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Volunteer Nation: Four Events That Could Use a Helping Hand This Weekend

By on May 21, 2021 11:38 am -

Smiles like that are their own sort of reward. Can you take some time to volunteer this weekend? Here are four events that are seeking volunteers.

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.

USEA Events

Otter Creek Farm Spring Horse Trial

May 21st, 2021 to May 23rd, 2021

MCTA Shawan Downs 2021

May 13th, 2021 to May 24th, 2021

Other Events

Barnstaple South Schooling

May 23rd, 2021

Stable View May Eventing Academy

May 18th, 2021 to May 23rd, 2021

Friday News & Notes

By on May 21, 2021 12:03 am -
Helping??? Photo by Susan Skene. Helping??? Photo by Susan Skene.

Helping??? Photo by Susan Skene.

Sometimes in the horse world, you have to take pleasure in the small things of every day life, because the never-ending daily work of it can get tiring. Right now, and I know this sounds silly, but in Virginia it’s been cool and we’ve had what I call a blackberry spring, and at the moment, all the blackberry bushes and the honeysuckle are blooming at the same time. I’m lucky enough to have access to a few thousand acres of wilderness hacking, and there is nothing more satisfying than taking a ride down by a river in the shade and smelling the honeysuckle and the blackberries. Like I said, it’s the little things.

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Fairburn, Ga.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Flora Lea Farm H.T. (Medford, Nj.): [Website] [Entry Status]

MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs (Hunt Valley, Md.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Spring H.T. (Wheeler, Wi.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]

Spring Gulch H.T. (Highlands Ranch, Co.): [Website]

News From Around the Globe:

Seven horses are in the running for the Holekamp/Turner Grant for Le Lion Championships this fall. Camarillo is the only horse in the U.S. with full qualifications already under his belt, but six more horses are on his heels looking to get that travel grant. American-bred horses receive $17,500 to travel to Le Lion, while horses bred outside of the US receive $8,000, thus incentivizing U.S. breeding programs for promising young horses. Read about each horse here.

Have you heard? We just launched an epic giveaway in partnership with SmartPak to get you all kitted out in rain/mud gear. For your chance to win over $400 worth of rain-ready gear, you’ll definitely want to check out this fun contest here.

Holly Hudspeth has been around some of the biggest eventing tracks in the world, but now she knows the real meaning of nerves as she watches her 9-year-old daughter Hailey tackle eventing at the lower levels. Paired with the unicorn Cookies N’ Cream, the duo recently picked up their first win at the maiden level at the Carolina Horse Park for the War Horse Series. For some seriously cute photos and an adorable story, look no further. [Young Eventer Follows in Five Star Mom’s Footsteps]

Gypsy Vanner horses aren’t something we usually think about in the eventing world, but now they’re a subject in the equestrian community at large. The Gypsy Vanner horse has become the subject of recent online debate as the sensitivity of the term “Gypsy” faces a cultural reckoning. But getting to the bottom of the name—and whether it harms or helps the people it describes—is a thorny issue with an extraordinary history at its heels. [Is It Time for Gypsy Vanner’s To Find a New Name?]

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2021 MARS Bromont CCI Will Not Run

By on May 20, 2021 7:40 pm -

Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

It is with great disappointment the Bromont Organizing Committee announces the cancellation of the MARS Bromont CCI planned for June 2 to 6, 2021.

For the past six month, the Bromont Organizing Committee has worked in close collaboration with local, provincial and federal government agencies to ensure running the MARS Bromont CCI is safe for all participants. Unfortunately, the current state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic would jeopardize this goal of guaranteed safety. It was therefore decided by the Public Health Agency of Canada, with full support from the Bromont Organizing Committee, that international travel should be restricted for this event, therefore necessitating its cancellation as per the FEI rules.

With vaccination rates across North America continuing to increase, the Bromont Organizing Committee is looking forward to hosting the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bromont and Bromont CCI-S Three Day Event the weekend of August 13th to 15th at the iconic venue, Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, site of the equestrian events of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. We will continue to cooperate fully with the appropriate government bodies to ensure these events operate safely and follow all COVID guidelines.

For those riders who have yet to experience competition at Bromont, you’re in for a treat. Derek Di Grazia of Carmel Valley, California, FEI cross-country course designer at Bromont since 2009 and the course designer for the Tokyo Olympic Games, will set a challenging track with the help of Canadian course builder Jay Hambly and his team, utilizing the spectacular hills and natural water features Bromont has to offer.

The Bromont Horse Trials are made possible in part through a contribution from Sport Canada. The Bromont organizing committee also wishes to thank the Government of Quebec, and the City of Bromont for their support.

About Bromont CCI

Bromont has featured top competitions for three decades, will be welcoming some of the best horse-and-rider combinations from all over world this August 13th to 15th at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bromont and Bromont CCI-S Three Day Event pending the authorization of Sports Canada. The venue is within easy driving distance of Montreal, Quebec and Burlington Vermont.

Thursday Video from Cambox: $30K Cleghorn Grand Prix at TIEC with Doug Payne

By on May 20, 2021 5:30 pm -

You rode around the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event with Doug Payne just weeks ago … now join him for a Grand Prix show jumping course! A man of many, many hats, Doug moonlights in the hunter/jumper arena and finished fifth with Quintessence, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Jane Dudinsky, in last weekend’s marquee event at Tryon International Equestrian Center: the $30,000 Cleghorn Grand Prix.

There were 25 starters in the class, of which six (including Doug) posted a double-clear to proceed to the jump-off. They pulled a couple rails then, but it was still good enough for a top five finish. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Doug and Cambox!

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2021 Retail Vendors at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

By on May 20, 2021 2:00 pm -

Become a Retail Vendor at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill October 14-17, 2021!

The Fair Hill Organizing Committee (FHOC), an affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp.), is now accepting Retail Vendor applications for the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill taking place October 14-17 in Cecil County, Maryland. For its inaugural year, the event invites Retail Vendors who create, procure, and sell distinct offerings to apply. Retail Vendors will have a unique opportunity to help create the identity of this top-class event, as well as be the focal point of the festival-like atmosphere. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will welcome spectators from across the state, Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, aiming to provide them with highly curated and desirable retail offerings.

Information and vendor applications are available on the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill website at: Maryland5Star.us/Vendo

Retail Vendor booths will be featured in highly trafficked areas of the event and include accommodating amenities such as flooring, lighting, a parking permit, vendor credentials, and listings on the Maryland 5 Star website, Retail Vendor Maps, and Retail Vendor Directory signs on-site. Booths are available in two locations: Arena Side (20’ x 20’ tents) and In-Field (10’ x 10’ tents).

 

Arena Side
$3,500
30 available
Arena Side spaces are our premier retail vendor offering as you enter the track’s in-field. In the center of the action, Arena Side booths are conveniently located behind the Tier 1 seating and hospitality with direct access to the main competition arena and warm-up arenas. Each space will be 20′ x 20′ with DuraDeck flooring overlaid with astroturf and a 10′ grass patio in front. The storefront will have walls, basic lighting and a 20-amp circuit. These spaces come with four (4) chairs and two (2) 6 ft. tables. Retail Vendors can increase their booth size to 20′ x 40′ with the purchase of two Arena Side spaces.

In-Field
$1,500
75 available
The In-Field retail vendor area will be the largest shopping area on the property. Located along the curve of the track’s inner rail, the In-Field retail vendor spaces are directly behind the main competition arena. Each will be 10′ x 10′ with flooring, walls, basic lighting and a 20-amp circuit. These booths will come with two (2) chairs and one (1) 6 ft. table.

“As we continue to make strides on the planning for the event, we are excited to begin accepting Retail Vendor applications,” said Kaitlyn McNerney, Event Director – Partnerships & Experiential of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. “We believe our Retail Vendors will be a key component of the customer experience, offering spectators another aspect to enjoy of the Maryland 5 Star in addition to showcasing world-class competition in the sport of Eventing.”

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is one of only two CCI5*-L events in the United States, and seventh worldwide. It will showcase four days of thrilling competition at the sport of eventing’s highest-level across its three disciplines, Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping. For news and updates about the event, follow the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill on social media @maryland5star and sign up for the email newsletter at Maryland5star.us/newsletter-sign-up

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About the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill:

One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seventh worldwide, the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will continue the storied legacy of Eventing at the new Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland, located in Cecil County. The prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*-L) designation is the pinnacle of the sport of Eventing also known as the equestrian triathlon. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is produced by The Fair Hill Organizing Committee, an affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, and in partnership with Fair Hill International. The Maryland Food Bank serves as an event beneficiary.

About the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp.):

The Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) established in 2019 to further, promote, and move the State of Maryland forward through sports.

Discover Cecil County Maryland!:

Centrally located between Philadelphia and Baltimore on I-95, Cecil County, Maryland boasts vibrant small towns, 200 miles of waterfront, foodie destinations, and scenic countryside providing the perfect backdrop for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Experience fabulous local food with a Chesapeake Bay flair, local beer and wine, outdoor recreation, family friendly attractions, and specialty shops, plus discover 80 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Destination Cecil County … Just a Daydream Away!

Barnstaple South Jackpot Series Features Facility Partnership with HITS Ocala

By on May 20, 2021 9:55 am -

A rider competes at Barnstaple South. Photo courtesy of Lisa Madren.

If you’re local to the Ocala area, aka what has quickly become the eventing Mecca of North America, you’ll want to circle some dates on your calendar for Barnstaple South’s forthcoming Jackpot Series. This monthly series of schooling events – featuring cross country schooling days, combined tests, fix-a-test rides and unrecognized horse trials perfect for gaining experience at the lower levels – will also include a new partnership between Barnstaple South and neighboring property HITS Ocala.

Thanks to the collective brainpower of Barnstaple owner Derek Strine and HITS Ocala owner Tom Struzzieri, the use of footed rings at HITS will be made available for some of the phases during the Barnstaple Jackpot series. With HITS catering mostly to the winter and spring hunter/jumper crowds, this arrangement will provide the opportunity for eventers to make use of the HITS rings through the summer and fall. The remainder of the Jackpot series dates are as follows:

  • June 27
  • July 18
  • Aug 15
  • Sept 12
  • Oct 9
  • Nov 21
  • Dec 4

This first Jackpot Series schooling event will occur this Sunday, May 23 and you can find out more information on the day’s schedule here (if you’d like to enter, you can still do so today, but don’t wait as the entries will close today!). For entry information, click here.

In addition to regular three-phase schooling divisions, for an additional $10 on your entry you can participate in a Jackpot division, which will see the winner take home a chunk of the prize money. At just over $100 for a Training level entry, it’s a great price for an opportunity to get in some practice and have the opportunity to ride in the well-maintained HITS arenas – and have a shot at winning some cash.

“I built this facility for the green horse and the green rider, so it’s green to be able to offer these opportunities all through the year,” Barnstaple owner Derek Strine commented. You can learn more about his vision for his Florida property here.

Top Tokyo Contender for Team New Zealand Retires From Competitive Career

By on May 20, 2021 9:00 am -

Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation. Photo courtesy of Australian International 3DE.

We’re sad to report that Clarke Johnstone‘s Balmoral Sensation has been unexpectedly retired from competition at the age of seventeen following an injury sustained on cross-country at the Sydney Three-Day Event at the beginning of May. The New Zealand Warmblood gelding (Senator VDL x Aberzanne, by Aberlou) had been a frontrunner for a spot on the Kiwi team for Tokyo this summer, with an impressive career behind him that included 15 international victories from 35 starts. Among those starts were three appearances at CCI5*: third place on his debut at Adelaide in 2015, fifth place at Badminton in 2016, and a well-deserved win at Adelaide in 2017. He also finished sixth individually at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where the New Zealand team finished in fourth place. Such was his reliability across the country that his last cross-country jumping penalty dates all the way back to early 2014. In his 29 international completions, he’s never finished lower than 12th – and he’s finished in the top five 26 times, making his record one of the very best in the sport.

Clarke took to Facebook to share the sad news.

“This post is an especially hard one to write. After jumping a fantastic clear cross country round at Sydney 3DE, with his ears pricked all the way to the finish flags like he always does, unfortunately it became clear that Balmoral Sensation had picked up an injury and that he wouldn’t be continuing in the competition. Sadly this has also ruled us out of Olympic contention for the Tokyo Games,” he wrote.
“At his age of almost 17 years and after all of the wonderful moments and memories that he has given me, I have made the very sad decision to call time on Ritchie’s brilliant Eventing career. More than owing me nothing, I owe Ritchie a huge debt of gratitude and he has gone home to New Zealand now to start his retirement that he has so thoroughly earned. It is hard to put into words what Ritchie means to me but I’ll give it a go. This could end up a bit of a novel!”

Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation. Photo courtesy of the Australian International 3DE.

“In the seven years that I have ridden Ritchie he has taken not just me, but my family and friends on the most incredible journey. All over the world. From Adelaide and Aachen to Badminton, Brazil and even Belguim, and always in the prizes. Through the highs and lows of sport. The triumphs and the tears, Ritchie has been the most amazing team mate. Brave, honest and so so clever. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for me or me for him.”
“Without a doubt the crowning glory of our career was the Olympic Games in Rio where we placed 6th individually. He tied up badly when we arrived in Rio and for the week leading up to the start I could hardly ride him, he was only running on half power to be honest. Our dressage was a little flat although I was happy under the circumstances. I was very worried about the cross country with Ritchie not feeling himself. I needn’t have been. As soon as I jumped a warm up fence and Ritchie knew it was cross country time he was on! Ritchie’s long term friend and travelling groom Lydia Beales had to come to our rescue and help keep him calm before it was our turn to go.:
“On the course Ritchie gave me the most incredible ride. He just never missed a beat from start to finish. The first water came early at fence 4 and had a log in with a tricky distance to a narrow log in the water and everybody was doing 4 strides to the log and some even 5. I had walked it time and time again and I just knew that the direct 3 strides would suit Ritchie better and it would be faster but I was very nervous about it not working out how I thought. It was the Olympics after all, not really the place to take a chance. I knew that Ritchie could do it and that I could trust him, he could do anything in my eyes, and he did it absolutely perfectly. Living up to his name as usual he was just Sensational around the rest of the course. I got my favourite photo of our whole career jumping into the water too. It always makes me smile thinking about that water jump.”

Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation. Photo by Jenni Autry.

“That was the best feeling of my life at the time jumping clear around the difficult Olympic course with my mate. Probably only bettered by our clear round in the team showjumping the following day to put NZ in gold medal position. Sadly the team medal wasn’t to be and then Ritchie was completely out of gas in the individual jumping and I also made a dumb mistake so no medal there either. Ritchie gave his absolute best though and I was so proud to be taking home the best horse in the world in my eyes.”
“Funnily enough, after the Olympics Ritchie was ranked the number one Eventing horse in the world rankings with the points he gained at Adelaide 5 star, Badminton and Rio in the preceding year. One of my other proudest moments in our career along with our win in the 5 star at Adelaide 2017, 5th place at Badminton, 5th place at Aachen (and team gold) and all of the titles Ritchie won at home in New Zealand. He won them all actually, some more than once. His unbelievably good eventing showjumping record was also pretty special.”

Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation. Photo by Julie Wilson / FEI.

“He is way more to me though than the wins and placings. He has the coolest character. I was trying to describe his personality to a journalist one day which isn’t easy as he can be all manner of things depending on the mood he is in and the situation. I think it was Helen Firth who summed it up perfectly with “mercurial.” I love him for it though although it did make it hard to get him just right for the dressage, not too hot and not too lazy. I think Aachen 2018 was the best test we did in our career with Martin Plewa giving us 78%, which was a thrill.
“It isn’t just me who Ritchie is special to, though. As I mentioned earlier he has taken my family and friends on an amazing journey and we all love him for that. Even some people we didn’t know personally loved Ritchie and it always made me very proud when people would point at him at shows in NZ and say, “there’s Ritchie.” This would also not have been possible without the amazing care and attention that Ritchie has had from some fantastic girls over the course of his career. Ritchie took Lydia Beales and I around the world (twice) and gave us both so many amazing memories as well as some sad ones when it didn’t all go to plan, like when Ritchie was injured just before the WEG in 2018 when we felt like he was absolute at his peak. I know he means as much to Lyds as to me. Thank you Lyds. There are too many people that have played important parts in his career to list but some other fantastic people who gave Ritchie their all are Ange Carson, Maddy Crowe, Megan Stephens and Holly Fitzgerald. That white tail does not happen by itself, let me tell you! But their care and attention extended far beyond just having him gleaming white.”

Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

“I also couldn’t have achieved what I did with Ritchie without my fantastic coaches Vaughn Jefferis and Vanessa Way, and also a lot of guidance from Erik Duvander. Again there are others but I can’t name everyone or I’ll be writing all night! You know who you are so thank you. Alec Jorgenson, John Pulford and Christiana Ober who were the core of his horse health team, thank you too.”
“To Mum and Dad (Rob Johnstone and Jean Johnstone) and my Grandma Shona who bought Ritchie for me, I know he has given you all as much happiness as he did me but I can’t thank you enough. What a ride its been. Nick Brooks for all of your support from the beginning with Ritchie. The late nights strategising over a bottle or two of red which usually descended into us both ranting about how great Ritchie and Versace were. To Codey who has let his life be somewhat ruled by what is best for Ritchie for the last few years and followed us around the world, thank you Babe.”
“It’s the end of an era for me and Ritchie. It’s been a great one though.”
All of us at Team EN wish Ritchie a very happy retirement. Go roll in all those muddy patches, champ.

Thursday News & Notes from Ecovet

By on May 20, 2021 12:03 am -

Trick pony? Photo by Lorie Gillies.

Oh boy I have been spoiled this spring with some lovely cold weather at night, and the most wonderful 70-degree days, but I’m about to pay for it with at least a whole week in the 90s. The alarm clock gets earlier, my arms get browner, and my legs look vastly more pale in comparison. Such is the glamorous life of a horse girl.

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (Fairburn, Ga.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]

Flora Lea Farm H.T. (Medford, Nj.): [Website] [Entry Status]

MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs (Hunt Valley, Md.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]

Otter Creek Spring H.T. (Wheeler, Wi.): [Website] [Entry Status] [Volunteer]

Spring Gulch H.T. (Highlands Ranch, Co.): [Website]

News From Around the Globe:

The Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association has thrown its weight behind calls to cancel the Tokyo Olympics, saying hospitals are already overwhelmed as the country battles a spike in coronavirus infections less than three months from the start of the Games. A jump in infections has stoked alarm amid a shortage of medical staff and hospital beds in some areas of the Japanese capital, promoting the government to extend a third state of emergency in Tokyo and several other prefectures until May 31. [Tokyo Doctors Call for Cancellation of Olympic Games]

Have you heard? We just launched an epic giveaway in partnership with SmartPak to get you all kitted out in rain/mud gear. For your chance to win over $400 worth of rain-ready gear, you’ll definitely want to check out this fun contest here.

Meet the 2021 Intercollegiate Eventing Teams! The 2021 USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championships will take place on May 27-30 at the Virginia Horse Trials in Lexington, Virginia and over 18 teams will be making the trip to Virginia to compete. Auburn University is looking to reclaim its championship title for the third year in a row, but James Madison University, Randolph Macon College, University of Kentucky, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech University will all be bringing multiple teams for their chance to be crowned Champions. [Get Hyped for Intercollegiate Eventing]

The abdominal muscles play a vital role in stabilising a horse’s pelvis, spine and back and those horses with poor core strength will struggle with their movement and balance and be unable to reach peak performance. Functional anatomist and biomechanist Gillian Higgins from Horses Inside Out shared some of the best exercises to help strengthen these all important muscles. [4 Exercises to Build Your Horse’s Core Strength]

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Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: ‘Round the World Eventing

By on May 19, 2021 4:57 pm -

One of the things that fascinates me the most is cross-country courses at venues I’ve never been to — and even better, in countries whose eventing scene I’ve never explored. The weekend just gone saw a jam-packed global fixture list, and among the dates in the diary was the Danish event Kalundborg, which hosted classes from one-star through three-star. Immediately, my mind began to construct a slew of possibilities: did the food stands sell pastries and pickled herring? Is everything just a bit more inexplicably cozy? And are the Danes really the happiest people in the world?

I’m not sure any of those questions have been answered by stumbling upon this helmet cam from the CCI2*-S, which follows Maja Hach and her sweet horse Birkegaardens Beyoncé, who finished fifth on their dressage score of 31.6, but it does rather give me the idea that I’d quite like to take my own horse on a little trip to the rolling fields of Denmark. My favourite thing about this video? The fact that, no matter what language we speak, we’re all united by the delighted praise we heap upon our horses as we tackle a course together.

Gå til eventing!

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It’s a Filly! Meet 2014 Badminton Winner Paulank Brockagh’s First Foal

By on May 19, 2021 3:17 pm -

Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

It’s foaling season in many corners of the world, and one of the latest eventing babies to hit the ground is the maiden foal of the scrappy and lovely 2014 Badminton winner, Paulank Brockagh. The filly was born early on Wednesday morning at owners Frank and Paula Cullen’s farm in Ireland.

Meet the baby:

Paulank Brockagh (Touchdown – Calendar Girl, by Trigerrero) was bred to the Thoroughbred Centennial (Dalakhani – Lurina, by Lure) and we’re certainly excited to see what the future holds for this “wonder baby”!

You may recall the grit that was required to take the title at Badminton that wet and wild year – and it wasn’t even the gutsy mare with longtime rider, Australia’s Sam Griffiths, who were predicted to take the win after their heroic efforts across a grueling cross country on Saturday.

Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh. Photo courtesy of Nico Morgan Photography.

No, this pair found themselves in fifth position heading into the show jumping finale. But when the rails began to clunk out of their cups, and despite having one pole down themselves, it was indeed Sam and Paulank Brockagh who emerged as the winners of the weekend. You can go back and relive their win here and here. She was just the fourth mare to win Badminton.

Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh. Photo courtesy of Nico Morgan Photography.

Of course, this was just one of many accomplishments the now-18-year-old mare has to her name. She also completed all 10 CCI4* events she started in her career and represented Australia in the 2014 World Equestrian Games and the 2016 Olympic Games, where she finished fourth individually. With a resume such as this, it’s easy to get excited about the potential she just brought into the world.

Please join us in congratulating Frank and Paula, Sam, and all of Paulank Brockagh’s fans on this exciting news!

Go Eventing.