Classic Eventing Nation

Sunday Links

By on Jul 10, 2022 12:01 am -

Mary Hutchins surveys her domain earlier this spring. Photo by Joan Davis/ FlatlandsFoto.

Today we’d like to give a very special shoutout to Mary Hutchins, who spent her 90th birthday yesterday judging stadium jumping at Huntington Farm H.T.  in Vermont. Mary first discovered eventing in the ’60s and learned how to score at the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) and she took part in Huntington Farm’s vert first horse trials in 1969. Since then she has become a fixture of Area 1’s eventing scene, been certified as a technical delegate and course designer, travels annually to volunteer at Kentucky and Fair Hill, and received the prestigious Wofford Cup in 2016. Happy Birthday, Mary, and thanks for all you do!

U.S. Weekend Action

Arrowhead H.T. (Billings, MT): [Website] [Volunteer] [Ride Times/Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Fairburn, GA): [Website] [Entry Status] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (Geneseo, NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. (South Strafford, VT): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]

The Maryland International + H.T. (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Entry Status] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Round Top H.T. (Castle Rock, CO): [Scores]

Summer Coconino H.T. (Flagstaff, AZ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

Major International Events

FEI Nations Cup of Eventing CCIO4*-S (Avenches, Switzerland): [Website] [Schedule] [CCIO4* Leaderboard] [Live Stream]

Keyflow Feeds Barbury Castle International CCI4*-S (Marlborough, England): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream]

Sunday Links:

Lost in Translation: Why “Drive With Your Seat Bones” Was Probably Not What the Classical Authorities of the Sport Were Telling Us to Do

The Importance of Finding the Right Bit for Your Horse

12 Students Participate in MET Grant Week at Stonewall Farm

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Watchdog Site Launched by Animal Wellness Groups

Breakage concerns prompt recall of Nathe horse bits

Saturday Video: Raise your hand if crossed flags have saved you a TE!

Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: Baby Fever

By on Jul 9, 2022 10:00 am -

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our sister site, Sport Horse Nation. To help with the search, we’re going to feature a selection of current listings here on EN. We include the ad copy provided; click the links for videos, pricing and contact information.

Got baby fever? Don’t worry — we aren’t talking about the goo-goo gah-gah, spit-up-spewing, diaper-filling, sleep-deprivation-inducing variety. We’re talking about lil baby horses, ranging all the way from still-in-mum’s-tum to toddler-ific four-year-old future superstars. Coincidentally all four horses we’re featuring this week are Irish: three Connemaras (ages in-utero, four and four) and one Irish Sport Horse foal. Squee! Come check them out.

Photo via SHN.

Connemara Sport Horse In-Utero TBS Declan Pondi x Flexible x Grange Finn Sparrow

2023 Connemara Sport Horse foal in-utero by the eventing & foxhunting stallion, *TBS Declan Pondi, and out of Brambleridge Reflexion (Flexible x Sparrow’s Tiptoes x *Grange Finn Sparrow).

This foal should have an ammie friendly temperament and be a super athlete with loads of scope over fences. An ideal youngster for an AA with aspirations or a professional looking for something to take up the levels.

Declan is successfully competing at Training level with his AA owner and has a number of wins under his belt, mostly on his dressage score in the 20’s. He has not been shown a lot the last couple of years but consistently finishes in the ribbons and is usually at the top of the leaderboards with GDCTA, Area III Eventing and the USEA/ACPS Connemara HOTY awards. He is a sensible, willing pony and passes on his temperament.

Brambleridge Reflexion, ‘Pippi’, unfortunately had her career cut short by a foaling injury with her first foal. Her full brother, Brambleridge Flex Ability, is eventing in Australia with Advanced rider, Katlyn McMorris Fletcher. Obviously her sire, Flexible, needs little introduction – most people know the story of the little show jumping powerhouse and his Olympic & World Cup fairytale stories. Flexible’s sire, Cruising, is internationally renowned for siring some of the best eventers and show jumpers in the world, often having offspring on multiple teams at the Olympics or at 5*’s throughout the world. Pippi’s damsire, *Grange Finn Sparrow, was a sire of prolific eventers and sport horses in his own right, siring the 5* horse Sparrow’s Nio and a good number of other Advanced level eventers.

This foal should mature in the 15.2-15.3 hd range and will be a powerhouse over fences.

More info at www.fadetogreyfarm.com

Photo via SHN.

Traditionally Bred ISH Filly by Flagmount’s Freedom x Grange Finn Sparrow

BRS Flagmount’s Kestrel – 2022 buckskin (grey) traditionally bred Irish Sport Horse filly with a pedigree full of successful event horses and show jumpers.

She is by the RID x TB stallion, Flagmount’s Freedom by Flagmount King, an Irish Draught stallion that is internationally renowned for siring great show jumpers. Flag competed well into his late teens and holds an eventing record through the Intermediate/*** level. He has already proven himself a consistent producer of upper level event horses with many competing with their AA owners at Preliminary & Intermediate. He has at least one offspring that has gone advanced. Most recently his youngstock have been cleaning up on the FEH circuit in the midwest.

Kestrel’s dam is by the RID stallion, *Winmaur Sargent Pepper, whom was exported back to England. He himself competed in dressage & in the jumpers, as did his sire, Snowford Bellman. That line goes to Skippy, who is most known for siring the prolific eventing stallion, Jumbo. Jumbo is the leading ‘all time sire’ of competition horses and competing mares in British Eventing. He sired 5* horses including Headley Brittania, Avebury, Mr. Chunky, & Jollybo. Kestrel’s dam is a granddaughter of *Grange Finn Sparrow, a very well known Connemara stallion that sired numerous pony and pony cross eventers including the 5* horse, Sparrow’s Nio. Other Advanced horses include Windswept, Meadow Sparrow, Wil’Ya Love Me, & Galway Blazer. There are too many to count that have competed at Preliminary & Intermediate. Despite siring a relatively small number of foals in the USA he left a big impact on the sport of eventing and we have specialized in carrying the line on.

Kestrel has a ground covering, effortless gallop and a lofty trot with good push from behind. She has clean, straight limbs, a well set on neck with a good length of rein and a powerful hindquarter. We expect her to mature around 16 hands. She is level headed and easy to handle. Her full sister was purchased by a syndicate for 5* rider, Allie Sacksen.

This filly shows a lot of promise for sport and has a temperament suitable for an AA with aspirations or a professional that wants to take her up the levels.

She will be ready to go to her new home this fall. We teach all of our foals to lead, tie & load before they go on to their new owners.

More info at www.fadetogreyfarm.com

Photo via SHN.

Loads of Potential! Oversized Imported Connemara Pony

Finnegan 4 year old 15h purebred Connemara import. He’s ready to go in any direction. Don’t let his age fool you, Finn is an old soul in a young model. He has never put a hoof wrong and takes everything asked of him in stride. Finn loves attention, grooming, kisses and truly is a barn favorite. His sweet face and long eyelashes will melt your heart. He wants to please his rider and has a very laid back personality. His unique dark gray color will get you noticed in the ring. A pleasure to work with on the ground and under saddle with a very willing attitude. Brave and talented over fences with textbook form. Finn has been started slowly and correctly. Lots of trail riding, hacking, bareback rides, and off property experiences…he loves it all. Just went to his first 3 phase last weekend and finished on his dressage score of a 22.7! No vices, easy keeper, UTD on everything, full vetting with X-rays done prior to import, located outside of Cleveland, OH.

Photo via SHN.

Quiet and Talented 4yo Connemara Gelding

‘Gold to Blue Fritz Cracker’ is a 4yo 15.1h Irish Connemara gelding. He is one of the most quiet and easy 4yo’s we’ve ever had, nothing phases him. He has been produced in Ireland slowly and correctly the last couple months with the Gold to Blue team and is ready for his new adventure stateside.
He is easy and uncomplicated on the flat and over fences, absolutely loves XC and hacks down the road alone or w friends.. Will start his competitive career in Ireland with my team until sold.

Priced in the lower mid 5’s (all import costs included in this) and comes with my 30 day happiness guarantee offered on every Gold to Blue horse.

Comes w full set of x-rays and 5 stage vetting.

More Connemaras available www.goldtobluesporthorses.com

Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brands

By on Jul 9, 2022 12:01 am -

Now that there’s been a party, it’s officially official! Michael Jung and Faye Füllgraebe were legally married in a civil ceremony last year, but celebrated in style amongst their friends and family with a beautiful ceremony and reception held at the Jung family farm earlier this week.

We have just one very important question for the happy couple: who got the honor of ring bearer? Their son Lio or La Biosthetique Sam? (We’re not so secretly hoping for the later.)

U.S. Weekend Action

Arrowhead H.T. (Billings, MT): [Website] [Volunteer] [Ride Times/Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Fairburn, GA): [Website] [Entry Status] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (Geneseo, NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. (South Strafford, VT): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]

The Maryland International + H.T. (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Entry Status] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Round Top H.T. (Castle Rock, CO): [Scores]

Summer Coconino H.T. (Flagstaff, AZ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

Major International Events

FEI Nations Cup of Eventing CCIO4*-S (Avenches, Switzerland): [Website] [Schedule] [CCIO4* Leaderboard] [Live Stream]

Keyflow Feeds Barbury Castle International CCI4*-S (Marlborough, England): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream]

Saturday Links:

Do Working Student Programs Still Work?

Fit for Dressage: The Case for Grace and Lightness

The Wesko Foundation Bramham De-Brief

Maryland Horse Industry Board’s visit to Ireland strengthens ties with Ireland’s equine sector

Meet the USEA Areas: Area VI

This Week from World Equestrian Brands: Have you heard about the Equilibrium Massage Hotspot? This handheld tool is a great was to bring the benefits of both heat and massage therapy to sensitive horses (or yourself!) Even better? You can win one! Check out the giveaway details here.

Saturday Video: The FEI Nations Cup is in Switzerland this weekend!

Friday Video: From the Ground Up with Elisa Wallace

By on Jul 8, 2022 4:00 pm -

We’re big fans of Elisa Wallace’s vlog because it gives us a chance to go behind the scenes at big international events — but we also enjoy following along as Elisa puts in the time with the young or green horses she has in her program.

You can always depend on Elisa to have one or a few horses she’s working with at various stages in their training, and in her latest vlog we meet Dobby, a three-year-old Thoroughbred she’s had since he was a yearling. Slow and steady is the name of the game, and in this video we get to see Dobby’s first experience with a saddle on.

Turn the volume up and gather some pointers as Elisa walks us through her process, what she’s looking for from the horse, and what she learned about him in this session — then give her a follow on YouTube for more content.

Scenes from Avenches: FEI Nations Cup Dressage Concludes

By on Jul 8, 2022 2:30 pm -

France’s Maxime Livio and Raphael Cochet have taken the top two places in the dressage event of the FEI Nations Cup Eventing at the site of the 2021 European Championships in Switzerland.

The French team is off to a great start at the fourth stage of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup in Avenches. Maxime Livio with Elvis de Hus Z and Raphael Cochet with Difda du Very lead the way. Germany’s Elena Otto-Erley with Fines Fellow is third in the provisional individual ranking. The Swiss rider Robin Godel made an excellent start to the competition by placing fourth after the dressage with his faithful Grandeur de Lully. An individual performance that brings the Swiss team up to third place in the provisional team ranking.

Photo courtesy of Institut Equestre National Avenches.

There is no stopping Maxime Livio as he is also ranked first in the CCI3*-S category with Joel. He is followed by the Australian Kevin McNab with Vidalgo and the Swiss Anna Ilg with Cornflake Royal. Switzerland’s Felix Vogg, fresh off his win at Luhmühlen in June, took first place in the CCI2*-S class with Dao de l’Ocean.

But nothing is decided yet and all the athletes are preparing for the long awaited cross-country race which will take place tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. local / 7:00 a.m. EST on the racecourse. “The course is very similar to the one of last year’s European Championship. It is beautiful, but there are some combinations that are more difficult,” explains Robin Godel.

You can view the schedule here and follow along on the FEI YouTube channel tomorrow here.

FEI Nations Cup of Eventing CCIO4*-S (Avenches, Switzerland): [Website] [Schedule] [CCIO4* Leaderboard] [Live Stream]

Enjoy some scenes from the beautiful Avenches venue:

It’s Back! Enter the 9th Eventing Nation Blogger Contest

By on Jul 8, 2022 1:00 pm -

If you can believe it — I know I couldn’t — it’s been since 2018 that EN has held its famous Blogger Contest, in which we cast a net to the corners of the horse internet, looking for the most desperate creative, eventing-rabid souls who wish to join the insanity and become a part of Team EN.

This year marks the ninth year of the Blogger Contest, which first began in 2011 and has yielded several EN team members, including former Managing Editor Jenni Autry, current Managing Editor yours truly, Leslie Wylie, Tilly Berendt, Maggie Deatrick, and many others.

When people ask how I got started with this gig, it often feels silly to say “well I entered this blogging contest on the internet and then they sort of liked my story about inflatable cross country jumps” — but that’s exactly what happened.

My first assignment after finishing in the top four of the 2013 Blogger Contest (see? you don’t even have to win!) was to venture down to Texas for the American Eventing Championships, where I promptly walked in on Michael Pollard changing, called three people Tamie Smith who were not, in fact, Tamie Smith, and essentially got a baptism by fire as an introduction to the world of event reporting.

Nearly ten years later — five trips to Kentucky, one trip to Tokyo for the Olympics, and plenty of air miles in between — and I’m now looking for more creatives to join myself and our small-but-mighty team of eventing diehards.

The fine print: You should want to write part-time for EN — at least two to three posts per week. This is a paid position, with potential to grow into additional work. This is not a “make a million bucks” position, but it’s a great side gig for someone looking to get a foot in the door and earn some extra horse show/vet bill money.

All are eligible to enter (including previous contestants), and no prior journalism experience is necessary. We recognize that not everyone has had “education” in this field, and we instead focus on creativity, understanding of basic writing, and passion. A personal style and voice of your own is an absolute must. Take risks. Laugh. Entertain. Create something only you can create.

Your Round 1 entries should include a short bio (name, age, background, character-defining qualities, embarrassing tidbits, etc.) and a 300- to 600-word sample of your best eventing-related work. This word count is NOT a hard limit, and we realize that’s a challenge! So don’t feel stuck in a box. And don’t worry: in future rounds, finalists will have many more words to work with! We’ll be publishing tips & tricks as well as Instagram stories with Tilly Berendt, myself, and other members of the team this month to give you a full backstage pass into how our team works and what it’s like to work in equestrian media. Any questions? We’re happy to answer! You can email [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram.

The EN team will judge by the same standards as the past years (interesting, funny, informative, creative) and factor public opinion into our final decision. Keep in mind that you’re writing for a large audience of well over a million readers, and we’ll be selecting finalists based on the quality of entries.

And remember: when in doubt, add a bit more ridiculousness, and you might be close. We don’t take ourselves too seriously here, and neither should you.

UPDATE: You asked, and we listened! We have learned from some applicants that quite a few people didn’t see this post until late. So, in celebration of the return of our Blogger Contest, we’ve decided to extend round 1 entries until July 22! If you’ve submitted an entry already and would like time to make further review/revisions, you may do so and resubmit your entry by the new deadline of July 22.

We’ll narrow the field down from there and will notify all applicants if they’ve been moved forward or not. Use the Google Form linked here to submit your entry, or you can email it to [email protected].

We are also thrilled to announce that in addition to work opportunities, we’ll be offering a $500 cash prize for this year’s Blogger Contest! The winner of this three round contest will receive $300, and two runners-up will each receive $100.

If you want to peek behind the scenes a bit (there isn’t much to see, but we’ll show you!), head over to our Instagram story beginning Wednesday, June 22 for regular takeovers from EN team members who hail from all walks of life. Some work full-time outside of the horse industry, others are fully immersed in this gig. We’ll be answering questions and showing you some of our work, so be sure to tune in — Tilly Berendt will kick things off on June 22.

Go Eventing!

Volunteer Nation: 8 Events That Could Use a Hand This Weekend

By on Jul 8, 2022 12:00 pm -

While EventingVolunteers.com has proved a massively helpful tool for organizers, helping connect volunteers with shifts well in advance of events, there is almost always a need for last-minute help as well. Which is to say, volunteers, it’s never to late offer up your assistance! Exhibit A: Carolina Horse Park, above.

As always, you can earn merit points when you donate your time through the USEA’s Volunteer Incentive Program. Registering to volunteer through EventingVolunteers.com makes it easy and seamless to both find a job and shift as well as learn what your role will entail.

Here are nine events that could use a helping hand this weekend:

 

USEA Events

Woodloch Stable Young Event Horse Qualifier (July 9th, 2022)

Arrowhead Horse Trials (July 6th to 10th, 2022)

Huntington Farm July Horse Trials (July 9th to 10th, 2022)

2022 Maryland International (CCI-S 1*2*3* + HT) (July 1st to 11th, 2022)

Other Events

Stable View July Eventing Academy (July 5th to July 10th, 2022)

2022 KDA Summer Classic I & II (July 6th to 10th, 2022)

Woodloch Stable Eventing Derby Schooling Show (July 10th, 2022)

July War Horse Event Series (July 7th to 11th, 2022)

600 Horses and Riders Set to Compete at This Year’s Event at Rebecca Farm

By on Jul 8, 2022 9:00 am -

Photo by Shelby Allen.

Attracting hundreds of world-class competitors to the largest equestrian triathlon west of the Mississippi, the 21st running of The Event at Rebecca Farm is July 20 – 24 in Kalispell. Riders compete in three disciplines — dressage, cross country and show jumping — that combine to form the sport of eventing.

More than 600 horse and rider teams will be arriving by plane, long-haul trucks and horse trailers from the East Coast to the West Coast, and no matter how they arrive, all are looking forward to the reunions, competition and legendary western hospitality of the Rebecca Farm organizers and volunteers.

“I competed at Rebecca Farm for the first time in 2021 and found the sense of community and ability to deliver a great experience for the competitors and owners very inspiring,” said Lucienne Bellissimo of Wellington, Florida. Bellissimo is returning this year to compete and her company, Horse Scout Design, is sponsoring the top international divisions.

“The Broussard family makes a huge effort to run a fantastic eventing experience for everyone, so the Horse Scout Team wished to support the 4*divisions in 2022,” Bellissimo said.

This year, 12 horses will arrive by air, landing at the Great Falls airport on July 17. “We had a few new East Coast riders for last year’s event and it really re-ignited the interest of top-tier riders to venture west for this year’s competition,” said Sarah Broussard, Event Organizer. “That excitement, coupled with two flight grants for 3* and 4* riders offered by Ocala Horse Properties, have the caliber of competition very high this year.”

The 2022 flight grants came as a result of two horse-owning brothers, Rob and Chris Desino, who experienced The Event at Rebecca Farm for the first time in 2021.

“We are in awe of the quality of the event, the hospitality from the organizers and the strength of predominantly West Coast riders,” said Chris Desino. “Being from the East Coast, we wanted this opportunity to be more accessible for top riders who couldn’t typically make the long trek.”

Working with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) the Desinos established a flight grant that will bring two top-level riders in the CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L divisions to Rebecca Farm. Instead of the typical 30+-hour horse trailer haul, they will enjoy a much shortened airplane ride from the East Coast.

With five days of competition, horse and riders at almost every national eventing level are showcased against the backdrop of Glacier National Park. Novice riders begin with dressage on July 20, then all levels, up to international 4*, follow in line with the always popular cross country Thursday – Saturday, and show jumping beginning Friday for novices and ending with the 2*, 3* and 4* riders on Sunday.

In addition to the equestrian competition, The Event aims to please all spectators, no matter their familiarity with the sport. The Kid Zone features mini golf, face painting, arts and crafts and the ever-popular pony rides Friday-Sunday. The area’s favorite food trucks are open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and a shopping fair featuring art, jewelry, decor and more is also open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Volunteer recruitment is underway for the 2022 Event and a range of opportunities are available from July 20-24. Volunteers enjoy a “backstage pass” to the event, serving in a variety of roles from hospitality and parking to arena and cross country helpers. No experience is required and first-time participants, families and groups are highly encouraged to participate.

“Volunteering is a unique way to experience The Event — volunteers get an up-close look at all the action and are treated like family. That’s what keeps them coming back year after year — they have a great time, meet new friends and enjoy giving back,” said Broussard. “I’m so grateful to the hundreds of people who generously donate their time — we truly couldn’t do it without them.”

The Event is free for all spectators, and a $10 parking donation is encouraged to benefit the charitable initiative, Halt Cancer at X, that provides grants to national research projects seeking a cure for breast cancer and to local nonprofits providing support services to cancer patients and survivors.

The Event at Rebecca Farm: [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer] [Halt Cancer at X]

Friday News & Notes Presented by Zoetis

By on Jul 8, 2022 12:03 am -

Snoot! Photo by Kate Samuels.

Ah summer, the days of waking up when it’s dark outside just so you can try to ride all the horses before you boil alive. Virginia has been so spoiled this year with pleasant weather, but now it’s July and the jig is up. When I feel the need to take a cold midday shower just to regulate my body temperature, you know things are bad. When I was in my twenties, I would dunk my head in a bucket of cold water between rides to avoid heat stroke, but then I realized I was ruining my helmets, so now I take a lunch break and take a cold shower. Highly recommend.

U.S. Weekend Preview

Arrowhead H.T. (Billings, MT): [Website] [Volunteer]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Fairburn, GA): [Website] [Entry Status] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (Geneseo, NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. (South Strafford, VT): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]

The Maryland International + H.T. (Adamstown, MD): [Website] [Entry Status] [Scores] [Volunteer]

Round Top H.T. (Castle Rock, CO): [Scores]

Summer Coconino H.T. (Flagstaff, AZ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores] [Volunteer]

Major International Events

FEI Nations Cup of Eventing CCIO4*-S (Avenches, Switzerland): [Website] [Schedule] [CCIO4* Leaderboard] [Live Stream]

Keyflow Feeds Barbury Castle International CCI4*-S (Marlborough, England): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scores] [Live Stream]

News From Around the Globe:

In 2020, a group of photographers came together to create the Equestrians of Color Photography Project, a weekly blog that promotes inclusion and amplifies the voices of equestrians of color ready to openly share their story with the community. This week you get to meet Quinnton Alston, Brittany Hazzard, and Lara Rahman, each from different realms of the equestrian world and telling their stories. [Equestrians of Color]

Are you an excellent equine vet looking for a grant? The Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship awards top veterinary school students with a dedication to equine medicine for their academic excellence, leadership in their school and chapter, and their long-term goals. Penelope Knight, an avid horsewoman and strong advocate of horse health, created the Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships in 2015. Three scholarships of $75,000 are awarded each year, so apply now! [Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship]

Speaking of vets, please be extra kind to yours. Whether equine or small animal, there is a real shortage of vets everywhere. When COVID hit, there was a surge in appointments, and the virus precautions made everything more difficult and time consuming. Vets are exhausted, and they already have an incredibly strenuous job, both physical and mental. [The Great Vet Shortage]

As costs of horse ownership rise, owners are faced with some tough budgeting decisions. Owners have been urged not to cut corners in essential horse care as the cost of living crisis “starts to bite”. Concerns continue around rising costs, but industry experts have warned that with horses, prevention is “better than cure” and veterinary treatment, hoof care and saddle fittings should not be scrimped on to save money. And please, don’t be mad at your barn manager for raising boarding costs as our hay prices go through the roof. [Budgeting with Horses in 2022]

Best of Blogs: Permission to be Proud: A Step in My Battle with Imposter Syndrome

Sponsor Corner:

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Thursday Video: Fly Around Aachen with Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos

By on Jul 7, 2022 4:00 pm -

Time for a fresh new Hoy Helmet Cam! We can always depend on Aussie Olympian Andrew Hoy to tack on his helmet cam for cross country, and the latest video comes to us from his run around CHIO Aachen with Tokyo partner Vassily de Lassos, owned by Paula and David Evans.

Andrew’s earned himself a reputation for being one of the quicker cross country riders, and his partnership with Vassily de Lassos has made them a formidable pair in competition, typically quite reliable to deliver a fast, clear round.

And this one is no different: though no one would catch the optimum time around Rüdiger Schwarz’s cross country at Aachen last weekend, Andrew and Vassily de Lassos came the closest, adding just one second of time as the fastest of the day.

Did you miss any of our coverage from CHIO Aachen? Click here to catch up — and you can also watch on-demand rounds sorted by horses/riders on ClipMyHorse.TV here.