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Scholarship Alert: Maryland International Equestrian Foundation

By on Feb 22, 2024 9:30 am -

Eventers can use all the help they can find to make ends meet in this sport, and so we’re eager to share opportunities for scholarships or grants that someone who reads EN might benefit from. If you have a verified opportunity we can spread the word about, please tip us by emailing [email protected]. 

Valerie Pride, a 2022 MIEF FEI Scholarship recipient, and Favian at the 2022 Maryland 5 Star. Photo by Abby Powell.

The latest open opportunity comes to us from the Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF), which sponsors a variety of scholarships throughout each year. You can view current opportunities on their website here.

Two scholarships are currently open for applications:

MIEF FEI Scholarship

The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF) will award four $1,000 scholarships to riders wanting to compete at the 1*, 2*, 3* or 4* levels at the July Maryland International Horse Trials. The scholarship funds will used entry fees, stabling, travel costs, and other associated competition expenses up to $1,000.

Applications are open from January 15, 2024 to May 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recipients will be announced May 15, 2024.

Applicant Criteria:

  • Open to riders who are USEF and USEA members in good standing.

  • Horses and riders must be capable of competing at the level of scholarship they are applying for.

  • Riders may apply for more than one scholarship level as long as it is a different horse/rider combination.

  • Riders and horses who have competed in a 5* competition and/or outside of North America are not eligible.

  • Horse and rider combination may not have competed above the level for which they are applying.

  • Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply

  • Members of the MIEF Board of Directors and members of their families are not eligible. Family members or current clients of the Scholarship Award Committee are not eligible.

  • Incomplete applications without a video submission and letter of recommendation will not be considered.

Merrylegs Junior Rider Scholarship

The Merrylegs Junior Rider scholarships are geared towards diverse, young equestrians who are competing at a grassroots level. Scholarship recipients will receive a credit of $500 towards Highland Series Horse Trials, Twilight Events, Pick Your Time/Test Dressage & Blue Ribbon Jump Round show entries and any schooling opportunities at Loch Moy Farm over the next year. The scholarship period is one year after the date the recipient enters their first event. After this period, unused scholarship funds will expire. Loch Moy Farm offers a variety of fun and accessible opportunities throughout the year for grassroots riders to learn and compete.

Applications for this initial round are due May 1, 2024. TWO scholarships will be awarded during this round.

Applicant Criteria:

  • Junior riders* age 13 – 17 riding at a grassroots level who would like to compete or are competing at the elementary, beginner novice, or novice levels. *{as defined by USEF and USEA Rulebook)

  • Local to Loch Moy Farm and able to arrange a suitable horse and travel to the venue. Scholarship funds can also be applied towards stabling. Recipients do not need to own their own horse, or use the same horse throughout the year. Participants in riding school lesson programs are encouraged to apply!

  • Ready to tell us how this scholarship would help them advance their riding goals.

  • Enthusiastic about increasing access to equestrian sports for underrepresented groups.

  • Willing to share their experience on Maryland Horse Trials and MIEF social & print media.

  • Able to further their equestrian education by volunteering 8 hours at any Maryland Horse Trials event. The volunteer hours may be split up.

Scholarship recipients will be subject to the rules and requirements of the events they enter.

To submit your application or share the form with a friend, click here. 

Thursday News & Notes

By on Feb 22, 2024 12:49 am -

 

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We’re obviously all locked onto the road to Paris as we gear up for an Olympic year, but the eventing world has one eye on the future, namely 2028 and the LA Games, when Olympic eventing as we currently know it will likely not feature. The deadline for National Federations to submit their comments on the proposed format changes passed on Tuesday and so our attention turns to the FEI, with feedback due to be presented to the IOC by March 1st.

Seven-time Olympian and three-time medalist Phillip Dutton has shared his thoughts on the future of eventing and what changes at Olympic level may mean for the sport as a whole:

“I do think there is a general consensus worldwide in the eventing community that it is important to modify the format if the International Olympic Committee recommends changes so that our sport can stay a part of the Olympics. Even though it will most likely be a watered-down event, it will still keep the sport part of the general sports viewers’ eyes and will help attract sponsorship and excitement and therefore create a more sustainable sport. Like in other sports, such as tennis, the gold medal winner at the Olympics is probably not remembered as well as the Wimbledon champion.⁣

For eventing, the five-star three-day events are the ultimate test of training, endurance, talent and horsemanship. It is imperative that the FEI recognizes this and puts out a statement committing to support the five-star events and that changing the Olympic format does NOT mean that the sport will go the way of the Olympic format.⁣”

We await the final decision with baited breath, but in the meantime, go eventing.

U.S. Weekend Preview

Full Gallop Farm Mid February H.T. (Aiken, SC) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Advanced (Thomson, GA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II H.T. at Caudle Ranch (Groveland, FL) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Thursday News and Reading

We eventing fans sure do love a live stream and EN’s one-stop hub is where they’re all at. We’ve compiled this list and its accompanying global map to assist you and cut down on confusion and frustration when it comes to eventing live streams. We’ll be updating this as new streams are added, and you can request the addition of a live stream by emailing [email protected]. Eyes on, and go eventing!

5* eventer and mustang trainer Elisa Wallace joins the Genetics Unbridled Podcast and makes a cool discovery about two horses in her herd. Elisa gives her insights into working with the wild guys, how she bonds with them and the connection she builds through her training. We’ve loved following along with her vlogs as she navigated the Mustang Magic this year and now we get to listen in as she sheds light on some of the stuff that didn’t make it to YouTube. All this plus, we find out about Etalon’s innovative new project, Map-My-Mustang, how Elisa’s used genetic testing in her own program, and how she discovered that there are actually full siblings in her barn. Earbuds in and listen up.

Help your horse become a better athlete by adding calisthenics into your training routine. This conditioning work is not a new fad – I remember it from workout video tapes in the 80s, but it’s far older and wiser than that – it actually dates back to Ancient Greece and means ‘beauty’ and ‘strength’. And it’s not just a human thing – horses can do calisthenics too. Here are some simple exercises to help your horses find those muscles they probably don’t use in their day-to-day training to become more balanced, mobile, strong and beautifully conditioned.

Am I boring you, buddy? If you’ve got a yawner, you may be inclined to think that your horse is finding things a bit dull. But that may not actually be the case. Research has found that yawning can be a sign of frustration, and if you’ve got a horse who yawns frequently, it could be a red flag regarding their welfare.

I used to dream of having a real pony’s tail to brush as I dragged a tiny plastic comb through the candy-colored nylon glued to the rear of my My Little Pony. But man, does the real thing take some care and attention! It of course doesn’t help that I bought an almost pure white pony, who is right now mostly brown and sporting some pretty impressive skid marks the full length of his tail. (Sorry for that tasteful image if you’re eating breakfast right now.) With this in mind, I’m always on the look-out for tail care tips, like these four ways to keep your horse’s tail looking fabulously full.

And finally, some horsing around with your feet on the ground. You may have heard that hobby horsing is, no joke, a serious sport with its own Championships, well, it’s catching on in student circles too – California Polytechnic State University is hosting its first-ever hobby horsing competition, with the winners getting the chance to perform at the Cal Poly Rodeo student night. Here’s a taster (you know you want to). There are obvious benefits to this approach to equestrian sports in comparison to the living, breathing, **** producing, I’ll-buck-you-off-if-I-feel-like-it money pit reality of the four-legged variety.

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From wild horse to this in 100 days – check out the top ten freestyle performances at the Mustang Magic competition last month.

Remembering More Inspiration

By on Feb 21, 2024 10:36 am -

Holly Jacks-Smither and More Inspiration. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Holly Jacks-Smither’s longtime 5* partner, More Inspiration, this week at the age of 19. More Inspiration, or “Morris” as many knew him, was the horse of a lifetime for Holly, who began her FEI career with the Thoroughbred gelding and would eventually reach the top of the mountain with a 5* debut in 2017.

“My $2000 sales investment who I couldn’t sell, stuck around to change my life. If it wasn’t for you, Morris, I would have been on a totally different career path,” Holly wrote in tribute to More Inspiration on social media. “You taught me that hard work truly pays off; that thinking outside the box is a must to be successful with the tricky ones; that a big heart matters more than confirmation; and that hard work and perseverance get results.

Holly Jacks and More Inspiration. Photo by Kingfisher Media Services.

“From a gallop girl at Woodbine Race track where we met, to my first Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany, my first 5 star [sic] at Kentucky, and my first European 5 star in Pau, France… we did it all together. I’ll never have another horse like you. Thank you for challenging me, teaching me and giving me so much joy. But most importantly, thank you for being my soul mate and making me believe that life can be changed because of one special Ottb and a dream. I hope that you are playing bite-the-hand with all the people we have lost the last few years. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough . Make sure you have a good buck and squeal as you gallop through heaven’s doors. I’ll meet you on the other side.”

More Inspiration
(April 3 2005- February 19 2024 )

My $2000 sales investment who I couldn’t sell, stuck around to…

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Holly first became acquainted with More Inspiration when he was a two-year-old still on the racetrack in Canada. When his racing career ended at the age of four, his trainer contacted Holly for help restarting and selling him. In the end, Holly’s grandfather helped her purchase the gelding for $2,000 (out of her college fund, no less!) when a buyer didn’t materialize (and she’d begun to take a liking to him, at any rate).

Holly Jacks-Smither and More Inspiration. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

As his training progressed, Morris revealed himself to be careful and (as most top athletes are) quirky, to the point where many close to Holly advised her to sell him and move on. He would be too careful for the sport of eventing, they said. Cross country penalties dotted their record as they moved to the Advanced and then-3* level.

Morris was also swaybacked, making him unique and also challenging when it came to fitting tack. “He has to work a lot harder than the average horse because of the way he’s built,” Holly said in an interview with Heels Down Magazine.

But then, things began to click.

Holly Jacks-Smither and More Inspiration at Aachen. Photo by Jenni Autry.

It was a trip to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and its famous indoor eventing class that would be a catalyst for a strengthened partnership between the two.

“[Coach Jon Holling] was hard on me,” Holly told The Chronicle of the Horse back then. “It was, ‘You’re either going to make it work, which I don’t think your horse is brave enough, or you’re going to sell him,’” she said. “I brought him out at Pine Top and jumped him around Advanced, and he was just a different horse after being at The Royal. He’s the bravest he’s ever been.”

The rest was yet to be written. Holly was invited to compete at CHIO Aachen (Germany) by the Canadian team, where she finished 30th individually in what would have been the toughest and most technical test of their skills to date. They’d have their growing pains, but all came to fruition a few years later when Holly achieved a lifelong goal of cantering down centerline in Rolex Stadium.

“You kick yourself now for taking the option because you want to be competitive, but it’s our first four-star and he’s amazing and I didn’t want to make him do something he couldn’t do,” Holly said of her first 5* cross country round. “He came home sound and happy and this horse owes me nothing. He carried me around — I didn’t help him.”

Holly Jacks and More Inspiration. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

The pair’s most competitive result at the 5* level came at Pau in 2019, where she and Morris finished 12th. “I’m thrilled with my horse and thrilled with my weekend in general,” she told Tilly Berendt that year. “I’m so glad I made it here – not just to be at the show, but because of the people I’ve met along the way, these amazing connections that will stay with me forever.”

In 2021, Holly announced she was retiring Morris from competition after a heart condition was discovered by a vet ahead of the Kentucky Three-Day Event. He continued to be a large part of her life for the rest of his life, remaining an eternal source of inspiration and gratitude for the thousands of miles traveled and lessons learned.

“You have been with me through thick and thin,” Holly wrote when Morris was retired. “You took me from a gallop girl to a 5-star event rider. You taught me that 5-star horses don’t need to be fancy and well bred. They can have crooked legs, sway backs and huge hearts.”

Conceal Grand-Prix Eventing Entry Update: Nearly 40 Top Horses + Riders to Compete for $100k

By on Feb 21, 2024 9:30 am -

Monica Spencer (NZL) and Artist. Photo by Sally Spickard.

We’re pleased to introduce Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt, with her robust expertise and portfolio of property options in the Aiken area, as the sponsor of our coverage of the Conceal Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field. Seasonal or year-round, southern charm and the sporting lifestyle await you in Aiken!

We’re nearing the end of the entry period for the $100,000 Conceal Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services, and the roster has boomed into arguably the most competitive in the event’s young history. At the time of publication, we’ve hit almost 40 entries with some exciting late additions added over the weekend for the March 1 and 2 showcase event.

Highlighting the entries is Maryland 5* winner Austin O’Connor, who will ride Amanda Beale Clement’s experienced 4* horse, Carlson 119 in his first appearance at Grand-Prix Eventing.

Austin, riding for Ireland, ups the international flavor of the entry list along with recently-relocated rider from New Zealand, Monica Spencer, who will compete fan-favorite OTTB Artist at this event for the first time.

Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Double Sixteen. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Pan American Games individual gold medalist and team silver medalist Caroline Pamukcu has also thrown her name in the hat as one who will certainly be vying for that hefty prize pot, tapping HSH Double Sixteen (owned by Caroline and her mother Sherrie, as well as the Baltodano family) for the task.

Fellow speed demon Doug Payne will also bring three horses: Quiberon (owned by Doug and Jessica Payne), Quantum Leap (also owned by Doug and Jessica), and Camarillo (owned by Doug Payne and Patrice Jennings-Rado). Fun fact: all three Payne rides were bred right here in the USA by Elizabeth Callahan.

Doug Payne and Camarillo compete at the 2023 Grand-Prix Eventing Festival. Photo by Shelby Allen.

You can view the full and most up to date roster by clicking here.

General admission and VIP tickets are still available for this event, which really should not be missed if you’re in the area or within range! Click here to scope out your options.

For those of you unable to join us in person, H&C+ will carry the live feed. Bookmark this page (and don’t forget to check out our just-launched live stream hub for all your viewing needs!) for direct access to the live feed. Watching on Horse & Country requires either an H&C+ subscription (good for live and on-demand viewing) or a one-time event pass (good for live and on-demand viewing for 30 days). If you aren’t already an H&C+ subscriber, you can save 15% on an annual membership using code EVENTINGNATION15.

Wednesday News & Notes from Ocala Horse Properties

By on Feb 21, 2024 12:01 am -

The Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium kicked off yesterday and has already been receiving great feedback on social media. Each year, it seems that this seminar (and its educational counterparts put on by the USEA) grows both in scope and in reach to new audience members.

Ocala Horse Partners came on board to support the YEH Symposium this year, which is a line of support that makes great since given their longstanding relationship with the sport as owners for Liz Halliday. Liz herself, along with countless other professionals, has had several horses come up through the levels after starting their careers in YEH program. Another recent success story is that of HSH Blake, ridden by Caroline Pamukcu to individual gold at he 2023 Pan Ams.

The program, intended to be a part of the big picture pipeline of the sport as well as a way for aspiring horse developers to have an avenue to follow, has yielded many future 5* and Championship horses.

You can read much more about the action from the YEH Symposium on the USEA website here.

U.S. Weekend Preview

Full Gallop Farm Mid February H.T. (Aiken, SC) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Pine Top Advanced (Thomson, GA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Three Lakes Winter II H.T. at Caudle Ranch (Groveland, FL) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]

Wednesday News and Reading

We eventing fans sure do love a live stream and EN’s one-stop hub is where they’re all at. We’ve compiled this list and its accompanying global map to assist you and cut down on confusion and frustration when it comes to eventing live streams. We’ll be updating this as new live streams are added and you can request the addition of a live stream by emailing [email protected]. Eyes on, and go eventing!

Happening tomorrow – Conversations with Team Canada. Join Kyle Carter (Pan Ams and World Championships silver medalist), Tik Maynard (two-time freestyle winner at the Thoroughbred Makeover) and Holly Jacks (5* eventer and Pratoni World Championships team member) as they share their experience, knowledge and insights about developing young sport horses. As well as an informative discussion, there will also be a live Q&A, and as if that wasn’t enough, everyone who registers for the webinar will be entered into a draw with the chance of winning a Lululemon Team Canada clothing pack. Here’s where to sign up.

Top tips from a top farrier. Having got up close and personal with some very exciting hooves – including Tamie Smith’s Kentucky winner Mai Baum, Will Coleman’s Off the Record and Lauren Nicholson’s Vermiculus, as well as being the official farrier for the Tryon WEG – Chris Martelli knows a thing or two about hoofcare. From food and forage, to competition schedules, hoof oil and fly spray, here are his six top tips to keep horses’ hooves in tip top condition.

No matter what activities you enjoy with your equine pal, being balanced as they bend is key to having a horse that moves correctly. This is something I’m working on currently with my new horse, and I have to tell you, it can be a bit of a tricky business. It’s taking time and patience and a whole lot of work – on the ground and under saddle – and both with my horse and on the exercise mat – but all the work is totally worth it and I know we’ll both reap the benefits as we progress in our training. Here’s some sound advice for teaching your horse to bend effectively. And of course, it’s never all about the horse – as riders we need to be just as strong, supple and balanced as we want our horses to be – it takes a whole lotta leg to get that bend going in the right direction! If you fancy dialing up your rider fitness, the Horse Learner Fitness YouTube Channel is a good place to start.

Take a dive into the dictionary entries regarding dishorsing. This week’s foray into the vocabulary of the horse world is all about taking leave of your mount – ‘dismounting’, ‘dishorsing’, ‘hopping off’, or perhaps ‘slithering-to-the-ground-in-a-sweaty-broken-heap’, depending how your ride’s gone I guess.

We finish up here with ‘Ponyhenge’ – a graveyard for rocking horses, of course. Yes, really. It started out with one, then more appeared. Their numbers continue to grow, but no one’s ever witnessed one being dropped off. And yes, they do appear to move around. The mystery continues…

Sponsor Corner

Ocala is growing! Ocala Horse Properties sat down with John Harms to discuss his plans for a restaurant and retail space in northwest Ocala. Stretching 11 acres in the heart of horse country, the project will feature 100,000 square feet of office, entertainment, restaurant, and retail space. Read more.

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Back in November,Courtney Cooper announced a scholarship giving two amateur riders the opportunity to train with her for 7 days throughout the upcoming year. Here’s Jen Clapp, winner of one of the 2024 C Square Farm and Excel Star Sport Horses adult amateur scholarships, enjoying a day out at Bruce’s field with Excel Star Saint Nick. Keep your eyes peeled for Jen’s blog about her experiences – coming soon on EN.

Amelia Newcomb: How to Up Your Score in USEF Training Test B

By on Feb 20, 2024 3:00 pm -

If you’re an eventer, you may enjoy the jumping phases more than dressage phase, but practicing your dressage test and riding it well can make all the difference in your overall placing. It’s super common that the Dressage test scores decide the end placing.

In this video, I will be riding through the USEF Training Test B (you can also see my demo and tips for Training Test B here). As I’m riding this test, I have a drone camera on me as well as a camera head-on, and I’ll be talking about what the judges are looking for, and commenting on what you should be focusing on as the rider.

Hopefully, this video gives you an idea of what to expect in an USEF Training Level Dressage test and how you can ride this test a little better!

Thank you to Eventing Nation for collaborating with me for this video. If you would like more help with riding your test figures accurately, check out this video:

Happy Riding!
Amelia

P.S. Want more help with your canter? Check out my FREE Canter PDF mini-course to help! Download the course here.

Amelia Newcomb is a USDF Gold medalist, a member of the prestigious USEF Dressage Development Program, and recipient of the Carol Lavell Prize from the Dressage Foundation. Based in Somis, California, she incorporates complete dressage training from starting the young horse through the FEI levels.

Amelia works to develop a trusting and confident relationship between horse and rider. Her approach incorporates all aspects of horsemanship from basic groundwork to advanced dressage movements. The emphasis is always on the foundation with the basic trust, understanding, and relaxation for both horse and rider to create a harmonious partnership.

Amelia’s mantra has always been “Dressage for All,” which is evident in both her in person and online coaching. With a successful YouTube video library of hundreds of free educational videos, over 135,000 subscribers (and counting!), and thousands of students enrolled in her online USDF accredited courses, it is clear that Amelia has a passion for teaching and dressage! “I have been blessed with many great teachers in my career and I hope to help each and every one of my students develop a connection and solid relationship with their horses.”

Learn more about Amelia on her website or discover her free educational videos on her YouTube channel “Amelia Newcomb Dressage.”

Read more tips from Amelia on EN here.

Audit Opportunity Available for Jonelle Price’s Canadian High Performance Clinic in Ocala

By on Feb 20, 2024 9:30 am -

Jonelle Price and Grappa Nera. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

An exciting opportunity to learn from one of the best riders in the world has emerged! New Zealand Olympic rider Jonelle Price will be teaching a clinic for the Canadian High Performance squad February 27-29 in Ocala, FL. Here’s the scoop on how to pick up an auditing pass:

Canadian Eventing High Performance welcomes Jonelle Price from February 27-29th in Ocala, FL, where she will work with the Canadian National Team Program Athletes in their preparations for the upcoming season and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Winner of multiple CCI5*s, including Badminton and Luhmuhlen, as well as Medalist at the Olympics and World Championships, Jonelle brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and enthusiasm to Team Canada.

In support of the Canadian Eventing High-Performance Program, we’re opening this unique experience up to auditors for a cost of $150 USD per person (includes all three days)

The schedule for this clinic includes:

  • February 27, 2024: Dressage
  • February 28, 2024: Cross Country
  • February 29, 2024: Show Jumping

All three days, each auditor will receive full access to the training sessions, lunch, and refreshments. The cost for auditing is $150 for the three days. If you’re interested in registering to audit this clinic, please click here, and the organizing team will contact you with payment and venue details!

Don’t delay; spots are limited!

Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Products

By on Feb 20, 2024 3:10 am -

The season has officially kicked off in Europe as Portugal’s Mata Do Doque International gets underway. This spring ‘tour’ replaces the popular Barocca d’Alva competition, and will run a number of levels over this week’s event and its finale next week, giving riders the chance to pick up crucial qualifications and experience nice and early (something that’s especially important in an Olympic year!). Follow along with all the action on the event’s Instagram page — and Go Eventing!

Events Opening Today: CDCTA Spring H.T., Pine Hill Spring H.T., Rocking Horse Spring H.T., Stable View Spring 2/3/4* and H.T.

Events Closing Today: Full Gallop Farm March I H.T., SAzEA Spring H.T., Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. International, Southern Pines H.T. I

Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:

Planning on attending today’s USEA YEH Symposium? Lucky you — the schedule is jam-packed with seriously interesting stuff from some of the sport’s leading lights. Here’s a primer of everything you need to know to get the most out of your day. Go forth and learn, friends.

In 2018, she became the Pony European Eventing Champion — and now, at just 21, Saffie Osborne is setting the racing world alight. She just became the first female winner ever at Dubai’s Meydan racecourse, just weeks after her return from injury.

There’s no headache quite like a tax headache. And if you’re planning to donate your horse to a riding program and claim the value as a write-off on your taxes, that’s all well and good — if you get the paperwork part right. If not, the IRS could give you a bad day indeed. Here’s how to avoid that.

Liz Halliday-Sharp is a seriously cool customer. But that grace under pressure that’s so enviable is something she’s learned to hone and refine — and so it’s something you can have, too. Here are her tips for keeping your headspace clear, calm, and uncluttered at a show.

 

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Watch This:

Check out the evolution of the Pony Club Championships in the US from 1993 to 2018 thanks to this great montage from Total Recall!

 

Monday Video: Views from Ram Tap

By on Feb 19, 2024 3:00 pm -

Fancy a good look at the Ram Tap XC course? You’re in luck, as usual East Coaster Emma Hinke seems to have stopped by the Fresno, California venue while out west this past weekend. She captured many pairs in the Advanced/Intermediate and Intermediate divisions tackling their cross country course.

You can catch a debrief of the action from this important West Coast prep event in EN’s new column, The Weekend Update.

Weekend Winners: Jumping Branch, Ocala, & Ram Tap

By on Feb 19, 2024 12:30 pm -

Way to knock it out of the park this weekend, Eventing Nation! We are celebrating some fantastic rides this weekend for our Weekend Winners, with some impressive scores.

While we saw so many low scores this weekend that would certainly deserve an extra nod, we’re floored by the almost unbelievable *5.7* that won our Unofficial Low Score Award this weekend. Special congrats to Open Introductory winner Allyson Hartenburg with Iconic!!

Jumping Branch Farm H.T. (Aiken, SC)[Website][Scoring]

Junior/Young Rider Preliminary: Paige Ramsey and MTF Cooley Classic (33.2)
Open Preliminary: Boyd Martin and Vivantura (30.7)
Preliminary Rider: Mikki Kuchta and Special Reserve (41.7)
Junior Training: Larkyn Hendren and Castle’s Boy (35.6)
Open Training A: Allison Springer and Lickity Split (23.3)
Open Training B: Michael Pendleton and Adorrado (25.0)
Training Rider A: Samantha Reinbold and Donald Drake (32.2)
Training Rider B: Catherine Kelly and Dylano Q (32.3)
Novice – Junior: Katie Tyer and Excel Star Beholden (33.6)
Novice Rider A: Lisa Hida and Cooleys Rule of Law (34.7)
Novice Rider B: Patricia Thompson and The dark knight (33.6)
Open Novice A: Alexander Conrad and Lexington II (26.4)
Open Novice B: Alexander Conrad and Ad Lib (20.8)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Michelle Drewien and Mr Opportunity (31.5)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Rebecca Saria and Prince Caspian (30.0)
Junior Beginner Novice: Mackenzie Wendt and Castall (36.2)
Open Beginner Novice A: Rebecca Barber Tyler and Uncle Artie (25.0)
Open Beginner Novice B: Michael Pendleton and HC Work of Art (35.6)
Starter A: Sydney Johnson and Mae’s Racer (24.1)
Starter B: Yuki Igari and Poppin Good Pic (30.7)

Ocala Winter I (Ocala, FL) [Website][Scoring]

Advanced/Intermediate: Alyssa Phillips and Oskar (34.3)
Intermediate Rider: Michelle Mercier and Shirsheen Fun For All (40.4)
Open Intermediate – One Day: Jennie Jarnstrom-Dennis and Flower Girl (31.4)
Open Intermediate A: Sharon White and Shirsheen Ice (41.8)
Open Intermediate B: Phillip Dutton and Denim (26.2)
Open Preliminary – One Day A: Sara Kozumplik and Rock Phantom (29.2)
Open Preliminary – One Day B: Elisabeth Halliday and Newmarket Cooley (27.4)
Open Preliminary Seven Year Old: Katie Malensek and MRF Qwlkstep (31.5)
Open Preliminary A: Leslie Law and Countess Cooley (34.0)
Open Preliminary B: Jennie Brannigan and Kismet (27.7)
Preliminary Horse: Leslie Law and Really All Gold (28.1)
Preliminary Rider: Laurie Seely and Contefino Grande (29.4)
Modified – Open A: Ariel Grald and Obalix (26.3)
Modified – Open B: Ashley Kehoe and Daktaris (36.9)
Modified – Rider A: Adelyn Rinehart and Corona Life (30.8)
Modified – Rider B: Kate Bell and FE Velvet Black (29.3)
Open Modified – One Day A: Sophia Middlebrook and Monbeg Odyssey (27.3)
Open Modified – One Day B: Madison Temkin and Fernhill Bertus (27.8)
Junior Training Rider: Addison Hagan and FE Friday (34.3)
Open Training – One Day: Meghan O’Donoghue and Kingcarra Cooley Diamond (21.9)
Open Training Six Year Old: Madison Temkin and Fernhill Fairytale (22.5)
Open Training A: Hannah Sue Hollberg and “J” (24.2)
Open Training B: Joe Bowersox and Fernhill Finalist (28.3)
Senior Training Rider A: Robyn Harter and Gold to Blue Monteverdi (31.1)
Senior Training Rider B: Nancy Lee and PHF Wine Me Up (21.0)
Training Horse: Karl Slezak and Zenith Ruby de Rev (29.4)
Junior Novice Rider: Jaeli Uselding and My Fair Prince (31.1)
Novice Horse: Kylie Lyman and BLF Bamiro (26.7)
Open Novice – One Day A: Sinead Maynard and Lightning V/Z (29.0)
Open Novice – One Day B: Declan Bast and Midnight Oil (23.1)
Open Novice A: Jacob Fletcher and DHI Noteworthy (29.5)
Open Novice B: Ainsley Hagen and Ardeo Hennessy (27.5)
Senior Novice Rider A: Maura Tierney and Ballytarsna Dunne Waiting (28.3)
Senior Novice Rider B: Ashley Costello and Bourbon Flight (36.1)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Thomas Borthwick and Oliver’s Sword (24.8)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Coco Fiorita and Oskar (27.7)
Open Beginner Novice A: Kendyl Tracy and Bobbie Burns (22.7)
Open Beginner Novice B: Megan Sykes and Sicario Hit DF (28.8)

Ram Tap H.T. (Fresno, CA) [Website][Scoring]

Advanced/Intermediate: James Alliston and Karma (38.3)
Open Intermediate: Megan McIver and Elle (35.0)
Open Preliminary: Tommy Greengard and That’s Me Z (29.0)
Open Modified: Alexandria Wehrman and Captain Yondu (16.8)
Open Training: Alexis Helffrich and Casanova (21.1)
Training Rider: Seika Streets and Counterpoint (29.2)
Novice Rider: Dede McCoy and Dune DeHeir (26.8)
Open Novice: Alexis Helffrich and Templeton’s Dolce Flame (25.8)
Beginner Novice Rider: Ellen Gudiksen and Kilkenny Fugitive (27.2)
Open Beginner Novice: Amber Birtcil and Meant To Bee (17.9)
Open Grasshopper: Luellen Rusick and Willow (26.6)
Open Introductory: Allyson Hartenburg and Iconic (5.7)