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Day 1 at Tryon: Lynn Symansky, Will Coleman Lead The Fork Advanced Divisions

By on Apr 5, 2018 6:31 pm -

Lynn Symansky and Under Suspection. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Advanced dressage took the stage on Thursday afternoon at The Fork at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Lynn Symansky holds the top two spots in the Advanced Test A division with Under Suspection and Donner, respectively, with 2.5 points separating the horses.

Lynn’s relatively new partnership with Under Suspection, a 14-year-old Holsteiner mare (Contender x Naomagic I, by Exorbitant xx) owned by Mary Ann Ghadban, is definitively clicking. Lynn first catch-rode “Pippy,” who finished in the top five at Kentucky in her first four-star last spring with Hannah Sue Burnett, in the dressage phase at Great Meadow CICO3* last July. They warmed up with one Prelim and two Intermediate horse trials this winter before finishing sixth in the CIC3* at Carolina International two weeks ago. The pair turned in their personal best dressage score to date, a 25.70, to top today’s 11-horse Advanced Test A division.

“The mare is still a newer ride for me, so I’m trying to figure her out a bit more each time I go in the ring,” Lynn says. “I thought her trot was really good. The trot and walk were great, I made a mistake in one of the changes, but I’m starting to go in and know what I’m going to have. She comes out the same horse every time.”

Lynn Symansky and Donner. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Lynn sits second with her old partner Donner, a 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding (Gorky Park x Smart Jane, by Smarten) owned by the Donner Syndicate. “He’s not blessed with the movement that Pippy has so he has got to go in and do a very accurate, workmanlike test, and he did, and he’s so reliable at this point in terms of knowing how I have to prepare him for the day,” Lynn says.

CIC3* dressage ran earlier today (see Jenni’s report here) in the main George H. Morris International Arena, with Advanced tests staged in one of the smaller arenas off to the side. Even without a crowd of spectators, the rings have a “busy” feel, flanked on three sides by barns, shops or pavilions.

“This kind of atmosphere is hard for Donner because there’s enough of it, but there’s not a lot of people,” Lynn says. “It’s almost better if there are a ton of people to drown out the noise.”

There were plenty of little things for an ADD horse to get hung up on, including but not limited to the Mexican cantina replete with about a dozen twirling hammocks that horses were pointed straight at in the free walk. And the hammocks were the place to be when Lynn headed into the arena on Pippy.

“There were about 15 screaming children on those things,” Lynn says. “When I was doing Pippy, she was the first one in, it sounded like a gang of monkeys were attacking each other. And thank God I was on her first because I think Donner would have bolted out of the ring.”

Lynn was heading out to have a look at cross country when we talked to her; it’s her first time at TIEC since competing here in the 2016 American Eventing Championships, and a first glimpse at the track that we’ll see come WEG in September.

Lynn and Donner contested the 2016 WEG in Normandy and have represented the U.S. on multiple teams, and it’s fun to see them in the hunt for a WEG 2.0.

“Especially with Donner being a possibility to go to the WEG, he’s been a part of team stuff for quite a while, since 2011 at the Pam Ams, and he’s still out and feeling good so it’s cool to be a part of it here,” says Lynn.

Rounding out the top three is Boyd Martin with Kyra, an 11-year-old Canadian Warmblood mare (VDL Ulando H x Wellesley, by Welstern) owned by Christine Turner. This is an exciting partnership and one to watch: At Red Hills, where Boyd and Kyra placed 2nd at Advanced in their second time out at the level, Boyd said of the mare, “She’s by far the most spectacular jumper I have in my barn.” (See our EN profile of the mare here.)

Will Coleman and OBOS O’Reilly. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Will Coleman and Obos O’Reilly lead the Advanced Test B division on a score of 24.5, although not for long! Will’s plan for The Fork has been dressage-only from the get-go — he just stopped in to get his horses out in the atmosphere, soak it in and check out the cross country track before heading back north to contest Fair Hill next weekend. The end game: Badminton.

Obos O’Reilly, a 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Obos Quality 004 x Omard Clover Queen, by Clover Hill) owned by Four Star Eventing Group, topped the 10-horse division. “We’ve been working really hard at his dressage for forever,” Will says. “He gets quite nervous and finding ways to keep him confident but still on the job is always the trick. He’s getting better — he keeps improving with age.”

“I have a soft place in my heart for him,” Will says. “He tries really hard, he’s not really built to do dressage but he’s improved so much. He did a clean test today, it wasn’t perfect but it was a clean test, and I think that’s probably good enough for the time being.”

Will contested The Fork on several horses last year, and says this year’s track is almost identical with the exception of a few changed-up combinations.

“I wanted to come down and see the place, see if Mark [Phillips] was going to give us any clues to what he’s thinking but he’s playing it close to his chest right now. He’s a poker player. There are some good questions but I don’t think he’s showing us what he’s building for September.”

Will is galloping his horses here tomorrow, but then the lead is wide open for a take-over. Will it be 2nd placed Lauren Kieffer and Veronica (24.5) or 3rd placed Leslie Law with The Apprentice (27.0), or …?

Keep it locked here. Go Eventing!

Advanced Test A Top 10

Advanced Test B Top 10

CIC2* Top 10

The Fork: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

WEG Test Event: Website, Schedule, Thursday Dressage Order, Friday Dressage Order, Live Stream, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

Karen O’Connor & Capt. Mark Phillips Announced as Newest USEA Hall of Fame Inductees

By on Apr 5, 2018 6:11 pm -

Left: Karen O’Connor Biko competing at the 1995 European Championships. Brant Gamma Photo. Right: Mark Phillips riding Maid Marion at Ledyard in 1973. Rick Foltz Photo.

Two more USEA Hall of Fame inductees were announced this afternoon at The Fork at Tryon. Congratulations to Karen O’Connor and Capt. Mark Phillips!

Karen O’Connor competed in five Olympic Games, three World Equestrian Games and two Pan American Game during her storied eventing career. She won four team medals: silver at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, bronze at the 1998 Rome World Championships, bronze at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and gold at the 2007 Rio Pan American Games.

Karen also won individual gold with Theodore O’Connor at the 2007 Pan Ams, as well as individual silver at the 2003 Pan Ams with Joker’s Wild. Click here to read the full list of her many achievements in the USEA’s announcement.

Capt. Mark Phillips won team gold medal for Great Britain at the Munich Olympics in 1972 and also rode on the gold medal winning British teams for the World Championships in 1970 and European Championships in 1971.  He won Badminton four times in 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1981, as well as Burghley in 1973.

He designed the Burghley CCI4* cross country course from 1989-1996, 1998-2000, and 2005-present, and also designed the Luhmühlen CCI4* course for 12 years. He is also the course designer for the 2018 World Equestrian Games at Tryon.

He served as Chef d’equipe for the U.S. Eventing Team for nearly 20 years. Click here to read the full list of his many achievements in the USEA’s announcement.

Tim and Nina Gardner and Out And About have already been announced as two of the new Hall of Fame inductees. Six total inductees will officially join the USEA Hall of Fame at the 2018 Induction Ceremony, which will be held in December during the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Thursday Video from Nupafeed: Olivia Dutton and Mr. Medicott Tackle Intermediate

By on Apr 5, 2018 4:30 pm -

Under the watchful eye of her Olympic bronze-medal winning father, Olivia Dutton made the step up to the Intermediate level at Carolina International last weekend. Her mount? None other than the reigning USEF National CCI4* Champion, Mr. Medicott.

The 19-year-old Irish Sport Horse, owned by the Mr. Medicott Syndicate, still has plenty left in the tank following his fourth place finish with Phillip at Kentucky last year, and has been happily showing Olivia around the upper-levels since she took over the ride last summer.

Olivia carefully piloted a very keen “Cave” around the Intermediate Rider division, adding just cross country time onto their dressage score and finishing 9th in a large contingent. Check out their cross country round courtesy of RNSvideomedia!

Day 1 at Tryon: Marilyn Little Leads The Fork CIC3*/WEG Test Event

By on Apr 5, 2018 1:14 pm -

Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous. Photo by Jenni Autry.

Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous lead The Fork CIC3*/World Equestrian Games Test Event at Tryon International Equestrian Center on 24.2 following the first day of dressage here in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Their score of 24.2 (which translates to 36.3 under the old scoring) is a personal best for this pair at three-star level.

“Kitty,” a 13-year-old Oldenburg mare (Carry Gold X Richardia, by Lario), owned by Jacqueline Mars and Phoebe and Michael Manders, is the defending winner of The Fork CIC3* and also coming off a win in the CIC3* at Red Hills last month.

The Fork is serving as the mare’s final prep run before going on to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, formerly known as “Rolex.” Marilyn said she was extremely pleased with their performance in the George Morris Arena today, citing the canter work and flying changes as highlights.

“I was really thrilled with how she was today given that she’s incredibly fit right now,” Marilyn said. “My plan was to get her as fit as I could by this time and then be able to back off with her a little in April to be able to fine-tune some things before Rolex. She is coming into the event right where I would like her to be by the last week of this month.”

We have two members of the 2018 World Equestrian Games ground jury presiding over the CIC3* at the test event in Andrew Bennie (NZL) and Jane Hamlin (USA). The third member of the WEG ground jury, Anne-Mette Binder (DEN), will be joining them come the real deal in September.

“Everyone has been very sensitive to the fact that the next time the horses come into the ring will be for the Worlds,” Marilyn said. “You saw that reflected in the amount of time they gave us around the arena before they started the tests. I thought that was very kind and let the horses truly settle.”

Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready. Photo by Jenni Autry.

Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready, a 14-year-old KWPN (Lupicor X Jarda, by Elcaro) owned by John and Kristine Norton, delivered a personal best of 26.4 (39.6 under the former scoring) to sit in second place on 26.4. “Jackson” is aiming for a return trip to Kentucky CCI4*, where he finished 10th in his debut at the level last year.

Jordan Linstedt and Barbara Linstedt’s Revitavet Capato, a 15-year-old Hanoverian (Contendro I X Annabelle, by Amoroso) also bound for Kentucky, sit third on 26.7 (40.1 under former scoring and a personal best at the level).

Jordan Linstedt and Revitavet Capato. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Jessica Phoenix leads the way for Canada in fourth place on 27.2 (40.8 under former scoring) with Don Good’s Pavarotti, a 16-year-old Westphalian (Pavarotti Van de Helle X Fidelia, by Foxiland).

Phillip Dutton has his second ride sitting inside the top five in Fernhill Cubalawn, who scored 28.2 in his highly anticipated return to the level. “Cuba,” a 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Con Capitol X Corse Lawn, by Arkan) owned by Tom Tierney, Simon Roosevelt and Caroline Moran, was meant to be Phillip’s Olympic mount for Rio before being sidelined by injury.

The cheeky little gelding is now poised to return to the CCI4* level at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials next month thanks to a Land Rover/USEF competition grant. (Speaking of Badminton, it would be grand if Mother Nature could stop dumping buckets of water on the UK.)

In looking to overall scoring for the first day of dressage in the CIC3*, the ground jury marked -1.99 points below the average expected scores at the level for these combinations. Click here to view full scores for the CIC3*.

There are 37 total pairs competing in The Fork CIC3*/WEG Test Event. We saw 19 pairs in dressage on the first day, and the remaining 18 will go tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. EST/3 p.m. BST. Click here for details on how to watch the live stream.

Note: There has been some confusion about the start time for the CIC3* on Friday. Rechenstelle is the official scoring system for the WEG and is also running scoring for the test event this weekend. All correct times and scores for the CIC3* can be found on Rechenstelle here. Click here for Friday the order of go.

Stay tuned for EN’s full preview of Capt. Mark Phillips’ CIC3* cross country course, which is very similar to the track we saw last year at this event.

Scroll down for a full photo gallery from today’s CIC3* dressage courtesy of the one and only Leslie Threlkeld. Advanced dressage is underway now, so be sure to check back later in the day for much more from The Fork. Go Eventing.

The Fork: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

WEG Test Event: Website, Schedule, Thursday Dressage Order, Friday Dressage Order, Live Stream, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

How to Watch The Fork CIC3* + WEG Test Event Live Stream

By on Apr 5, 2018 7:56 am -

Photo courtesy of Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Hello from Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina! All the action in The Fork CIC3*, which is also serving as the eventing test event for the 2018 World Equestrian Games, kicks off today.

Tryon is live streaming both days of CIC3* dressage on Thursday and Friday, as well as Sunday’s show jumping. Installation of cables on the cross country course is not yet complete, so cross country will not stream live on Saturday.

Broadcast times and links to the live streams:

Thursday dressage: 9 a.m.-noon EST (2-5 p.m. BST) ➡ Click here to watch live

Friday dressage: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. EST (3-6 p.m. BST) ➡ Click here to watch live

Sunday show jumping: 11:15 a.m. EST (4:15 p.m. BST) ➡ Click here to watch live

Stay tuned for EN’s wall-to-wall coverage from Tryon. Go Eventing!

The Fork: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

WEG Test Event: Website, Schedule, Thursday Dressage Order, Friday Dressage OrderLive Scores, EN’s Coverage

By the Numbers: The Fork at Tryon CIC3* and WEG Test Event

By on Apr 5, 2018 7:39 am -

The Fork is running for the second year at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. This year there is quite the excitement surrounding the event, as the CIC3* is also serving as the eventing test event for the 2018 World Equestrian Games, which come to Tryon in September.

The Fork will offer the final chance for riders to get a feel for Capt. Mark Phillip’s cross country course prior to the WEG itself.

Keep in mind that the FEI dressage scoring has dropped the 1.5 coefficient and is now equivalent to dressage scores at USEF horse trials.

Photo courtesy of Tryon International Equestrian Center

The Field

  • In the last three runnings of The Fork CIC3*, the winner has been in the top two after dressage.
  • Last year, for the first running of The Fork at Tryon, there was not a single issue in the cross country phase for the CIC3* — only time penalties played a factor.

Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border. Photo by Jenni Autry.

Dressage Divas

Percent of pairs expected to score in the 20s: 16.2% (6 of 37)

  • Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border didn’t just set a Carolina International record with their 20.8 two weeks ago. They also laid down the lowest score for a test at Advanced, 3*, or 4* for any North American pair anywhere since the Rio Olympics, and the second lowest score at those levels on this continent in the last five years.
  • Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous haven’t yet been able to hit the jaw-dropping scores that some of the other pairs have, but they’ve made up for it with consistency, scoring above 72% in 8 of their 10 starts at the Advanced, 3* and 4* levels.
  • Doug Payne‘s young ride Getaway has already made quite a splash in only two starts at this level. In his first Advanced at Pine Top, he laid down a 28.0 and nearly replicated it in his first CIC3* at Carolina with a 28.3.
  • Vermiculus came out in 2017 and shocked us by shaving nearly 10 points off his dressage average. He and Lauren Kieffer have scored above 70% (translating to sub-30) in his last four consecutive starts at these levels, including at his first four-star last spring.
  • Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights are another pair who have laid down a monstrous score, putting in a 33.3 (22.2 in the new scoring) at Richland Park last summer. That is the third best score in North America since Rio. This pair can struggle with consistency, scoring below 70% in half of their runs in the last 12 months. When they are on, they are brilliant, averaging nearly 75% when they do score above the 70% mark.
  • Liz Halliday-Sharp has a strong contender in her arsenal with Deniro Z, despite his inexperience. In five starts at the level, not only has he hit sub-30 scores each time, but his scores range only one point apart, from 28.9 to 29.8. Talk about consistency!

Katherine Coleman and Longwood. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

Cross-Country Machines

Percent of pairs expected to come within 10 seconds of optimum time: 13.5% (5 of 37)

  • Longwood and Katherine Coleman are one of the fastest pairs in the world right now. In their last six runs at the CIC3* level, they came home clear and inside the time at five of them. At the only venue where they picked up time, Gatcombe Park, they still had the third fastest ride of the day at a venue that is notorious for being almost impossible to make the time.
  • Every time Tim Bourke and Luckaun Quality appear on a live stream, it looks like they are just out for a lope, and every time they put in one of the faster times of the day. This horse’s massive stride helps this pair finish with one of the faster times of the day at nearly ever run, and while Tim hasn’t been pushing to make time at the Advanced/CIC3* level lately, it’s been more than a year since they finished with more than 10 seconds of time penalties.
  • Lisa Marie Fergusson and Honor Me have been supremely consistent at this level, with 18 consecutive clear Advanced and CIC3* cross country runs dating back to 2015. In the past year, they’ve finished 12 seconds or less over optimum time at all but one run, when they took their time over the CIC3* course at Red Hills earlier this spring.
  • It’s been 18 months since we’ve seen Fernhill Cubalawn out and about, and when we last saw him he was firing on all cylinders. He and Phillip Dutton clocked in eight Advanced/CIC3* runs between 2015 and 2016 that averaged only 6.25 seconds over optimum time. This weekend will mark his first start at the level since before the Rio Olympics.

Sara Kozumplik Murphy and Rubens D’Ysieux. Photo by Justin Black/Millstreet Horse Photography.

Show Jumping Powerhouses

Percent of pairs expected to go clear in show jumping: 29.7% (11 of 37)

  • In four rounds at the Advanced and CIC3* levels, Sara Kozumplik Murphy and Rubens D’Ysieux have never had a show jumping penalty. Although they did have one rail at Millstreet CCI3* to mar their otherwise perfect record, they also won the Eventing Prix Invitational and the Devon Eventing Showcase in 2017, cementing their prowess in this phase.
  • Z is no longer one of the greener horses in Phillip Dutton‘s string, and he’s proven his ability to be careful from day one. In 11 Advanced/CIC3* starts, he’s only had a rail on two occasions, both of them coming at the first start of the year in both 2016 and 2017. In his first start this year, he avoided repeating the same mistake, jumping clear at Carolina.
  • Kylie Lyman and Sacramento have enjoyed a strong show jumping record together. They are another pair to have a clean Advanced/CIC3* record for all but one start, and haven’t had a rail in more than two years at this level.
  • Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti have really stepped up their game in this phase since 2017, having now jumped six consecutive clear rounds at Advanced and CIC3* levels.

Sharon White and Cooley On Show. Photo by Jenni Autry.

Jack of All Trades

  • Cooley On Show continues to sit quietly behind the marquee pairs and put in solid performances with Sharon White. At Carolina, this horse broke into the 20s for the first time at the level, demonstrating improvement over his previous form. Despite having a rail, he maintained his show jumping record of never having more than one while putting in a solid but steady performance across the country. Three solid phases netted him a spot just outside the top 10, and he’ll continue to knock on the door this weekend.
  • I’m Sew Ready is another solid performer for Phillip Dutton. The horse may not have a jaw-dropping performance in any one phase, but he can consistently string three solid phases together to get top placings. With a dressage average hovering just under 70%, he’ll have some work to do after day one. A solid cross country record, despite being a tad slower than the fastest pairs, works well with his ability to show jump with no more than one rail in his Advanced/CIC3* starts.
  • Andrew Hoy brought a horse across the pond for the WEG test event, and Basmati will be doing his first CIC3* here. Although he hasn’t run at this level yet, his 2* dressage scores hovered in the mid-to-low 30s. This will be good enough to keep him in striking distance, as the horse has been solid and quick on the cross country phase at the lower levels and has had no more than one rail per show in his entire FEI career.

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Deniro Z. Photo by Jenni Autry.

PREDICTED WINNER: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Deniro Z

Keep Your Eye On …

  • Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn
  • Sara Kozumplik Murphy and Rubens D’Ysieux
  • Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous
  • Sharon White and Cooley On Show

Potential Spoilers

  • Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border

The Fork: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

WEG Test Event: Website, Schedule, Thursday Dressage Order, Friday Dressage Order, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

Thursday News & Notes from Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS)

By on Apr 5, 2018 12:03 am -

Maddie Wiggins killing it over the THIS jump at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show last week. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Today is National Burrito Day, which is a pretty big deal. Never mind it’s the first day of dressage for the WEG test event, we have Mexican food to be thinking about! Technically a term for a small donkey (also represented heavily at my house), it’s one of the most delicious foods in the entire world. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to celebrate this important day in history!

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Major Events:

The Fork: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

WEG Test Event: Website, Schedule, Thursday Dressage Order, Friday Dressage Order, Live Stream, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

Chattahoochee Hills CIC & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Results]

U.S. Weekend Preview:

CDCTA H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Results]

Pine Hill Spring H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

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

News From Around the Globe:

Are you ready for The Fork? Gold Cup Fast Facts: The Fork CIC3*After fifteen long years, The Fork moved to Tryon last year, and this time around they’re preparing for the WEG. Not only are there 37 horses and riders in the CIC3*, but 23 entered in the two Advanced classes. All of last year’s winners are returning, including Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous, Liz Halliday-Sharp with Fernhill By Night, and Jessica Phoenix with Bentley’s Best. [Gold Cup Fast Facts: The Fork CIC3*]

Ten years have passed since Gina Miles rode her lap of honor in the Olympics, but her thoughts are once again towards representing Team USA. Gina Miles & Greenfort Othello Think BigWith recent Galway Downs CIC2* winner, Greenfort Othello, Gina has her sights set on returning to the top levels and perhaps gaining another Olympic medal. Othello had been sitting around for a while, but has an incredible work ethic and an amazing jump, so Gina has big hopes for the 13-year-old gelding’s future. [Gina Miles & Greenfort Othello Think Big]

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Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Ringside Chats with Badminton Bound Riders

By on Apr 4, 2018 5:00 pm -

Welcome to April, the homestretch to both the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and, one short week later, Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. So much to keep up with! Who are this year’s contenders? What horses are they riding? How have their preparations been going? Who has a shot at the win? Keeping track of it all is a full-time job.

In this video, #MMBHT catches up with Ireland’s Aoife Clark, New Zealander Tim Price and Emilie Chandler of Leicestershire, Great Britain at a soggy Burnham Market, one of their last stops before Badders.

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Blustery Horse Inspection Kicks Off The Fork Horse Trials, WEG Test Event

By on Apr 4, 2018 3:25 pm -

Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Thirty-eight CIC3* horse and rider combinations presented to the ground jury of Andrew Bennie (NZL) and Jane Hamlin (USA) and FEI Veterinary Delegate Dr. Jennifer Hall (GBR) this afternoon at The Fork Horse Trials and FEI World Equestrian Games Test Event for Eventing. The first horse inspection was relatively uneventful despite practically gale force winds bending trees and blowing sand into our faces.

Two horses were sent to the hold box. Carolina International CIC3* winner Vandiver, owned by Debi Crowley and Doug and Jessica Payne, was held and ultimately withdrawn from the hold box. Kehoe Enterprises, LLC’s Kiltealy Toss Up was held but accepted upon reinspection.

There is much construction and activity going on at Tryon International Equestrian Center in preparation for WEG in September. We’re going to have not one, not two but three EN reporters on grounds this weekend to bring you as much coverage as you can handle and more.

The Fork: Website, Schedule, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

WEG Test Event: Website, Schedule, Thursday Dressage Order, Friday Dressage OrderLive Scores, EN’s Coverage

Settling in for The Fork at Tryon International Equestrian Center

By on Apr 4, 2018 12:30 pm -

You know that feeling you get when you walk into a posh hotel room? Everything feels clean and fresh, and part of you wants to preserve its sanctity: tuck your luggage out of sight, talk in whispered tones, leave that little triangle fold on the toilet paper intact. But if you are a 10-year-old trapped in an adult body like me, you also experience a weird compulsion to mess it all up: jump on the perfectly-made bed, raid the mini-fridge, and blast Lana Del Rey way too loud during a three-hour bubble bath. Knock-knock. “Did someone order room service?” Oh yeah! This girl! Bring me that side of black truffle pommes frites! And ketchup! “I am sorry to tell you, m’am, that your credit card did not go through.” Hmmmm. 

This is why I cannot stay in posh hotels.

There’s something similar in the air in the preamble to an event at Tryon International Equestrian Center. The rings are perfectly dragged, the fancy restaurants are nearly empty, and fit, eagle-eyed horses are all around, slinking about on hacks or grazing on bright green patches of grass. Everything is quiet, but there’s an anticipation in the air of a fast-paced, wildly-exciting competition to come.

So it is in advance of The Fork at TIEC. Let’s have a glance around at the calm before the storm! And remember to keep it locked on EN for live coverage throughout the weekend.

Everyone is beginning to arrive at the Tryon International Equestrian Center for the Fork Horse Trials and Tryon2018…

Posted by USA Eventing on Tuesday, April 3, 2018

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