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Get Ready for Great Meadow! Team USA’s Final Outing Ahead of Pratoni + H&C+ Returns as Live Stream Provider

By on Jul 27, 2022 11:00 am -

Kurt Martin and D.A. Lifetime. Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.

Before too long, we’ll finally know who will represent Team USA for this year’s FEI World Championships for Eventing, held just to the east of Rome in Rocca di Papa, Italy. While the identity of the teams remains unknown for now, we do know that the U.S. team will have its final Mandatory Outing in the 4*-S at MARS Great Meadow International, happening in The Plains, VA August 24-28.

MARS Great Meadow is one of those summertime events that’s always on the calendar, offering top-quality competition at a class venue with plenty of opportunity to come and take in the sport from all angles. Offering Preliminary as well as CCI2* through CCI4*-level divisions, it’s a proper tune-up for horses coming back into fitness ahead of the fall or looking for a leg stretch ahead of something as important as Pratoni.

Entries are already looking stacked for this year’s event, featuring 37 entries to date in the 4*-S. And while we of course don’t know who will be named to the four team spots and one individual spot for Pratoni, some heavy hitters spotted on the list include:

  • Will Coleman with Off the Record, Chin Tonic HS, and DonDante
  • Phillip Dutton with Z, Sea of Clouds, and Carlchen
  • Sydney Elliott with QC Diamantaire
  • Will Faudree with Mama’s Magic Way and Pfun
  • Ariel Grald with Leamore Master Plan
  • Liz Halliday-Sharp with Deniro Z
  • Boyd Martin with Tsetserleg and Fedarman B
  • Lauren Nicholson with Vermiculus and Landmark’s Monte Carlo
  • Doug Payne and Quantum Leap

Great Meadow also affords a chance to see some combinations who are likely aiming for the 3*-L at Maryland 5 Star in October, and there are currently 41 entries in the 3*-S division ahead of the August 9 closing date.

Our friends at Horse & Country will once again provide the live stream coverage from MARS Great Meadow, and you can purchase an H&C+ subscription for the low price of $9.99 (it’s a monthly subscription, but there is no commitment. New members are also eligible for a free 30-day trial).

“We are honored to provide exclusive coverage of the MARS Great Meadow International to our viewers around the world for the fourth year,”
H&C Executive Producer David Qualls said. “The MARS Great Meadow International is one of the premier eventing competitions in the U.S., and the 2022 event will complement our extensive broadcast schedule and on-demand library.”

If you anticipate attending this event, you can also sign up for a volunteer position, which always helps the Volunteer Coordinator plan ahead! Click here to sign up on EventingVolunteers.com.

I’ll be your eyes on the ground for MARS Great Meadow this year, my chance to get some facetime in with the team before they head to Italy — sadly I am not traveling to Pratoni this year as I happen to be moving during the week of competition, but Tilly Berendt and Shelby Allen will be our reporters from World Championships so you can expect a full slate of ridiculousness coming your way in the next few weeks. Buckle in, and Go Eventing!

MARS Great Meadow International: [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]

From the Ground Up: Managing Expectations

By on Jul 27, 2022 9:00 am -

Most of my time is spent working with young and inexperienced horses, which means every single day is different — new challenges arise, new equine opinions develop, and there’s a constant feeling of two steps forward, one step back.

As a serial planner, I like to know what I’m going to do and when I’m going to do it. I have to fight that urge to have everything mapped out, as when working with horses, almost nothing goes ‘to plan’.

Many times, when working with young or inexperienced horses, I’ve had to remain both consistent and open-minded, in order to explore communication methods that help me be clearer for the horse.

There are days when I fully intend to back a horse, only to realize they’re exceptionally cranky that day, or an unusually tense horse as a result of a windy day interferes with our goal of developing a flying change.

Of course, learning to work despite challenges that arise is critical — no atmosphere will ever be perfect, and you certainly can’t control what’s going to happen. I am a firm believer in helping horses develop emotional control as a way to ensure continued progress despite challenges. (You can read more about the concept of emotional control in my previous article!) That said, it’s just as important to set yourself — and very importantly, your horse — up for success. Forcing a tense or unwilling horse to learn something new will only hinder the learning process itself, making the work unproductive… or destructive.

Waiting for a “good” day – where distractions are limited, the weather is cooperative, and you and the horse are communicating well – to try something new is important. Here, waiting for the “right” time paid off with a successful first ride on Abbey.

My students can confirm that I frequently talk about managing expectations. Considering the larger environment in which you’re working and keeping the bigger picture — of your progress, and steps towards your goals — in mind will allow you to remain flexible on the days when things don’t click in the way you anticipate.

Instead of forcing that new flying change on a spooky day, try to set a new goal for the day. Maybe you aim to instead find relaxation in a flat ride. Setting a more realistic goal for that particular day allows the horse to find success, even if it’s not the expectation you first had. The ride is still a productive win, while continuing to move forward towards what you originally had in mind. Rewarding and celebrating the horse overcoming something that they perceive as difficult will further develop the partnership in a way where they learn they can (and want to!) cooperate even when other factors aren’t ideal. This will help you nail that flying change the next time, with or without distractions.

Listening to your horse keeps your efforts centered on their well being and success, allowing for their curiosity, softness, and willingness to participate to shine through.

Progress is not linear. It’s a long and windy path, especially when working with animals. Learning to allow myself to be comfortable with changing plans in order to productively work with horses in training has allowed me to meet my horses where they are that day. Meeting my horses where they’re at has allowed me to come into and out of each training session positively, while still moving in the direction we’d like to go without compromising the horses’ curiosity, softness, and willingness to participate.

Wednesday News & Notes from Haygain

By on Jul 27, 2022 12:01 am -

Will there be a return of #RaveHorse?? Steffen Peters (USA) and Suppenkasper will compete in Denmark for Team USA. Photo by FEI/Christophe Taniere.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the fact that the concept of “WEG” really isn’t a thing this cycle, and I’m a little sad about it.

If you missed it — and honestly, I wouldn’t blame you if you had — there are three major World Championship sites hosting what would otherwise be known as World Equestrian Games disciplines for the 2022 cycle. You’ll recall that the World Equestrian Games/World Championships run on a four-year cycle, and qualifying berths for the next Olympics are on the line, among many other titles and bragging rights.

Due to the FEI’s decision that there would not be a single venue to host every discipline — eventing, show jumping, dressage, driving, para dressage, endurance, vaulting — this year’s Championships were split. Herning, Denmark will host show jumping, dressage, and para dressage August 6-15, Rocca di Papa, Italy will host eventing and driving September 15-25, and Verona, Italy will host the endurance championships October 19-23.

“When we opened the process for the FEI World Championships 2022 to single and multi-discipline bids, our intention was to have events that were more manageable and sustainable at proven venues,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said at the time of the decision.

Personally, I think I’d prefer the whole shebang: a real World Equestrian Games as we’re used to. Aachen, which hosted the 2006 WEG, comes to mind as an ideal venue that can sustainably support a multi-discipline effort — and already does with its annual CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival. And don’t forget that Bromont is now under new ownership — this venue lost out on its bid to host the 2018 WEG after funding could not be secured, and the new ownership group has major plans to grow equestrian sport and play homage to the park’s Olympic roots. Ocala, FL could also be a major contender for a World Championships with the recent purchase of the Ocala Jockey Club by the owners of the World Equestrian Center, however the master plans for the Jockey Club are still facing contention from county commissioners and community members.

At any rate, I’ll still be tuning in for the ECCO FEI World Championships in Denmark. Entries were just released, so you can go stalking here.

What about you, EN? Where would you love to see the next World Equestrian Games land?

U.S. Weekend Preview

Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. (Allentown, NJ): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]

Hunt Club Farms H.T. (Berryville, VA): [Website] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Major International Events

Hambro Sport Horses Burgham International CCI4*-S (Morpeth, UK): [Entries/Times/Scoring]

FEI Eventing European Championships for Young Riders (Hartpury, UK): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Live Stream – FEI YouTube] [Live Stream – ClipMyHorse.TV]

Kilguilkey House International CCI4*-L/CCI4*-S (Cork Co, Ireland): [Website] [Entries/Times]

Wednesday News & Reading

The newest education program at the USEA, Emerging Athletes 21, has kicked off a series of regional clinics featuring ICP-certified coaches. It’s an opportunity to obtain some intensive training without having to travel to the other side of the country — a huge benefit for nurturing rising talent! You can keep up with the action from around the country here — you might even spot a familiar byline!

Ashlynn Meuchel jokes that her 5* partner, Emporium, was affordable because he was feral. That’s how you know it’s a great story, honestly. Read more about Ashlynn and Emporium here.

Speaking of the other World Championships happening this year, I always enjoy a good peek behind the curtain of upper level programs in other disciplines. This Haygain spotlight on show jumper and Denmark-bound Brian Moggre highlights some key aspects of care at home that play into success on the international circuit.

Tack Facts from Sterling Essentials:

It’s hot and humid in most parts of the country these days (or, in a lot of areas, raining buckets), which means the risk of funky, moldy, gunky tack is higher than ever. And that’s never ideal when you think about how much we invest in our tack and how important it is for our horses’ comfort. Check out these tips from Sterling Essentials:

Wednesday Video Break

A cool spotlight on equine assisted learning at Urban Horse Project in Vancouver, Canada:

Tuesday Video: How to Train Your Thoroughbred with Elisa Wallace

By on Jul 26, 2022 3:00 pm -

I’ve been enjoying following Elisa Wallace’s vlog for a few years now, as there is never an absence of new material that is both entertaining and educational. Her latest Thoroughbred project, Dobby (love the name), is just learning to work under tack, and Elisa has brought us along for the ride as she works to teach Dobby the ropes.

ICYMI, here’s part one:

Dobby is three this year, and he’s been with Elisa since he was a yearling, so it’s safe to say he already knows her language and communication style quite well. But training young horses is always a challenge that requires patience, and it’s really interesting to see how Elisa tackles the next task: riding under saddle.

Patience is paramount with any horse, but Elisa shows us how she’s able to make progress at the horse’s pace, setting him up for success with positive experiences and using confident horses as fellow educators.

Want more from Elisa? Be sure to give her channel a follow here for more like this!

Just a Few More Mongol Derby Snaps from 4 Days on the Steppe

By on Jul 26, 2022 11:30 am -

The return of the world’s toughest horse race was marked by the thundering hooves of nearly 50 Mongolian horses charging across the Steppe as the 2022 Mongol Derby released its competitors into the wild this past Saturday. Now four days in to their journey, which will take them across 1000 km/600 mi of Mongolian wilderness, we’re dot-watching with the rest of the world and keeping up with snaps on social media:

Each day, the team over at The Equestrianists keeps us up-to-speed on the happenings via blog posts (catch up on the latest, day 3, here). The Mongol Derby is run with rules that will be familiar to anyone who has competed in endurance, with compulsory veterinary checks at Horse Stations along the course and penalties assessed if a horse exhibits signs of lameness, dehydration, or respiratory distress, for example. Riders also have the option to hitch a ride on the “Mongol Derby blood wagon”, which removes them from the competition but allows riders who have had trouble or health issues to catch respite without losing hope of finishing the race.

Mongol Derby Day 1 Blog
Mongol Derby Day 2 Blog
Mongol Derby Day 3 Blog

If you want to join us in dot-watching, you can do so here. Each rider carries a GPS chip that allows race organizers and fans to follow their positioning in real time. There are quite a few eventers from around the globe contesting the Mongol Derby this year, and you can pick out your favorites to keep track of here.

Meanwhile, enjoy a few more snaps from out on the Steppe — every time I follow the Mongol Derby, I wonder if I’d be tough enough to do it. The answer is probably a definitive no, but it sure is fun to follow!

Flashback Day 3: Renee Senter & Julie Wolfert between HS7 & HS8.

Photo credit: Bayarsaihan Ochiroo

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Tiffany Atteberry leading for most of the leg,"she said, her horse is the rocket of the steppe".

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An Extra Set of Wings and an Epic Montana Weekend for Jules Batters, Brittany Crandall

By on Jul 26, 2022 9:00 am -

Ocala Horse Properties Flight Grant Recipient Brittany Crandall navigates a clear round with Cooley Almighty. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Two competitors at Rebecca Farm this weekend got there thanks to an extra set of wings from Ocala Horse Properties: Jules Ennis Batters and Brittany Crandall competed with support from the inaugural Ocala Horse Properties Rebecca Farm Flight Grants.

Chris and Rob Desino, twin brothers who founded Ocala Horse Properties in 2007, announced the grants at the 2021 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Albuquerque. The decision came after the Desinos made their first trip to the Kalispell, MT venue to support Liz Halliday-Sharp, for whom they own several horses. It was an event more riders should experience, the Desinos desicded — and the Flight Grant was born.

I caught up with Jules and Brittany during the weekend to find out more about the flight process and their experience in Montana this year.

Jules and her 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse, Cooley O, competed in the CCI4*-S, finishing their weekend in 12th place on a final score of 90.9, adding one stop — “We both got a little tired towards the end and I ended up pulling him to a stop at a table. Ooops!” Jules wrote after her ride — and some time, along with a rail in the show jumping, to their final score.

Jules, who has competed at the 4* level with Cooley O (Caricello – Lady Glebe, by Kildalton King) since 2019 but says she struggled with confidence after having a few falls. This then played into her decision to opt for the Short format here — a set-up event for the fall.

Jules Ennis Batters and Cooley O. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

This was the third year that Jules and “Oaken”, along with Jules’ husband, Sam Batters, have made a trip to Montana for The Event at Rebecca Farm. Their previous two journeys, however, were by road trip from their home in Queenstown, MD. “It’s 5,000 miles round trip. Plus a bit extra. So for most people, that’s like six months’ worth of trailering,” Sam told me.

Jules had not planned on attending Rebecca Farm this year, but she was offered the Ocala Horse Properties Flight Grant at the last minute, after the withdrawal of original recipient Allie Knowles. Jules said, regarding her experience planning and prepping for the trip, “I think my experience was probably a little bit different than everyone else’s because I had six days to figure it out.” Originally, the grant was intended for one competitor in the CCI4*-L and one in the CCI3*-L to travel to Montana from the east coast. Jules said she asked if she and Oaken could enter the CCI4*-S instead since she hadn’t prepped Oaken for a Long. With that agreed-upon, she got to planning!

The chartered flight for the horses was taken care of, but Jules and Brittany had to get the horses to Charlotte, NC to catch the flight. The cost of their own travel was also covered, but they had to arrange the details because they would be flying separately from their horses. Jules also had to find accommodations in Montana. Jules’ family stepped up to take care of her and Sam’s daughter as well as their training operation, Ennisbrook Farm.

What an amazing week!!!! Cooley O finished up the weekend strong with just one rail in the show jumping, he really gave…

Posted by Jules Eventing on Sunday, July 24, 2022

Jules and Sam love coming to Montana for the scenery, hospitality, and of course the absolutely top-notch venue and competition. Fortunately, they were able to find a last-minute Airbnb close to Rebecca Farm. Despite the last-minute nature of the arrangements, the trip wound up being quite smooth in the end!

Brittany Crandall and her 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood, Cooley Almighty, competed in the CCI3*-L, finishing in sixth place with a final score of 51.5. Brittany secured the first clear cross country round inside the optimum time, showing her competitors that the notoriously tough time could be caught.

Brittany attended college at the University of Wyoming, so she is familiar with the mountain west, but this was her first time competing at Rebecca Farm. When I asked her if The Event was meeting her expectations, she didn’t hesitate: “Oh, it far surpasses them! I was just excited to come out because I love the west,” she said. “Just flying in and seeing all the pine trees and the mountains — I’m already in heaven. I love it. And my sister lives down in Bozeman [Montana], so they came up with their camper.” It was a perfect opportunity to combine a once-in-a-lifetime horse show trip with some valuable family time.

Brittany conveyed her gratitude to Ocala Horse Properties and Rebecca Farm. “I feel very lucky to be here,” she said. “I’m an amateur rider. I do this as a very strong hobby. I have a full-time job outside of this. I work for a brewery in Virginia, so to have this sort of opportunity is just amazing and I don’t know if the word would be perks [the benefits received] have just kept coming. Ocala [Horse Properties] gave me the flight grant, which paid for my horse’s flight and paid for my flight, and then Rebecca Farm compensated entry fees, my stabling, and my camping. I’m so very grateful for it all.”

Brittany’s mom and a good friend also came out to support her, and Brittany said she has made a lot of great friends throughout the journey.

Having never flown my horses, I was very curious about the process, and Brittany gave me a great summary:

After trailering to Charlotte, NC and having a rest, they trailered the horses to the airport at about 1:30 a.m. It was a short wait for the shipping containers, which were brought over to the horse trailers. Then two of the grooms that flew with the horses arrived to get the pods ready and set up.

“Then we loaded the shipping container pod with all our trunks and hay and all that stuff. Then we started loading the horses on, three to a pod. Pretty easy process, you pull your trailer up right next to the pod, and then they put the ramp down and you just walk the horse straight on. They have their buddies right there and we sent them with hay bags and water buckets,” Brittany recounted.

The riders then headed off to the airport for their own flight, and the horses took a plane from Charlotte to Memphis, TN via FedEx. After a short wait in Memphis, the horses flew to Great Falls, MT, where they caught a horse trailer for the approximately 4-hour drive to Kalispell.

Brittany said “Kavan” seemed really happy when he arrived, and that he enjoyed his time at Rebecca Farm.

Flying horses is cost-prohibitive to most riders, and while trailering is an option for some, the fuel costs and time required to drive to and from Rebecca Farm can prevent many people from attending as well. The flight grants provided by Ocala Horse Properties gave Jules and Brittany invaluable competition experience and exposure.

Let’s all give a shout-out to Chris and Rob Desino for the idea and their generosity — and hey, you can return the favor by browsing the full catalog of Ocala Horse Properties (spoiler: they aren’t only in Ocala!) if you’re farm-shopping! We look forward to seeing the 2023 flight grant recipients at Rebecca Farm next year.

Take a look at the trip to Montana:

Tuesday News & Notes from Ocala Horse Properties

By on Jul 26, 2022 8:07 am -

Get well soon to Michael Jung, who’s had a month of some serious ups and downs — including a second, official nuptial ceremony with longtime partner Faye Füllgraebe — and who recently took a pretty gnarly tumble with his German National Champion, Highlighter, in the CCI3*-S at Switzerland’s Alpine Cup. He assures us he’s doing just fine after a routine visit to hospital for further observation, and we want to take a moment to give particular kudos to one German press release which, when run through Google Translate, informed us that “nothing is broken, but everything hurts a bit.” Honestly…same?

Events Opening Today: CDCTA Fall H.T., GMHA September H.T.. Flora Lea Fall H.T., Chardon Valley H.T., Five Points H.T.

Events Closing Today: WindRidge Farm Summer H.T., Fair Hill International Recognized H.T., Otter Creek Summer H.T., GMHA Festival of Eventing August H.T.

Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:

There’s plenty of history behind Connecticut’s Town Hill Farm Horse Trials venue. And with some of Area I’s best grassroots offerings, there’s also a huge amount of history left to be penned. [Find out more about this special place]

If you’re anything like us at EN, you’ve probably spent plenty of time perusing the brilliant Equestrians of Colour photography project. This portrait series focuses on — you guessed it! — equestrians of colour from across the disciplines as they share their experiences and stories. [Enjoy an introduction here]

Fancy using the mid-season break to boost your dressage performances? Carl Hester’s got some can’t-miss tips to help you make that happen. [Put on your dancing shoes]

Speaking of dressage, this story from our friends between the boards will give you all the hope and inspiration you need if you’ve got a bargain basement horse that occasionally makes your life a bit difficult. [Even the quirky ones can go all the way]

Watch This:

Amateur eventer Lucy Robinson is just days away from taking part in the Magnolia Cup charity flat race at Goodwood in England — check in and find out how she got on in her final practice run:

Monday Video: Remix Your Monday with @evangrooms

By on Jul 25, 2022 3:30 pm -

I hate to say it, but I think I’m old enough now that social media has gotten away from me a bit. I’ve got Facebook down pat, never been much for Twitter, I’m not on TikTok at all, and I miss the good ‘ol days of Instagram where there were no suggested or sponsored posts. That said, I admire those who’ve been able to adapt and embrace the changing social media landscape. Even if I’ll never make a “Reel” myself, I can still appreciate a creative one that makes me chuckle.

One such Instagram user who has been killing the Reels game lately is Evan Donadt, a formerly non-horsey, but still supportive husband to dressage rider Ashley Donadt. However, when COVID hit and Evan was laid off from his market research job he came to the dark side and began grooming for Ashley’s dressage business full time.

Evan also started an Instagram handle @evangrooms and two years later dare we he’s reached equestrian influencer status with his hysterical videos. Lately, he’s been “remixing” some non-horsey videos and putting a funny equestrian twist on them. We’re sharing a few favorite below —  check them out and give yourself a good chuckle this Monday!

The Mongol Derby is Back! Updates + How to Follow

By on Jul 25, 2022 12:00 pm -

The Mongol Derby, described as the world’s longest and toughest horse race, kicked off over the weekend, sending nearly 50 riders out to traverse 1000km of Mongolian steppe. The riders, a mixture of endurance, eventing, and outdoors enthusiasts will spend 10 days navigating difficult terrain and an unfamiliar landscape while working with semi-wild horses. This year marks the return of the Mongol Derby after two years of absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This year, 46 riders committed to this race, putting their mental and physical strength to the test as they strap on to feisty Mongolian horses, face intense storms and varied weather, and set off across the steppe.

Riders are currently en-route, with exciting updates coming in daily. To follow riders along on their trek, the Equestrianists provide a live race tracking. Additionally, The Mongol Derby’s Instagram account always has some wicked cool stories to watch.

With 19 U.S. riders, we’re well represented. That said, the entire group of international, gutsy, and adventurous equestrians tackling this race are inspiring. Take a look at their profiles and join us in encouraging them along this trip! Spoiler: Eventers are well represented with this group!

A special shout out goes to our USEA members taking the Mongol Derby head on: Renee Senter, Morgan Kelly, Kristin Carpenter, Julie Wolfert, Brandy Dobbyn, Claire Vile, Ashton Garner, and Allison Kohlberg.

And if you’re new to the Mongol Derby, you can take a look back in the EN archives to relive the adventures of our own Leslie Wylie, who competed in the race in 2017. There’s also a great documentary film, All the Wild Horses, available to learn more about the history and logistics of this grand adventure.

Weekend Winners: Rebecca Farm, Course Brook Farm, Full Moon Farms, Silverwood Farm

By on Jul 25, 2022 9:00 am -

All of you brave souls who event in the middle of July — how on earth do you do it? I’ve become progressively more heat intolerant as I’ve gotten older, and with that comes a growing respect for all you hardcore riders out there getting it in the hot temps.

Speaking of hot, it was quite the battle for the lowest score of the weekend — and the bar was set pretty darn low early on after Utah-based Brooke Wadsworth earned a whopping 13.6 on her Novice test at Rebecca Farm. Add the fact that Brooke was competing her homebred Fresian/Hanoverian gelding, Morpheus, and you’ve got a heck of a story. While Brooke went on to add a couple of rails in the show jumping, she nonetheless cruised home with the victory and a pocket full of 9s and 10s to remember forever. Don’t worry, we’ve got more on Brooke coming your way this week!

In the end, it was Todd Trewin and Cooley High Society who would clinch the Unofficial Low Score Award, taking the win in their Training Division at Rebecca Farm on a 20.3 — a personal best for Todd and the 2014 Irish gelding. Nicely done!

The Event at Rebecca Farm (Kalispell, MT): [Website] [Final Scores] [EN’s Coverage]

CCI4*-L: James Alliston and Nemesis (33.7)
CCI4*-S: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Miks Master C (30.7)
CCI3*-L: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Cooley Nutcracker (29.4)
CCI3*-S: Kerry Groot and Borasco (43.9)
CCI2*-L: Chris Talley and Loughtown Cici ZA (31.2)
Open Intermediate: Alexis Larson and PL Diamond’s Inspiration (38.4)
Jr. Open Preliminary: Amanda Boyce and Carter (38.4)
Open Preliminary A: Jordan Linstedt and Lovely Lola (25.9)
Open Preliminary B: Gabriella Ringer and Get Wild (31.0)
Open Preliminary C: Devil Robel and Gillou (25.5)
Jr. Open Training A: Rachel Graham and Grey Moon Runner (32.9)
Jr. Open Training B: Lizzie Hoff and HSH Limited Edition (26.8)
Sr. Open Training A: Todd Trewin and Cooley High Society (20.3)
Sr. Open Training B: Maggie Roth and Right Above It (31.9)
Sr. Open Training C: Amy Click and Rubia (26.6)
Sr. Open Training D: Stephanie Goodman and Esmèe (23.3)
Training Three-Day: Marissa Nielsen and Ozzie (28.7)
Jr. Open Novice A: Piper Hale and Diavolo (29.4)
Jr. Open Novice B: Macy Hale and Ardeo Audacity (28.4)
Jr. Open Novice C: Zoe Weide and Armed Services (30.7)
Sr. Open Novice A: Mary Burke and Valentino (26.2)
Sr. Open Novice B: Patience O’Neal and Toronto Z (25.8)
Sr. Open Novice C: Jane Musselman and Engapore (21.1)
Sr. Open Novice D: Maggie Mittuch and Safir (26.5)
Sr. Open Novice E: Brooke Wadsworth and Morpheus (21.6)
Sr. Open Novice F: Julia San Roman and Red Sunrise (30.0)
Sr. Open Novice G: Auburn Excell Brady and Jackpot VG (26.4)
Novice Three-Day: Raquel Egdes and Ardeo Refined (32.4)

Course Brook Farm Summer H.T. (Sherborn, MA): [Website] [Final Scores]

Preliminary – Saturday: Stephanie Sills and Salt (35.0)
Modified/Training – Saturday: Eliza Quigley and Kwibus (26.8)
Modified/Training – Sunday: Megan Tardiff and Vindakova (31.0)
Training – Saturday A: Eliza Quigley and Contaro (31.9)
Training – Saturday B: Brittany Powers and Brave Indy (28.1)
Training – Sunday: India Doyle and Little Oliver (34.4)
Novice – Saturday A: Maggie Robinson and Prince Anasheed (31.7)
Novice – Saturday B: Corrinne Lauze and Anam Cara (28.6)
Novice – Sunday A: Jane Kreppein and Sport (29.7)
Novice – Sunday B: Chelsea Canedy and Little Einstein (25.3)
Beginner Novice – Saturday A: Megan Correia-Bittner and Millionn (22.1)
Beginner Novice – Saturday B: Megan Correia-Bittner and GINO (30.0)
Beginner Novice – Sunday A: Myles McLaughlin and Up The Ante (29.1)
Beginner Novice – Sunday B: Rachel Laliberte and Wedding Crasher (30.6)
Beginner Novice – Sunday C: Judith Rossi and PDF Double Down (30.9)
Starter – Saturday: Anne L. Burkhardt and Mr. WB (28.0)
Starter – Sunday A: Abby Robinson and Dev Diego (32.0)
Starter – Sunday B: Daria Plotz and Osage Grove (28.0)

Full Moon Farms Aloha H.T. (Finksburg, MD): [Website] [Final Scores]

Open Training: Tracey Bienemann and Menlo Park (35.4)
Training Rider: Reace Rushing and Mom’s Spaghetti (43.6)
Open Novice A: Kerri Long and Blue Suede Shoes (30.8)
Open Novice B: Molly Delaney and Missed Him (28.1)
Novice Rider: Tatyana Prueter and Sheridan Square (30.3)
Training/Novice: Cydney McGee and Ya Gotta Believe (42.8)
Beginner Novice Open: Lynn Symansky and Chesterland’s Juice (20.9)
Beginner Novice Rider: Victoria Picha and For Pete’s Sake (29.2)
Introductory A: Julie Zetlmeisl and On A Whim (45.3)
Introductory B: Tess Guinn and Riviera (23.7)
Introductory C: Elizabeth Burns and Lindbergh (23.3)
Poles/Tadpole: Carolina Weikel and Huckleberry Finn (25.3)
Starter: Beth Patterson and Caylpso’s Destiny (27.8)

Silverwood Farm Summer H.T. (Camp Lake, WI): [Website] [Final Scores]

Preliminary/Training: Elle Kennedy and Wayward Girl (46.3)
Open Training: Cathrine Wunderlich and Concatulations (28.6)
Open Novice A: Eric Dierks and Red Hare’s Tale (26.1)
Open Novice B: Rachel Burke and 2pretty4prison (33.9)
Open Novice C: Allyssa Engels and Colluding (28.1)
Open Beginner Novice A: Burny Todd-Smith and Mimic (32.7)
Open Beginner Novice B: Anna Brodd and Hokko Lokko (24.1)
Open Beginner Novice C: Lianne Burgess and Marisol (26.5)
Starter A: Coco Fiorita and Oskar (32.7)
Starter B: Myah Cooper and Only the Silk (33.8)