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Skyler Norris and Ella Get to the AEC With a Little Help From Their Friends

By on Sep 5, 2018 11:00 am -

Skyler Norris and Ella at the 2018 AEC. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

Eventers traveled from all across the country this past weekend to compete at the 2018 USEA American Eventing Championships. Skyler Norris and her Thoroughbred x Hanoverian mare Elegance (“Ella”) had a particularly interesting journey from their hometown of Cocoa, Florida, to the Colorado Horse Park.

This year marked Skyler’s third AEC and her second aboard Ella. Skyler came by the beautiful chestnut mare through a volunteer working at the Thoroughbred rescue her mother runs, Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds (HART). Ella’s background was mainly in dressage when Skyler took the reins, and their 2017 season presented problems for the pair on cross country. “We were starting off at the top of the leaderboards, then dropping down due to some cross country jump penalties,” says Skyler.

The pair has worked tirelessly over the past year to perfect their cross country performance, and their hard work paid off when Skyler and Ella qualified for the AEC in the Junior Training division.

Skyler Norris and Ella at the 2018 AEC. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

Skyler and her mare have a unique relationship. “The moment I saw Ella I knew she was special,” says Skyler. “Ella really tries her heart out for me, even if she’s really nervous.” Much like your typical redheaded mare, Ella requires a tactful rider to show off her talent and Skyler is just the girl for the job as the pair “can both be a little spicy at times.” Their 2018 show season ended with a bang when Skyler and Ella earned second place in the Training division at the Rocking Horse Spring H.T.

Skyler Norris and Ella at the 2018 AEC. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

With an overnight stop in Houston, Texas, and two ponies to deliver to Corpus Christi, Texas, along the way, Skyler and her mother Suzee drove over 2,000 miles to Parker, Colorado, for this year’s AEC.

The journey wasn’t without its hiccups. Dark and early on the second day of their trip, Skyler and her mother were headed to the barn to pick up the horses. At 4:30 a.m. they were slowing down to turn into the barn when they felt a huge bump. Skyler’s initial thought was that they had hit a deer or they had turned into a ditch. Looking out the back window Skyler saw chunks of their trailer lying in the road and something that resembled a car. In nothing short of a miracle, the driver of the car that had collided with their trailer got out of the driver’s side door without a scratch on him. When it was confirmed that everyone was safe and unhurt, Skyler and Suzee’s attention immediately turned to making it the rest of the way to the AEC.

Thankfully the trailer was empty and no one was hurt! Photo courtesy of Skyler Norris.

When Skyler’s mother posted of their predicament on Facebook, the phone began to ring and didn’t stop for the next six hours. “We got calls from friends of friends of friends,” recalls Skyler. “Calls from people all over the country. It felt like everyone was trying to help us!”

One such friend of a friend was Sandee Slatery, owner and trainer at Limerick Stables. Limerick Stables is located in San Antonio, Texas, and offered the perfect spot to stop for an extra night on the road after the ordeal. Suzee was able to rent a three-horse bumper pull trailer and took the ponies to their destination in Corpus Christi, and then Skyler, Suzee and Ella pointed their wheels towards San Antonio. With everyone loaded into the borrowed rig and after a well-deserved nights rest at Limerick Stables, the trio finished their journey and made it to the Colorado Horse Park at 1 a.m. Monday morning.

The experience had a great impact on Skyler. “Having strangers assisting us really showed us how awesome the eventing world is,” says Skyler. “It didn’t matter that we were miles from home, people were putting so much effort into helping us!”

A big pat for Ella at the finish! Photo by Leslie Wylie.

Skyler and Ella finished 13th in the very competitive Junior Training Division. Skyler and Ella had a blast on the cross country course and really enjoyed the challenge it presented. “Just being able to compete at the AEC is a privilege and I can’t wait for next year,” she said.

The best part, however, was the true sense of community felt from all the eventers that joined together to get the pair to the AEC. “My mom has always taught me to help out whenever I can, and this time it was awesome seeing the help come our way!”

Catch up on all of EN’s 2018 American Eventing Championships coverage here. 

Brits and Kiwis Dominate FEI World Rankings Ahead of WEG

By on Sep 5, 2018 9:00 am -

Tim Price jumped to No. 2 in the FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings following his win at Burghley. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Great Britain and New Zealand are occupying nine of the top 10 slots on the latest FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings as we count down to the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games at Tryon next week.

Britain’s Oliver Townend continues to hold a commanding lead as FEI World No. 1 with 569 points. Tim Price‘s decisive victory at Burghley with Ringwood Sky Boy moved him up to second in the rankings with 465 points to lead the way for New Zealand.

Team GB occupies the next two slots, with WEG bound Ros Canter slipping one spot in the rankings to third with 427 points. Sarah Bullimore‘s fourth place finish at Burghley with Reve de Rouet moved her up to fourth on 421 points.

Jonelle Price remains in fifth place with 409 points, and while she did not compete at Burghley she heads to WEG with Badminton winter Classic Moet and is a strong favorite to challenge for a medal for the Kiwis at Tryon.

Laura Collett jumped up five spots to sit sixth for Britain on 351 points. Andrew Nicholson is back in the top 10 thanks to finishing third at Burghley with four-star rookie Swallow Springs; he holds the seventh slot for New Zealand on 345 points.

Gemma Tattersall slipped from third down to eighth on 334 points but will look to regain ground as a member of the British WEG squad with Arctic Soul. Mark Todd also moved back into the top 10 for New Zealand and sits ninth on 333 points.

Andrew Cooper sits 10th on 332 points to bring a bit of Aussie flavor to the Brit-Kiwi stronghold that currently controls the top 10.

Four U.S. riders sit inside the top 20 of the rankings, with Lynn Symansky continuing to lead the way in 12th on 330 points. Boyd Martin sits just behind her in 13th with 328 points. Buck Davidson moved up into the top 20 and now sits 17th on 315 points. Will Coleman holds the 18th slot on 308 points.

Other U.S. riders in the top 50 include U.S. WEG squad members Phillip Dutton and Lauren Kieffer in 27th and 28th, respectively, with 290 and 285 points. Liz Halliday-Sharp is ranked 37th with 265 points. Caroline Martin sits 40th with 262 points.

Selena O’Hanlon remains the highest ranked rider for Canada, currently sitting in the 85th slot on 182 points.

Click here to view the most current FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings.

Big, Bold and Boozy: The Best of Burghley Social Media

By on Sep 5, 2018 7:00 am -

Hands up if you’re feeling the post-Burghley blues, in which real life seems to pale in comparison to fence-hopping, celeb-spotting, vitamin D-topping glorious Stamford and its microcosmic eventing mecca. Yeah, us too — in fact, it’s only an endless stream of social media (okay, and the thought of WEG and Blenheim next week!) that’s keeping us from Bridget Jones-ing our lives away.

Mostly.

In an effort to keep you all away from the liquid joy — your body is a temple, after all — we’ve compiled some of our favourite social media moments from last week’s competition. Nostalgia mode: activated.

Now, you might think of four-star eventers as one-trick ponies (see what we did there?), but several of them demonstrated some remarkable hidden talents through the week. For example:

Exhibit A: Andrew Nicholson, news hound

Exhibit B: Tim Price, “drawer”

Exhibit C: Harry Meade, Strictly Come Dancing’s 2019 winner

Exhibit D: Lucinda Green, supergroom

There were some seriously caption-contest worthy moments, too:

Eventing fans and riders alike did a marvellous job of demonstrating the sheer scale of the pants-wettingly gigantic fences the competitors had to tackle on Saturday. Sure, sometimes the very best make these things look small, but we beg to differ…

The Morgan’s on the Picnic table #burghleyhorsetrials #Family

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#burghleyhorsetrials #bigfence #colouredcob

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There was frivolous photoshopping. Your hard-working UK correspondent is easily led astray by a bottle of wine and a bad idea.

 

There was plenty to do for animals of all shapes and sizes, too — including small, grey, badly-behaved rodents.

There was the very best house porn of all in the form of Burghley House, which basked in a perpetual golden glow and kept a close eye on proceedings — as well as hosting the most exclusive party of the autumn, of course.

Glad Rags on…..

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Many people will argue that fashion is just as important as function at an event like Burghley. We couldn’t agree more — but put your white jeans and feathered fedoras away, because there were some rather more unique options on show throughout the week…

Okay, okay, this hasn’t worked at all — we’re even desperate to go back to Stamford now. So we’ll leave you with this: Burghley’s own delightful little wrap-up video. All the best bits in under a minute. We’ll meet you at the booze cabinet.

Burghley Links: Website, Entries, Timetable, Start Times & Live Scoring, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram, Form Guide

 

Wednesday News & Notes from Attwood Equestrian Surfaces

By on Sep 5, 2018 12:01 am -

Vermiculus says this farm is all right! Photo via Lauren Kieffer Eventing FB page.

The American team has settled into training camp at Gavilan while the Canadians make themselves at home at Morningside Training Farm to get to peak fitness. In t-minus one week, we’ll be watching shiny horses on a jog strip in Tryon!

National Holiday: Cheese Pizza Day

U.S. Weekend Preview:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your Wednesday News & Notes

Big news for Advanced competitors trying to qualify for next year’s AECs!  In order to boost entries, the Adequan Gold Cup Advanced Final will now be open to qualifying scores achieved at any 3*, 4* or Advanced! This matches up with the qualification requirements at Intermediate, and allows the entries at the top level of the AECs to grow. [Important Changes Coming]

One thing Colorado does well is provide gorgeous backgrounds for stunning photos. Full disclosure, I’ve been to the Colorado Horse Park three times and it’s been hands down one of my favorite venues to compete at. Although the haul is much too long for me to make as a working amateur based out East, these photos bring me back to one of my favorite competition sites. [Eventing at the Base of the Mountains]

And now for something completely different. This is non-WEG, non-eventing related, but still just as interesting. Jocelyn Pierce took an interlude to the Mongol Derby this year and recounts how her perspective changed in an instant after day one. [Everybody Has a Plan]

Attwood Wisdom of the Week: Gavilan and Attwood Collaborate for Innovation

Gavilan Farm’s first project with Attwood Equestrian Surfaces could not have been more monumental, to build a nine furlong gallop with a 450 foot rise. Not a traditional oval, but a track that would wind its way up from the “start box” to a jump field located on the other side of Gavilan Farm.

“Everything about this project was epic in scope. So the right team had to be pulled together and that started with Attwood,” said Will. “We were moving a lot of dirt around, re sculpting the land… I needed my team to see the vision. Nick and Edwin were a vital part of the success of the track. I could not be happier with how it turned out.”

The track encompasses a 65-acre parcel of land to the south of the farm. There is a steady 15° rise that adds another element to the conditioning of the horses. The track sets into the land so that it really seems to be a part of the natural landscape. This track attracts the best riders in the country as a destination training facility.

Want to know more about the most advanced footing solutions on the market today please call Attwood Equestrian Surfaces at 888-461-7788.

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: What’s In a Name?

By on Sep 4, 2018 5:00 pm -

What’s in a name? This seems to be a recurring question surrounding competition horses. Often it’s a hark to a horse’s lineage. Sometimes it’s a reference to something sentimental to the owners. And with some frequency, it’s just totally random and arbitrary.

Even though it has no bearing on the performance potential of a horse, I think we’d all be lying if we denied being initially attracted to horses with names that we like. This week, here are three good-looking horses with great names as well:

What’s in a Name. Photo via CANTER Illinois.

What’s in a Name? (HARLINGTON – TAPS RETURN, BY PLEASANT TAP): 2012 16.2-hand Kentucky-bred mare

What barn name would you bestow upon this horse? The options seem unlimited given her Jockey Club registered name. This stately bay has very nearly reached war horse status with 49 career starts, but her owner is looking to get out of racing so she’s retiring sound. What’s in a Name has been hanging out at her owner’s farm since her last race, but does have an August 2018 workout on record which would make her RRP eligible. She’s a sweet name and a nice mover (even with a twisted shoe as in her jog videos!)

View What’s in a Name on CANTER Illinois.

Sunday Soldier. Photo via Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds Inc.

Sunday Soldier (MAD FLATTER – ST. MARY’S CITI, BY CITIDANCER): 2014 16.2-hand New York-bred gelding

This is a Jockey Club names that embodies what an eventer needs to be, so I really hope we end up seeing this one in a start box someday! Whether it’s a stalwart partner through a long one-day event or a horse who brings their A-game to the final day of competition, we all want a “Sunday Soldier” who can get it done. This horse has been a barn favorite and a decent racehorse as well, winning just over $40k in 21 starts, but his success means that he is now only eligible for the more competitive races at Finger Lakes and he’s just not quite fast enough to finish well in those so it’s time for him to switch careers. Sunday Soldier is strong-looking, nicely built horse and he’s great to work with on the ground as well. His handler calls him an agreeable, well-mannered guy who’s nice to work with every day.

View Sunday Soldier on Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds.

Smart Girls Rock. Photo via New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Smart Girls Rock (SMARTY JONES – MY GIRLS ROCK, BY LANGFUHR): 2014 16.1-hand Ohio-bred mare

It’s true, you know, and this sweet mare should be no exception. She’s a little unsure of herself right now, but with a confident and quiet experienced person to take her on she could really shine. Right now she is being restarted under saddle and is working through some nervousness during mounting. The folks at New Vocations have had her checked by a chiropractor and no issues were found, so she is suitable for all disciplines. She is otherwise an easy keeper who gets along well in other mares in turnout and has no stall vices.

View Smart Girls Rock on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Tuesday Video from SpectraVet: Chris Pratt’s AEC Shoutout

By on Sep 4, 2018 3:00 pm -

This past weekend was so spectacular! To really top it off I received this amazing message from @prattprattpratt , the STAR-LORD HIMSELF!! #aec2018 @goeventing @useventing

Posted by McKenzie Rollins on Monday, September 3, 2018

What’s better than clinching a win at the American Eventing Championships? Getting a personalized congratulations from Chris Pratt might just top it.

After McKenzie Rollins produced a fabulous win in the Training Horse Championship division with her own Excel Star Lord this weekend, she was treated with a celebratory message from the Star-Lord himself! Chris Pratt, who plays the character of Marvel Universe fame, sent McKenzie a video to celebrate the win with her “championship steed,” saying he was “so tickled” by the name, and it’s too perfect. Eventing goes Hollywood!

Go Chris Pratt. Go Eventing.

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‘You Feel the Heat from the Horse & Your Heart is Pounding’: How it Feels to Ride Around Burghley

By on Sep 4, 2018 2:11 pm -

Joseph Murphy’s Burghley helmet cam presented by Cambox Horse has racked up 200,000 views and counting! EN asked Joseph to discuss his strategy for taking on the Burghley course with Sportsfield Othello, a 17-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Ricardo Z X Moy View Lady, by Ring of Forde) owned by Alison Schmutz, Andrew Tinkler and Jill Andrews.

When I was young I never thought I would ride. Then I got the bug when I started hunting in Ireland, and now I have progressed to the top level of eventing with some great equine partners. This week it was Sportsfield Othello at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. I’ve had “Franky” since he was a 6-year-old. This was his 11th CCI4*, and at 17 years old this year he was the oldest horse in the field to complete Burghley.

I feel Burghley is the biggest cross country of them all, and from my hunting background it really helps you on the truly tough days. You need quick reactions — reading the ground conditions, understanding how your horse is feeling at different stages of the course, making time to listen to your horse, and most of all getting the balance right of being competitive and fair to your horse.

I felt fairly confident after walking the course. I walked it five times, and the more I walked it became clear to me what I needed to do with the horse and how I needed to conserve his energy. Riding a long cross country course like this is about planning between the fences. It’s about saving time but also being economical through the course. I had a good plan and it worked well.

The feeling on cross country day at Burghley is like no other, and being second last to go was an anxious wait! I walked out to the course and watched some of the combinations being jumped by some of the riders that I respect, and also some of the types of horses that are similar to Franky. I have trained all the different types of fences through the horse’s career to get to CCI4* level, so that makes you relaxed on cross country day. 

I set out with fire in my belly, and Franky knew this. I communicate with him through my riding aids. As I ride, it all comes from feel. I use my voice to get a reaction from the horse, whether I want him to go forward or back, and I use my hand down the side of his neck as a reward. You don’t see this so much in the head cam, but Franky feels it and responds to it.

In the head cam you can see all the different tracks in the galloping lanes from the horses and riders that went before me, and you can see I took the shortest route everywhere I possibly could. Franky is always on the inside of the track, or I crossed over early to the new track on the inside line again for the next fence.

The Leaf Pit at fences 7 and 8 was really the first opportunity on the course where you had an alternative route. For me, if you’re starting to take an indirect route early on the course, I think it sets the tone for the horse and rider for the whole course. That’s one of the reasons I went straight.

The other reason was I was very confident that if I rode the drop down at the right speed and kept my eyes up and balance correct, then it’s just an exercise I’ve practiced over and over. It mirrors through to your training. If you ride the fence at the right speed and the right position with your body and with your eyes on the line, then it follows through for you to jump it successfully.

At the Trout Hatchery, fences 11 and 12, it was about taking it fence by fence and riding a controlled, forward horse. It was really important there that you had your plan of what you were going to do. I jumped in and I had my mind made up. My horse’s stride is short, so I knew I would be able to get three strides across the water, jump up the bank in a nice balance and move to the skinny. That’s a real question there of knowing your horse.

Joseph Murphy and Sportsfield Othello at fence 14AB, Joules at the Maltings. Photo by EquusPix Photography.

After jumping the Trout Hatchery and Joules at the Maltings, which had an open oxer to two open corners at fence 14, I felt that was all a big effort for the horse. When I came to the Rolex Combinations at fence 15, I thought I would stay quicker on the outside route but jump the smaller fences. Although it was one effort more to jump, it was in a way more horse-friendly, because once you jumped the first oxer then you were on the correct line for the rest of the combination. I felt it was an easier way through for the horse.

The other route was a jump over a bigger oxer and then moving up on the four strides after a big jumping effort. When you landed, it was a tight four strides, and I thought horses jumped that oxer very awkwardly. I didn’t want to punish my horse if it didn’t ride well.

Clarence Court at fences 21 and 22 was the first time I felt Franky getting tired. I could feel it when he left the ground to jump the first egg box. When I felt that, I pipped down through the two boxes on five strides rather than four, and when I landed I actually took an inside line to the last part of the combination, because then I knew that striding was going to work better.

You can see in the head cam that the tree branch hit me in the head, but when I landed after the second box, I felt this was the better line to take when Franky was getting tired. On that line, I could do an easy three strides to the final element at fence 22 and carry on. That came from a feeling and reaction in the moment.

Joseph Murphy and Sportsfield Othello at fence 16, the Pardubice. Photo by Louise O’Brien Photography.

Riding a course like Burghley is about knowing your horse and being able to react. As you go around you feel the heat from the horse, your heart is pounding, and as you meet big fence after big fence, you tick them off in your head.

Turning for home, you don’t want to let yourself believe you’re going to jump clear around Burghley, and as you jump the last, the feeling is amazing. At that moment, a huge weight is lifted off your shoulders.

Good education to horse and rider is vital to perform at any level, and Joseph coaches this at his cross country clinics around the world. He returns to the States on Nov. 5-7 for a cross country clinic at Boyd Martin’s top facility Windurra USA in Cochranville, Pennsylvania. Click here for details on the clinic. Follow Joseph on his website www.josephmurphyeventing.com.

Who Jumped It Best? Foshay International CCI* Edition

By on Sep 4, 2018 10:49 am -

Positive reviews continue to pour in for Foshay International CCI, Canada’s newest FEI event in Lower Jemseg, New Brunswick. Held over Labor Day weekend, Foshay attracted spectators from all across the Maritime provinces to enjoy the beautiful setting along the Saint John River.

Thanks to the venue’s location in a river valley, the footing on Jay Hambly’s cross country course was absolutely perfect. Take a look at these images from Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto of horses and riders tackling the CCI* water complex, and vote in the poll at the bottom of the post for which pair you think present the best overall picture.

Click here to read EN’s full report on Foshay. Click here to view final scores. Mark your calendars for next year’s running of Foshay International, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2019. Follow Foshay International on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest updates from the event. Go Eventing.

Lindsey Beer and El Caballero. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Amanda Gardiner and Relentless Pursuit. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Holly Jacks-Smither and Finely Brewed. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Kendal Lehari and Marvin. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Anna Loschiavo and Quinseys Storm. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Abigail Niles and Carrick Finest Lad. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Jodie Potts and Wapiti Byrd. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Lena Rindermann and Hollywood 51. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Penny Rowland and Dynamo. Photo by Joan Davis/Flatlandsfoto.

Definite Entries for Eventing at 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games

By on Sep 4, 2018 8:58 am -

The countdown is on for WEG 2018! Photo courtesy of Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Definite entries for eventing at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games closed on Sept. 3, and we now have a final look at the horses and riders set to compete at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina.

All individual combinations will be denoted with as asterisk.

Keep it locked on EN for all the latest and greatest from WEG. Go Eventing.

#Tryon2018: Website, Entries, Schedule, Start Times, Individual Scores, Team Scores, Ultimate Guide, How to Watch Live, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

WEG 2018 EVENTING DEFINITE ENTRIES

  • 83 total combinations
  • 23 countries represented
  • 16 teams

AUSTRALIA

  • Chris Burton and Cooley Lands, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Cavalier Land X Clover Light Girl, by Clover Hill) owned by Joe and Kate Walls
  • Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos, a 9-year-old Anglo-Arabian gelding (Jaguar Mail X Illusion Perdue, by Jalienny) owned by Paula and David Evans
  • *Bill Levett and Lassban Diamond Lift, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Easy Lift xx X Lassban Chow Bella, by Diamond Chin) owned by Elisabeth Murdoch
  • Emma McNab and Fernhill Tabasco, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Tabasco Van Erpekom X Dinan Rhoda, by Porter Rhodes xx) owned by Kevin McNab, Dom and Poppy Worcester, Julia and Jamie Dougall
  • Shane Rose and Virgil, a 13-year-old bay Australian Warmblood gelding (Vivant X North Pole xx, by North Star xx) owned by Michelle Hasibar

BELGIUM

  • Lara de Liedekerke-Meier and Alpaga d’Arville, a 12-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Wunder Boy van de Zuuthoeve X Mooney Raaphorst xx, by Shamaraan xx) owned by Larga SPRL
  • Karin Donckers and Fletcha van’t Verahof, a 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Vigo D’arsouilles X Southern Queen xx, by South Gale xx) owned by the rider, Joris de Brabandere and Carl Bouckaert
  • Joris van Springel and Imperial van de Holtakkers, a 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Quidam de Revel x Ava vd Holtakkers, by Argentinus) owned by the rider and Holstrust and Catharina Speerstra

BRAZIL

  • Marcio Appel and Iberon Jmen, a 16-year-old Brazilian-bred gelding (Indoctro X Landina Jmen, by Landino) owned by Samatha Tonello
  • Marcio Carvalho Jorge and Coronel MCJ, an 11-year-old Brazilian-bred gelding (Fugitisso X Cotton Girl) owned by the Jorge Family
  • Nilson Moreira da Silva and Magnum’s Martini, a 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Magnum X Momos Girl) owned by L & N Equestrian
  • *Henrique Plombo Pinheiro and Land Quenotte do Feroleto, a 15-year-old Holsteiner mare (Landritter X No Limit, by Caretino) owned by Ana Paula Arósio
  • Marcelo Tosi and Glenfly, a 13-year-old Thoroughbred gelding (Presenting X Dorans Glen, by Over The River) owned by the rider

CANADA

  • *Hawley Bennett-Awad and Jollybo, a 14-year-old British-bred mare (Jumbo X Polly Coldunnell xx, by Danzig Connection xx) owned by The Jollybo Syndicate
  • Lisa Marie Fergusson and Honor Me, a 12-year-old Welsh Sport Horse gelding (Brynarian Brenin X Dream Contessa xx, by Royal Chocolate xx) owned by the rider
  • Colleen Loach and Qorry Blue d’Argouges, a 14-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Mr. Blue X Hardie Du Bourg, by Count Ivor xx) owned by Peter Barry
  • Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High, a 15-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding (Rio Bronco X Evita II xx, by Abacus xx) owned by John and Judy Rumble
  • Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti, a 16-year-old Westphalian gelding (Pavarotti van de Helle X Fidelia, by Foxiland) owned by the rider

CHINA

  • Alex Hua Tian and Ballytiglea Vivendi, a 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (ARS Vivendi X Polly Pepper, by Lord Americo) owned by John Lewis and Amelia Mortimer

ECUADOR

  • Nicolas Wettstein and Meyer’s Happy, an 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding (My Happy Guest xx X Nottfelderin, by Caletto I) owned by the rider, Frank Wettstein and Monique Deyme
  • Ronald Zabala Goestschel and Wundermaske, a 15-year-old Hanoverian/Thoroughbred gelding (Weltbekannt X Deer Rose, by Deerhound) owned by the rider, Fernando Villacis and Fabian Zabala

FINLAND

  • Pauliina Swindells and Ferro S, a 15-year-old Polish-bred gelding (Talent X Fantazja, by Fanimo) owned by the rider, James Swindells, Sharon Graves, Jari Martilla and Pirjo Martilla

FRANCE

  • Sidney Dufresne and Tresor Mail, an 11-year-old Selle Francais stallion (Jaguar Mail X Nocturne Mail, by Iowa) owned by Iris Fleurieu and Agnès Trouble
  • Maxime Livio and Opium de Verrieres, a 16-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Ultra de Rouhet X Rosiere II, by Fragile) owned by S.C. Soixante Seize et Compagnie
  • *Astier Nicolas and Vinci de la Vigne, a 9-year-old Selle Francis gelding (Esterel des Bois X Korrigane de Vigne, by Duc du Hutrel) owned by the rider and Philippe and Marie-José Gerard
  • Donatien Schauly and Pivione des Touches, a 15-year-old Selle Francais mare (Nykias X Kanelle des Touches, by Elf d’Or) owned by the rider and Anne-Sophie Schauly
  • Thibaut Valette and Qing du Briot ENE HN, a 14-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Eolien II X Henriette, by Etalon OR) owned by L’institut Français du Cheval et de l’Equitation

GREAT BRITAIN

  • Ros Canter and Allstar B, a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Ephebe For Ever X Narenca B, by Ekstein) owned by the rider and Caroline Moore
  • *Tina Cook and Billy The Red, an 11-year-old German Sport Horse gelding (Balou du Rouet X FBW Simply Red, by Stan The Man xx) owned by Elisabeth Murdoch and Keith Tyson
  • Piggy French and Quarrycrest Echo, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Clover Echo X Royal China, by Cavalier Royale) owned by Jayne McGivern
  • Tom McEwen and Toledo de Kerser, an 11-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Diamant de Semilly X Ariane du Prieure II, by Papillon Rouge) owned by the rider, Jane Inns and Ali McEwen
  • Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul, a 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding (Luso X Dream Cocktail, by Roi Danzig) owned by the rider and The Soul Syndicate

GERMANY

  • *Sandra Auffarth and Viamant du Matz, a 9-year-old Selle Francais stallion (Diamant de Semilly X Heralina, by Voltigeur le Malin) owned by Nikolaus Prinz von Croy
  • Andreas Dibowski and FRH Corrida, a 9-year-old Hanoverian mare (Contendro I x Expo, by Espri) owned by BG Corrida
  • Ingrid Klimke and SAP Hale Bob OLD, a 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Helikon xx X Goldige, by Noble Champion) owned by Ingrid Klimke and Andreas Busacker
  • Julia Krajewski and Chipmunk FRH, a 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Contendro I x Havanna, by Heraldik I) owned by Dr. Hilmer Meyer-Kulenkampff
  • Kai Rüder and Colani Sunrise, a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Chico’s Boy x Larissa, by Laudatio) owned by Bernhard Reemtsma

IRELAND

  • Cathal Daniels and Rioghan Rua, an 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare (Jack of Diamonds X Highland Destiny, by Flagmount King) owned by Frank and Margaret Kinsella
  • Sarah Ennis and Horseware Stellor Rebound, a 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding by VDL Ricochet and owned by Horseware Products, Niki Potterton and Orla Ennis
  • Padraig McCarthy and Mr Chunky, a 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Jumbo X Avin Fun Bar, by Sergeant Drummer) owned by Christopher and Sarita Perkins, Huw Lloyd and Lucy Wiegersma
  • *Trish Ryan and Dunrath Eclipse, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Chinook Eclipse X Aoife Baby, by Rame Z) owned by Tom and Carol Henry
  • Sam Watson and Horseware Ardagh Highlight, a 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Puissance X Gentle Servant, by Kings Servant) owned by the rider and Belinda Keir

ITALY

  • Stefano Brecciaroli and Byrnesgrove First Diamond, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Carrick Diamond Lad X Christies Lass, by Amazing Bust) owned by Andrew Nicholson and Mary Channer
  • Pietro Roman and Barraduff, a 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Carroll House X Crested Vesta VII, by Sea Crest) owned by Antonella Ascoli
  • Pietro Sandei and Rubis de Prere, a 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Fedor de Seves X Cina du Logis, by Quandy du Mayne) owned by the rider
  • Arianna Schivo and Quefira de l’Ormeau, a 14-year-old bay Selle Francais mare (Iolisco de Quinhon X Isabella du Brulot, by Beausejour IV) owned by the rider and Thomas Bouquet
  • *Simone Sordi and Amacuzzi, a 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Marcuzzi X Amara, by Maizauber) owned by Maria Giovanna Mazzocchi

JAPAN

  • Ryuzo Kitajima and Queen Mary, a 10-year-old Holsteiner mare (Quality X Limone III, by Landgraf I) owned by Riding Club Crane
  • Yoshi Oiwa and Calle 44, an 11-year-old Holsteiner mare (Cristo 5 X Sara IV, by Quebec) owned by the rider
  • Toshiyuki Tanaka and Talma d’Allou, an 11-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Opium de Talma X Belle de l’Etang, by Prince Ig’or) owned by Riding Club Crane
  • Kazuma Tomoto and Tacoma d’Horset, an 11-year-old Selle Francais mare (Sandro X Palm Beach d’Horset, by Trophee du Rozel) owned by the Japan Racing Association

MEXICO

  • Daniela Mougel and Cecelia, a 15-year-old Thoroughbred mare (Connecticut X Penny Stock, by Spend A Buck) owned by Aurelio Quinzaños and Jorge Eduardo Mtz. Castrejon

NETHERLANDS

  • Merel Blom and Rumour Has It N.O.P., a 15-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Esteban xx X Onara, by Candillo) owned by J.M.J. Blom and M.C. Blom-Muilwijk
  • Raf Kooremans and Henri Z, a 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Heraldik xx X Rozina van de Hertogen, by Landaris) owned by Marc Rigouts
  • Renske Kroeze and Jane Z, a 12-year-old Zangersheide mare (Johny Boy II X Tendre Rose, by Hornet Rose) owned by Beemdhoeve B.V.
  • Alice Naber-Lozeman and ACSI Harry Belafonte, a 15-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Heraldik xx X Zamira, by Zamiro) owned by R. van Reine & S. van Reine
  • *Theo van de Vendel and Zindane, a 14-year-old KPWN gelding (Kreator X Oriflame, by Kingston) owned by T. van de Vendel, J.J. van de Vendel and G.J. van de Vendel

NEW ZEALAND

  • *Dan Jocelyn and Grovine de Reve, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Hermea de Reve X Erkina Jane, by Rimilis xx) owned by Therese Miller, Jo Preston-Hunt, Philip Hunt and Dan Jocelyn
  • Jonelle Price and Classic Moet, a 15-year-old British-bred mare (Classic xx X Gamston Bobbles, by Bohemond xx) owned by the rider and Trisha Rickards
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  • Tim Price and Cekatinka, an 11-year-old KWPN mare (King Kolibri X Katinka, by Julio Mariner xx) owned by Joanne Pullan
  • Blyth Tait and Dassett Courage, a 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Courage II X Cruseings Girl, by Cruising) owned by the rider, Thomas Barr and Sally Grant
  • Mark Todd and McClaren, an 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Clarimo X Toni I, by Landjunge) owned by David and Katherine Thomson

NORWAY

  • Heidi Bratlie Larsen and Euforian, a 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (Camaro M X Evelina, by Willibald) owned by the rider

POLAND

  • Pawel Spisak and Banderas, an 11-year-old Polish-bred gelding (Moravia X Babilonia xx, by Jape xx) owned by Marek Jodko

SOUTH AFRICA

  • Victoria Scott and Valtho des Peupliers, a 9-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Tinka’s Boy X Etna Pierreville, by Rosire) owned by the rider

SPAIN

  • Gonzalo Blasco Botin and Sij Veux d’Autize, a 12-year-old Selle Francais gelding (Urban X Novia d’Autize) owned by Marta Botin Naveda
  • Carlos Diaz Fernandez and Junco CP, a 14-year-old Anglo-Arabian gelding (Ebene de Montagne X Dunabell, by Nilgaut A) owned by Campeagro Sat
  • *Albert Hermoso Farras and Nereo CP, 11-year-old Anglo-Arabian gelding (Iod’Pom X Avutarda CP, by Nilgaut A) by Miquel Alemany Hospital
  • Maria Pinedo Sendagorta and Carriem van Colen Z, a 15-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Canabis Z X Sexy Vergoignan x, by Garde Couer xx) owned by Santillana Paddocks S.L.
  • Manuel Senra Chover and Cruising, a 12-year-old Westphalian gelding (Calido I X Gina, by Geralshuter) owned by Yeguada la Horcajada

SWITZERLAND

  • Patrizia Attinger and Hilton P, a 15-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Heraldik xx X Quickly P, by Quasi Roi) owned by Denise Egger and Peter Attinger
  • Robin Godel and Grandeur de Lully CH, a 10-year-old Swiss Warmblood gelding (Greco de Lully X Miola, by Apartos) owned by Jean-Jacques Fünftschilling
  • Felix Vogg and Colero, a 10-year-old Westphalian gelding (Captain Fire X Bonita, by Bormio xx) owned by Jürgen Vogg

SWEDEN

  • *Sara Algotsson Ostholt and Wega, 17-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare (Irco Mena X La Fair, by Labrador 588) owned by Margareta Algotsson
  • Anna Freskgård and Box Qutie, 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare (Quite Easy X Lady Like KLT, by Little Boy 756) owned by Therese Örup
  • Niklas Lindbäck and Focus Filiocus, 11-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (Feliciano 823 X Blue Bells xx, by Be My Chief xx) owned by Tun Albertson
  • Ludwig Svennerstal and Stinger, 11-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (Spender S X On a Pedestal xx, by Waajib xx) owned by Skånegårdar AB
  • Louise Svensson Jähde and Waikiki, 12-year-old Holsteiner mare (Quinar X Sila, by San Patrignano Cassini) owned by the rider and Hans Thomsen

UNITED STATES

  • Will Coleman and Tight Lines, an 11-year-old French-bred Thoroughbred gelding (Turgeon X Merindole, by Tel Quel) owned by The Con Air Syndicate
  • Phillip Dutton and Z, a 10-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Asca X Bellabouche, by Babouche VH Gehucht Z) owned by The Z Partnership
  • *Lauren Kieffer and Vermiculus, an 11-year-old Anglo-Arabian gelding (Serazim X Wake Me Gently) owned by Jacqueline Mars
  • Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg, an 11-year-old Trakehner gelding (Windfall X Thabana, by Buddenbrock) owned by Christine Turner
  • Lynn Symansky and Donner, a 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding (Gorky Park X Smart Jane, by Smarten) owned by The Donner Syndicate

[WEG 2018 Eventing Definite Entries]

Tuesday News & Notes from Legends Horse Feeds

By on Sep 4, 2018 12:01 am -

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

Mai Baum is back! I know there are plenty of you out there who have been eagerly anticipating seeing this horse’s name in the blue ribbon spot, and what an exciting way to do it. Leading from start to finish in signature Mai Baum fashion. Relive the AEC coverage from this weekend at this link.

National Holiday: National Wildlife Day

Events Opening This Week: Fresno County Horse Park Horse Trials (CA, A-6) Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event & Team Challenge H.T. (KY, A-8) Tryon Riding & Hunt Club H.T. (SC, A-3) Pine Hill Fall H.T. (TX, A-5)

Events Closing This Week: Twin Rivers Fall H.T. (CA, A-6) Aspen Farms H.T. (WA, A-7) Colorado Horse Park Horse Trials/Derby(CO, A-9) Cedar Ridge H.T. (MI, A-8) FEH Qualifier at Loch Moy Farm (MD, A-2) FEH Championships at Loch Moy Farm (MD, A-2) Plantation Field International CIC (PA, A-2) Flora Lea Fall H.T. (NJ, A-2) Sundance Farm H.T. (WI, A-4) Marlborough H.T (MD, A-2) MeadowCreek Park H.T – The Fall Social Event(TX, A-5)

Tuesday News: 

Three-star winner Happy Times is now enjoying a life of leisure after a retirement ceremony over the weekend at Burghley. Ridden by Australia’s Sam Griffiths, the now-19-year-old had numerous top five placings at four-star level and made appearances at World Championship and Olympic competition. [Top four-star horse retired at Burghley: ‘No better place to honour his career’]

Drama emerged yesterday after news spread that Oliver Townend received a verbal warning regarding overuse of whip at Blair Castle. This is his second in 2018 after officials also spoke with him at Badminton this spring about whip use. [Oliver Townend given warning for whip use at Blair]

The first horses have touched down at Tryon. Traveling by plane, train and trailer horses will begin to fill the stables at the Tryon International Equestrian Center as we are a week out from Opening Ceremonies for the World Equestrian Games. [The Horses Are Here: World’s Biggest Equine Airlift For 2018 WEG]

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