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#TipTuesday Video from Horseware: Wrapping Up the Sales Process with C Square Farm

By on Sep 29, 2020 5:53 pm -

So you’re almost through the sales process — it can be a tricky and overwhelming procedure if you’re new to it, but it can also be wholly rewarding all the same. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, Courtney Cooper and C Square Farm have some quality advice for navigating the sale process in this video series (catch up on Part 1 here and Part 2 here).

This third and final video in the series tackles the topic of closing up the sale. This means pre-purchase exams, negotiations, finalizing the bill of sale, understanding commissions, and more. Sounds like a lot, right? Sure! But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Some common sense and attention to detail will help any sale go that much smoother.

Tune in for Courtney’s tips on wrapping up the sales process in the video aboe. And Courtney loves questions and feedback! You can comment on the video or send a message to the C Square Farm Facebook page for Courtney to answer.

Galway Downs Ready for Fall International with Venue Updates, Upgrades

By on Sep 29, 2020 1:15 pm -

Beautiful new FEI Stabling barns at Galway Downs. Photo by Kim Miller.

Galway Downs, a popular spot on the Area VI calendar nestled in the heart of southern California’s wine country of Temecula, is looking primed and ready for the forthcoming fall International event happening Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.

The eventing operations at Galway, overseen by Robert Kellerhouse of Kellerhouse Presents, have undergone massive upgrades in recent years, spanning from upgraded footing to new arenas and upgraded temporary stabling. As we get closer to Galway Downs International, more facility features have been given a facelift, including the addition of more turf to replace much of the predominantly dirt cross country tracks.

The cross country course will also see a new designer’s touch, with the task switching from Eric Winter to Clayton Fredericks this year. Ian Stark also designed the CCI4*L track here when the level was designated as a CCI3*. Clayton recently sat down to share his thoughts on the new course and the facility itself:

Galway Downs interview with Clayton Fredericks

Check out our interview with Clayton Fredericks where he addresses the new CCI4*-L course, what it was like designing with the new grass, and the year-round maintenance plans Galway Downs now has in place for the FEI tracks. Stay tuned for a full course preview as we get closer to the event.

Posted by Galway Downs on Friday, September 18, 2020

“We’ve got a good variation throughout the course,” Clayton says in the interview. “What we’ve tried to do is create a really flowing track which incorporates the areas that you’ve got here…because they’re really the good places for building. But what I’ve tried to do is create different lines through there…and maybe make a new use of those traditional areas.”

The major change is, Clayton says, the decision to stick primarily with the same track going forward which will be managed by the eventing crew year round. This track will also feature the new grass, aiding the overall goal to have the horses see fewer changes of footing. In previous years, horses in the FEI divisions would often switch from dirt to grass or sand.

As for how Clayton would describe the course? “Challenging I think is the key word,” he says. “Challenging and flowing.”

The Galway Downs International Event has destination competitions for all levels!The October 28-November 1 event will…

Posted by Galway Downs on Saturday, September 5, 2020

We’ll also welcome the USEF Futures Team Challenge riders to Galway Downs for the CCI4*L and CCI3*L competitions. The Adequan USEF Futures Team Challenge is a new program established in 2019 to provide team experience and educational opportunities to newer or younger riders. This will be the first time the Futures Team Challenge will travel to the West coast.

Also new and exciting for National competitors is the addition of Modified-Training Challenge (M-TC), Training-Novice Challenge (T-NC), and Novice-BN Challenge (N-BNC) divisions. These Challenge events will be run over three days in the new Grand Prix arena at Galway to give riders the “real feel” of competing in a long format event. This idea was born after the announcement that the Training Three-Day would not be held this year.

Entries for the Galway Downs International Event and H.T. are now open and will close on October 13. For more information, visit the Galway Downs Omnibus listing here.

Yoshiaki Oiwa & Calle 4 Win LOTTO Baborówko Horse Sale Show CCI4*-S

By on Sep 29, 2020 9:20 am -

Yoshiaki Oiwa and Calle 44. Photo by M&R Photo.

Japan’s Yoshiaki Oiwa and Poland’s Paweł Spisak traded places back and forth throughout the course of last weekend’s LOTTO Baborówko Horse Sale Show CCI4*-S, but it was Yoshiaki would ultimately come out on top in the Polish event’s headline division.

Sunday saw the show’s finale, which hosted not only international classes but also Polish championships for seniors and young riders as well as in the Polish Cup in four age categories.

CCI4*-S winner’s ceremony. Photo by M&R Photo.

Yoshiaki and Calle 44 took the lead after Friday’s dressage, when the rider’s own 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Cristo 5 x Sara IV, by Quebec) posted a 27.4. They gave the lead to second-placed Paweł Spisak (POL) with Banderas after having picked up a bit of time cross country, but earned it back again on show jumping day to win the class by just eight-tenths of a point. Harald Ambros (AUT) riding Lexicon finished third.

The CCI4*-S class also determined the medalists of this year’s Polish national championships for seniors. The gold medal went to Paweł Spisak (POL) for the eighth time in his career. Mateusz Kiempa (POL) took the silver, and Małgorzata Korycka (POL) went home with the
bronze.

Yoshiaki Oiwa and The Duke of Cavan. Photo by M&R Photo.

Yoshiaki also dominated the CCI3*-S class for the prize of Kuhn Maszyny Rolnicze. He won the division from pillar to post with The Duke Of Cavan. Second place went to Nadine Marzahl (GER) with Vally K, and Johanna Pohjonen (FIN) was third with Conner K.

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

Kamil Rajnert (POL) established his leading position in the CCI2*-S after dressage with Emilia of Chin, and he kept his score until the last day. Katharina Kopp (GER) was second with Clintina, and third place went to Karolina Ślązak (POL) with Tores P.

For complete results visit the website here.

CCI4*-S Final Top 10: 

 

Tuesday News & Notes from Legends Horse Feeds

By on Sep 29, 2020 12:01 am -

Photo courtesy of Kate Chadderton.

Kate Chadderton and FF Valour claimed 2nd place in the Open Preliminary A at ESDCTA in New Jersey over the weekend. We have to assume that success is contributed to her awesome coach, baby Mia. I hear Mia has reasonable rates and produces excellent results in case you’re searching for a new coach.

National Holiday: The day we’ve been training for… it’s National Coffee Day

Events Opening This Week: Tryon International 3-Day Event-Pending Final Approval of USEF and/or FEI, Morven Park Spring H.T., Twin Rivers November H.T.

Events Closing This Week: Tryon Riding & Hunt Club “Morris the Horse” Trials, Silverwood Farm October H.T., Pine Hill Fall H.T., Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event & Team Challenge H.T.

Tuesday News:

Sam Watson and Imperial Sky won the CCI4*-L over the weekend at Ballindenisk International Horse Trials in Co Cork. Sarah Ennis and Horseware Woodcourt Garrison were second and Camilla Speirs finished third with Lukas. [Sam Watson claims victory in feature at Ballindenisk International]

Baby horses! They got to take center stage at USEA Future Event Horse Championships. [The 2020 USEA FEH Central Championships Crown the First Round of FEH Champions] [Highest Score of the FEH East Coast Championships Awarded to Yearling Champion]

Nothing better than a Thoroughbred, right? Paddy The Caddy is one of the best. He likes to be the center of attention and thrives in a big show environment. Learn more about this cheeky guy behind the stall door. [Behind The Stall Door With: Paddy The Caddy]

For so many horses, age is just a number. I know of several horses who are happy in a career through their later years of life. But as the rider, you can do a lot to make sure they’re comfortable and happy. [Have an Older Show Horse? Tips for Keeping Him Sound, Supple, and Happy in His Job]

Tuesday Video: Woodge couldn’t have said it any better: “Baby horses make my heart go 🥰 and my back go 😬“

Baby horses make my heart go 🥰 and my back go 😬

Posted by Woodge Fulton on Thursday, September 24, 2020

Monday Video from CLM DWN: Get to Know Astier Nicolas

By on Sep 28, 2020 7:00 pm -

France’s five-star, Pau, (which, heck, is the only CCI5*-L of 2020 now) is right around the corner so this seems like an opportune time to get to know one of the stars of the French eventing team, Astier Nicolas.

Astier is of course the reigning Olympic individual silver-medalist and a member of the reigning gold medal team from Rio 2016. The FEI caught up with Astier to ask how he got into riding, why he chose eventing, and more.

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.

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