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KER Weekend Winners: Carolina International, Poplar Place, Southern Arizona

By on Mar 25, 2019 9:00 am -

Watching eventers douse one another with champagne on a podium just never gets old. What a weekend for U.S. eventing!

An extra congrats to our lowest scoring finisher in the country this weekend, Nobie Cannon and Isabeau VT, who won the Open Training-A division at Carolina International on their dressage score of 19.3.

Your weekend winners:

Carolina International CCI & Horse Trials: Website, Final Scores, EN’s Coverage, Live Stream Replay, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram
CCI4*-S: Liz Halliday-Sharp & Fernhill By Night (27.9)
CCI3*-S: Will Faudree & Caeleste (28.9)
CCI2*-S: Andrew McConnon & Bossinova (24.3)
Advanced: Buck Davidson & Carlevo (38.3)
Intermediate Rider: Katie Lichten & RF Luminati (38.2)
Open Intermediate: Lynn Symansky & Under Suspection (27.4)
Open Preliminary: Tim Bourke & Lennard (26.0)
Preliminary Rider: Austin Skeens & Rocmaster (31.7)
Open Training-A: Nobie Cannon & Isabeau VT (19.3)
Open Training-B: Adriana Nannini & Tall Tale (25.2)
Training Rider: Natalie Epstein & Fanta (30.9)

Posted by Liz Halliday on Monday, March 25, 2019

Poplar Place March Horse Trials: Final Scores
Intermediate/Preliminary: Werner Geven & L’Avventura (35.0)
Open Preliminary: Melanie Smith & Shakedown Street (31.1)
Preliminary Rider: Amy Cobb & FGF Mr. Montificent (57.1)
Preliminary/Training: Cari Budny & Solo (39.9)
Jr. Training Rider: Lara Roberts & Nimbalina (33.6)
Open Training: Emily Renfroe-Dailey & Point of It All (38.3)
Sr. Training Rider: Isabel Franklin & Moonstruck (27.6)
Training Horse: Blake Fortson & Quiana AF (41.2)
Jr. Novice Rider: Julia Smolinski & Czarina (28.8)
Novice Horse: Maris Barden & Lots of Gusto (27.6)
Open Novice: Mary Bess Davis & Crimson Clover (29.5)
Sr. Novice Rider: Carrie Stryker & Just For Today (30.2)
Beginner Novice Horse: Angela Gottler & Caan’s Man In Black (25.6)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider: Alexis Poe & Frankly My Dear (27.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Amanda Farmer & Boyd Marden (42.2)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider: Angela Gottler & Icaan (32.1)
Intro: Elle Warnett & Jake (33.1)
Starter: Ashley Lansaw & Pleasantly Persist (53.3)

Southern Arizona Eventing Association Horse Trials: Final Scores
Preliminary/Modified: Deirdre Orcelletto & Got Rugged (99.9)
Modified: Jordan Crabo & Black Gold (31.1)
Open Training: Jaclyn Thomas & Aella (34.1)
Open Novice: Frederic Bouland & A Beautiful Promise (26.5)
Sr. Novice Rider: Lisa Jacobs & Kung Fu Slew (35.0)
Y.R. Novice Rider: Ruth Mock & Wodie (30.7)
Beg. Novice Rider A: Erica Zaborac & Dundee (31.4)
Beg. Novice Rider B: Ginger Desbiens & Twizzler (31.1)
Open Beg. Novice: Anika Bronfman & Commander Express (34.2)
Introductory A: Olivia O’Donnell & RO Millenium Image (32.5)
Introductory B: Amy Whipple & Pistolera Nic (33.1)

Congrats to all! Go Eventing.

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#EventerProblems Vol. 175, Presented by Haygain: Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap

By on Mar 23, 2019 3:09 pm -

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Hang in there, EN. And now, for the rest of your #EventerProblems:

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Carolina CCI4*-S Live Updates: A 1-2 Punch for Liz Halliday-Sharp

By on Mar 23, 2019 12:19 pm -

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night – your CCI4*-S winners. Photo by Jenni Autry.

Welcome to cross country day at the Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North Carolina International. CCI4*-S cross country starts at 12:40 p.m. EST and will stream live on EQSportsNet. Click here for details on how to watch live. EN will also be running live updates, so keep refreshing this page for all the latest news.

Ian Stark’s CCI4*-S track is 3,800 meters with an optimum time of 6 minutes, 40 seconds. Click here for a fence-by-fence preview. Only one pair, Doug Payne and Vandiver, made the optimum time last year.

Click here to catch up on all of EN’s Carolina coverage so far. Go Eventing.

12:40: Our experienced pathfinders Buck Davidson and Park Trader are now on course! They complete with 10.8 time penalties.

12:47: Clayton Fredericks and Luksor are next out. Neat to see their Hylofit heart rate monitor stats on the live stream; clearly this horse is quite fit. Funnily, Clayton’s heart rate is lower cross country than it was during their dressage test! This pair finishes clear with 3.2 time penalties.

12:53: Will Faudree and Michel 233 are clear through the finish flags with 2.8 time penalties.

12:55: Felix Vogg and Cayenne run into early trouble at the first combination at #4, The Attwood Mounds, and will carry 20 forward as they continue on course. They step on the gas to make up for lost time and finish with 6.8 time penalties.

12:58: Confirmed: a clear round inside the time for 2nd placed Liz Halliday-Sharp and Deniro Z! They’ll finish on their dressage score of 29.5. Liz sits in the lead on her second horse, Fernhill By Night, so she’ll be the winner here today — the only question is, on which horse?

1:02: Caroline Martin and Danger Mouse are home clear with 2.0 time.

1:04: Emily Beshear and Olney Uncle Sam finish with 2.8 time.

1:06: Ariel Grald and Leamore Master Plan will be our second pair to come home clear inside the time.

1:07: Kylie Lyman and Da Vinci Code part ways at the water when the horse runs out at the C element of the combination at #4.

1:11: Katherine Brown and Victor Z have a big jump over the ditch at the hollow and run into trouble at the brush skinny C element, picking up 20. The wind taken out of their sails a bit, Katherine calls it a day when Victor Z says no at the brush into the water, and then again at the option.

1:20: Alexandra Knowles and Morswood complete with 10.8 time penalties.

1:22: A third pair has finished clear inside the time: Cornelia Dorr and Sir Patico MH.

1:23: Clear with 4.4 time for Colleen Loach and Qorry Blue D’Argouges.

1:25: Charlotte Collier and Clifford M collect 6.0 time.

1:27: Buck Davidson is out on course with his second ride, Copper Beach. They finish clear with 8.8 time.

1:34: Doug Payne and Quantum Leap are another pair outfitted with the Hylofit technology, giving us a window into the horse and rider’s heart rate, speed and distance traveled. They finish clear with 3.2 time.

1:42: William Coleman and Obos O’Reilly turn in our fourth fault-free performance of the day, stopping the clock nine seconds inside the time.

1:44: Clear with 9.6 time for Phillip Dutton and Corvett.

1:47: Lisa Marie Fergusson and Honor Me are our fifth pair to finish clear and inside the time.

1:50: Clear with 9.2 time for Ariellle Aharoni and Dutch Times.

1:51: Clear with 11.2 time for Alexandra Sacksen and her bold-hearted Connemara Sparrow’s Nio.

1:52: Liz Halliday-Sharp is on course with her most inexperienced horse of her three in this division, Cooley Quicksilver. They have a glance off at the coffin and she pulls him up shortly thereafter.

2:03: Sharon White and the big-galloping grey Cooley On Show are clear with 3.6 time.

2:04: Hometown favorite Will Faudree and his second ride of the division, Pfun, get some cheers and whistles as they make short work of the Hollow. They complete with 2.0 time.

2:05: Tim Bourke and Quality Time are home clear with 0.4 time after a deceptively chill-looking round.

2:07: Buck Davidson parts ways with Erroll Gobey at the #4 combination. Buck is on his feet and straightening up the flag; the horse is having a jolly trot around the track.

2:15: Allie Knowles and the talented young mare Ms. Poppins are clear with 10.4 time.

2:18: Clear with 13.6 time for Elinor O’Neal and Zeta.

2:20: Clear with 4.4 time for Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Singapore.

2:24: Jennifer Brannigan and FE Lifestyle part ways after the horse twists jumping into the coffin.

2:33: Felix Vogg and Colero finish just inside the time, which will see him in a top 10 finish.

2:35: Will Coleman on course with his second ride, Off The Record. He already made the time on Obos O’Reilly and is motoring around with this one — can he make it two-for-two? Update: Yes!

2:40: Doug Payne and Vandiver are the defending champions here at Carolina and posted a double clear in 2018, the only combination to catch the time. They can’t catch Liz Halliday-Sharp today but will be challenging for a top spot … and they’ll do no worse than fifth place after their clear, fast round.

2:45: We’re down to the top four pairs now, starting with Emily Beshear and her second ride of the division Silver Night Lady. They’ll slide down the leaderboard a bit after picking up 12.8 time.

2:46: Third-placed Hallie Coon and Celien finish one second inside the time.

2:48: Our leader Liz Halliday-Sharp is now on course with Fernhill By Night. Liz and “Blackie” can afford to be three seconds over the optimum time and still take the win over Deniro Z.

2:54: And the queen of Carolina International 2019 is … Liz Halliday-Sharp! Finishing five seconds under the time, she’ll take the pillar-to-post win with Fernhill By Night and second place with Deniro Z.

Stay tuned for the full report!

Carolina International: Website, Ride Times, Live Scores, Start Lists, EN’s Coverage, Live Stream, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

Thursday Video from Ecovet: A Virtual Tour of the Carolina Horse Park

By on Mar 21, 2019 5:00 pm -

Have you been to the Carolina Horse Park, site of this week’s Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and H.T.? The 250-acre venue in Hoke County, North Carolina, hosts not only eventing competitions, but also a number of dressage, combined driving and hunter/jumper shows throughout the year. In fact, CHP is the only equestrian facility in the mid-Atlantic region with multi-disciplined capabilities suitable for championship level competitions.

The Carolina Horse Park Foundation was founded in 1998 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization by equestrian enthusiasts, and today CHP is dedicated to the preservation of open space for equestrian and recreational purposes. In addition to horse shows, it hosts other agricultural events and fun outdoor activities.

For more information on CHP and view its calendar of events, visit the website here. And be sure to keep it locked here for full reports on all the action from Carolina International 2019!

Carolina: Website, Entry Status, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Live Stream, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

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Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Groundwork With Gottum

By on Mar 20, 2019 5:00 pm -

Elisa Wallace is a Thoroughbred Makeover veteran and has long been a champion of OTTBs, inspiring us with their journeys from track to start box. She’s won the eventing division at the Makeover multiple times, and in 2018 added the competition’s top honor to her list of accomplishments when fas voted the horse “America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred” in the Finale.

She may be jumping skinnies bareback and bridleless at the Makeover come fall, but every OTTB she has found success with had to start somewhere. In this video, we get an early glimpse at her 2019 Makeover hopeful Gottum. The 2013 Florida-bred Thoroughbred gelding (Factum – Marhaba, by Turkoman) won $5,135 in 17 starts on the track — we can’t wait to watch him progress in his new career! Here, she talks us through a groundwork session with the horse.

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Event Horse March Madness: Round of 32, Part 2 (UK/IRE + AUS/NZL)

By on Mar 20, 2019 9:00 am -

EN Event Horse March Madness: Round of 32, Part 2 (UK/IRE + AUS/NZL). Who should advance to the next Sweet 16 … you decide! Photos by EN.

Who is the fiercest event horse in the land? March Madness marches on today with Round of 32, Part 2!

How it’s seeded: To avoid petty squabbling amidst our chinchilla selection committee, we have objectively seeded the bracket according to the final 2018 WBFSH Rankings. Included in the bracket are the highest ranked eight horses from each of four regions: North America, UK/Ireland, Europe and Australia/New Zealand. The higher the points earned in 2018, the higher the seed. The six winners of CCI4* events in 2018 as well as the 2018 World Champion received automatic top seed buy-in.

Determination of winner: Popular vote!
Round of 32, Part 1: Monday, March 18
Round of 32, Part 2: Wednesday, March 20
Sweet 16: Monday, March 25
Elite 8: Monday, April 1
Final 4: Friday, April 5
Championship: Monday, April 8

Round of 32, Part 1 (North America + Europe) results: A couple of major upsets (at least, according to the seed rankings) — in the North America region, #8 seed Foxwood High defeated #1 seed Z; meanwhile in Europe, #8 seed fischerRocana FST trounced Siniani de Lathus. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Foxwood High and fischerRocana FST facing off in the semi-finals, eek!

Today’s match-ups: Things are already pretty brutal on this side of the bracket. In the UK/Ireland region, we’ve got Ros Canter’s WEG gold medalist Allstar B, Oliver Townend’s Kentucky winner Cooley Master Class, and Irish teammates going up against one another head-to-head. In the AUS/NZL region, we’ve got over half the horses who won a CCI4* in 2018: Badminton winner Classic Moet, Luhmühlen winner Faerie Dianimo, Burghley winner Ringwood Sky Boy, and Adelaide winner Willingapark Clifford. Stablemates vs. stablemates, husbands vs. wives …. the Sweet 16 should be interesting, to say the least!

Graphic by Leslie Wylie.

Round of 32, Part 2 voting is open through midnight on Sunday, March 24, with the Sweet 16 to be announced the following day. Go vote, and Go Eventing!

Bon Voyage! Spots Still Available in Selena O’Hanlon Badminton Fundraiser Clinic

By on Mar 19, 2019 1:00 pm -

Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High at Badminton 2018. Photo by Nico Morgan Media.

Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High ship out  to England on March 31 to gear up for their second consecutive crack at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (May 1-5, 2019). As a bon voyage fundraiser for their journey, Selena is teaching a clinic at BarnStaple South in Morriston, Florida, and spots are still available!

BarnStaple South is a brand new 80-acre eventing facility with a fully loaded cross country course complete with ditches, water, banks, coffins and more. The clinic will feature show jumping on Sunday, March 24, and cross country on Monday, March 25. Spots are open for every level, Beginner Novice through Intermediate, and riders are welcome to participate on one ($150) or both ($250) days. Lunch is provided.

We’re all excited to cheer on Selena and “Woody,” a 16-year-old Canadian Sport Horse (Rio Bronco W X Evita II xx, by Abacus xx) bred by Epstein Equestrian and owned by John and Judy Rumble, and they’re in fighting form. The pair is fresh off a win in the Red Hills CCI4*-S, where they were one of only two pairs to catch the optimum time on Mike Etherington-Smith’s cross country course, becoming the only pair in the 21-year history of the event to ever make the time twice in the CCI4*-S.

Foxwood High looks back at the Badminton main arena moments after posting a massive personal best dressage score of 26.4. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Going faster on cross country has been a key goal for the pair, who jumped clear around Badminton last year with 16.4 time penalties and finished 24th overall. This year they will once again be based at Mark Todd’s yard in Wiltshire, with a planned run at Burnham Market as their final outing ahead of Badminton.

“I’m excited to see Burnham Market, which is a venue I’ve never competed at, and experience competing there. I want to soak up the whole experience, “Selena told EN at Red Hills. “Now that we know we can do Badminton, hopefully we can improve on our speed.”

For more information about Selena’s upcoming clinic, contact Derek Strine at (302)593-6682 or Jennifer Gallas at (586)531-6319 or email [email protected].

Event Horse March Madness: The Bracket Begins! Round of 32, Part 1

By on Mar 18, 2019 3:00 pm -

Round of 32, Part 1: North America and Europe. Who should advance to the round of 16? You decide! Photos by EN.

Gather round the water cooler — it’s time for March Madness, EN-style! This year 32 of the world’s top ranked event horses are squaring off in a NCAA Tournament inspired bracket to determine the fiercest eventer in the land.

How it’s seeded: To avoid petty squabbling amidst our chinchilla selection committee, we have objectively seeded the bracket according to the final 2018 WBFSH Rankings. Included in the bracket are the highest ranked eight horses from each of four regions: North America, UK/Ireland, Europe and Australia/New Zealand. The higher the points earned in 2018 (and 2018 alone), the higher the seed. The six winners of CCI4* events in 2018 as well as the 2018 World Champion received automatic top seed buy-in.

Determination of winner: Popular vote!
Round of 32, Part 1: Monday, March 18
Round of 32, Part 2: Wednesday, March 20
Sweet 16: Monday, March 25
Elite 8: Monday, April 1
Final 4: Friday, April 5
Championship: Monday, April 8

Today’s match-ups: We’ve divided the Round of 32 into two parts: Part 1 is North America and Europe; Part 2 is UK and AUS/NZL. For today, we’re looking at some well-matched rivalries — I feel bad pitting some of these North American horses against each other — as well as some big potential upsets … 2018 Pau CCI4* winner Siniani de Lathus may be the #1 seeded Europe horse, but can he really hold his own against #8 seeded fischerRocana FST? We’ll find out soon enough! Check out the bracket and then cast your vote in the polls below.

Go Eventing.

 

 

 

KER Weekend Winners: Ocala, Pine Top, MeadowCreek Park, Copper Meadows

By on Mar 18, 2019 9:00 am -

Cheers to a full-swing weekend of eventing from coast to coast. Be sure to check out our in-depth, video-packed upper-level report here.

A few special shout-outs! First, congrats to our lowest scoring finishers in the country this weekend — Meg Pellegrini and RF Eloquence, who won the Prelim Rider B division at Copper Meadows on a score of 19.1. Meg also topped the Prelim Rider A division with wonderpony/new mum-by-proxy Ganymede.

We saw two more double blue ribbon winners at Copper Meadows in Jordan Linstedt, who won Open Preliminary with Staccato and Open Training with ROR Lisbane Finch; Tamie Smith won the Advanced combined test with Mai Baum and Open Novice with Cooley Starstruck. We had one triple (!!!) blue ribbon winner at Ocala in Kurt Martin, who won Training Horse B with Don Chacco, Novice Horse A with Camouflage, and Novice Horse B with Space Ranger.

A couple of belated high-fives are owed to winners of the first Charles Owen Technical Merit competition of the year, Pine Top H.T. held Feb. 21-24. The Junior Charles Owen Technical Merit Award went to Campbell Jones and Patras VR, who finished fourth in their division. The Adult Amateur Charles Owen Technical Merit Award went to Alison Kroviak and Dolce, who finished third in their division. Get to know these two deserving riders on the USEA website here. Over the course of the year, the Charles Owen Technical Merit Award will be presented at one event in each of the 10 USEA Areas, rewarding riders for their safe and effective cross country riding. Click here to learn more.

Many thanks to our great sponsor Kentucky Equine Research for sponsoring this series. Speaking of winning, KER is hosting a drawing for the winner’s choice of Ecogold saddle pad (up to retail value $300). To enter, just sign up at https://ker.com/sweepstakes/ before April 30.

And now, your weekend winners!

Ocala Winter II H.T. [Final Scores]
Advanced Combined Test: Alexa Lapp & Cambalda (35.9)
Intermediate Horse: Kylie Lyman & Xuanatu (34.6)
Intermediate Rider: Heather Jane Morris Jos & UFO De Quidam (45.9)
Open Intermediate: Lauren Kieffer & Vermiculus (36.4)
Open Preliminary: Andrew Palmer & Tatendrang (27.6)
Open Preliminary 1-Day A: Sharon White & Claus 63 (42.1)
Open Preliminary 1-Day B: Jonathan Holling & Prophet (29.0)
Preliminary Horse-A: Bethany Hutchins-Kristen & Geluk HVF (35.6)
Preliminary Horse-B: Robert Meyerhoff & Gorsehill Zulu (30.2)
Preliminary Rider-A: Maddie McElduff & Tupelo (38.1)
Preliminary Rider-B: Denise Goyea & Quickest (35.5)
Preliminary Rider-C: Michelle Mercier & Prince of Kiltealy (40.1)
Jr. Training Rider: Alyssa Lambert & Timothy (33.2)
Modified-A: Katie Malensek & Landjaeger (30.5)
Modified-B: Anna Kjellstrom & Kazoo (29.3)
Open Training-A: Caroline Martin & Ingomar (35.5)
Open Training-B: William Ward & Gawain (26.1)
Open Training-C: Lindsey Stevenson & Chivalry (26.1)
Sr. Training Rider-A: Isabel Franklin & Moonstruck (27.7)
Sr. Training Rider-B: Cora Severs & Cuervo (28.5)
Training Horse-A: Kendyl Tracy & Bobbie Burns (23.0)
Training Horse-B: Kurt Martin & Don Chacco (23.2)
Training Horse-C: Elinor O’Neal & QC Wanderlust (24.5)
Jr. Novice Rider: Carly Payne & Race the Devil (30.7)
Novice Horse-A: Kurt Martin & Camouflage (27.1)
Novice Horse-B: Kurt Martin & Space Ranger (25.0)
Open Novice-A: Alexa Perkiel & Ron Reagan (29.5)
Open Novice-B: Clark Montgomery & Der Romany (20.7)
Sr. Novice Rider-A: Cindi Cauffman & Lamondale Florinia (24.1)
Sr. Novice Rider-B: Alyssa Cairo & Paddington (31.0)
Beginner Novice Rider-A: Susan Martin & Alice Alice (24.5)
Beginner Novice Rider-B: Karen Tomlinson & Regal Jewel II (28.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Caroline Martin & Touché (26.3)

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Pine Top Spring H.T. [Final Scores]
Intermediate Rider: Katie Lichten & RF Luminati (29.5)
Open Intermediate: Caitlin Silliman & Ally KGO (29.0)
Junior Young Riders Open Preliminary: Hanna Grace Johnson & Urlanmore Beauty (41.9)
Open Preliminary-A: Erin Sylvester & Captivate (27.8)
Open Preliminary-B: Michael Pendleton & Carlsburg (28.0)
Preliminary Rider: Danielle Bolte & Diamond n the Rough (38.8)
Jr. Training Rider: Hannah Wright & Master Eli (33.1)
Open Training-A: Erin Flynn Mobley & Divine Legacy (29.5)
Open Training-B: Sydney Solomon & FE Mactan (30.2)
Preliminary / Training: Courtney Cooper & Excel Star If Never (30.2)
Sr. Training Rider: Paytin Schaeffer & Fernhill Legend (31.2)
Jr. Novice Rider: Lauren Meyers & Pog Mahome (37.7)
Open Novice-A: Sarah Kuhn & F.O.F. Grey Gatsby (27.1)
Open Novice-B: Valerie Pride & Slick Moves (23.8)
Sr. Novice Rider-A: Kathleen Bertuna & Millye’s Mojave (26.2)
Sr. Novice Rider-B: Elizabeth Kantra & Ivan (33.6)
Training / Novice: Emma Jenkins & Fernhill Armani (32.5)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider: Marissa Griffin & Hunter (32.2)
Open Beginner Novice: Alison Eastman-Lawler & Lexington II (27.5)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider: Jessica Katz & Fernhill Sylvus (30.3)

MeadowCreek Park H.T. [Final Scores]
Open Preliminary: Emelie Lesher & Hotshot (42.0)
Jr. Training Rider: Livy Muntz & The Manager (37.0)
Open Training: Rene Rios & One Lark One Legend (30.9)
Preliminary / Training: Amy Clemmons & Glenlord’s Full Moon Fortune (47.8)
Sr. Training Rider: Courtenay Turner & Flying Private (41.6)
Jr. Novice Rider: Kendall Miller & Elliott GS (33.8)
Open Novice: Becky Roper & Emerald Breeze (31.0)
Sr. Novice Rider: Elise Marshall & Ladies Man (34.5)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider: Elizabeth Honeycutt & Jos Baco (30.0)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider: Amy Becker & Claim The Lead (32.3)
Starter: Aynsleigh Fettig & Aisling Dugan (29.7)
YEH 4 year old: Kirsty Steel & Halcyon
FEH 4 year old: Jayne Lloyd & Diamond Davinity
FEH 3 year old: Ashley Aguilar & Flagmount’s Reflection
FEH 2 year old: Anna Pierce & AMP Chantilly Lace
FEH Yearling: Nikki Littrell & Starstruck Legacy

Copper Meadows H.T. [Final Scores]
Intermediate: Olivia Loiacono-Putrino & Waterford (36.9)
Open Preliminary: Jordan Linstedt & Staccato (23.3)
Preliminary Rider A: Meg Pellegrini & Ganymede (31.3)
Preliminary Rider B: Meg Pellegrini & RF Eloquence (19.1)
Open Training: Jordan Linstedt & ROR Lisbane Finch (29.3)
Training Rider A: Dorothy Hall & Lyrical Lightning (34.0)
Training Rider B: Brianne Maskus & Arizona Sweet (34.8)
Novice Rider A: Jodie Willow Maguire & Flint and Steel (25.5)
Novice Rider B: Tallis Dixon & Heritage Ailena (41.1)
Open Novice: Tamra Smith & Cooley Starstruck (31.0)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Rachael Gilmore & Danny Boy (22.8)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Adisyn Mary & Heinz 57 (40.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Erin Kellerhouse & Reverie GWF (21.9)
CT Advanced: Tamra Smith & Mai Baum (22.4)
Introductory: Ava Chase & Remington III (30.6)

Congrats to all. Go Eventing!

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Kiss Me, I’m an Irish Sport Horse! Raising a Pint to the Top 10 ISH Eventers of 2018

By on Mar 17, 2019 9:00 am -

The top 10 Irish Sport Horses of 2018 according to the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses rankings. Photos by EN.

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Here at EN, no proper celebration of the holiday would be complete without a toast to the huge role that Irish Sport Horses play in eventing.

As athletic as they are tough, it’s no wonder the breed consistently dominates the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses/Rolex Eventing Studbook Rankings. The breed has come out on top in WBFSH/Rolex’s FEI point based ranking system every year since 2004 with three exceptions, 2010, 2011 and 2018, when it was temporarily unseated by the Hanoverian Verband, Studbook Selle Français and KWPN respectively. Last year ISH Studbook was jostled into second by the narrowest of margins — it’s polite to let others have a turn on the throne every now and again, we suppose! View the 2018 studbook rankings here.

The top 10 ISH eventing point earners of 2018, as per the final ranking list here:

Sarah Ennis (IRE) and Horseware Stellor Rebound (IRL) at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

#1. Irish eventer Sarah Ennis and Horseware Stellor Rebound, a 15-year-old ISH gelding by VDL Ricochet owned by Horseware Products LTD, Niki Potterton and Orla Ennis, topped the charts on a point total of 257 thanks to a banner competition year. Most notably they finished 5th individually at the 2018 WEG in Tryon, helping lead Team Ireland to the silver medal. Other top finishes included a 2nd in the Chatsworth CIC3* leg of the Event Rider Masters series, a CIC3* win at Kilguilkey International H.T. and a 2nd in the Cappoquin CIC3*.

Sam Watson (IRE) and Horseware Ardagh Highlight at Luhmühlen 2018. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#2. Also representing the silver medal winning Irish WEG squad was Sam Watson with Horseware Ardagh Highlight, a 15-year-old ISH gelding (Puissance x Gentle Servant, by Kings Servant) owned by Belinda Keir and the rider. The pair finished 14th at WEG and turned in solid performances throughout the year, including a 6th place finish in the horse’s first CCI4* effort at Luhmühlen.

Oliver Townend (GBR) and Ballaghmor Class at Blair Castle 2018. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

#3. Next up is Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class, a 12-year-old ISH gelding (Courage x Kilderry Place) owned by Karyn Shuter, Angela Hislop and Val Ryan. The pair followed up a win at Burghley in 2017 with a 5th at Badminton and a 2nd at Burghley in 2019.

Piggy French (GBR) and Quarrycrest Echo at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.#4. Piggy French and Quarrycrest Echo, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Clover Echo x Royal China, by Cavalier Royale) owned by Jayne McGivern, helped Team Great Britain find gold at the 2018 WEG with their 10th place individual finish. Another big finish was a win in the Chatsworth CIC3* ERM leg and a 2nd in the CIC3* at Hartbury.

Tim Price (NZL) and Ringwood Sky Boy at Kentucky in 2017. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

#5. Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy, a 16-year-old ISH gelding (Courage II x Sky Lassie, by Sky Boy) owned by Varenna Allen, Robert Taylor and the rider, round out the top five. In 2018 the pair finished 12th at Badminton and, memorably, won Burghley.

Emma McNab (AUS) and Fernhill Tabasco at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

#6. Another chart-topping ISH we had the opportunity to see in the flesh at the 2018 WEG was Fernhill Tabasco, ridden by Emma McNab of Australia. The 11-year-old ISH gelding (Tabasco Van Erpekom x Dinin Rhoda, by Porter Rhodes), owned by Kevin McNab, Dom and Poppy Worcester, and Julia and Jamie Dougall, won Tattersalls CIC3* and was 11th at Luhmühlen.

Andrew Nicholson and Swallow Springs. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

#7. Andrew Nicholson and Swallow Springs, an 11-year-old ISH gelding (Chillout x Kilila, by Cult Hero) owned by Paul and Diana Ridgeon, were 2nd in the Bramham CCI3* and 3rd at Burghley.

Oliver Townend and Cooley SRS. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

#8. Oliver Townend and Cooley SRS (now Willingapark Cooley), a 12-year-old ISH gelding (Ramiro B x Ballynattin Pride, by Kiltealy Spring), were 2nd at Badminton and 12th at Burghley.

Caroline Martin (USA) and Islandwood Captain Jack. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#9. Two North American based pairs were able to crack the top 10. First off, Caroline Martin and Islandwood Captain Jack, a 10-year-old ISH gelding (Jack of Diamonds x Suir Touch, by Touchdown) owned by Sherrie Martin and the rider, had a string of impressive 2018 finishes. Among them, they were 2nd in the Jersey Fresh CIC3*, 6th in the Great Plains CICO3*-NC, and 2nd in the Rebecca Farm CCI3*.

Will Coleman (USA) and Off the Record. Photo by Jenni Autry.

#10. Rounding out the top 10 is Will Coleman with Off the Record, a 10-year-old ISH gelding (VDL Arkansas x Drumagoland Bay, by Ard Ohio) owned by the Off the Record Syndicate. Their list of 2018 accomplishments was topped by a win in the Great Meadows CICO3*-NC.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Go Irish Sport Horses, and Go Eventing!

Fair Hill International Welcomes New Competition Manager, Business Director

By on Mar 15, 2019 4:00 pm -

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Running Fair Hill International is one of the biggest jobs in the biz, and we are excited to welcome two of our sport’s hardest-working ladies into important positions at the event. This week the FHI Board of Directors, chaired by Patricia Gilbert, announced Mary Coldren as FHI Competition Manager and Maria Barrett as the new FHI Business Director.

From FHI:

Mary hardly needs a lengthy introduction. Most of you are familiar with Mary as an event secretary extraordinaire. Mary can be seen at countless events around Area II in the role of the event secretary. Additionally, she is also a USEF licensed technical delegate. Mary has been part of Fair Hill International horse trials since the very beginning, weed-whacking jumps and putting up jump flags before she became the FHI event secretary.

It was very obvious from the beginning that she had a special knack for scheduling ride times, organizing stabling orders, and meeting last-minute rider requests among other duties. The demand for her services grew from there, and today she is one of the most sought after event secretaries on the East Coast. The event organizers and riders appreciate her organizational skill, personal attention and also her contribution to the safety of the sport. With the upcoming changes and transition of The Fair Hill International Fall Festival to a CCI5*-L, we are incredibly excited to have Mary on staff as our Competition Manager.

Photo courtesy of Fair Hill International.

In addition to Mary, we welcome Maria Barrett. Maria steps into the newly created position of the FHI Business Director with the goal of promoting FHI’s mission via a robust social media campaign, strategic planning in the area of corporate and individual sponsorships, and fundraising. Maria is a Pennsylvania licensed attorney and the owner and managing attorney of an immigration law practice. Her business model relies on a comprehensive website and social media presence, and an extensive advertising campaign with international outreach.

It is these business development and marketing skills that she brings with her to FHI as we are moving through a period of significant transformation and growth. Maria, who was born in Slovakia, grew up riding and competing in the long format eventing and jumpers on the European circuit and is still an avid adult amateur event rider. She can be seen around Area II events either riding or volunteering.

Photo courtesy of Fair Hill International.

Here at FHI, we are already busy planning and implementing changes and updates to our competition calendar and individual events that will positively affect our riders, officials, sponsors, and volunteers. Please give a warm welcome to Mary and Maria.

Want to join the Fair Hill team? The event is currently seeking two volunteers, an advertising coordinator and a chair, to head up the printed program for the October event. View the job descriptions here.

The Maryland venue will play host to three USEA recognized and three unrecognized horse trials this year, with its marquee Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International CCI4*-L, CCI3*-L and USEA Young Event Horse Championships taking place Oct. 17-20, 2019. For more information and a calendar of upcoming events, visit the website here.

[Fair Hill International Announces New Competition Manager, Business Director]

Product Review: Total Saddle Fit Synthetic Shoulder Relief Girth

By on Mar 15, 2019 2:00 pm -

The new synthetic Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Girth. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

We here at EN have been waxing poetic about Total Saddle Fit girths for years. AJ Dyer praised the Shoulder Relief Girth’s revolutionary contour shape which allows riders to properly position the saddle well behind the horse’s shoulder blades. Morgane Schmidt called the girth a “potential game changer for many horses,” and was so impressed that she later went out and got herself the fleece-lined version. Colleen Peachy raved about its quality, craftsmanship, comfort, fit and function.

I’ve read all the reviews with wonder but had never tried the girth myself until recently, when Total Saddle Fit introduced a new synthetic version of its original Shoulder Relief Girth.

Photo courtesy of Total Saddle Fit.

Synthetic is my siren song, as my Pony Club days of diligent tack pampering are far in the rearview. Like many adult amateurs, I’m hard-pressed for time and every moment I spend having to cleaning and conditioning tack is a moment I have to subtract from being in the saddle. I feel guilty investing a bunch of money in nice leather gear that I know is going to get trashed the moment I go splashing around a soggy jump course or canter around a muddy springtime field if I don’t have time to properly care for it afterward.

This synthetic girth, on the other hand, you can get as muddy as you please then just hose or wipe it down and boom — all good. It’s antimicrobial, weather resistant and great for horses who don’t tolerate leather well.

Best of all, it includes all the features and benefits of the original leather Shoulder Relief Girth, which we’ve deconstructed at length here in previous reviews. A few highlights:

  • Shape of the girth changes position and angle of billets to prevent saddle from interfering with horse’s shoulders and elbows
  • Cut-back sides move attachment to billets 2″ behind natural girth groove, making billets perpendicular to the ground
  • Reduces tendency to pull saddle forward into horse’s shoulders
  • Gives more room for elbow movement and prevents galls in elbow area
  • Padded and reinforced girth body
  • Double elastic on both ends
  • Stainless steel buckles and hardware

Photo by Leslie Wylie.

The girth is available in both Dressage and Jump, brown and black, in sizes 18-56 inches. I got the Jump style, made to go with short billets, and am happy to report that my highly opinionated mare — her name is Princess, if that tells you anything — has had nothing but good things to say about it. Though small in stature, she’s got big movement and an extravagant jump; this girth really gives her the freedom to live her best life out there, keeping the saddle back off her shoulder and allowing for ample elbow clearance. Her front end feels freer to swing on the flat and snap her knees up over fences, and the overall balance just feels more uphill.

With regard to construction, the girth feels simultaneously padded and sturdy, with just the right amount of give in the double elastic ends. I appreciate the details, like the mid-belly D-ring I can attach a neck stretcher to when I’m lunging her, and it looks so class you can barely tell it’s not leather especially from a distance. Unlike leather, of course, the aftercare can’t be beat. I just wipe it down after a ride and it looks good as new.

Photo by Leslie Wylie.

All that, AND it’s easier on the budget. The synthetic Shoulder Relief Girth retails for $89.95 (dressage) or $109.95 (jump) — compare that to $139.95 and $159.95 for the leather versions. Whether you’re an established Total Saddle Fit devotee or new to the brand, I can’t recommend this girth highly enough — check it out here!

Go Eventing.

 

#EventerFailFriday: Go Big or Go Home

By on Mar 15, 2019 9:00 am -

If you’re going to make things awkward, I say go all in. Give it your 110%. Really commit. And, above all, be sure to get it on camera.

Here’s a steaming hot serving of your latest #EventerFailFriday moments!

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Go get ’em, EN. Go Eventing.

5 Words That Eventing Has 86ed (But They Still Slip Out)

By on Mar 14, 2019 5:00 pm -

Nothing stays the same but change, but we eventers are creatures are habit and old habits die hard. Here are five words we aren’t supposed to use anymore, but … it happens.

  1. Rolex. It’s been almost two years since the luxury watch brand dumped our sport but the struggle to not use the “R” word is still real. Poor Land Rover — isn’t that kind of like a new girlfriend or boyfriend accidentally calling you by their ex’s name? Awkward!
    2. Adelaide. While the Mitsubishi Motors Australian International Three-Day Event IS held in Adelaide, it hasn’t been officially CALLED Adelaide since 2007. Unofficially, however …

3. Omnibus. Earlier this year, the USEA officially retired the term “Omnibus” — the preferred nomenclature for USEA competition details is now “prize list.” Mmm-hmm.

4. USEF. As part of a larger rebranding effort effective Jan. 11, 2017, the United States Equestrian Federation became “US Equestrian.” Um sure, whatever you want to call yourself, USEF.

5. CIC. It’s all CCI-S or CCI-L now, per the new FEI rule changes that went into effect Jan. 1 of this year. While you’re at it, you can kiss the old star system buh-bye, too. *Head explodes.*

Ch-ch-ch-changes … readers, what else would you add to this list?

 

Thursday Video from Ecovet: Buck Davidson Colorado Clinic Report

By on Mar 14, 2019 2:00 pm -

Buck Davidson isn’t just an asset to American eventing as a rider — he’s also a gifted instructor who makes it a priority to contribute to the continuing education of eventers around the country.

On February 23-24, Buck taught a clinic at Rabbit Mountain Equestrian in Longmont, Colorado, and Ryleigh Leavitt kindly shared this well narrated video from her jumping session. Ryleigh, a 20-year-old student at Colorado State University, rode MoonLight Crush (“Cruz”), a coming 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood/Oldenburg gelding she has produced through the CIC2* level.

Ryleigh explains, “He got injured in July last year and I have been treating him and rehabbing him since then. I was able to get one light jump school in before the clinic, so Cruz and I were both a bit rusty, but the clinic was a huge help to get our butts in gear for the season!

“The biggest take away I got from the clinic was that I needed to work on getting Cruz more in front of my leg and pushing him forward in order to get to a good distance instead of picking to a short distance from a bad canter. He also really emphasized that if I want to move up to Advanced this season that Cruz needs to be much more responsive to my aids, and I need to be working on getting him more responsive each ride!”

Ryleigh and Cruz look like they’ve got a great thing going and, with Buck’s valuable feedback, they’ll be well on their way to a successful move-up. Thanks, Ryleigh, for sharing your clinic experience with us!

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#EventerSolutions: These Are My People

By on Mar 14, 2019 11:00 am -

You guys, I was dying so hard over this #EventerSolutions photo of some geniuses roasting marshmallows over an open farrier fire that I didn’t even realize that it was taken at THE BARN WHERE I BOARD MY OWN HORSE. #Proud #RoadLessTraveledEventTeam

Insanity in the middle, y’all. It’s a way of life. Personally, there’s no place I’d rather be.

Go Eventing.

Jonelle Price Named Equestrian Sports New Zealand Rider of the Year

By on Mar 14, 2019 9:00 am -

Jonelle Price and Classic Moet at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

2018 was a bang-up year for Jonelle Price, who counted two four-star wins — Badminton with Classic Moet, and Luhmühlen with Faerie Dianimo — among a constellation of top finishes. She is the first New Zealand woman to win Badminton and one of a very select handful of Kiwis to have won more than two CCI4* titles. Fittingly, last night she was named Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) Rider of the Year, and Classic Moet as ESNZ Horse of the Year.

Congratulations to Jonelle and “Molly,” a 16-year-old British-bred mare (Classic x Gamston Bubbles, by Bohemond) owned by the rider and Trisha Rickards. The pair has been competing together since 2013, and have since represented their country at two World Equestrian Games, in 2014 and 2018. International Women’s Day may have been last week, but here’s raising a glass to this example of world-dominating girl power!

In addition to Rider and Horse of the Year Awards, some of New Zealand’s most accomplished riders in history were honored with acceptance into the new ESNZ Hall of Fame. These included legendary eventers Sir Mark Todd, Andrew Nicholson, Blyth Tait and Vaughn Jefferis, who between them have won five World Championship gold medals, along with individual and team bronze medals, as well as three individual gold medals at Olympic Games.

ESNZ president Richard Sunderland said, “Our four inductees have achieved at the highest level and really put our country on the international map. It sets quite a standard going forwards.”

Team of the Year honors went to the show jumpers who won the CSIO5* Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabiwere, the first time New Zealand has ever won a Nations’ Cup in show jumping. Tiny White was presented with an honorary life membership to ESNZ for her accomplishments as a dressage rider and judge.

[Honouring New Zealand’s Greatest Equestrians]

 

Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Taylor Tackles the Green Numbers

By on Mar 13, 2019 4:00 pm -

Yes, this is the second time we’ve featured Taylor McFall here on EN in the past couple weeks, but we can’t help it — she’s basically EN family. We’ve been cheering this kid on since she was in short stirrups, singing songs around wee jump courses …

… fundraising to buy her first pony …

… tackling Intro level eventing:

That was Twin Rivers H.T. in March 2013. This is Twin Rivers H.T. in March 2019, when Taylor made her Prelim debut riding mom Jen’s four-star mount High Times. The pair completed cross country with just 1.6 time penalties to finish second in the Prelim Rider division.

In a 2014 EN editorial, Putting on My Mom Hat, Jen reflected: “As a mother who also competes and loves the sport of eventing, watching my daughter, Taylor, at an event gives me a remarkable feeling of joy that we share the same passion and pride in her ability.”

Kids get bigger and jumps get higher, but some things never change. We’re all proud of you, Taylor!

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#EventerProblems Vol. 174, Presented by Haygain: Springing Forward

By on Mar 12, 2019 1:00 pm -

Fresh horses, fresh mud, fresh haircuts, fresh sunburn … but hey, we’re not complaining! Let’s celebrate some springtime #EventerProblems, which we’ll take over winter #EventerProblems any day.

Of course, some people’s idea of a spring heat wave is a little chillier than others.

Spring will come for you soon, northern friends! Here’s a sneak peek at what you have to look forward to:

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Go Eventing.

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Let’s Discuss: Paperless Dressage Scoring?

By on Mar 12, 2019 9:00 am -

From online bank statements to emailed retail receipts, it seems like everybody is working toward going “paperless” these days. It might be bad news for Dunder Mifflin …

… but it’s good news for the environment and those of us (me!) who have a hard enough time remembering what day of the week it is, much less keep track of a piece of paper.

Last week I heard about an Australian company called Nominate, which in some ways functions like EventEntries or the USEA’s StartBox here in the States in that it processes online event entries and hosts live scoring. In addition, however, it offers a LiveScore Dressage app that replaces a traditional paper test sheet.

The app, which is downloadable via Google Play or Apple, displays dressage results online in real time on a movement by movement basis. Spectators can follow along with the trending percentage and potential final placing, similar to what you’d see on the scoreboard during a dressage test at a major event. Once the digital test sheet is signed by the judge, it is sent to the rider — a feedback loop so efficient that riders might have the test in their inbox before they’ve even gotten off their horse.

Screenshots from the LiveScore Dressage app on Google Play.

Benefits of live score dressage vs. traditional paper scoring:

  • Easy to use, streamlined process.
  • Judges can review full test before signing.
  • Works in online and offline mode.
  • Riders get sent their tests as soon as the judges sign the digital test sheet.
  • Virtual scoreboard function keeps audience engaged.
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • Eliminates need for runners and scorers
  • No more lost dressage test sheets.

EN event organizers, competitors and fans — time to chime in! Is paperless dressage scoring something you would use if available? Alternately, if you have a soft spot for paper dressage tests, do you have a system for keeping up with them as opposed to losing them immediately to the abyss?

Spring Gulch H.T. Announces Exciting Venue Upgrades for 2019

By on Mar 11, 2019 12:00 pm -

Photo via the Spring Gulch H.T. Facebook page.

With its wide open spaces, big blue skies and dramatic mountain backdrops, Spring Gulch Horse Trials is one of Area IX’s most beloved events. Held bi-annually in Littleton, Colorado, Spring Gulch has been attracting a small but enthusiastic community of eventers since the event began some 30 years ago (check out the USEA’s great profile of the event from its “USEA Events A-Z” series here).

Improvements to the event and venue have been continuous, as per the vision of the Mountain States Eventing Association, Central Colorado Chapter. Last week Spring Gulch announced some exciting upgrades for the 2019 events, which take place May 18-19 and Aug. 10-11 and will offer Intro through Preliminary levels.

Spring Gulch has appointed a new organizer and cross-country course designer in Andy Bowles, an FEI 2* course designer, FEI 3* Technical Delegate, and organizer of Virginia Horse Trials. His experience in many facets of the sport will provide Spring Gulch with guidance and support as positive changes to the competition are pursued. 

“Myself and the team at Spring Gulch are committed to making this competition the best it has ever been. We are focused on our clients and meeting their needs,” Bowles said.

This year, competitors can look forward to a totally revised cross-country track designed by Bowles, which will now take place in a different area of the property. The course features a newly constructed water complex. Measuring 80×80, the new water will be able to be jumped from many approaches, providing the ability to have appropriate questions for all levels.

“To relocate all of the cross-country to the far side of the gulch required a new water jump, something I was told by some locals would not be allowed given the constraints on the property. The board and I just saw this as a challenge, which was met, and the new water jump was built in December,” Bowles said.

In addition to a fresh cross-country experience, competitors will enjoy newly painted fences, an enlarged parking area, and stabling accommodations organized by Spring Gulch at the nearby Colorado Horse Park. 

More information is available at http://msea-ccc.org/. You can also find Spring Gulch Horse Trials on Facebook.

[Spring Gulch Horse Trials Announces Venue Upgrades for the 2019 Season]

KER Weekend Winners: Red Hills, Southern Pines, Full Gallop

By on Mar 11, 2019 9:00 am -

I think it’s safe to say that, officially, spring eventing season is in full swing! The Southeast saw the most competition action over the weekend, between Red Hills International and horse trials at Southern Pines and Full Gallop Farm.

An extra high-five to the pair who posted the lowest finishing score in the country this weekend: Jennie Brannigan and Hopscotch, who won the Open Preliminary division at Red Hills on their dressage score of 22.7.

Here are your weekend winners!

Southern Pines H.T. [Results]
Advanced Combined Test: Will Faudree & PFun (33.6)
Intermediate Combined Test: Becky Holder & WL Bourbon Street (26.4)
Preliminary Combined Test: Andrew McConnon & Harry (34.4)
Open Preliminary: Will Faudree & Hans Dampf (26.7)
Preliminary Rider: Carrie Mulks & Riddle Master (43.6)
Preliminary Rider Junior Young Rider: Katherine DeLaney & Canto Royale (32.5)
Open Training: Ashley Adams & Coroniro (24.1)
Training Combined Test: Charles Plumb & Imperial Phillip (33.2)
Training Rider: Allison Sandifer & Uptoheavnnbakagain (24.1)
Training Rider Junior: Ian Payne & Danger Ranger (29.1)
Novice Combined Test: Grace Steinhagen & Top Pride (26.0)
Novice Rider-A: Cynthia Holbrook & Blue Ridge Breckinridge (25.0)
Novice Rider-B: Cami Pease & Vibrant (28.3)
Novice Rider Junior: Finley Habenicht & Aleta NSF (32.4)
Open Novice-A: Nobie Cannon & Asante (28.1)
Open Novice-B: Michelle Frazier & Raucous Caucus (26.6)
Beginner Novice Combined Test: Madison Stancil & Tardy’s Tuff Dino (30.0)
Beginner Novice Rider-A: Phyllis Hardgrove & Rock Party (32.0)
Beginner Novice Rider-B: Jane DeMeulemester & FGF Lyford (28.5)
Beginner Novice Rider Junior: Grace Fiedler & Fanfare VT (29.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Susan Beebee & Future King (34.5)

Full Gallop Farm H.T. [Results]
Intermediate: Monica Fiss & Malibu Rock (47.5)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Kristine Burgess & Twoggeron (49.9)
Preliminary-A: Kate Brown & Carnaby (30.0)
Preliminary-B: Isabel Finemore & Rutherglen (30.7)
Preliminary/Training: Julia Spatt & 5o1 Macintosh (45.7)
Training-A: Meaghan Marinovich Burdick & Ferris Bueller (40.7)
Training-B: Ashley Stout & Avant Garde (24.5)
Training/Novice: Kaitlin Hartford & FGF Gray Not Bay (35.7)
Novice-A: Kyle Smith & The Flying Dutchman (27.4)
Novice-B: Noa Crowley & Charlie’s Angel (29.5)
Beginner Novice-A: Alison Eastman Lawler & Lexington II (28.1)
Beginner Novice-B: Corinna Garcia & P.H. Lev Livet (28.1)
Starter: Aisling Carroll & LNJ Encyclopedia (35.3)
New Event Horse: Kaitlin Hartford & FGF Siena Indian
Young Event Horse 4 Year old: Missy Miller & Amazing Mi
Young Event Horse 5 year old: Katie Cummings & FGF Silver Roadster

Red Hills CCI & H.T. [Results]
CCI4*-S: Selena O’Hanlon & Foxwood High (30.8)
CCI3*-S: Jessica Phoenix & Bentley’s Best (29.0)
CCI2*-S: Lynn Symansky & Global Cassero 3 (25.2)
Advanced: Boyd Martin & Kyra (32.2)
Open Intermediate: Felix Vogg & Archie Rocks (25.9)
Open Preliminary: Jennifer Brannigan & Hopscotch (22.7)
Preliminary Rider: Zach Ketelboeter & That Hit the Spot (44.9)

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Congratulations to Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High!

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All smiles for Lynn Symansky riding Global Cassero 3.

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Your RHHT advanced winners are Boyd Martin and Kyra!

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Congrats to all. Go Eventing.

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Monday News & Notes from Fleeceworks

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You read the story (“Boyd Martin Bounces Back from Broken Collarbone to Win Red Hills Advanced“), but these pics from Boyd’s Instagram are worth an extra thousand words. And these comments? Priceless.

  • So, what time are you riding today?
  • At least both sides match now?
  • We can rebuild him. We have the technology. Stronger, faster, more likely to set off a metal detector
  • Now you’re balanced
  • Who doesn’t like a pair
  • You will literally be the first robot
  • Bi-lateral wing stabilizers. Just what you needed!
  • #bionicboydo
  • Had to go for the matching set
  • You should open a hardware store
  • Crap

Catch up on EN’s complete coverage from Red Hills International here. Go Boyd. Go Eventing.

National Holiday: National Napping Day

Major Events:

Red Hills CCI & H.T. [Website] [Results] [EN’s Coverage] [EN’s Twitter] [EN’s Instagram]

U.S. Weekend Results:

Southern Pines H.T. [Results]

Full Gallop Farm H.T. [Results]

News & Notes:

Ocala Winter II H.T. at the Florida Horse Park needs volunteers for its upcoming event. From cross country jump decorating beforehand to myriad jobs during the event (March 14-17), help is greatly appreciated and there are job perks as well — volunteers get credit towards a future show or cross country schooling, as well as lunch, drinks, snacks, shirts, pilsner glasses and, of course, eternal gratitude! Sign up for the position of your choice online. [EventingVolunteers.com]

Have questions about professional vs. amateur USEA membership status? The USEA breaks down what does and does not make a rider an amateur or professional, per criteria outlined in GR1306 of the USEF Rules for Eventing. [Rule Refresher: Declaring Amateur Status]

Horses competing under FEI rules are no longer allowed to have their legs clipped while on site at a competition. The change, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, is an update to the FEI’s policy to help combat “hypersensitive” or “hyposensitive” areas of the body of equine athletes. Horse & Hound gets the scoop. [Clipping Legs at Shows No Longer Allowed Under FEI Rules]

Red Hills International H.T. is a community affair, and the local media always shows up in full force to cover the event. While it may be written more for the layperson than those who us fluent in “eventer,” the Tallahassee Democrat posted some stories and videos online from the weekend that are worth checking out. [Final Day at Red Hills Horse Trials Reshuffles Rankings]

Best of Horse Nation: ‘Why Go With a Thoroughbred?’: Meet Casey & Alvie

Best of Jumper Nation: RNC the OTTB: Staying in Your Lane

Featured Videos: After covering high performance at Red Hills International all weekend, let’s shine the spotlight on a division wherein, while the jumps may be smaller, the hearts are just as big. Congrats to these Intro level winners from last weekend’s Twin Rivers H.T. in Paso Robles, California — check out their cross country performances, courtesy of RideOnVideo!

Michelle Vonderhaar and Piper, winners of the Intro A division:

Shelby Spangenberg and Red Baron, winners of the Intro B division: