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4 More Horses We Window-Shopped at the Goresbridge ‘Go For Gold’ Select Event Horse Sale

By on Nov 10, 2021 3:30 pm -

The Goresbridge “Go For Gold” Select Event Horse sale is approaching next week, and even if you aren’t planning to attend in person there are still plenty of options to bring home your new partner thanks to virtual bidding options. The popular Irish sale, which identifies top quality and talent using a selection panel, is a destination for pros and amateurs alike, and Go For Gold returns this year with both in-person and virtual bidding November 15 and 16.

If you’re interested in getting even more background on some of the lots available in this year’s Go For Gold sale, you can tune in for the live preview show hosted on the sale’s Facebook page this Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST.

We truly can’t stop window-shopping in the lead-up to the auction, so why not share some more of our favorites?

Lot 2: BGS Easy Peazy
Ramiro B – Emma’s Courage, by Courage — 6 year old mare

Lot 19: MBF Celtic Claddagh
Celtic Hero BZ – Janis, by Radolin — 4 year old gelding

Lot 27: Ballygriffin Odysseus
Ulysses M2S – Venture Lady, by Newmarket Venture — 3 year old gelding

Lot 44: Kilderry Storm
Barley A Moment – Kilderry Touch, by Touchdown — 3 year old gelding

Goresbridge “Go For Gold” Select Event Horse Sale: [Website] [Auction Preview] [Instagram] [EN’s Coverage]

U.S. International Eventing Season Set to Conclude This Weekend at Tryon International

By on Nov 10, 2021 2:00 pm -

Sydney Conley Elliot and QC Diamantaire.

We are officially underway at the concluding international event of the U.S. season at Tryon International Equestrian Center, where the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship, the Adequan/USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge East Coast Final, and FEI divisions from 1* up all running this weekend. I’ll be your eyes on the ground this weekend beginning Friday, but the action has already kicked off with the first horse inspection this afternoon.

A total of 21 horses and riders will contest the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship this weekend while a group of 13 more pairs will compete in the CCI4*-S. The schedule for these two headlining divisions is as follows:

Thursday November 11:

  • 8:00 a.m. EST: CCI4*-L dressage

Friday November 12:

  • 1:15 p.m. EST: CCI4*-S dressage

Saturday November 13:

  • 10:15 a.m. EST: CCI4*-L cross country
  • 11:30 a.m. EST: CCI4*-S show jumping

Sunday November 14:

  • 8:00 a.m. EST Final Horse Inspection
  • 11:00 a.m. EST: CCI4*-L show jumping
  • 12:00 p.m. EST: CCI4*-S cross country

You’ll be able to follow along with every division this weekend thanks to a live stream hosted by USEF Network. You can view the complete broadcast schedule here.

Captain Mark Phillips has designed the cross country tracks for this weekend, all of which with the exception of the CCI1*-L will contain questions at the end on “the hill” — a steep uphill climb that heads back in the direction of stabling and was made famous (infamous?) at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. Maps of the CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S are below:

The CCI4*-L entry list is as follows (Editor’s Note: the field thinned by two this afternoon after the first horse inspection, where Meg Kepferle’s Anakin along with Victoria Garland’s FE Capricino were sadly not accepted):

  • Alex Baugh and Mr. Candyman
  • Woods Baughman and C’est La Vie 135
  • Lucienne Bellissimo and Atlantic Vital Spark
  • Maya Black and Miks Master C
  • Hannah Sue Burnett and Capitol HIM
  • Kyle Carter and Reddy or Not
  • Will Coleman and Chin Tonic HS
  • Nilson Da Silva and Rock Phantom
  • Lillian Heard and Dassett Olympus
  • Jamie Kellock and Summer Bay
  • Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick and Riviera Lu
  • Brandon McMechan and Oscar’s Wild
  • Joe Meyer and Buccaneer
  • Bobby Meyerhoff and Lumumba
  • Holly Payne Caravella and CharmKing
  • Jimmie Schramm and Eclaire
  • Madeline Scott and Crosby’s Gold
  • Sydney Solomon and Early Review C
  • Lindsay Traisnel and Bacyrouge
  • Robin Walker and SBT Barolo
  • Sharon White and Claus 63

We’ll be along later with a jog gallery from official photographer Shannon Brinkman — here’s to one more weekend of top-level eventing before we go into hibernation (or something like that)! Go Eventing.

Tryon International Three-Day Event (Tryon, Nc.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]

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Clear View Equestrian Finds Surprisingly Simple Approach to Allergy Management

By on Nov 10, 2021 12:00 pm -

Alexa Ehlers and her head girl/assistant, Hannah Warner, with the two homebred kids.

As a registered nurse who worked in an intensive care neurology unit, Alexa Ehlers is accustomed to health care miracles made possible by modern technology. Yet she was “mind blown” by how quickly Haygain Steamed Hay helped a 5-year-old horse get rid of a cough that got so bad she’d had to pause his jumping training. “I was shocked that such a simple measure could do so much good.”

The owner and trainer at Clear View Equestrian in Lexington, Kentucky is now a full-time equestrian professional. The facility is home to about 25 horses, the majority client-owned and a few of her own that are progressing at various levels of eventing.

The youngster with the bad cough is one of two Clear View homebreds, out of Alexa’s now-retired junior partner, Crystal Clear. The gelding, Clear Candidate, and the young mare Parlez Clear, both struggle with allergies.

Spring Struggles

Initially, their issues presented only in the springtime as occasional coughs. But when the horses’ workload intensified as they matured, the coughs became more frequent, severe and, especially in Clear Candidate’s case, debilitating. He’d start coughing when they began canter work. “It wasn’t fair to jump him,” she recalls. An endoscopic exam did not find anything worrisome in his upper respiratory tract, Alexa relays. The coughing and occasional runny nose was attributed to extreme sensitivity to allergens that are especially bad in the spring.

“We tried the (chelated) silver spray through the nose and a bunch of other things, but they felt relatively invasive,” Alexa explains. “Someone mentioned the Haygain as a useful tool and I’d been around enough to see professionals using them at events and to know that the steamed hay smelled really good.”

That’s when a former client offered to loan an older Haygain unit. “Within two days of being on Steamed Hay, Clear Candidate stopped coughing.”

Parlez Clear’s coughing was more sporadic, but no less concerning. Competing in a Young Event Horse qualifier, Alexa recalls landing after the final show jumping fence and asking for a stride opening. What she got instead was a massive cough. “We thought it was shipping fever and we initiated a lot of preventative measures when we got home from the show.” That was before starting on Haygain and, since then, the mare’s issue seems to be resolved.

Alexa Ehlers and Clear Candidate. Photo by JJ Sillman.

“I was shocked that doing such a simple thing as feeding Steamed Hay helped so much,” Alexa says. The science behind Haygain explains why Steamed Hay helps horses. The patented process attains and retains temperatures of 212°F in steam injected evenly through hay inside a thermally-sealed chest. The high temperature enables reduction of up to 99% of the inhalable irritants — including mold, bacteria and other allergens — commonly found even in hay of good nutrient quality. These microscopic particles are major causes of allergies and conditions on the Equine Asthma Spectrum.

An Ounce of Prevention

Alexa wound up buying the unit from her former client. While it has some mileage on it, the High Temperature Hay Steamer still does its job. “We arrived at Haygain in a bit of a trial by fire, but now all these horses’ hay gets steamed as a preventative measure.”

Now able to train and compete at increasingly high levels without interruption, both Clear View homebreds are excelling in competition. Both have proven their potential in USEA Dutta Corp Young Event Horse competitions and Clear Candidate recently won his first Preliminary.

Along with developing these young horses and helping her clients advance toward their goals, Alexa is an up-and-coming FEI level contender. She and Just To Be Clear recently completed their first Intermediate and were targeting the Morven Park CCI3*-S in October.

This post is brought to you in partnership with Haygain.

Enjoying the Process with a Little Help from Their Friends: Meet Martha Figueroa and Winnie

By on Nov 10, 2021 9:00 am -

Here at EN, we love to hear from riders as they accomplish their goals throughout the season. This update comes to us from Martha Figueroa, who earlier this summer competed on the wings of a show entry scholarship provided by Virginia-area White Oak Stables. White Oak Stables has worked hard to provide opportunities for riders of color to pursue their passion, and this show division scholarship is just one offering with which this program is making strides in the sport. Let’s get to know Martha!

Martha Figueroa and Winnie. Photo courtesy of Virginia Rodriguez.

EN: Tell us a little about yourself, your horse, and how you got into eventing.

MF: I’m a Virginia girl, raised here by my Ecuadorian parents who call this horse crazy state home. I don’t currently have the pleasure of owning my own horse, but I am very much enjoying bringing along my friends talented pony.

I got into Eventing via Pony Club which is a National youth organization that emphasizes being a well rounded horse person. This includes giving kids the opportunity to try many different disciplines. Pony Club exposed me to everything from Eventing, to Mounted Games, PoloCross, and even Tetrathlon (swimming/running/shooting AND jumping). Eventing just happened to be the sport I liked the most out of everything I was shown.

EN: What have been your goals in terms of eventing/riding with your horse?

MF: My goals with this pony have been to bring her to a place where she is a confident and consistent low level Eventing mount. Her owner purchased her for breeding purposes, but the minute I saw how athletic she was I knew they’d stumbled upon a diamond in the rough. She arrived to the farm pretty under exposed to show settings, very head-shy and about a supple as a 2 x 4.

But she’s real smart and has her own engine, so I envisioned her carrying around future Pony Clubbers to their D2 and D3 ratings if we gave her a little more education and some show mileage. In the past 3 years I’ve taken her from her first Puddle Jumpers Combined Test to her first Beginner Novice Horse Trials!

EN: Tell us about this season so far – have you been working toward a specific goal?

This season’s goal was to go to her first Begginer Novice Horse Trial. Her show jumping has flourished and her dressage has really come together (coincidence? I think not). The big question mark has been her cross country over the years because while she loves it and is eager, it’s were her greenness shows the most.

Martha Figueroa and Winnie. Photo courtesy of Virginia Rodriguez.

My over arching goal has been to also work on all the things that happen when NOT in the saddle.

She can now trailer alone and allows her bell boots to be strapped on like total pro. She can be ridden bareback and will cross water. She also lets me fly spray her now! I’m very proud of that because I think part of what makes a good kids horse is their manners and she’s really come so far in that aspect.

EN: Recap your weekend! How did everything go? What were your goals, and what’s next for you?

My goal was pretty simple: have calm warm up rides, go clear in show jumping and complete the cross country, and we did!!

That said, the fact that we were able to attend at all was amazing. I truly mean it took a WHOLE village.

None of it would have been possible without Winnie’s generous owner who allows me compete her, my childhood pony club bestie who lent me her horse trailer AND truck, her Eventing Bestie who’s volunteered to drive us all the way there and back, and of course Ms. Jade Krafsig of White Oaks Stable.

Who is Ms. Jade Krafsig? She is the owner of White Oak Stables, who provided me this opportunity by holding a scholarship for equestrians of color and covered the show fees. She’s an Equestrian who wants to see change and is about being the change. I was proud as heck wearing her colors on my helmet and show pad that day!

Martha Figueroa and Winnie. Photo courtesy of Virginia Rodriguez.

Initially I felt embarrassed at needing so many people’s help to get to one event. It’s awkward sometimes and I tend to feel guilty often, but I am SO lucky and feel grateful for the people who help me participate in this wonderful sport.

Whats next? Right now we will build on the foundation we’ve created together and keep our eyes open for more scholarships. Sky’s the limit for Winnie and I!

Want to share your own story? Tip us by emailing [email protected]!

Wednesday News & Notes from Haygain

By on Nov 10, 2021 12:01 am -

Screenshot from the 2020 Tom Bass Seminar.

We’re thrilled to see the Tom Bass Seminar on Diversity in Equestrian Sports returning for a third session later this month on Saturday, November 20. The seminar will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET on November 20 and focuses in on conversations about race and diversity as they pertain to the horse world. The Tom Bass Seminar was launched in 2019 as part of the annual Day of the African Equestrian (DOTAE) celebrations.

This year’s edition will feature the following panels: Domestic Sport, Youth, Media and International. The seminar will pay tribute to equestrians of color participating in the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo as riders, coaches, officials and members of supporting delegations. This year’s roster will be a mix of returning panelists as well as some very exciting new voices, to be announced soon. The event will be moderated by Melvin Cox, Managing Director of SportsQuest International, LLC and a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Free online registration for the seminar is now open here.

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Tryon International Three-Day Event (Tryon, Nc.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]

Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (Reddick, Fl.): [Website] [Volunteer]

River Glen H.T. (New Market, Tn.): [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]

Wednesday News & Reading List:

Want to up your marketing game for your bustling lesson program? Check out this upcoming seminar with industry pros Brittney Chambers and Abriana Johnson:

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Abriana Johnson and I will be hosting a live discussion on marketing &…

Posted by Brittney Chambers on Monday, November 8, 2021

Area IX is seeking a new coach for its Young Rider program! The area is seeking a two-year commitment from a minimum ICP Level 3 coach and experience coaching at the Preliminary level and higher, among other qualifications. Click here to see more about the opening.

We’ve all been there: we leave the start box and soon our horse starts to zone out and lose focus. If this sounds familiar, this advice article from Practical Horseman might be useful to have in your bookmarks.

Get to know Cole Horn, fresh off of a whirlwind trip to compete at the World Young Horse Breeding Championships at Le Lion d’Angers last month with MBF Cooley Permission To Land, in the latest USEA podcast. Cole was this year’s recipient of the Holekamp/Turner Grant to compete overseas at Le Lion with a top-ranked U.S. young event horse.

In more signs of continuing trouble at Equestrian Canada, show jumping team chef d’equips Mark Laskin has resigned. The resignation, which will take place with immediate effect, cited multiple issues not the least of which was the lack of a continuing contract despite the fact that Mr. Laskin continued to perform his contracted duties through this year.

Emily King is a busy girl. She’s had a lot of changes in recent years and has been candidly open about her struggles with mental health. Everything Horse caught up with the British eventing star in this column.

Maryland 5 Star winner Boyd Martin welcomed home an old friend, his former WEG and Olympic reservist Remington XXV, who has taken up post as riding instructor for Boyd’s son, Nox. Don’t miss the cute update here.

Watch This:

If you’re a Laura Collett fan (and, really, who isn’t these days?), then you’ll want to add this H&C+ special, “Laura Collett: Ride of My Life”, to your library to watch! This story comes after Laura’s first 5* win at Pau last year, and it’s fun to watch back with the context in mind of a newly acquired Olympic medal. Click here to check it out with your H&C+ membership.

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Want to make your sales horse ads even better? Check out this Q&A with equestrian PR pro Margaret McKelvy:

Tuesday Video: Meet 3-y/o West Coast FEH Champion RSH Goliath

By on Nov 9, 2021 5:00 pm -

Great job Chloe Smyth and baby GoGo on winning the 3 year old FEH West Coast National Championships. Good boy on the…

Posted by Michelle Cameron on Saturday, October 30, 2021

The 2021 Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) and USEA Future Event Horse (FEH) West Coast Championships took place over Halloween weekend at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, Calif., giving the superstars of tomorrow a chance to shine — from yearlings to 5-year-olds.

The 3-year-old West Coast Championship was won by RSH Goliath, who is owned by Michelle Cameron Donaldson and handled by Chloe Smyth. On Friday, the class was evaluated for conformation and gaits under saddle, followed by a free jump on Saturday judged by Susan Graham‑White from the United States and Chris Ryan from Ireland. The chestnut Hanoverian gelding (Gringo-Gallipoli x Sam’s Girl) was also the 2-year-old West Coast champion in 2020.

Watch RSH Goliath strut his stuff!

Have a youngster you’d like to show off? You can learn more about the USEA FEH program here.

North Americans Source New Mounts at Ireland’s Monart Event Horse Sale

By on Nov 9, 2021 2:00 pm -

The Monart Select Elite Event Horse Sale, which took place in Co. Wexford, Ireland on Nov. 2-5, sent 89 quality three-year-olds off to new homes on both sides of the pond. The sale attracted a who’s-who of buyers including Michael Jung, Laura Collett, Aoife Clark, Marcio Jorge, Bill Levett and Trish Ryan. Eighteen of the horses were purchased by American or Canadian buyers.

The top two lots, unnamed fillies from Henry Foley’s stable, went for €35,500 and €34,500 respectively, with five horses in total breaking the €30,000 mark. Lot 73, by Luidam (KPWN) out of a Plot Blue (KWPN) mare, sold on the second night to Zoe Feeney of Great Britain for a sale high of €35,500. Lot 33, by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of a Furryoso (ISH) mare, produced the first night high price of €34,500, selling to an American, Jennifer Oliver.

“We heard about the Monart Sale via a word-of-mouth referral from a friend familiar with the auction,” Jennifer said. “We are generally hesitant to buy horses remotely, however the Monart team do such a super job showing the young stock. We appreciate that the conformation pictures are on hard surfaces, that the walks are on gravel and that the x-rays were thorough. Just top notch all the way. Lot 33 attracted us because of her overall presence. She is a super well-rounded filly, we thought one of the best in the sale.”

Here’s a gallery of the North American bought horses and their purchasers (listed in the footer of each image) — we look forward to seeing them grow up stateside! You can view complete results here.

 

Event horse buyers in Ireland are now turning their attention to this weekend’s Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale (Nov. 15-16, 2021).

A select catalog of 81 horses that have been specially selected by an experienced panel of horsemen and women will be made available via both in-person and online bidding. The best part about the Goresbridge sale format is that the full catalog, along with x-rays and videos of each horse, is available online in the weeks leading up to the actual event. Then, the day before the sale commences each horse is ridden before the attendees as a full preview.

You can learn more about the Goresbridge Go for Gold sale, preview the catalog, and sign up to place your bid here.

Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: Six Youngsters With Serious Scope

By on Nov 9, 2021 12:00 pm -

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.

The leg-up that being a careful, confident show jumper gives to modern event horses cannot be overstated. You can win the dressage and post the boldest, fastest cross country round of the day, but if your horse has a hard time keeping the jumps up on the final day … well, watching that blue ribbon slip just out of reach is never fun.

The six horses we’re featuring today have plenty of potential as eventers but could easily moonlight as straight show jumpers as well thanks to their Grand Prix pedigrees — these youngsters have scope to spare. Could one be your next top eventer and/or show jumper?

Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Obora’s Goldwing – Super Special 6yo For Sale

FOR SALE: Obora’s Goldwing | 6-year-old | 16.1 | Estonian Sport Horse | Gelding

“Borris” is by Gemini XX and out of Obora’s Samantha (Sir Shutterfly). Over 70% blood. Competed through Modified and could easily move up to Preliminary this Fall. He has an impressive record – always competitive on the flat, bold cross-country, and exceptional in the show jumping. Super solid citizen, could go in any direction.

Priced in the low six figures

Located in Round Hill, Virginia

Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Super young talent

🌟Now Available🌟
⭐️ A Star in the Making⭐️

Lots of video available upon request!

RHS Ajax – 2015, Zangersheide Gelding
16.1hh, competing 1.20 show jumping.
Suitable for show jumping/eventing.

Ajax’s sire line is unique with six generations of Grand Prix jumpers in a row: Arezzo VDL, Chin Chin, Heartbreaker, Renville, Jasper and Akteur – and all are sires of Grand Prix jumpers. Ajax’s dam line is no less impressive, and exemplifies performance with the 1.60m show jumping stallions Moujik De Sohan, Voltaire, Royal Bravour, and Ramiro Z. Both sides of the pedigree have winning performances at the very top of sport, as well as having their oldest offspring proven winners up to 1.60 levels.

Ajax himself is proving to be an exceptionally talented and willing individual. He shows 3 naturally active and correct gaits. Consistent in the contact, as well as a very sweet character both under saddle, and in the stable. He is on the more sensitive side, so would require a knowledgeable, and empathetic rider.

His willingness to learn, and try for his rider sets him apart, and makes us confident in his potential to reach the very top of sport.

Located in Idaho.

Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Top quality with an outstanding temperament

RHS Temptation 50 (Potato)

Age: 6
Breed: Westphalian
Height: 16.2
Gelding
Sire: Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve (1.60m show jumper)

Dam: Tinette (1.55m show jumper)

Show videos available upon request

Temptation 50 is a 6 yr old, 16.2 Westphalian gelding. He has competed through 1.30 both in Europe, and the States.
He truly has an outstanding character both under saddle, and to be around in the barn. He is instantly a favorite of anyone upon first meeting with his sweet, and kind nature, and fun to ride in every way. Safe and suitable for a wide variety of riders.

Three good paces, that are comfortable to ride, with a solid education both on the flat and over jumps. Currently competing successfully at 1.30m, with scope and ability for more. Very easy and comfortable to ride, truly automatic lead changes, point and shoot jumping.

His Sire was a successful 1.60m jumper, and has been a prolific sire of highly successful elite sport horses. His dam herself competed successfully through 1.55m.

Located in Idaho.

Konnan O

Konnan was imported in 2019 and instantly stood out as a future eventing and show jumping champion with movement and power seldom seen. In his first eventing show season he captured the championship with “10” scores in dressage and perfect performance in cross country and show jumping. Konnan has the scope and power to compete at all levels, there is no level that Konnan can’t do. He has been started slowly and has been under professional training with Kelsey Horn. Konnan can take you all the way in eventing or show jumping as he has movement, scope and power that only grand prix and top eventing horses have. Will only sell to approved home as Konnan is a special horse.

Located in Oregon.

Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

**FE Monte Carlo ** Talented young imported KWPN Gelding available in California

Sweet, talented 2017 KWPN Gelding imported for the California market by Clayton Fredericks
Carlos is an old soul in a fancy young body, with the scope and courage necessary to take an ambitious rider up the levels in eventing or show jumping.

Carlos’ steady temperament and brain would even suit a confident young rider in a program who has dreams of producing their own horse.

Straightforward on the ground, Carlos is a barn favorite. Available to be tried in Novato, California. Price upper-mid fives.

Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Elastic, Athletic, and Kind Import Ready to Succeed in Multiple Disciplines

Excel Star Time Will Tell

2016 16.2h Imported Holsteiner Gelding

High Performance Prospect in Multiple Disciplines, Scopey Soft Jump and Fancy Mover

Easy, kind and sweet and can be ridden well by a junior, amateur or professional.

Royally bred by a son of Casall, and daughter of Quidam de Revel.

Located in Pennsylvania.

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Laura Collett Announces Retirement of Mr. Bass

By on Nov 9, 2021 9:00 am -

Laura Collett and Mr Bass. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

British Olympic gold medalist Laura Collett announced last week that she would be retiring one of her stalwart top campaigners, Mr. Bass, from competition after the 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding reaggravated an old injury sustained at Badminton in 2019

“‘Chuck’ means the absolute world to me and owes me nothing,” Laura wrote on her social media. “He’s my best friend and I owe it to him to do the right thing, therefore we have made the very difficult decision to retire him from top level Eventing. I can’t actually explain how hard it is to comprehend that I will never get to enjoy flying round the toughest XC tracks with him again.”

 

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Owned in partnership with Nick How and Keith Scott, Mr. Bass made his mark on the sport in his young horse career, winning the World Championships for 7-year-olds at Le Lion d’Angers in 2015. He would later go on to debut at the top level of the sport by finishing second at Luhmühlen in 2018. After sustaining a tendon injury at Badminton in 2019, Mr. Bass made a full recovery and finished in the top 20 at Pau last year. In 2021, he helped Great Britain win the Aachen CCIO4* Nations Cup of Eventing leg.

We’re wishing “Chuck” a happy retirement, and in celebration of his career here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos:

Tuesday News & Notes from Legends Horse Feed

By on Nov 9, 2021 8:33 am -

 

 

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The dawning of the off-season always brings with it a spate of bittersweet retirement announcements, and the latest to hit the airwaves is that of the excellent five-star mare Wieloch’s Utah Sun, piloted by Sweden’s Louise Romeike. Among the 17-year-old Holsteiner’s accomplishments are a clear run at Badminton in  2019, an eleventh-place finish at the 2017 European Championships, and competitive finishes at Aachen, Blair Castle, and Luhmühlen. Happy retirement, Urmel!

Events Closing Today: Pine Top Thanksgiving H.T.

Tuesday News: 

What are the ingredients that make up a champion? Find out with US Eventing, who got to know the five winners crowned at the Area IX championships earlier this fall in Utah.

US-based Jordanian equestrian Shayne Allise Steyteyiah is en route to the history books, as she works towards becoming the first-ever Middle Eastern woman to compete in dressage at the Olympics. Find out more about this intrepid rider here.

Equestrian fashion has come a long way since the days of rubber boots, Moody Mare hoodies, and waxed jackets. But what actually goes into producing the next must-have outfit, and how can you start your own career as a horsey fashion maven? Horse Pilot’s founder Guillaume Janin recounts his own journey.

Could potassium levels in your grazing have a negative effect on  your horse’s health? Nutritionist Dr Lucy Waldron separates fact from fiction.

Video Break:

Hitch a ride around Italy’s Montelibretti CCI3*-S with Australia’s Andrew Hoy and Creevagh Cooley.