The test event for the new Maryland Five-Star (canceled/postponed to 2021) was originally supposed to take place back in April just two weeks before the Kentucky Three-Day event (which of course was also canceled, R.I.P. 2020 North American five-stars). With all those big events thrown out the window thanks to COVID, that test event never did take place as scheduled in the spring.
Now that eventing is back in business (well, sort of) eager riders got to test out the new track that will be used for the eventual Maryland Five-Star this past weekend in conjunction with the Fair Hill International August horse trials. With COVID restrictions still in place, no spectators were allowed at the event, but we can take a peek at CCI3*-S action thanks to Area II eventer Emma Hinke. Emma captured tons of footage of various rider and fences, including some of the key questions on course. Thanks for sharing, Emma! You can find video recaps of other big events Emma has attended on her YouTube channel, along with videos chronicling the training of her OTTB gelding.
Here’s a little peek at the turf track as well, thanks to Sara Kozumplik Murphy! Neither event horses nor racehorses are running on the turf this year to allow it to take root and establish itself, but we’ll likely see the five-star cross country track start and end on the oval next year. Check out the brand new arenas in the infield as well. Lookin’ good, Fair Hill, lookin’ good!
Julie Wolfert Eventing out in full force at IEA. Photo by Mallory Stiver.
You certainly can’t keep eventers down for long, this much we know to be true. As events cautiously proceed with new COVID-19 protocols in place, it’s encouraging to see competitions happening around the country. Even with the cancellation of major events this fall, competition numbers remain strong as we continue to pursue improvements across all three phases. Let’s keep maintaining a safe distance and proper public health procedures so that our events can continue! And for those who have opted out of competing this year, all of my respect goes to you as well.
This weekend’s unofficial Low Score Award goes to Danica Meyerhoff and Geronimo, who won their Beginner Novice division at WindRidge in North Carolina on a finishing score of 20.8. We were thrilled to see Danica, who has primarily competed in the jumper ring for the past few years, back out eventing with one of the Meyerhoff sales horses. “It was fun to be back eventing,” she said. “It’s amazing how much of the sport sticks with you even if you haven’t done it for awhile!” What a way to return with a bang – congratulations, Danica!
CCI3*-S: Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Singapore (24.5)
Open Intermediate A: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Cooley Quicksilver (24.1)
Open Intermediate B: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Deniro Z (26.6)
Jr/YR Open Preliminary: Ryan Keefe and Point Nemo (27.0)
Open Preliminary A: Caroline Martin and Diablo Hit (27.0)
Open Preliminary B: Kendyl Tracy and Bobbie Burns (37.3)
Open Preliminary C: Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play (25.4)
Preliminary Rider: Jessica Ebzery and Absolut Cooley Quality (33.6)
Open Training A: Hannah Sue Burnett and Stakkato Bronx (30.0)
Open Training B: Paige Crotty and Excel Star Armina Z (22.6)
Open Training C: Lillian Heard and Cooley Greystones (30.9)
Junior Training: Grace Mykityshyn and Lusi (33.3)
Training Rider A: Nicole Ligon and Lightning Stone (29.1)
Training Rider B: Robyn Weaver and Broadway Act (30.7)
Junior Novice: Lulu Malinoski and Coulson (29.6)
Novice Rider A: Devlin Murphy and Newmarket Auto (32.6)
Novice Rider B: Courtney Crossley and Ponti Premonition (28.1)
Novice Rider C: Leslie Mintz and HSH Golden Boy (29.8)
Open Novice A: Emily Hamel and The Winter Soldier (21.4)
Open Novice B: Matt Brown and Sunsprite’s Huatulco (21.9)
Open Novice C: Ryan Wood and Woodstock Argo (24.5)
Finally home after a whirlwind of a week at IEA Horse Trial. I wanted to take a quick second to THANK every single…
I love these pictures of Tim and Nina Gardnerâs FE Lifestyle posting one of three double clears yesterday. Thank you Steven Berkowitz for the pictures â€ïž
Open Intermediate: Anna Loschiavo and Spartacus Q (43.9)
Open Preliminary: Bevin Dugan and Cape Cal (35.8)
Preliminary Rider: Megan Tardiff and Vindakova (35.4)
Preliminary/Training: Lea Adams-Blackmore and Fernhill Frostbite (30.9)
Junior Training: Eliza Quigley and Contaro (25.2)
Open Training: Heather Navarrete and Javas Mystery Man (29.1)
Training Rider: Alexandra Kavouksorian and The Alchemist (30.2)
Junior Novice: Eloise Plante and Mr. Lickety (30.7)
Novice Rider A: Andrea Brainard and Watson’s Beijing (30.2)
Novice Rider B: Pamela Bolek and Well Decorated (31.2)
Open Novice: Marcia Kulak and Gran Torino (27.1)
Beginner Novice Rider: Chloe Ruhan and Baciami (33.8)
Junior Beginner Novice: Kendall Turney and Take Another Road (34.0)
Open Beginner Novice A: Annie Barron and Lil’ Debbie (32.8)
Open Beginner Novice B: Marion Pomeroy and Romance II (25.3)
Open Beginner Novice C: Lydia Foster and Oidhre Leir (30.8)
And a special congrats to Heather Navarette riding Javas Mystery Man in Open Training. They are the winners of the Fernhill Fiesta Irish Sport Horse Award, presented by Pirouette Farm. The award is given to the lowest scoring Irish Bred Sport Horse at the Festival of Eventing in honor of Fernhill Fiesta (2003-2019).
You gotta give it up for all the volunteers this weekend. Ive been reading on social media that people are saying they…
Our eternal gratitude is owed once again to Joan Davis of Flatlandsfoto for providing us with some winner shots from GMHA this weekend. Don’t forget to support your show photographers and videographers!
Megan Tardiff and Vindakova (PR). Photo courtesy of Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.
Chloe Ruhan and Baciami (BNR). Photo courtesy of Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.
Heather Navarrete and Javas Mystery Man (OT). Photo courtesy of Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.
Lea Adams-Blackmore and Fernhill Frostbite (P/T). Photo courtesy of Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.
Pamela Bolek and Well Decorated (NR-B). Photo courtesy of Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.
Anna Loschiavo and Spartacus Q (OI). Photo courtesy of Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.
Additionally, GMHA awarded the Fernhill Fiesta Irish Sport Horse Award to Heather Navarette, riding Javas Mystery Man in Open Training. This award is presented to the lowest scoring Irish Sport Horse competing at the Festival of Eventing.
Open Intermediate/Preliminary: Elizabeth Henry and Charlotte La Bouff (34.2)
Open Preliminary A: Hannah Hubsch and Bethel Park (28.9)
Open Preliminary B: Emma Hilt and The Blues Man (39.5)
Open Modified A: Matthew Trynoski and The Gidget (31.1)
Open Modified B: Lexie Samuels and GTB Tiger Tooo (29.7)
Open Training A: Brittney Posey and Wild Duke (23.3)
Open Training C: Katie Kirchdorfer and Galway Bay Cooley (32.1)
Open Novice A: Julie Wolfert and Namibia (25.5)
Open Novice B: Jane Musselman and Engapore (24.3)
Open Novice C: Jenna McPeek and Blue Sky Law (26.9)
Open Novice D: Mary Clare Owdziej and City of Ember (30.0)
Open Novice E: Sierra Thomas and Chambery (28.8)
Open Novice F: Ella Bernardi and Roxy (27.6)
Beginner Novice Junior A: Maddy Baynes and Bugatti Dreamin (32.8)
Beginner Novice Junior B: Evan Fleck and In Living Color (31.9)
Open Beginner Novice A: Jordan Fellers and Fernhill Fight Club (23.0)
Open Beginner Novice B: Nicole Beneigh and Rangers Funny Girl (30.0)
Open Beginner Novice C: Katie Sisk and Long Legs Lenore (22.5)
Open Beginner Novice D: Cathy Norman and Encore (24.3)
Open Beginner Novice E: Kristin Heinkel and Rocky Balboa (33.0)
Open Starter A: Ellie Celarek and Magic Maddie (31.8)
Open Starter B: Cori Garcia and Easy E (24.4)
Open Starter C: Catherine Bryan (Midnight Fringe (29.7)
Open Intermediate: Leah Lang-Gluscic and AP Prime (34.9)
Intermediate/Preliminary: Camryn Holcomb and Quite Breit (45.5)
Open Preliminary: Madeline Batchelor and Stormin Blitz KD (52.4)
Preliminary/Training: Kristin Kubsch and CMF Royal Diamond (38.6)
Junior/Training Rider: Jordyn Schenk and Don’t Blame Teddy (38.9)
Open Training: Todd Wulf and Kando (26.1)
Senior Training Rider: Rachel Shelangoski and Ahh Ahh Chew (31.3)
Junior Novice Rider: Emily Hedberg and Quasar (25.5)
Open Novice: Brynna Jovanovich and Skye (27.3)
Senior Novice Rider: Cecilia Emilsson and Blazing Angel (27.2)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Madelyn Glazier and Amir (35.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Kjirsten Lee and Joe Deco (21.3)
Senior Beginner Novice: Deborah Brophy and Lion’s Roar (26.3)
Starter Beginner Novice A: Jennifer Tyler and Hennessey (30.5)
Starter Beginner Novice B: Elly Bates and One More and We’ll Stay (28.0)
What a weekend! Thank you Otter Creek for a fantastic event! We had a very busy weekend with 18 horses/riders from my…
Open Preliminary: Dani Sussman and Jos Bravio (37.2)
Open Training: Erin Contino and Handsome Ransom (27.9)
Open Novice A: Chris Kawcak and Maggie Belle (21.4)
Open Novice B: Angelika Beutel and Harrison (27.6)
Open Beginner Novice A: Savannah Gillmor and Mischief Managed (28.0)
Open Beginner Novice B: Madeline Backus and Finn (26.8)
Open Beginner Novice C: Dani Sussman and All Starz HH (26.0)
Starter A: Amy Bowers and Mr Wild Kitty (30.3)
Starter B: Amy Lott and Divine Revelation (23.1)
Preliminary A: Bobby Meyerhoff and Caso (30.4)
Preliminary B: Kaley Crosby and Valentino (33.5)
Training A: Bobby Meyerhoff and Omnipotent (32.4)
Training B: Chelsea Ross and Deliteful Anthem (36.9)
Training C: Maddie Hale and Cinzano 87 (33.1)
Novice A: Kimberly Steinbuch and Kelian V (28.2)
Novice B: Michelle Clark and Zeus (31.9)
Novice C: Solomon Edwards and WHF Waimea (26.4)
Beginner Novice A: Danica Meyerhoff and Geronimo (20.8)
Beginner Novice B: Paisley Narra and Wishing Can Be Fun (27.5)
Beginner Novice C: Malin Eriksson and WHF Wilhelmina (25.0)
Beginner Novice D: Riley Jones and Senor Santana (30.8)
Starter A: Sierra Isely and Irish Rose (30.3)
Starter B: Cornelia Stroemsten and Just Between Us (34.7)
Advanced Intermediate: Helan Alliston and Ebay (32.9)
Open Intermediate: Tamie Smith and Summerbridge Parc (42.4)
Open Preliminary: James Alliston and Calaro (29.4)
Preliminary Rider: Haley Turner and Shadow Inspector (24.9)
Jr. Training Rider A: Grace Wechser and Raskadero (25.5)
Jr. Training Rider B: Campbell Kadin and Deichkind 10 (31.8)
Modified/Training Challenge Open: Whitney Tucker Billeter and Bill’s Midnight Magic (26.6)
Modified/Training Challenge Rider: Leonie Padgett and Cooley Precision (28.9)
Open Training: Haley Dwight and WS Radagast (25.0)
Sr. Training Rider: Kaitlin Ramos and May Ryloa (30.0)
Training Amateur: Nicole Holownia and Bella Vida GWF (29.3)
Jr. Novice Rider A: Carlie Hall and Real Genius (28.1)
Jr. Novice Rider B: Rylin Clarke and Be A Star (26.2)
Novice Amateur: Sabine Short and Dexter (32.1)
Novice Horse: Holly Thompson and Atta Boy Atticus (26.2)
Open Novice: Rebecca Braitling and Monets Wish (28.3)
Sr. Novice Rider: Alisa Shen and Graceland’s Reatta (28.3)
Intro Rider: Sarah Currie and JR (30.8)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider A: Ella Oettle and Legend of Zelda (29.8)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider B: Mia Brown and Duke HW (22.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Libby Porzig and Just My Luck (28.5)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider: Susan De Jong and Canelo (29.3)
Open Intro A: Antonin Cornillon and Zuccherro (27.8)
Open Intro B: Brittany K. Lopez (26.7)
Woodside ReCap congratulations to all the riders! It was a successful weekend for all!!!1 Tux – Awesome!!!2 Chips-…
In summer 2020 we launched a 1st Annual $5,000+ Diversity Scholarship with the support of generous donors, inviting minority equestrians to contribute to the discussion of diversity and inclusion in equestrian sport. It is the mission of this annual bursary, which we intend to expand in coming years, to call for, encourage, elevate and give a platform to minority voices in a space where they are underrepresented.
How do we build a more diverse, inclusive and accessible sport? In the coming weeks we will explore this question alongside many of the 27 Scholarship recipients as they share with us their essays in full. Collectively, their perspectives coalesce into a body of work that will no doubt help inform a viable path forward for equestrian sport, and we are committed to connecting their actionable ideas with the public as well as leaders and stakeholders of the sport.
My name is Jordyn Hale and I am African American and an equestrian of 12 years. I have been riding horses since the age of 7. I first started out in a hunter barn filled with other kids my age. I never felt singled out because of my skin color. I had supportive friends and parents and felt like I fit right in with everyone else. I worked hard like everyone else and had the same opportunities.
I eventually made the switch to eventing around 12 years old. At this point I recognized that there was a lack of people who looked like me in the sport. I started feeling more self-conscious about how I presented myself out at competitions and schooling events. I felt like I had to be perfect as the only black person competing in the area. The pressure to be perfect took a toll on me and riding became less fun. I felt like I was only still riding because it was something I had to do, since my parents have spent so much time and money on it.
It wasnât until joining Pony Club and competing at rallies that I began to have fun riding again. I met many people that helped me become a better horsewoman and did not look at me as âthe black girl who rides.â They saw me as one of their peers. I am grateful to have a trainer that pushes me to move out my comfort zone and wants to see me do great things. I am even more grateful to have such an accepting horse community around me.
Get involved: Jordyn’s essay speaks to the power of community. The United States Pony Club‘s mission statement is “to promote sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemanship,” and we see this focus on not just riding, but character development and life skills, in organizations like 4-H and the US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program as well.
We are so glad that Jordyn didn’t stop riding before she found the piece of riding that was missing for her, a sense of inclusion. And we’ve loved seeing Pony Clubbers and Pony Club chapters double down on their diversity efforts these past few months. (Middle California Region, you guys rock!)
Jordyn strikes us as possessing the qualities 4-H CEO Jennifer Sirangelo described in last week’s Opportunity4All Youth Forum: “For any problem this big it takes a powerful solution. What gives me hope is the resilience, creativity and determination of America’s young people. Their ability to solve challenges and lead when given the chance is what is going to help our country create opportunity for all.”
It is our responsibility as adults, she says, to show up as allies and mentors who can lift up youth voices and empower them to address the challenges they face head-on: “At National 4âH Council, we will always believe in them, we will always tell their stories, and we will always work to create opportunities for those hardest to reach and who need us the most.” Learn more about the 4-H’s excellent Opportunity4All campaign here.Â
Today we challenge you to reach out to a youth equestrian organization and ask how YOU can help them in their efforts to create a diverse and inclusive community. Do it for Jordyn and all the youth, with their “resilience, creativity and determination,” who truly embody the future of not only our sport but our society.Â
Nation Media wishes to thank Barry and Cyndy Oliff, Katherine Coleman and Hannah Hawkins for their financial support of this Scholarship. We also wish to thank our readers for their support, both of this endeavor and in advance for all the important work still to come.
Equilume sponsored rider Phillip Dutton topped the CCI3*-S division at Fair Hill over the weekend riding Fernhill Singapore, an 11-year-old Dutch gelding (Singapore x Riedellia, by Animo) owned by Ann Jones, Thomas Tierney and David Vos. The pair, who finished 5th at the Fair Hill International CCI4*-L last fall, added just two cross country time penalties to their dressage score of 22.5 for the win.
Phillip had four horses in the division: Sea of Clouds finished 9th, Fernhill Pickpocket finished 18th, and borrowed mount Tsetserleg was among several horses seen cantering casually around cross country to finish 24th.
“Fair Hill ran a great competition this weekend,” Phillip recapped on Facebook. “The CCI3*-S was a very useful fitness and training run for my three horses and Boyd Martinâs Tseterleg, and happily Fernhill Singapore ended up coming out on top. The additions and improvements made to the Fair Hill International make it an incredible venue — itâs really very exciting for our sport. Everyone seems to be getting the hang of the not-so-new COVID guidelines by now, and itâs encouraging to see the eventing community work together to keep our sport going as safely and sensibly as possible. Our heartfelt thanks to the organizers and volunteers, and we look forward to returning next year for the inaugural 5*.”
Other five-star notables in the CCI3*-S: Lauren Nicholson with Landmark’s Monte Carlo picked up 20 and time to finish 35th, Will Coleman and Tight Lines took their time to finish 26th. Lillian Heard was 5th with LCC Barnaby, Lauren Nicholson was 4th with Vermiculus, and Ariel Grald was 2nd with Leamore Master Plan.
More in the Intermediate divisions: Sharon White and Cooley on Show won Intermediate A, second to herself and Cooley Quicksilver. Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night were 3rd. Meg Pellegrini was 11th with RF Eloquence, with whom Ellie MacPhail O’Neal completed Kentucky. Liz also won Intermediate B with Deniro Z. Buck Davidson took a spill from Jak My Style. Lynn Symansky won a division of Preliminary with her 2019 Pan Am Games mount RF Cool Play.
Speaking of five-star horses, we’d be remiss not to mention that Otis Barbotiere, who in 2012 finished 3rd at Kentucky and was Boyd Martin’s Olympic mount, was spotted in a Training division with Mia Mata Blake. Since we saw him last, at LuhmĂŒhlen in 2014 where he finished 15th, Otis went into the show jumping world and we’re glad to see him back on course at age 18. Mia and Otis have done a couple events this summer and we wish the best of luck in his eventing encore!
Area II eventer Emma Hinke captured tons of CCI3*-S footage while out volunteering — we’ll have her cross country reel featuring the brand new course posted later this afternoon so keep an eye out for that! You can find video recaps of other big events Emma has attended on her YouTube channel, along with videos chronicling the training of her OTTB gelding.
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The last time I reported at an event for EN was at the very beginning of the year, when I crossed the pond to spend a sunny week in Ocala and subsequently Wellington, where editor Leslie and I teamed up to cover the eventing showcase. After that, the season dried up like a dog turd on a hot sidewalk, without even a fistful of miserably cold and wet days at Burnham Market on offer.
But now, lads and lasses, I’m back — well, nearly, anyway. You’ll find me reporting remotely on Haras du Pin this week, where the FEI Nations Cup series is picking itself up and dusting itself off, and then next week — joy of joys — I’ll be embarking on a cheeky six-hour road trip up to Burgham, where a jam-packed CCI4*-S will be my sole focus for a few days. How jam-packed? Try nearly 200 entries. Thank god I don’t need to write a form guide for this one!
Whichever way the competition goes next week, you’ll be spoiled rotten, eventing fans. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of just a few of the superstars fighting for the title, courtesy of the press team at Burgham …
“âïž 1: world champion (Ros Canter Eventing‘s Allstar B) âïž 7: CCI5* winners (Oliver Townend (Official)‘s Ballaghmor Class and Cooley Master Class, Team Price‘s Faerie Dianamo, Wesko, Classic Moet and Ringwood Sky Boy, and Tom McEwen Eventing‘s Toledo De Kerser) âïž 1: 2019 Bramham CCI4*-L winner and 2019 Burgham CCI4*-S winner (Kitty King Eventing‘s Vendredi Biats) âïž 1: 2019 Blenheim CCI4*-L winner (Piggy March‘s Brookfield Inocent) âïž 1: 2019 Boekolo CCI4*-L winner (Laura Collett’s London 52) âïž 1: 2019 British National Champion (Ben Hobday‘s Shadow Dancer II) âïž 1: individual bronze medallist and team gold medallist from the 2017 Europeans (Nicola Wilson Eventing‘s Bulana) âïž 1: Strzegom 2019 CCI4*-L winner (Harry Meade Eventing‘s Superstition)
You’ll be able to follow along with Horse&Country TV’s livestream and, of course, wall-to-wall coverage of the sort that only EN delivers. Your loyal British Correspondent is delighted to be at your service once again.
National Holiday:Â It’s National Spoil Your Dog Day (who comes up with these things, anyway…?!). I recommend a beach or lake trip to celebrate, if you’re also in the middle of a heatwave.
The SafeSport rulings against George Morris and Jimmy Williams have now become lawsuits. Also facing further legal action is the USEF, with allegations that the organization failed to protect young athletes by turning a blind eye on Morris’ reputation for sexual abuse of young, male riders, and Flintridge Riding Club, which employed Williams for over four decades even after it received complaints of abuse and assault from at least one child: “These cases are not just about individual cases. Yes, these are two individual offenders, but it didn’t happen in a vacuum. It happened in an industry and a community that allowed it to happen … These perpetrators wouldn’t have been able to access kids if they didn’t have the stature in the equestrian community that was given to them.” [Sex Abuse Survivors File Suit Against Morris, USEF And Flintridge] [Top Equestrians Accused of Sex Abuse in Lawsuits]
We don’t often head over to the world of saddleseat, but this story warrants a trip. It takes a brief look at the remarkable life of Tom Bass, who was born into slavery but went on to make major waves in the sport, innovating in the interest of horsemanship and leaving behind a crucial legacy. [Former slave became famous for his prize-winning horsemanship]
The recent cancellation of high-profile, big-stakes competitions, including the AECs and Pony Finals, have shown how badly people’s riding goals can be derailed by circumstance. But why, asks Shelby Dennis, can’t many of those same people summon the empathy to understand what it must be like for aspiring riders whose entire lives are derailed by circumstance? In this blog, she makes a great case for turning our horse show blues into something bigger than ourselves. [The Classism That is Jumping Out in the Horse World in 2020]
J. Michael Plumb really, really likes the Olympics — in fact, he’s been to eight of them, more than any other US athlete. In this piece from the Chronicle of the Horse, he recalls his experiences flying the stars and stripes around the world. [A Lifetime of Olympics]
What I’m Listening To:
Obviously I had to drop everything and tune into the Major League Eventing podcast when they interviewed our very own editor and resident badass, Leslie Wylie. If you’re not familiar with our Leslie (where have you BEEN), she’s not a lass who does anything by halves — she’s a Mongol Derby competitor, a party girl after my own heart, and a tireless champion for diversity in the sport. She’s also, you know, hilarious. You can listen to her guest appearance here.
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Our favourite equine-themed literacy programme, Saddle Up and Read, has launched a new fundraiser to ensure the kiddos enrolled have plenty of new books to read and every opportunity to head out to the farm for some good, safe, pony-mad fun. Their current fundraiser comes to us in the form of a t-shirt sale, with just $25 netting you a highly covetable white tee with a vintage-inspired bronco design. You can chip in and get yours here.
Monday Video from Fleeceworks:
It’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed a good Battle of the Germans. Let’s relive a great one from last year.
There’s something about the barn first thing in the morning. The quiet of a new day, horses quietly munching on hay — if I could bottle that early mornin barn feeling, I think I’d make a fortune!
I don’t know too much about Shia LaBeouf except that he’s in some movies and seems like a pretty intense guy, especially when it comes to making your dreams come true. I admire a person who really goes all in, and Shia was recently in the news for getting his entire chest permanently tattooed with the word “CREEPER” for an upcoming role. That’s commitment. Seems like somebody Jon Holling would really get along with.
Many thanks to Holly Covey for these photos from the new course at Fair Hill! In the CCI3*-S Phillip Dutton and one Fernhill horse lead the division after dressage on a penalty score of 21.9, with also-Phillip and another Fernhill horse hot on their heels. Phillip has two more rides in the division: some horse named Tsetserleg, currently 7th, and the OTTB Sea of Clouds in 13th. Lots of fun combos to keep an eye on.
Who’s ready to go a little bit aggro on Fair Hill cross country?!?!!!!
Alright! Here we go!
Fence 2. Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
3ab left turn. Singerly road is on the right, the new turf course to left. Photo by Holly Covey.
A signature Ian Stark hump log cabin at the top a steep downhill to a trakehner. Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
Haystack with a scotch plaid bow on the sheep for Ian. Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
The first water, duck to skinny stump – 6ab. Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
7ab offset tables with pheasants. 8 is a covered wagon rolltop on the way to the back field. 9 is a cabin drop. 10 is a blue table with beach decor. Photo by Holly Covey.
11abc coffin– really steep downhill to a, really steep to b. Photo by Holly Covey.
Frangible open oxer – 12. Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
13ab drop into water after rooftop, wedge out. Photo by Holly Covey.
Fence 16. Fence 17 is a ditch and brush. Photo by Holly Covey.
18ab, red top table to corner. Photo by Holly Covey.
Photo by Holly Covey.
Last water 20ab. Photo by Holly Covey.
Final fence, 21. Photo by Holly Covey.
Thanks coach Shia! That was really inspiring. Now let’s all go out and …
Could there be anyone happier to be out at an event than the lovely Jenni Autry, Managing Director of Eventing for US Equestrian? She would have just attended her first Olympics in her new role as of last weekend — you know, as was the plan prior to the global pandemic — but heck, settling for a burger at Fair Hill during during some three-star dressage sounds absolutely great at this point.
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Saturday Video:Â How ’bout a little Junior Beginner Novice love to start your Saturday? Here are division winners from Rebecca Farm Abigail Popa and Athens:
Of the myriad cancellations that we’ve all had to contend with this year, one of the toughest has to be CHIO Aachen, that mythical playground of all things equestrian sport. Nothing quite compares to Aachen — its cavernous main stadium, which is at its very best once the sun goes down, the fences go up, and the lights burn brightest, the winding RĂŒdiger Schwarz cross-country course, the opening and closing ceremonies, the hanky-waving… whatever your fancy, it’s the horse show that every fan of the sport needs to go to at some point in their life.
But even if Aachen can’t go ahead in real life this year, there’s still a way to get your fix. The CHIO has a full roster of digital content coming out over the coming week, with a plethora of great YouTube videos coming out regularly, tonnes of content on their social media pages, and, of course, an Aachen edition of EquiRatings’ Eventing Manager game, which takes on a Champion of Champions format to pit some of the best eventers of all time against one another. Team EN went head to head with Horse&Hound and the Chronicle of the Horse to choose a team yesterday — now, download the (totally free!) app to join in on the fun and compete for your chance to win some incredible prizes, including a trip to Aachen next year. And in the meantime? We’ve shared this before, but it’s well worth the rewatch — because who wouldn’t want to ride SAP Hale Bob OLD to the win?
“Paul took a fall out hacking on Wednesday evening.
“Following scans it has been found that he has two tiny bleeds on his brain. One of the bleeds has unfortunately caused him to have a very mild stroke.
“He has remained conscious and is starting to be less distressed and more restful. The consultant says she can not see why he will not make a full recovery, but that this will be slowly over weeks and possibly months.
“Georgina, Joshua and Madison would like to thank everybody for being so supportive and of course are so grateful to the medical teams. They have been overwhelmed by support and offers of help.
“We will update as necessary when we can. Please bear with us and understand that Paulâs family would appreciate a bit of space at this distressing time
