up-and-coming talent.

“What’s most exciting this year is having the girls from last year that were here for the one-star back now for the two-star. It’s nice to have those veteran girls on the team,” said team coach Bec Braitling who just finished with the girl’s preparatory camp earlier this week at Twin Rivers. 

“I think they feel like they a lot to prove the next level up, and they’re defending a title a little, but at the two-star level now. They have that same competitiveness that they had last year, and it’s fun to see them working on the same things, but up a notch.”

Meet the 2018 Area VI representatives (in alphabetical order):

CICOY2*

Mallory Hogan and Clarissa Purisima. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Mallory Hogan and her own Clarissa Purisima made their team debut last year, winning gold for Area VI on the CH-J* team and bronze individually. Now they return in the two-star class. They’ve racked up many top placings since moving up to the Intermediate level last fall, and Mallory has her eyes on another top finish in Montana.

“I had the opportunity to attend Young Riders last year and it was an experience of a lifetime! Young Riders is such a special event where you learn more about riding with a team and it was an experience I got a lot out of. The support you feel from the other girls is so uplifting and makes the entire weekend,” Mallory said. “The team aspect has always been a big factor of what motivated me to have Young Riders as such a big goal. Being able to have the chance to go to NAYC again this year is surreal and I’m so excited to be traveling and competing alongside some amazing girls!”

Lisa Takada and Wishbone. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Lisa Takada and her own Wishbone are making their first team appearance this year. Lisa’s partnership with the 10-year-old Holstiener (Luganda x PredictableMary) began in 2017, and has grown stronger as they compete at the one-star and Intermediate levels.

“It’s an unreal feeling when you’ve been chasing a goal for years, and finally, you’ve made the qualifications. It really has been years in the making of trying to qualify and being selected, so it’s quite unbelievable for me. I’m super happy and excited for all the fun in the next month!” Lisa said.

Sophie Tice and Mojo. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Sophie Tice competed individually at Young Riders in 2017 with James Alliston and India McEvoy’s Mojo finishing in the top twenty. Sophie and the 16-year-old Thoroughbred (Private Talk x Meaux) won their move up to Intermediate a few months later, and have enjoyed a slew of clear cross country runs since in their preparation for the championship.

“This will be my third year attending young riders. I was able to groom in 2016, competed in the CCI1* in 2017, and I am planning to compete in the CIC2** this year,” she explained. “Young riders has been such an incredible experience for me and has taught me so much. It has always been a big goal for me because it gives the youth of this sport the amazing opportunity to be part of a team and work together just like you would in the Olympics. Competing at Young Riders last year was really a dream come true and I am so grateful to be able to do it this year as well!”

Madison Temkin and Dr. Hart. Photo by Shelby Allen.

This will be Madison Temkin‘s third apperance at Young Riders, this time with her own Dr. Hart, an 11-year-old Thoroughbred (Skimming x Moving Memo).

“Being apart of our Areas Young Rider program has been a big part of who I am today. I have met wonderful lifelong friends and made so many lasting memories. It is an incredible program with not only incredible people involved, but incredible people who run it,” Madison said.

Kaley Sapper and Tuscan Sun. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Kaley Sapper helped Area VI win team gold in 2017 aboard her own Tuscan Sun, a 15-year-old Thoroughbred (Midnight Royalty x C Alyssa). This duo’s spring is off to a super start after a top fifteen finish in the CIC2* at Twin Rivers in April.

“Young Riders, like for most young eventers, has been a dream and goal ever since I started riding in the sport. Last year, I had the opportunity to represent Area VI on the 1* squad, and our team won gold. The feeling was absolutely incredible, and I will always remember watching our country’s flag being raised to the national anthem from the top of the podium,” Kaley said. “The experience helped me grow so much as a person and rider, and I’m so grateful for the memories and friends that will last a lifetime.I’m beyond excited and honored to have the opportunity to return at the 2* level.”

Delaney Vaden and RedRox Jazzman. Photo courtesy of Sherry Stewart.

Delaney Vaden also returns with her own RedRox Jazzman for a third Young Riders appearance. She and the 14-year-old American Warmblood (Budlite x Jiwani Dancer) spent the last year on the east coast earning multiple two-star completions.

“Young Riders was my first big team experience and has provided me with experience I will continue to use my whole career. YR has helped me understand how to work in a team as well as learning how to do big FEI events. I felt very proud but also humble when I first found out. Then later I felt pressure, while the emotions were amazing I had the fear of letting people down. It’s young riders. I grew up with a trainer who was on the team and looking up to her I wanted to follow in her footsteps and now I know how special the experience is and I really enjoy getting to participate in that,” she said.

CH-J*

Rachael McGregor will make her team debut riding Catch Me If You Can IV, an 11-year-old Holstiener (Libra K x Lizzy) owned by the rider.

“I first heard of Young Riders in 2014 when I went to groom for the Area VI team in Kentucky. I remember learning so much, having a lot of fun, and making it my goal ever since to make it on the Area VI YR team. Young Riders has taught me to reach for my goals and to never give up throughout the hardships. It was such a rewarding feeling when I made it on the team, and I can’t wait to represent Area VI in Montana,” Rachael said.

Brianna Maroney & Kaala Jaadu. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Brianna Maroney has also been named to the one-star team with her own Kaala Jaadu a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood/Thoroughbred (Titan x Rambler).

“NAYC has been my dream for as long as I can remember. Getting that call from Kristin and hearing that I would get the opportunity to represent Area 6 was an absolutely surreal moment. I woke up the morning after and thought that it was just a really awesome dream. To be honest, it hasn’t totally sunken in yet. I definitely still have to pinch myself once in a while. Words cannot accurately describe my emotions knowing that I will get to compete in this championship. I just feel so lucky to have friends and family who support my dreams endlessly.”

We also would like to congratulate Kaitlin Vosseller who will make her first Young Rider appearance with her own Clear Approval, a 12-year-old Thoroughbred out of All Best Wishes.

“Young riders has benefited me in many ways but I have been able to meet so many amazing friends through the program and it’s a great way to be apart of a community. I feel so fortunate to be able to compete at young riders this year. I feel like all my hard work has paid off but there is still a lot of hard work ahead! Young riders has been a goal of mine because it is so inspiring to be surrounded by some of the top youth in country and it’s a privilege to represent all of Area VI!”

EN would like to give a huge thanks to Sophie Tice, Area VI Young Rider Representative, for putting this information together in the Area VI Young Riders newsletter, which you can read at this link. Learn more about Area VI Young Riders Program here.

The Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships Three-Day Event, presented by Gotham North, will be hosted in conjunction with The Event at Rebecca Farm, in Kalispell, Montana, July 18-22, 2018.

[Area VI Young Rider News – June]

Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets

By on Jul 1, 2018 12:01 am -

Maggot says "they picked you for what?!"

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Lauren Kieffer’s first four-star horse Snooze Alarm looks a little suspicious at the latest news from full brother Vermiculus. “They picked you for what!?” His face says it all, but we’re sure that “Maggot” is very proud of his little brother, “Bug.”

National Holiday: Happy Canada Day!

U.S. Weekend Action:

Groton House Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Horse Park of New Jersey I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

South Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times]

Sunday Links:

The British WEG eventing long-list: who’s sitting pretty and who needs to impress

Prioritizing What Matters While Chasing The Team Dream

USEF Updates Safe Sport Sanctions List

NZ equestrian’s trust gives $75,000 boost to spinal injury research

CPR revives fully grown horse suffering from cardiac arrest

The Hot-Blooded Horse in the USEA Young Event Horse Program

Lyme Disease in Horses

Sunday Video:

 

Saturday Scores: Maya Black & Caroline Martin Take Intermediate Wins in New Jersey

By on Jun 30, 2018 5:56 pm -

Maya Black and FE Black Ice. They won the Intermediate A division at Horse Park of New Jersey I Today! Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

It has been a busy eventing season and it’s not slowing down now! There are hundreds of competitors split between Horse Park of New Jersey I, Chattahoochee Hills Summer I, Groton House and South Farm. Here are the highlights so far:

Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. 1 

Maya Black and her rising star FE Black Ice took home the win in the Intermediate A division. Maya and “Nigel,” an 8-year-old German Sporthorse (Stakkato’s Highlight x Co-Co, by Compliment) earned a 33.6 in the first phase and added just 3.6 time penalties on cross country for a final result of 41.2.

Since returning to the east coast last fall, Maya has been working to grow both her business and her string of horses, and Nigel fits perfectly in the equation. After a successful spring season, which included a top ten finish in the CIC2* at Red Hills, Maya decided to go all-in and find a way to permanently keep the ride on Nigel. Maya has offered shares through the Black Ice Group, and is also accepting donations through PayPal. This was a great prep as they continue toward the CCI2* at Rebecca Farm in a few weeks.

Erin Risso and her own Devon Fantasie, a 13-year-old Thoroughbred (Devon Deputy x Lindsey’s Fantasie, by Hail Emperor) finished second on a score of 42.9 after adding 3.6 cross country time penalties. Erin Sylvester came third  on 43.7 points with Mettraise, a 14-year-old Thoroughbred (Metfield x Spin A Yarn, by Huckster) owned by Spike and Jeanne Sylvester.

Very happy with Cristano Z today to take home the win at Jersey OI.

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In the Intermediate B division, Caroline Martin and her own Cristano Z, a 9-year-old Zangersheide (Chippendale Z X Nalan VH Schoterhof, by Omar) earned a wire-to-wire win, finishing on their dressage score of 31.3.

Skyeler Icke Voss and her own 10-year-old Thoroughbred (Private Gold x Aunt Tizzy, by Cee’s Tizzy) Argyle finished the day in second, adding 3.6 cross country time penalties for a final score of 43.1. Laura Welsh and Galactic were third on 53.5 points.

In the competitive Advanced division, Buck Davidson leads the way with Carlevo after a faultless show jump round in their first outing together since Kentucky. The 11-year-old Holstiener (Eurocommerce Caresino x Ramatuelle, by Levernois) carries a score of 26.9 to tomorrow’s cross country.

Bobby Meyerhoff and Robert Meyerhoff’s Fortuna, an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood (Balou du Rouet x Nova Keur, by Consul) follow in second on their dressage score of 32.70. Third place belongs to Michael Nolan and Andrew Walker’s SBT Good Guy, a 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Laughehou Guy x Watervalley Dawn Diamond, by Glidawn Diamond) on 35.4. points.

Horse Park of New Jersey I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills Summer I

Chattahoochee Hills also hosts two Intermediate divisions, which are headed up by Alexander O’Neal and Leslie Law with Fury H and JKF Vogue, respectively.

Alex and Fury H, an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood (San Remo x Miss Marple), owned by Alex’s wife, Ellie, picked up 3.2 cross country time penalties for a two-phase score of 31.5.

Leslie piloted Beatrice Rey-Herme’s JKF Vogue, a 7-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Kroongraaf x Clear Cavalier) to a score of 33.2. Leslie is also second in the Intermediate A division with Beatrice Rey-Herme’s  QC First Class, a 7-year-old Oldenburg (Furstenball x Laguna), who had 5.6 time penalties for a current score of 36.1.

There will be even more tomorrow. Good luck to those out competing!

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

France Out in Front After Cross Country in Strzegom Nations Cup

By on Jun 30, 2018 3:09 pm -

Yoshiaki Oiwa and Calle 44. Photo by Leszek Wójcik/LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials.

The cross country course at Poland’s LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials was no match for the French, who continue to lead the FEI Nations Cup. Great Britain moved from fifth to second after super cross country performances, and Poland’s home team also made moves to stand in third.

Japan’s Yoshiaki Oiwa and his own Calle 44, an 11-year-old Holsteiner, were the first pair to deliver a double clear round, and that made them individual leaders of the CICO3*. They remain on their dressage score of 30.5.

Maxime Livio and Opium de Verrieres. Photo by Mariusz Chmieliński/ LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials.

Despite two time penalties, France’s Maxime Livio secured second with Opium de Verrieres on a score of 31.40. In third place is Alice Dunsdon on a 33.1 who had a cracking quick round inside the town with her own Sambo riding for Great Britain.

Mateusz Kiempa and Lassban Radovix. Photo by Mariusz Chmieliński/ LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials.

Mateusz Kiempa is the highest-placed Polish rider in 13th with Anna Manczak’s 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse Lassban Radovix.

“The cross country went good, Lassban Radovix has jumped really well, it is a very brave horse,” he said. “We are slightly late, he is very willing to jump, but unfortunately he is not fast enough”

Of the 33 finishers 22 avoided jump penalties, but only two—Yoshiaki and Alice—managed the time. You can rewatch the CICO3* cross country action from start to finish here.

The Nations Cup competition in Strzegom is the first test of the new Olympic format, which will be used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.  This includes includes three riders per team with no drop score.

CCI3* 

CCI3* overnight leader Sara Algotsson Ostholt (SWE) finished bang on optimum time with Margareta Algotsson’s Wega to remain out in front. She and the 17-year-old Swedish Warmblood carry 26 points into the final phase.

“She was absolutely brilliant, she saved me a couple of times, when I was a little bit too relaxed,” Sara said. “She’s such a fantastic horse, I trust her 100% and I think she also trusts me. We’ve known each other for 17 years now, she’s so smart and intelligent and such a good character.”

There might be a bit of family feuding in this three-star, because as Sara’s brother-in-law, Andreas Ostholt, is in second with So Is Et, a 15-year-old Westfalian owned by Marcelis Padmos. They picked up 0.8 time penalties for a two-phase score of 28.2.

“It was really good, I didn’t have any trouble at all, all fences were really perfect, I didn’t take any risks, I wanted to give him a very good round before Tryon,” Andreas said.

Karin Donckers and Fletcha van’t Verahof are third for Belgium. Owned by Karin, Joris De Brabandere and Carl Bouckaert, the 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood picked up 6.8 time penalties for a score of 33.6.

Both the CCI3* and the CICO3* riders face the final show jumping phase Sunday. The CCI3* class jumps at 1:00 p.m. CET/7:00 a.m. EST, and the CICO3* will jump at 2:45 p.m. CET/8:45 a.m. EST. You can watch live here.

Strzegom: Website, Ride Times, Schedule, Course Preview, Live Stream, CCI3* Live Scores, CICO3* Live Scores, Team Scores, EN’s Coverage

 

Watch the Strzegom Cross Country Live Stream

By on Jun 30, 2018 8:00 am -

With no FEI events on the U.S. calendar this weekend, we turn our attention to the LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials! The Polish event is holding an FEI Nations Cup as well as CCI*, CCI2* and CCI3* divisions.

The seven Nations Cup teams are set to start at 9:00 a.m. EST. France leads the way after dressage with Sweden following in second and Germany is third. In the individual standings, Germany’s Marie Kraack and Havana Club top the individual standings with little breathing room as Linda Algotsson and Fair Spot are close behind in second. Grab a cup of coffee and curl up for some cross country excitement!

Click here for the CICO3* starting order. You can follow EN’s coverage here.

Here’s your top 10 ahead of cross country:

Strzegom: Website, Ride Times, Schedule, Course Preview, Live Stream, CCI3* Live Scores, CICO3* Live Scores

Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Stable View Summer H.T. Helmet Cam

By on Jun 26, 2018 3:00 pm -

It was hot, hot, hot over the weekend, but that didn’t stop brave horses and riders from taking on Stable View’s Summer Horse Trials. With a plethora of wash racks, misting stations and ride times in the cooler parts of the day, Stable View did everything possible to keep competitors cool.

Strap in for a spin with Elisa Wallace and Susan Day’s off-track Thoroughbred, Sharp Decision around the training level course at Stable View.

Stable View Summer H.T. [Website] [Results]

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Tuesday News & Notes from Chillax

By on Jun 26, 2018 12:01 am -

Photo by Shelby Allen.

My mom’s farm is home to a menagerie of ill-behaved animals, including my own semi-retired event horse. He lives with his smaller grey counterpart and a one-eyed POA. It’s a tossup on who is the worst behaved, but when the farrier comes it seems like they’re all doing their best to to win the title. Which means that I am issuing constant apologies to my farrier.

National Holiday: National Chocolate Pudding Day

Events Opening Today: Colorado Horse Park 3 Day Event & H.T. (CO, A-9) GMHA Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials (VT, A-1) WindRidge Farm Summer Horse Trials (NC, A-2) Otter Creek Summer H.T. (WI, A-4) Stanton Farms H.T. (ID, A-7) Colorado Horse Park 3 Day Event & H.T. (CO, A-9) Fair Hill International H.T. (MD, A-2) The Summer Event at Woodside (CA, A-6) Area VII Young Rider Benefit H.T. (WA, A-7)

Events Closing Today: Riga Meadow H.T. (CT, A-1) Champagne Run at the Park H.T. (KY, A-8) Western Underground, Inc Coconino Summer HT & T/N/BN3D Event (AZ, A-10) Western Underground, Inc Coconino Summer HT & T/N/BN3D Event (AZ, A-10) Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (NY, A-1) The Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm II (MD, A-2) Roebke’s Run H.T. (MN, A-4) Aspen Ridge H.T. (CO, A-9)

Tuesday News:

It’s only June, but championship season will be here before we know it. The USEA’s Future Event Horse Series has added a third central championship in addition to their east and west coast coast competitions. There will be classes for yearlings, 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds, and there’s still time to qualify! [Get Qualified for the 2018 Future Event Horse Championships!]

Copper-coated horseshoe nails might be in our future. An Australian study has shown that nails with a copper coating cause less microbial damage than traditional steel nails. [Better hoof health seen with use of copper-coated horseshoe nails]

CHIO Rotterdam celebrated its 70th birthday last week, making it the longest running 5* in the world. Hosting both dressage and show jumping, the show has a lot to offer. [Happy 70th Birthday, CHIO Rotterdam. Our 5 Favorite Moments Straight From The Netherlands.]

Support Area VII Young Riders by accessing their online auction offering amazing packages at Rebecca Farm, site of NAYC 2018! Up-for-bid items include Patron Packages featuring a cocktail meet-and-greet with Area VII NAJYRC team, coaches and staff during the event, patron passes, Area VII gear, and a course walk for two with cross country course designer Ian Stark. [Area VII Young Rider Online Auction Fundraiser]

Elysian Hills Training Center in Marshall, VA, is hosting a jump derby this Saturday, June 30! The courses combine show jumps and cross country obstacles and Intro through Training levels will be offered. Good experience in a friendly, supportive environment. $50 for your first trip around and $25 for the second. Entries close Wednesday! [Enter online]

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. in Geneseo, NY has extended the closing date for its July 14-15 Horse Trials by a week, to July 3. Offering Into through Preliminary divisions, they are also hosting a Donald T. Holland Memorial Challenge — bring your friends and challenge your other friends! On a team of three or four riders, three levels of competition must be represented, a great way to foster camaraderie between upper and lower level competitors. Prizes include sashes and mint julep cups! Thoroughbred Incentive Awards (TIP) will also be given, and there will be an air show! Contact the secretary at [email protected] for more information and visit the omnibus listing here.

Hot on Horse Nation: 9 Kind of Gross Things Equestrians Are Totally Used To

Tuesday Video: 

Which product does Olympic medalist Phillip Dutton trust to keep his horses calm and focused at the biggest events in the world? Chillax. Learn more.

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Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets

By on Jun 24, 2018 12:01 am -

There’s quite a lot happening around Eventing Nation this weekend! And I remain extremely impressed by everyone’s efforts. This past week at the barn was hot. Yes, I know I live in the South and it’s been hot for a while, but the last few days have been relentless. Stay hydrated and make smart choices outside, folks.

National Holiday: National Praline Day

Major Events This Week:

Arville: Website, Start Times & Scoring, Timetable, Event Rider Masters

U.S. Weekend Action:

Surefire H.T. **CANCELLED** [Website] [Entry Status]  [Live Scores]

Essex H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Stable View Summer H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]  [Live Scores]

Fox River Valley Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]  [Live Scores]

Inavale Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Arrowhead H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Midsouth Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Honey Run H.T. [Website]  [Live Scores]

Abbe Ranch H.T. [Website]  [Live Scores]

Sunday Links: 

More Items up for Grabs in USEA Online Auction to Benefit Eventing Safety and Education

Four-star cross-country without reins and 8 other amazing bits of horsey social media this week

Pacific Northwest Eventing Going Strong at Oregon State University

Bill Gates’ daughter sets up partnership with world number one showjumper

Equine oracle Diwa rivals Paul the Octopus in FIFA World Cup predictions

Sunday Video:

Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Event Rider Masters Heads to Arville

By on Jun 19, 2018 5:00 pm -

The 2018 Event Rider Masters Series continues this week with Leg 3 at Concours Complet d’Arville, held June 23-24 in Belgium. With every event the competition gets more and more exciting, and the lineup at Arville does not disappoint. Michael Jung, Oliver Townend, Gemma Tattersall and many more heavy hitters. Read on to see which horses and riders will appear, and don’t forget you can watch all the action for free at EventRiderMasters.tv.

  • Sidney Dufresne Eventing & Trevor Mail 🇫🇷
  • Maxime Livio & Tina de la Fieffe 🇫🇷
  • Donatien Schauly – Page Officielle & Pivoine des Touches 🇫🇷
  • Nils Trebbe & Montina 4 🇩🇪
  • Ebba Adnervik & Carlos 🇸🇪
  • Marcio Carvalho Jorge & JCR Winner 🇧🇷
  • Christoffer Forsberg & Hippo’s Sapporo 🇸🇪
  • Paweł Spisak & Banderas 🇵🇱
  • Jan Van Beek & Vamp du Monselet 🇳🇱
  • Team Opposition & WTTL Opposition Sky Law 🇬🇧
  • Katja Weimann & BP Cosmopolitan 🇦🇺
  • Therese Viklund & Diabolique 🇸🇪
  • Sarah Cutty Cohen & Treason 🇬🇧
  • Vittoria Panizzon Eventing Page & Borough Pennyz 🇮🇹
  • Bill Levett eventing & Shannondale Titan 🇦🇺
  • Francis Whittington Eventing & Hasty Imp 🇬🇧
  • Thomas Carlile & Upsilon 🇫🇷
  • Griffiths Eventing Team & Happy Times 🇦🇺
  • Liz Halliday-Sharp – HS Eventing & Fernhill By Night 🇺🇸
  • Jonelle Price Event Rider & Cloud Dancer 🇳🇿
  • Laura Collett & London 52 🇬🇧
  • Ludwig Svennerstal & Balham Mist 🇸🇪
  • Clarke Johnstone & Balmoral Sensation 🇳🇿
  • Astier Nicolas & Vinci de la Vigne 🇫🇷
  • Karin Donckers & Jalapeno 🇧🇪
  • Chris Burton & Polystar I 🇦🇺
  • Tom McEwen Eventing & Figaro van het Broekxhof 🇬🇧
  • Mark Todd Eventing & Leonidas 🇳🇿
  • Izzy Taylor Eventing & Director Tullyoran Cruise 🇬🇧
  • Michael Jung & Corazon 🇩🇪
  • Tim Price & Kincooley Cruising 🇳🇿
  • Gemma Tattersall Eventing & Chico Bella P 🇬🇧
  • Oliver Townend (Official) & Cillnabraden Evo 🇬🇧

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Tuesday News & Notes from Chillax

By on Jun 19, 2018 12:01 am -

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Temperatures have officially reached the hellish range in Georgia this summer. The heat and humidity have me asking myself, why do I live here again? One of the only redeeming aspects is taking horses swimming. How are you staying cool?

National Holiday: Juneteenth, National Garfield The Cat Day

Tuesday News:

The Area III Adult Riders were in for a treat this month as they went to an adult “camp” with Kim Severson! Five days of lessons (including one private!) all at the sprawling Vista Farm in Aiken, South Carolina, which has literally everything you could want for schooling. Learning and fun for all! [Camping, Clinics, and Camaraderie: Area III Adult Rider Camp with Kim Severson]

We knew The Chronicle of the Horse was good, but this proves it again! Congratulations to our friends at The Chronicle on 12 American Horse Publication awards. [The Chronicle And Untacked Magazines Earn 12 AHP Awards]

The USEA is hiring! They are looking for a Instructors’ Certification Program (ICP) Coordinator to work on a contractual basis. [Employment Opportunity: USEA Instructors’ Certification Program Coordinator]

Hot on Horse Nation: Two-Way Roads: On Fathers, Daughters and Horses

Best of Blogs: Soapbox: Routine

Tuesday Video: 

Which product does Olympic medalist Phillip Dutton trust to keep his horses calm and focused at the biggest events in the world? Chillax. Learn more.

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Monday News and Notes from Fleeceworks

By on Jun 18, 2018 12:01 am -

This girl is on fire! Jonelle Price has taken over as my girl power icon in the eventing world. Following the action from Luhmühlen was stressful this weekend, but what an outcome! I think all eyes will be on Jonelle come September in North Carolina.

National Holiday: National Splurge Day

Major Events:

#Luhmühlen: Website, Start Times & Scoring, SJ Live Stream, Timetable, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

U.S. Weekend Results:

Larkin Hill H.T. [Website] [Results]

Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Results]

Bucks County Horse Park H.T. [Website] [Results]

Full Gallop June H.T. [Website] [Results]

Silverwood Farm Spring H.T. [Website]  [Results]

Golden Spike H.T. [Website] [Results]

Monday News:

Yesterday was Jonelle’s Day, but the Brits also had huge finishes at Luhmühlen taking the rest of the top five. Laura Collett came second, Ros Canter in third, Kitty King was fourth and Willa Newton finished fifth. [Jonelle Price wins Luhmühlen CCI4*: Brits take next four places]

Michael Jung has five secrets to success. He values his team at home and treats every horse as an individual. We always have something to learn from ‘a man who is literally good at everything.’ [Michael Jung: Secrets To Success From The Man Who’s Literally Good At Everything]

The USEA is hiring! They are looking for a Instructors’ Certification Program (ICP) Coordinator to work on a contractual basis. [Employment Opportunity: USEA Instructors’ Certification Program Coordinator]

Monday Video:

Father’s Day Links Presented by One K Helmets

By on Jun 17, 2018 12:01 am -

It’s a somber morning at EN headquarters with the news that overnight leader Shamwari 4 had to be withdrawn prior to the final horse inspection at Luhmühlen. We wish Shammie a safe trip home to the States to begin his recovery.

National Holiday: Happy Father’s Day to all the eventing dads!

Major Events:

#Luhmühlen: Website, Start Times & Scoring, SJ Live Stream, Timetable, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

U.S. Weekend Action:

Larkin Hill H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Bucks County Horse Park H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Full Gallop June H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Silverwood Farm Spring H.T. [Website]  [Live Scores]

Golden Spike H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Building the Basics in Babies with Kelly Prather

Boyd Martin Back on Top of 2018 Luhmühlen CCI4*

Top eventer chased by loose dog asks: ‘Why didn’t they ring the bell?’

Laura Collett best of the Brits at Luhmühlen

Military veterans get $5m boost for equine assisted therapy

Sunday Video:

Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Every Feeling Felt During Cross Country

By on Jun 12, 2018 3:00 pm -

This gem has been making the rounds on social media and I have never aligned more with one video. The unsuspecting boy in the video may never have ridden a cross country course before, but he’s experienced a similar emotional roller coaster. You’ll want the sound on for this one. Go eventing.

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We design and manufacture the broadest range of clinically-proven veterinary therapeutic laser products, which are represented and supported worldwide by our network of specialist distributors and authorized service centers.

Tuesday News & Notes from Chillax

By on Jun 12, 2018 12:01 am -

Photo via Luhmühlen’s Facebook Page.

Things are getting serious! Brush has been installed around the cross country course at Luhmühlen, and that means it’s almost go time. Though I’ve never been, this looks like one of the most magical cross country courses! Peek at a past course at this link, and stay tuned for all the news from Luhmühlen as Jenni heads to Germany.

National Holiday: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Events Opening This Week: Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer H.T (MA, A-1) Hunt Club Farms H.T. (VA, A-2) Horse Park of New Jersey Horse Trials II (NJ, A-2)

Events Closing This Week: Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. I (NJ, A-2) South Farm H.T. (OH, A-8) Groton House Farm H.T. (MA, A-1) Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA, A-3)

Tuesday News:

Headlines yesterday shared news that Jonty Evans suffered “a significant brain injury” when he fell at Tattersalls over a week ago. The statement shared that the Irish rider had not regained consciousness since the accident and he remains in stable condition at Beaumont Hospital. Kick on, Jonty! [Jonty Evans suffered ‘a significant brain injury’ in Tattersalls fall]

Dutch horses can now expect more recognition at events around the country. Royal Dutch Warmblood Association of North America (KWPN-NA) announced that they have partnered with the USEA to roll out a new awards program for eventing to include high-score awards for individual events as well as year-end recognition. [KWPN-NA Announces Expansion of Competition and Year-End Awards Programs to Include Eventing]

The Park Equine Kentucky Classique will now hold Beginner Novice and Novice Three-Day divisions. The event, held August 31 – September 1, 2018 is now one of two in the country to offer a BN3D class. Get in on this now! Because the Kentucky Classique will morph into the AECs when they come to Lexington in 2019. [Park Equine Kentucky Classique to Offer Beginner Novice and Novice Three-Day Divisions]

Tuesday Video:

Which product does Olympic medalist Phillip Dutton trust to keep his horses calm and focused at the biggest events in the world? Chillax. Learn more.

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Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets

By on Jun 10, 2018 12:01 am -

Sometimes you cross country so fast your clothes come off! Doug Payne knows the feeling. He and Getaway cruised around the CCI3* at Bromont yesterday for sixth place going into the final phase. Much more to come Sunday from our own Leslie Threlkeld at Bromont!

National Holiday: National Black Cow Day

Major Events:

Bromont CCI: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

Bramham CCI: Website, Ride Times & Results, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Valinor Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Plantation Field H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

The Middleburg H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

River Glen June H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Queeny Park H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Feather Creek Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Camelot Equestrian Horse Park H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Aspen Farms H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Sunday Links: 

Symansky Vaults To The Top After A Challenging Bromont CCI*** Cross-Country Day

Contessa Climbs To The Top Of Bromont CCI** With Boyd Martin

Izzy Taylor pips French rider to Bramham CIC3* win as they finish on same score

Horse collapses and dies on cross-country at Bramham

Julia Krajewski leads after Bramham CCI3* cross-country; William Fox-Pitt up to third

Riders are more stable without saddle flaps, researchers find

Great Meadow Supports USEA Online Auction To Benefit Eventing Safety and Education

Sunday Video:

Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Meet the Miniature Mascots of WEG

By on Jun 5, 2018 4:30 pm -

Last month, organizers for the FEI World Equestrian Games announced the official mascots, and they are cute! Meet Star and Huck, two miniature ponies who were rescued by the Peeps foundation and are now owned by Managing Partners of Tryon Equestrian Partners, Mark and Katherine Bellissimo.

Aside from being adorable, Star and Huck’s responsibilities as mascots include practicing the skill sets needed for all eight FEI disciplines — in miniature format of course.

“We are delighted that two of our four-legged family members will be able to partake in the Games,” said Katherine Bellissimo. “We’ve brought them to a few events here at TIEC and down in Wellington, FL, and every time I am impressed at how they touch people’s lives. Their size and personalities makes them so approachable, and they thoroughly enjoy interacting with the crowds. It will be fantastic to have the two of them here for the fans to engage with during the WEG.”

If this wasn’t enough cute for you, get more by following them on instagram @starandhuck.

Why SpectraVET?

Reliable. Effective. Affordable.

SpectraVET is committed to providing only the highest-quality products and services to our customers, and to educating the world in the science and art of laser therapy.

We design and manufacture the broadest range of clinically-proven veterinary therapeutic laser products, which are represented and supported worldwide by our network of specialist distributors and authorized service centers.

Tuesday News & Notes from Chillax

By on Jun 5, 2018 12:01 am -

We’re one day away from the first horse inspection at Bromont! Horses and humans are headed north for this weekend’s competition. Keep it locked here for all the latest from Le Chinch in Canada.

Major Events This Week:

Bromont CCI: Website, Entries, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

Bramham CCI: Website, Entries & Results, EN’s Coverage

National Holiday: National Moonshine Day

Events Opening This Week: Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7) Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7) Penny Oaks H.T. (IN, A-8) Fitch’s Corner H.T. (NY, A-1) Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. (WI, A-4) US Pony Club National Championships(NC, A-11) Full Moon Farms H.T. (MD, A-2)

Events Closing This Week: Surefire Farm H.T. (VA, A-2) Stable View Summer H.T. (SC, A-3) Fox River Valley Pony Club H.T. (IL, A-4) Inavale Farm HT (OR, A-7) Midsouth Pony Club H.T. (KY, A-8) Abbe Ranch H.T. (CO, A-9) Essex H.T. (NJ, A-2) Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. I (CA, A-6) Arrowhead H.T. (MT, A-7) Honey Run H.T. (MI, A-8)

Tuesday News:

Woodside Horse Trials is rolling out some big cross country changes. Beginner novice through training level will have entirely new courses that take them to the back water that is historically only used for the upper levels. Because of the change, Bert Wood and his team will also be building a new line of cross country fences for these levels, too. [Woodside Horse Trials Debuts New Cross Country Improvements]

The Rebecca Broussard International Developing Grant has gotten approval for a funding increase. Formerly $30,000 the grant will now give $50,000 to a rider who has not yet represented the United States in international competition. [Broussard Charitable Foundation Approves Increase in Rebecca Broussard International Developing Grant]

Equestrian goes mainstream: Land Rover’s Not Horsing Around When It Comes To Reaching Its Customers

Tuesday Video: Most adorable horse management.

Which product does Olympic medalist Phillip Dutton trust to keep his horses calm and focused at the biggest events in the world? Chillax. Learn more.

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Izzy Taylor Wins Tattersalls CCI3*, Will Coleman 5th

By on Jun 3, 2018 3:56 pm -

Izzy Taylor and Call My Maggie May. Photo by Radka Preislerova/Tattersalls.

The top of the leaderboard was all tied up after British riders Izzy Taylor and William Fox-Pitt both show jumped cleanly at Tattersalls International Horse Trials & Country Fair in Co Meath, Ireland this afternoon. That left it up to cross country time penalties to name Izzy Taylor and Call Me Maggie May as the winners of The Irish Field CCI3*.

Izzy and Tom Strong’s 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood (Hamar X Marijke, by Hemmingway) finished on their dressage score of 28.5. This is Izzy’s second CCI3* victory here — she also won in 2014 with Allercombe Ellie.

William Fox-Pitt moved into second on the shared score of 28.5 with Jennifer Dowling’s Little Fire. Their only fault through the weekend were .8 time penalties on cross country.

Overnight leaders Ludwig Svennerstål and El Kazir SP, a 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood (Capriano X Katella, by Blanc Rivage xx) owned by Jonathan and Jane Clarke, had one rail down for a third place result on a 29.5.

Andrew Hoy jumped from 7th to 4th after a clear round with Vassily de Lassos, a 9-year-old Anglo-Arabian owned by Paula and David Evans and Andrew. Their final score is 31.1.

Will Coleman and OBOS O’Reilly. Photo by Lorraine O’Sullivan/Tattersalls.

Will Coleman also earned a top five finish riding OBOS O’Reilly for the United States. Will and “Oboe,” 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse (OBOS Quality X Omard Clover Queen, by Clover Hill) owned by the Four Star Eventing Group, had a very unlucky rail midway through the course to add four penalties. They finish on score of 32.4 in their Tattersalls debut.

Honorary American Ryan Wood made his first competitive trip across the Atlantic this weekend with his own and Curran Simpson’s Woodstock Bennett. The 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Shannondale Sarco X Ponail Belle, by Beau Royale) had two poles down to finish on 45 penalties.

“Bennett tried his best!” Ryan said. “It was a very technical track. I’m very pleased with him all week, and excited to have our first European event under our belt.”

Emma McNab and Fernhill Tabasco. Photo by Radka Preislerova/Tattersalls.

The George Mernagh Memorial CIC3* saw a dramatic cross country phase with much of the leaderboard shifting, but overnight leader Emma McNab held firm to take home the win with Fernhill Tabasco. 

Two heavy hitters, fifth-placed William Fox-Pitt with Bay My Hero and third-placed Jonty Evans with Cooley Rorkes Drift, came to grief at the water complex at 19b, an angled brush. William and Bay My Hero were up quickly and were without injury. Jonty was attended by medics before being transported to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. The event confirmed that he is in stable condition, and had since been transported to Beaumont Hospital for further treatment. Cooley Rorkes Drift was uninjured in the fall.

After Jonty’s fall, Emma had quite a bit of time on her hands as they held the course, but she and “Toby,” a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Tabasco Van Erpekom X Dinan Rhoda, by Porter Rhodes xx), owned by Kevin McNab, Dom and Poppy Worcester, Julia and Jamie Dougall, looked unbothered after resuming, adding 5.2 time penalties for a final score of 27.1.

Jonelle Price and Faerie Dianimo. Photo by Lorraine O’Sullivan/Tattersalls.

Speed queen Jonelle Price took up second place with Faerie Dianimo, a 13-year-old British Sport Horse owned by Jonelle,  Trisha Rickards and Jacky Green. This pair added nothing across country for a three-phase score of 28.3.

Adding just .4 time penalties, Will Levett and Elisabeth Murdoch’s Lassban Diamond Lift are third. The 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse ends the weekend on 31.6 points.

Two other pairs managed the time in addition to Jonelle: Izzy Taylor with Director General and Tiana Coudray with Under the Clocks. Tiana and “Ninja,” a 16-year-old Thoroughbred’s (Woodborough X Regal Kate) owned by Jatial Ltd., finished 12th on 44.7 points.

“He was very excited to be back at it again! He hasn’t done anything since Blenheim last year, but he just knows his job so well that you don’t need much preparation. He is such an amazing cross country horse that you mostly just have to point and hang on tight,” she said.

Tiana wasn’t necessarily gunning for the time, but when she heard no one had managed it yet, she let Ninja go for it. “I was just planning to give him a nice jump around, but as I headed to the start box I did hear that no one had made the time yet, so I thought if he’s feeling good I will let him run a bit more. He was on all the minutes quite easily. Given the chance he would like to go a lot faster,” she said.

Tiana Coudray and Cancaras Girl. Photo via Annabelle James on Facebook.

In the CCI2*, only two rails marred the final result of 42 for Tiana and her other ride, Cancaras Girl. Of the 48 starters, the 8-year-old Holsteiner (Cancara X Rubina VI, by Narew) finished 24th – a feat Tiana is pleased with as this is the mare’s first two-star.

“She jumped a really lovely round, but just breathed on two parts of treble combination. It must have been the lightest of rubs because I brought the photos and it looks amazing. The rail must have fallen after,” she said. “At any rate we are very pleased with her performance all weekend and think she is one with an exciting future.”

Click here for the final scores from all divisions, and click here to catch up on all the EN coverage of Tattersalls. Go Eventing.

Tattersalls Links: Website, Results

 

5 Reasons We’re Counting Down Until 2018 AEC

By on Jun 3, 2018 12:30 pm -
Colorado Horse Park, the site of the 2018 AEC. White Fence Equine Photography Photo. Colorado Horse Park, the site of the 2018 AEC. White Fence Equine Photography Photo.

Colorado Horse Park, the site of the 2018 AEC. White Fence Equine Photography Photo.

After two years at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, The 15th Annual USEA American Eventing Championships, is packing up and hitting the road again. This time headed west to the Colorado Horse Park! With every new year and every new venue, the AEC brings even more exciting amenities. We’re less than 100 days until the first day of competition, and here’s what we’re excited about:

  1. Festival Classes. New this year, USEA will offer non-championship divisions at AEC. These “festival classes” will be held at the beginner novice through preliminary level.
  2. The Colorado Horse Park. A new venue introduces a whole new edge to the competition. Even local riders will square up against an entirely new cross country course.
  3. West Coast Wonders. With the AEC moving west, it means we get a chance to see even more west coast super stars!
  4. Jr. Beginner Novice 14 & Under. So this isn’t a new addition, but it is an EN favorite. Cute ponies. Cute kids. The camaraderie and competition— we’re here for it. (See: #AEC17 Not-So-Live XC Updates: Jr. Beginner Novice 14 & Under Faceoff Showdown)
  5. The Fun! Our own Leslie Wylie called it best when she said it’s the “feel-good event of the year.” This is a pinnacle of competition for all levels. The smiles of accomplishment make this one of the best competitions all year.

AEC will run August 30-September 2, 2018 at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado. The qualification period runs through August 20th, so you’ve got the rest of the summer to get qualified! Visit the USEA’s AEC website to learn more.

[The AEC is 90 Days Away! Preview the Colorado Horse Park and Local Area]

[Festival Classes Offered at 2018 USEA American Eventing Championships]