Classic Eventing Nation

Weekend Winners: Stable View, Archer, Isaacks Ranch, ESDCTA, Larkin Hill, Middleburg

By on Sep 28, 2020 2:55 pm -

It’s time to round up the winning scores from around Eventing Nation once more!

This week’s Unofficial Low Score Award was earned by Mary Ann Ghadban, a stalwart supporter of eventing in her own right as a longtime owner (you may recognize her as the owner of Under Suspection, who has been piloted by Hannah Sue Burnett and Lynn Symansky in recent years, as well as a member of the Donner Syndicate). Mary Ann and Capture The Spirit, an 11 year old Westphalian mare, received a score of 21.2 in the dressage phase at Middleburg Horse Trials and would go on to finish on that personal best score to win their Novice division. Congratulations, Mary Ann!

Here’s a look around at scores from the other events running this weekend.

Stable View Oktoberfest: Results, EN’s Coverage

CCI2*S: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Maryville Sir Henry (27.4)
CCI3*S: Boyd Martin and Fernhill Prezley (30.6)
CCI4*S: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night (29.3)
Open Intermediate: Kristin Schmolze and Foxdale’s Celtic Charm (30.1)
Open Preliminary A: Doug Payne and Baron (28.5)
Open Preliminary B: Arden Wildasin and Tokyo Drift (29.6)
Preliminary Rider: Olivia Hahn and Fernhill Chaos (30.4)
Open Training A: Lindsey Lanier and Anchorman (28.2)
Open Training B: Jenny Caras and Sommersby (21.6)
Training Rider A: Megan Northrop and Harrison (28.2)
Training Rider B: Eric Sampson and Pancho Villa (27.5)
Novice Rider: Lisa Edinger and Quinto Quest (29.1)
Open Novice A: Diego Farje and Wise Channon (24.1)
Open Novice B: Mary Bess Davis and A Touch of Natal (30.2)
Beginner Novice Rider: Deirdre Vaillancourt and Eluca (28.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Susan Thomas and FGF Cantankerous Woman (27.5)

The Event at Archer: Results

Preliminary: Mallory Stiver and Hugo Boss (31.7)
Training A: Julie Wolfert and Namibia (29.3)
Training B: Travis Atkinson and Don Darco (27.1)
Novice A: Katie Sisk and Long Legs Lenore (25.5)
Novice B: Heather McWilliams and Southern Soiree (30.7)
Beginner Novice A: Rochelle Costanza and Caradoc (27.5)
Beginner Novice B: Britany Chism and Dealer of Hope (23.5)
Beginner Novice Jr.: Payton Robinson and Vivace Tempo (30.0)
Starter Jr.: Mollie Ritsch and Eros (32.2)
Starter Open: Robyn Ritsch and Taylamor Penelope (28.3)

The Event at Isaacks Ranch: Results

Open Training: Manuela Propfe and BoozeTraveler (36.6)
Open Novice: Jennifer Achilles and Excel Star Lance (26.0)
Open Beginner Novice A: Vanessa Barnes and Gunner Pony (30.8)
Open Beginner Novice B: Kelly Shear and Jack Be Nimble (32.5)
Open Intro: Carylann Williams and Dem Poco Hancock (32.5)
Open Starter: Lindsay Lechner and All About It (31.5)

ESDCTA New Jersey HT: Results

Open Preliminary A: Alyssa Phillips and Cornelius Bo (37.6)
Open Preliminary B: Caroline Martin and Life Story (31.7)
Open Training: Caroline Martin and Redfield Galway Blake (27.3)
Training Rider A: McKenna Martinez and Commitment (26.1)
Training Rider B: Morghan Lake and Finnegan (32.8)
Novice Rider A: Julia Cutler and Premier Jet (27.9)
Novice Rider B: Louise Ackiewicz and Black Pistol (26.2)
Open Novice: Missy Ransenhousen and Carlingford’s Emperor (23.1)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Emilee Kenney and Bantry Bays Winston (32.0)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Peyton Brienza and Guinevere (28.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Nancy Lee and PHF Wine Snob (29.5)

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What a week! Spent an amazing and educational few days at Windurra before heading to ESDCTA NJ HT. Although the score doesn’t reflect it, owing to a few rails belonging to Milo, a few belonging to me 😅, and subsequently taking XC “slow” on hard ground – it was a great day. Milo was absolutely brilliant XC, I’m not sure I actually rode at all… just rebalanced him with my upper body and steered here and there 😂, and he cruised around jumping everything beautifully out of stride like the badass he is…. Aside from the water(s), which were still rather scrappy, but every time we get it done at that particular element is a small victory 💦 💪🏼 Coming home to my “Team” supporting me from 300 miles away was the icing on the cake (and gave me a good laugh!) And go figure, said abysmal score was still good enough for TIP high point and this kick ass tote bag! #ottb #eventing

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Larkin Hill Autumn H.T.: Results

Preliminary: Anna Loschiavo and Drumloman Lad (25.4)
Training A: Beth Murphy and Jimba (29.3)
Training B: Katherine Cooper and Gigi (28.4)
Novice A: Abigail Hilliard and Memo (33.4)
Novice B: Alexander Conrad and Ricky (25.5)
Novice C: Kimberly Sevigny and Sander (31.2)
Novice D: Alison E Silvester and Breeze (27.9)
Beginner Novice A: Jillian Rose Perry and Estrella Bosque (31.0)
Beginner Novice B: Anneka Paelinck and Maleficent (25.8)
Beginner Novice C: Rebecca Saria and Prince Caspian (30.0)
Beginner Novice D: Sage Kurten and JW Silver Ops (24.0)
Intro A: Spencer Stickles and Myserty Machine (33.1)
Intro B: Julia Slater and Good Mark (37.8)
Intro C: Anne Burkhardt and Mr. WB (31.7)

Joan Davis of Flatlandsfoto sent in these photos of a few of our Larkin Hill winners – many thanks as always, Joan! You can view and order your show proofs from Flatlandsfoto here.

Middleburg HT: Results

Open Preliminary 1: Lindsen Wiesman and Discreto (34.6)
Open Preliminary 2: Timothy Bourke and Lennard (25.9)
Preliminary Rider: Sofie Harangozo and Coco Rosso (31.0)
Open Training 1: Maya Black and Double Diamond C (24.5)
Open Training 2: Cindy Anderson-Blank and Windchase Starfire (26.4)
Open Training 3: Ema Klugman and RF Redfern (26.0)
Open Training Jr/YR: Mia Farley and Northern Victory (23.3)
Training Senior: Mary Clare and Golden King (26.4)
Open Novice 1: Emily Beshear and Roman Attitude (22.4)
Open Novice 2: Mary Ann Ghadban and Capture the Spirit (21.2)
Novice Horse: Kendyl Tracy and Obora’s Goldwing (22.4)
Novice Senior 1: Luba Abrams and Huey (25.2)
Novice Senior 2: Lindsay Berreth and Oh So Extreme (27.4)
Novice Junior: Grace Fiedler and Fanfare VT (25.9)
Open Beginner Novice 1: Katherine Lorenzen and Strawberry Muffin (24.0)
Open Beginner Novice 2: Erin Murphy and Rough Heart (21.9)
Beginner Novice Rider: Courtney Bolam and Black Label (30.1)
Beginner Novice Junior: Katelyn McFarland and Mardi Gras (23.3)

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Middleburg Horse trials Yesterday was interesting at great meadows international, he was spicy in the dressage warm up as we were right by a swamp and he kept bucking because of the flys. We ended up getting a 30.8 in our dressage test which is his best score yet! Our stadium was great but he got strung out at the end and pulled a rail but that was my fault! Now cross country started out great until we got to the path through the woods, he either spooked at the lady sitting by the jump or just the woods in general which makes no sense since his old owners used to trail ride with him since he was 2 but I well, I ended up falling on my hip and head but I got back up and the lady that saw me told the person I landed on my feet so they let me continue even though that’s a lie😂 the announcer loved seaweed and was probably the funniest person ever! In the end I had a lot of fun and I bet seaweed did too! #lemeiuxequestrian #seaweedthechincoteague #smallbutmightypony #lostatsea10

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Check out this kiddo rocking it around Middleburg HT😎

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Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Stable View Oktoberfest Instagram Roundup

By on Sep 28, 2020 11:26 am -

What a weekend it was in Aiken! You came, you saw, you kicked some… well you know. Here’s how it all went down, from your point of view.

Stable View Oktoberfest: Website, Entry Status, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

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Absolutely amazing weekend at Stable View!!! 💖💖 First ever prelim with Cascor is in the books and I could not be happier with how he and Minnow were jumping 🦄 Cascor finished in 6th on his dressage score and Minnow added just a few XC time points 🌟 Now we just have to figure out how to keep our cool in the dressage arena 😬 So happy to have my boys back in Florida & the Southern show season under way 🤩🤩 • • Also check out my new stock tie from @stockbubble 😍😍 decided to be bold and go for the purple 💜 • • #eventing #showjumping #eventhorse #feltritt #sprang #hest #hester #bayhorse #warmblood #warmbloodhorse #horseshow #horses #jumpinghorse #fortheloveofstockties #stockbubble #area8eventing

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My little jumping bean this weekend at Stable View!

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The only time he’s quiet is when he’s asleep 🙈

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Some of the motley crew @stableviewaiken

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size matters. #smallhorsesdoitbetter

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Monday News & Notes

By on Sep 28, 2020 8:16 am -

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N E W E N T R I E S ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🇫🇷 Après la France, c’est la Nouvelle-Zélande qui envoie du lourd avec notamment la Team Price qui vient avec 5 chevaux ! 🇳🇿 @jonelle_price concourra en autres avec Faerie Dianimo, gagnante du CCI 5* de Luhmühlen, et @tim_price_so_official a engagé Ringwood Sky Boy, vainqueur à Burghley 🏇 La concurrence sera rude sur cette 30e édition ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rendez-vous à Pau du 21 au 25 octobre 2020 ✨ Billetterie en ligne – 10% : lien en bio ⬆️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🇬🇧 After France, New Zealand strikes hard with Team Price, which comes with 5 horses! 🇳🇿 Among them, Jonelle Price will compete with Luhmühlen's 5 CCI winner Faerie Dianimo and Tim Price with Burghley's winner Ringwood Sky Boy 🏇 Competition will be tough on this 30th edition! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See you in Pau from October 21th to 25th, 2020 ✨ Online ticketing-10 %: link in bio ⬆️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @nicolashodysphotos

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We’re just a couple of days away from the big reveal of Pau’s entry list — and the only CCI5* of 2020 is already looking seriously sharp. As usual, I’m working away behind the scenes on a bumper form guide, but because it’s the only one I’ve had to do this year, it’s already looking… well… a little bit insane. I can’t wait to dive into the form and fun facts (look, it’s all about those fun facts) for every single combination in this huge and hectic field. Stay tuned, darling readers: Party Pau is a-coming.

National Holiday: It’s both National Neighbour Day and… World Rabies Day. Kill two birds with one stone by hanging out with your most rabid neighbours, I guess.

US Weekend Results:

UK Weekend Results:

The Global Eventing Roundup:

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Gratulacje dla reprezentanta Japonii, Yoshiaki Oiwy (JPN), za zwycięstwo w konkursue CCI3*-S o nagrodę KUHN Maszyny Rolnicze podczas LOTTO Baborówko Horse Sale Show 2020 👏👏👏 Zawodnik z koniem The Duke of Cavan objął prowadzenie po piątkowej próbie ujeżdżenia, broniąc tej pozycji w próbie terenowej i w dzisiejszej próbie skoków przez przeszkody. Drugie miejsce zajęła reprezentantka Niemiec, Nadine Marzahl (GER) z koniem Vally K, a miejsce trzecie – Johanna Pohjonen (FIN) z koniem Conner K 👏👏👏 #ThisIsEventing #ThisIsBaborowko 📷 @mr.equiphoto — Congrats to Yoshiaki Oiwa (JPN) with The Duke of Cavan for winning in the CCI3*-S the prize of KUHN Maszyny Rolnicze at LOTTO Baborówko Horse Sale Show 2020 👏👏👏 Second place – Nadine Marzahl (GER) with Vally K, and third place – Johanna Pohjonen (FIN) with Conner K 👏👏👏

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  • Poland’s Baborowko ran short-format divisions from two-star to four-star, with Japan’s Yoshi Oiwa taking the CCI4*-S win with Calle 44. This is Yoshi’s second four-star victory of 2020, and his third international win of the year — not bad going in a season that’s barely existed.

  • Over in Ireland, Ballindenisk had a busy week hosting the full spectrum of international classes through CCI4*-L. The feature class was taken by Irish team silver medalist Sam Watson, who romped his way to glory aboard Imperial Sky. The pair have been in the top two in their last six international runs and should be taken very seriously as we head into 2021.

Your Monday Reading List:

We know horses process sensory stimuli differently than we do, but how drastic are those differences? Researchers have discovered gaps in knowledge around many of the finer points of equine sensory perception, opening the door for new studies that will fine-tune how we work with our four-legged partners-in-crime. [How horses perceive the world: Researchers identify a surprising knowledge gap]

Ariel Grald has been determinedly making her mark on the eventing over the last few years — but who is the woman behind everyone’s favourite flag GIF? Sidelines goes behind the scenes to get to know the girl, the goals, and the great horse with whom she finished in the top ten at Burghley last year. [Ariel Grald: Eventing to the Top, From Ponies to the Five-Star Level] 

“What did you do before you knew better?” That’s the question posed by Abriana Johnson, one half of the Young Black Equestrians podcast and a vocal campaigner for working towards a more inclusive industry for all riders, aspiring or current. In her latest blog, she tackles a tricky topic — that of Adam Hollingsworth’s ride down a Chicago highway, undertaken to raise awareness of violence against children in his community. When the horse pulled up extremely lame, the question arose: can you fight for animal rights in a situation like this without diminishing the broader message behind the ride? Abriana says yes — and she lays her thoughts out with extraordinary clarity here. [Black Women are Less Protected Than the Mares We Ride On]

Bored of wearing the same riding attire as everyone else? Want some inspiration from some of the sport’s most fashionable entities? Here are five riders who don’t play by the sartorial rules — and we are very, very into it. [Five Equestrians Who Really Own Their Look]

Okay, okay, it’s not about horses, but I couldn’t resist the story of a rat who won a medal for bravery. Giant African Pouched Rat Magawa has been awarded the animal equivalent of the George Cross for clearing more than 141,000 square metres of land of undetonated landmines in Cambodia, making him the first-ever rat to win the prize. Honestly, the photoshoot that followed is the stuff of dreams. [Magawa the landmine detection rat given gold medal for bravery]

Fleeceworks Follow:

UK-based photographer Sophie LeFevre produces dreamy, ethereal equestrian portraits that make me fantasise about sunsets and flowing dresses, when in reality I know I’d end up tripping over the hem and wearing a horse sneeze in five minutes flat.

Monday Viewing:

Irish Eventing Times and Horse Sport Ireland teamed up to share this fab video from Ballindenisk’s CCI4*-L over the weekend — the perfect bite-sized round-up of the cross-country action for those who couldn’t be there in person.

Arden Wildasin, Olivia Hahn Win National Divisions at Stable View Oktoberfest

By on Sep 27, 2020 6:27 pm -

Arden Wildasin and Tokyo Drift. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Arden Wildasin and her mother, Sarah’s, Tokyo Drift are the winners of the Open Preliminary B division on their dressage score of 29.6.

Arden has taken her time with the 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse (O.B.O.S. Quality x GTI Diamond). She imported the classy mare four years ago, but waited to introduce to her competition until last year when the partnership was rock solid.

“I’m just taking my time to slowly get to know her because she is definitely different than my other horses,” Arden said. “She’s definitely very eager. They all are, but she sometimes wanted to do it her way, which is totally fine, but going out there we needed a stronger partnership and that’s what we were building before we actually made the commitment to do eventing with her.”

Olivia Hahn and Fernhill Chaos. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Olivia Hahn and her own 12-year-old Irish Sport horse, Fernhill Chaos (Chacoa x KEC Donna Diamond by Glidawn Diamond) took the lead in the Preliminary Rider division. Olivia and “Chaos” are a fairly new pair, but that didn’t stop them from maintaining the lead throughout the whole weekend, ending on their dressage score of a 30.4.

“He’s a really good cross country horse. I just kind of have to sit there and point him; he just gets in his mode and locks onto everything and it’s such a good feeling. This is my fourth show on him now and I’m just starting to figure him out,” Olivia said.

You know your round is good when you’re patting your horse ver the final fence – Olivia Hahn and Fernhill Chaos. Photo by Shelby Allen.

“This was the first time I’ve ever schooled him on the flat on grass, so he was definitely a little bit more excited and his trot is the hardest trot to sit ever, so that was really hard, especially with the humidity, to get through the test without passing out. He was such a good boy and he’s come so far in his flatwork since I’ve gotten him. In show jumping he was amazing. He picks a rhythm just like cross country and I just point him and he loves his job; he’s amazing,” she said.

Doug Payne and Camarillo. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Doug Payne won the Open Preliminary A division with Virginia Doleshek’s Baron, a 9-year-old Oldenburg (Barone Van Gogh x Fasten Your Seat Belt). Doug was also 12th with Camarillo, a 6-year-old Holsteiner (Chicardo x Rehobeth), on a score of 40.3.

Mary Bess Davis and A Touch of Natal. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Riding for Tiffany Stewart, Mary Bess Davis piloted A Touch of Natal, a 6-year-old Warmblood (Natal x Ruxton Ruslein) to win the Open Novice. They had a foot perfect show jumping performance today to finish on their dressage score of 30.2.

Lisa Edinger and Quinto Quest. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Lisa Edinger and Quinto Quest came out on top of the beefy Novice Rider division. Lisa and her 6-year-old Irish Sport Horse by Future Trend put in a classy clear to complete the event on a score of 29.1 — the only sub-30 result in the division.

To follow all our coverage from this weekend, click here.

Taleen Hanna contributed to this report. 

Stable View Oktoberfest: Website, Entry Status, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

Stable View: Kristin Schmolze Is Ready to Take Foxdale’s Celtic Charm to the Top

By on Sep 27, 2020 1:38 pm -

Kristin Schmolze and Foxdale’s Celtic Charm. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Kristin Schmolze closed out her weekend at Stable View Oktoberfest with a win in the Open Intermediate aboard Foxdale’s Celtic Charm. Penny Worsham’s 7-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Diarado x Cheeky Rossa) had a personal best in the dressage, a 25.3, and added only 4.8 time penalties for a final result of 30.1.

“If you get his nose there and he knows what he’s jumping, he’s going to jump it. He’s very honest and he loves his job,” Kristin said. “Everything was actually fairly easy for him, which is great. Really, his big thing is if I have the rideability. He’s young and he’s game so it’s taken a while to get him to settle but since he’s been going Intermediate, it’s just getting easier. “

“Charm” is a graduate of the USEA Young Event Horse Program, and now as a 7-year-old it was a big dream for the owners to get this horse to the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships at Le Lion d’Angers, but as many plans this year, it’s not meant to be.

“We were hopeful to maybe get him over to France for the Young Horse World Championships, but with everything going on, it was so unlikely, so we nixed that idea and he’ll do a three-star long here instead. Then, we thought as a consolation, with one more year of Blenheim happening, we thought that maybe we’ll try to get him to the 8-year-old division there next year because it was a real bummer [to miss Le Lion],” Kristin explained. 

Meaghan Marinovich and Riviera Lu. Photo by Shelby Allen.

The developing partnership of  Meaghan Marinovich and Riviera Lu were second. Megan imported the 12-year-old mare (Rembranat x Ranfena, by Diapson des Gaves) last fall from Luciano Miranda Drubi, who previously competed the horse through the three-star level in Brazil.

These two were tied as the quickest of the day, coming in with four additional time penalties for a final score of 32.3. These two were originally competing in the CCI3*-S division, but a mishap with their dressage test had them eliminated early in the weekend. Stable View, fortunately, was able to accommodate them in the national division.

“I’m pretty new to this level. I did it a long time ago and I lived in England and did it a lot over there, but I haven’t been back at this level for about 10 years. She’s so cool; she locks onto everything,” Meghan said. 

Andi Lawrence and Cooley Northern Mist. Photo by Shelby Allen.

The only other pair to match Meghan’s speed was Andi Lawrence and her own Cooley Northern Mist, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Cobra x Neat Moonlight Clover) who finished fifth on 42.3 points.

Jenny Caras and Trendy Fernhill. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Jenny Caras and Trendy Fernhill, a 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Ars Vivendi x Cruseings Girl, Cruising) owned by Elyse Eisenberg claimed third place. This combination had the lowest dressage score across all divisions this weekend, a smashing 21.4, and they added one rail and 9.2 cross country time penalties for a three-phase result of 34.6.

Nick Larkin and Cellusana Alex Too. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Jonathan Holling was fourth with Pioneer Archibald on a result of 40.7. Hillary Irwin and By A Hundredth picked up 12.4 to finish sixth (48.9). Nick Larkin grabbed seventh place with Cellusana Alex Too on a score of 49.3.

Laura Welsh and Galactic. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Eighth place went to Annie Goodwin and Erin Sylvester’s Mettraise on a score of 61.2. Autumn Schweiss and Global Invieto DHI were ninth (73.9) after picking up one stop, Jamie McAllister and Army Ranger also had 20 penalties on course to finish 10th (79.3), and Laura Welsh and Galactic were 11th on a score of 87.4.

Go eventing.

Stable View Oktoberfest: Website, Entry Status, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

 

Photo Gallery: Stable View Oktoberfest Cross Country Highlights

By on Sep 27, 2020 9:00 am -
Arden Wildasin and UDI-LA. Photo by Shelby Allen. Arden Wildasin and UDI-LA. Photo by Shelby Allen.

It has been a banner weekend at Stable View Oktoberfest. This Aiken staple was the perfect backdrop for cross country day. There was plenty of smiles and splashes to go around — here’s a few highlights:

To follow all of our coverage, click here.

Stable View Oktoberfest: Website, Entry Status, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

Sunday Links from One K Helmets

By on Sep 27, 2020 12:01 am -

The USEA Foundation’s Frangible Technology Fund at work! Photo by Shelby Allen.

For everyone who supported the USEA Foundation’s Frangible Technology Fund, here’s the result of your efforts. Stable View has new MIM clip enabled tables for Preliminary through CCI4*-S competitors on course this weekend. They were cleverly set at the end of the course, too, for protection against any potentially fatigued horses. Fortunately, they weren’t needed on Saturday, but I know everyone is happier for them being there.

National Holiday: National Family Health and Fitness Day

U.S. Weekend Action:

The Event at Archer: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Show Photographer]

ESDCTA H.T.: [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Fleur de Leap H.T.: [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores] [Show Photographer]

The Event at Isaacks Ranch: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Larkin Hill H.T.: [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores] [Show Photographer]

The Middleburg H.T.: [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Stable View Oktoberfest: [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

The 2020 USEA FEH Central Championships Crown the First Round of FEH Champions

All equestrian competition suspended in UAE after ‘clear intent’ to avoid new rules

Ask Us: Should I Offer Boarding at My Farm to Make Extra Income?

‘I Always Believed in His Recovery’: One Horse’s Incredible Comeback from a Freak Accident

‘No stone unturned’: measures agreed to make Tokyo ‘fit for a post-Corona world’

How horses perceive the world: Researchers identify a surprising knowledge gap

Sunday Video: 

Superstars Emerge at Stable View Oktoberfest

By on Sep 26, 2020 8:05 pm -

Boyd Martin and Fernhill Prezley. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Boyd Martin and Fernhill Prezley took home top honors in the CCI3*-S at Stable View Oktoberfest. Nancy Hathaway’s 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Aldatus Z x Killerisk Diamond, by Gildawn Diamond) had a handy trip around the cross country to add 1.2 time penalties for a final result of 30.6.

Hallie Coon piloted Cooley SOS. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Hallie Coon piloted Cooley SOS into second place in the three-star. COVID-19 derailed eventing plans for everyone this year, but it was advantageous for Hallie as she decided to take a step back to basics with the 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse who tore around the cross country today just one second over the time for a final score of 30.8.

“He is not the easiest horse in the world. He is very tricky especially on the flat and in all aspects he’s very opinionated, sassy and he knows what he wants and he knows what he doesn’t want. I moved him up the grades a bit quick last year. We came to the four-star here at Stable View last year and managed to get around, and then trip over a training sized tiger trap in the woods at the end of the course and I took a tumble. Things sort of spiraled downward a little bit from there,” Hallie said. 

“I was going around the warm-up for cross country today and just petting his little neck and saying ‘You’re a good boy!’ just trying to reassure him the whole time. I probably sounded like an 11-year-old going out to do their first novice, but it’s just about keeping him settled and keeping him happy in the job. He went out there and he tried his guts out for me so I’m absolutely thrilled,” she said. 

Kurt Martin and Compromise Elsewhere. Photo by Shelby Allen.

A double clear round propelled Kurt Martin and Compromise Elsewhere from eight to third after the final phase. The 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Cavalier Two For Joy x Drumn Bouncer), who is owned and also competed by Nicole Wisniewski, was bold and brave in all the right ways to finish on a score of 31.9.

Eighteen pairs completed today’s cross country test, but only two pairs managed to do it inside the time. Elisa Wallace and Let It Bee Lee were the first followed by Kurt and Compromise Elsewhere. Elisa finished in sixth place (36.1).

Kelly Prather and Catch Me Cooley. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Meanwhile in the CCI2*-S, behind Liz Halliday-Sharp on the leaderboard, stands Kelly Prather and Catch Me Cooley. Kelly’s 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Clover Brigade x Loughnavatta Sabrina) is looking more promising with every outing. Here in Aiken, he finished in second place on a score of 28.9.

Kimberly Steinbuch and Classiro. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Kimberly Steinbuch and Classiro had a lovely clear round to end the weekend in third place on a score of 32.3 in the 9-year-old Holsteiner’s (Classe x Panama I) debut at the level.

Jacob Fletcher and 5o1 Hollywood Legend were fourth on a score of 32.6, and Kurt Martin was fifth with Reloaded on a three-day score of 34.

Many thanks to Stable View for putting on an incredible event and to all the volunteers who make it all possible.

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Paweł Spisak Takes Over CCI4*-S Lead on XC Day at LOTTO Baborówko Horse Sale Show

By on Sep 26, 2020 7:00 pm -

Paweł Spisak and Banderas. Photo by M&R Photo.

Saturday was cross country day at LOTTO Baborówko Horse Sale Show. The riders faced not only the challenging weather conditions, but also the demanding challenges of the course designer, who took advantage of the venue’s freshly modernized infrastructure.

Thanks to a fast and clear round the new leader in the CCI4*-S is Poland’s Paweł Spisak with Banderas, a 13-year-old Polish-bred gelding owned by Marek Jodko. This is an experienced pair, who have together contested the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and 2018 Tryon WEG, and have had wins and top finishes at Baborówko in previous years. Pawel is also the best rider in the classification of Polish senior championships. They were in second after dressage but slid into the lead having turned in the fastest round in the four-star division, overtaking dressage leaders Yoshiaki Oiwa of Japan and Calle 44 by a small margin of 0.9 point.

Yoshiaki and his own 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Cristo 5 x Sara IV, by Quebec) finished fourth in the same division last year and have had good results through the five-star level — they were 6th at Luhmühlen in 2019 and finished 20th at the 2018 WEG in Tryon. Polish rider Mateusz Kiempa is currently third with Libertina, an 11-year-old Brandenburg mare owned by Anna Manczak.

Yoshiaki Oiwa Photo by M&R Photo.

In the CCI3*-S Yoshiaki Oiwa kept his lead with The Duke of Cavan. Julia Gillmaier (POL) is now in the second position aboard Quinton 14, and Nadine Marzahl (GER) is third for now with Vally K. Kamil Rajnert (POL) with Emilia of Chin still lead the CCI2*-S. Malin Hansen-Hotopp (GER) also kept her second place with Monsieur Schnabel. Katharina Kopp (GER) took third place after cross country with Clintina.

The CNC 1* had their showjumping trial on Saturday. Erkki Hoim (EST) with Ally Nightingale is the leader, Anna Królikowska (POL) with Fudżi BM is second, and Patrycja Zubko (POL) sits in third riding Cyklon. Josephine Schnaufer (GER) has the best score after dressage and jumping in the CNC 100 riding Skyfall AS. Klaudia Kostrzewska (POL) is second for now, and Jacek Rajnert (POL) with Odessa is currently third.

Kamil Rajnert and Emilia. Photo by M&R Photo.

In the CNC 90 first place after three trials went to Mariusz Kleniuk (POL) with Weppetano “M”. Andrea Novotna (CZE) riding Eso finished second, and Diana Jaroszkiewicz (POL) took home third riding Intuicja Koński Gaj.

Livestream of CCI2*-S, CCI3*-S and CCI4*-S begins on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. local time. Watch online via Youtube and Facebook of Baborówko Horse Sale Show as well as ClipMyHorse.

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Liz Halliday-Sharp Doubles Down at Stable View Oktoberfest

By on Sep 26, 2020 4:15 pm -

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Liz Halliday-Sharp’s string runs the gamut this weekend. On the one hand, she’s got her experienced, longtime partner Fernhill By Night, and on the other she’s got the new ride Maryville Sir Henry. Just about the only thing these two have in common is their coloring and that they both won International divisions at the 2020 Stable View Oktoberfest.

Fernhill By Night has seen his way around many of Capt. Mark Phillips’ cross country courses, so his biggest competitor in the CCI4*-S division was the clock. With Deborah Halliday’s notoriously lazy 17-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Radolin x Argentina XII, by Argentinus), Liz knew the best way to do that was with efficient, accurate lines. A final course walk with Eric Duvander gave her a clear plan.

“I said to Eric yesterday that I want to make sure that I really have my racing lines dailed in because he’s not the fastest horse on earth, but he does try and he does gallop. I just really need to be on it every single piece of grass. I need to go out of the box hot and I need to know where to turn, where I can 100% maximize my speed — where I can and just be efficient. Eric’s very good at that and he knows me well, he knows the horse well. There were a few areas where he said, ‘Oh you can actually just come in like this” and he was 100% right. That made a difference.,” Liz said. 

The pair came home with no jump penalties 12 seconds over the time. This left the door open for a handful of riders to overtake the pair, but ultimately the win (and the biggest prize purse!) was all theirs on a final result of 29.3.

“I felt I rode as fast as I could today, there wasn’t anything left in there that I could have done without taking a risk that wouldn’t be fair to the horse,” she said. “He definitely deserves to win, I think. That’s how I felt today, the old boy really deserves to win because he was just so good in all three phases and he just really fought for me.”

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Maryville Sir Henry. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Stablemate Maryville Sir Henry has only been in Liz’s barn since April, but the new partnership is quickly blossoming. Where “Blackie” is lazy and cool-headed, “Henry,” the 7-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Sir Shutterfly x Pennies Royale, by Cavalier Royale) is still getting comfortable in his own skin.

“He’s taken a little bit of time for us to gel, but today he felt amazing. He’s actually a quite spooky horse so it’s taken a bit of time for him to find himself in the show jumping and everywhere but he’s got endless scope and he’s so fast,” Liz said. 

Henry came into Liz’s life at the suggestion of eventing legend Ian Stark. He was previously owned and campaigned by Erin and Robert Kellerhouse in California, but now Liz is hoping to secure owners so she can continue to produce him up the levels. This weekend he went wire-to-wire finishing on his dressage score of 27.4. This is the pair’s fourth consecutive win.

“We actually did our first real event together in June here, and he was a very different horse in that jumping ring then, he was quite spooky and he had one down. He jumped well, but he was just green. Yesterday he was just totally class, just really professional and careful. He’s come a long way, which is fun. Here we are three months later,” she said. 

Doug Payne and Vandiver. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Dressage winner Doug Payne cleaned up in second and third place. The reserve spot went to Vandiver, a 16-year-old Trakehner gelding (Windfall 2 x Mystic Replica XX) owned by Debi Crowley, Doug and Jessica Payne, after 2.8 time penalties gave them a final score of 31.1.

Doug Payne and Quantum Leap. Photo by Shelby Allen.

The up-and-coming Quantum Leap,  a 9-year-old Zweibrücker gelding (Quite Capitol x Corporate Report) owned by Doug and Jessica, cruised to six time penalties for third place on a three-day score of 32.8. Doug was also 17th with Starr Witness on a score of 51.3.

Clayton Fredericks and FE Always In Time. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Australian eventer Clayton Fredericks secured fourth place with FE Always In Time. He and the 9-year-old Trakehner, who is owned by Clayton, Adele Siewert and Eckart Siewert, added 6.8 time penalties for a score of 35.1. Clayton’s second ride, Diana Crawford and Kingfisher Park’s 11-year-old Hanoverian (Stakkato’s Highlight x Levina, by Levisto) FE Stormtrooper wrapped up his weekend in 12th place on a result of 42.2.

Matt Flynn and Wizzerd. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Second overnight, Matt Flynn and Wizzerd, the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Wizzerd WV x Oklund) owned by Patrick Flynn, Kathleen Flynn, and Merry Go Round Farm, added 9.6 time penalties to an otherwise fault free round for fifth place on a score of 35.5.

Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights had a solid performance today. An extra 3.2 time penalties slots them into sixth place on 38.3 points.

Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Karl Slezak finishes in seventh as the highest-placed Canadian. He’s here this weekend aboard the careful Fernhill Wishes.  Sydney Elliott and QC Diamantaire added eight time penalties to finish in 8th place, followed by Waylon Roberts and Lancaster in 9th on a score of 39.2.

Zoe Crawford and K.E.C. Zara. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Zoe Crawford rounds out the top ten with K.E.C. Zara. This pair had the fastest performance of the day, coming in five seconds over the optimum time of 6 minutes and 16 seconds.

Of the 38 starters in the four-star, 10 ran into trouble around this track. Ellie O’Neal unfortunately fell from Zick Zack at 14B, a corner. Aside from the rider’s bloody nose, both are not reporting injuries. The Amen Corner at 21B proved to be the most influential fence on the course, claiming four refusals.

Go eventing.

Taleen Hanna contributed to this report. 

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