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Badminton Media Director, EN Editor to Represent Eventing at TIEC Diversity Seminar

By on Oct 8, 2019 4:00 pm -

Abdelkebir Ouaddar of Morocco aboard Quickly de Kreisker at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Photo by Tasnim News Agency.

While black athletes have made huge inroads into many traditionally white-dominated sports in recent decades, equestrian sport has remained woefully out of step with that trend. The 2019 Tom Bass Seminar will examine issues related to diversity in the equestrian industry, as part of the 2nd Annual Day of the African Equestrian (#DOTAE2019).

The seminar will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 at Tryon International Equestrian Center as an adjunct to the Tryon Fall IV Horse Show. The seminar is presented free to the public by The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc. in association with SportsQuest International, LLC.

Panelists confirmed for the 2019 Tom Bass Seminar include: Julian Hyde, representing the Equestrian Federation of Jamaica; Stanford Moore, Publisher of Black Reins Magazine; Julian Seaman, Media Director of the Badminton Horse Trials; Hillary Tucker, Equine Services Specialist & Territory Sales Manager at McCauley Brothers, an Alltech company; and Nation Media, LLC editor Leslie Wylie (re-read her essay, “Where Is the Diversity in Eventing?“). The seminar will be moderated by Melvin H. Cox, Managing Director of SportsQuest International, LLC and a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

The seminar’s namesake is an homage to legendary American Saddlebred trainer Tom Bass (1859 – 1934), who was born a slave in Missouri. After the Civil War he found work as a stable boy and eventually became a world champion competitor, esteemed trainer and founder of the American Royal Horse Show in Kansas City. For many years he was the only African-American permitted to compete at the American Royal. He invented the Tom Bass bit, a benchmark for humane bitting that is still in use today, and performed for five different U.S. presidents. His clients included  included President Roosevelt, Buffalo Bill Cody, Anheuser-Busch executives Adolphus and August Busch, and Will Rogers.

Tom Bass riding his famous Saddlebred mare Belle Beach. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Topics to be explored by panelists include:

  • Demystifying horse sport – not for rich kids only!
  • Developing broad-based community support for equestrian activities at all levels
  • Leveraging new and traditional media in horse focused education and promotion
  • Making horses ‘legit’ again in lower and middle income communities
  • Identifying and promoting heirs to the popular equine icons of yesteryear
  • Incorporating the rich equestrian heritages of non-white, non-European communities into our shared equestrian narrative

A major challenge for an Olympic sport that promotes itself as being truly global and fully inclusive is a conspicuous lack of people of color. People of color are underrepresented in the ranks of riders, owners, trainers, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, nutritionists, sponsors, spectators and members of the equestrian media. Conversely, there is an overrepresentation as grooms, nannies, hot walkers and stable workers.

The economics of the $50 billion U.S. horse industry offer opportunity to minority youth and entrepreneurs, but there are significant obstacles to be overcome. The solution proposed by #DOTAE2019 Co-Chair Melvin Cox and others targets a more equitable distribution of the scholarships, internships, jobs, contracts, investment opportunities and profits associated with the global horse business.

Cox says interest in equestrian sports could explode across all socioeconomic strata but noted, “The outreach to new market segments will have to be done correctly — from a position of true humility and respect, and not from one of blatant arrogance.” (Read his guest editorial, “No Room for Bigotry, “on EN’s sister site Horse Nation.)

The 2019 Tom Bass Seminar will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sky Deck overlooking the main arena at TIEC. An evening gala will follow at Harambee Farm in the Green Creek Township to honor equestrians of African ancestry active in national and international level pursuits since 1975. Guests at the evening soirée will enjoy food inspired by the cuisines of North Africa and the Americas prepared by chefs from the Hare and Hound Pub in Landrum. The Seminar is free; gala tickets may be purchased here.

#DOTAE2019 will benefit educational programs administered by The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc. View more event details at the website here.

 

 

 

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Shop, Shop, Shop at CANTER PA’s End of Meet Showcase

By on Oct 8, 2019 11:00 am -

CANTER Pennsylvania is excited to host the fourth annual End of Meet Showcase to be held at Presque Isle Downs in Erie, PA, this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The showcase gives prospective OTTB buyers the chance to come and look at approximately 40 Thoroughbreds available for purchase all in one place, while their trainers are on hand to answers questions. The track veterinarian will also be on site to provide pre-purchase exams to interested buyers at cost. Last year’s event was hailed as being very positive and smoothly run.

“We welcome the opportunity to once again be selected as a location for the CANTER PA event to help find great homes for our retiring racehorses,” stated Kevin O’Sullivan, Vice President and General Manager for Presque Isle Downs and Casino.

“We support the mission statement of the CANTER PA program which is focused upon creating a bridge between the race horse industry and the placement of ex-racehorses into quality sport and pleasure homes. Our on-site Presque Isle Downs team members have volunteered their time in coordinating this event to ensure success in transitioning the racehorses housed at Presque Isle Downs to new careers.”

This week we’re sharing three horses who will be featured in the showcase that caught our eye, but you’ll notice that our wish list looks a little different that usual since information on the horses is scant. This is because their Jockey Club names and trainer contact information will not be released until the showcase on Oct. 12. But with that, a good looking horse is a good looking horse — you’ll just have to head to the showcase the meet them! Each horse will be presented individually at the walk and jog during the event and then will be available for cash purchase. All horses are priced at $3,500 or less. You can view a preview of the horses who will be available here and keep up to date on the event through Facebook.

Photo via CANTER PA.

2014 16.2-hand mare by Paddy O’Prado

This girl’s type simply screams ‘eventer’. With 40 career starts (6-7-4) and $110,149, she’s certainly displayed her athleticism on the track. She looks like an alert and determined mare and who’s ready for her next job, and at 5-years-old she could be a prime candidate for your next upper-level prospect.

Photo via CANTER PA.

2016 16.0-hand gelding by Frost Giant

This cutie is a clean slate, retiring after just three starts with no notable placings. He has no known issues or vices and looks like a flashy prospect who could turn into a really eye-catching event horse. At three years old, there’s plenty of time for him to develop his potential and find his niche.

Photo via CANTER PA.

2014 15.3-hand mare by Monarchos

It’s hard not to get your eye caught by a gorgeous grey, and this five-year-old does not disappoint. Sired by the winner of the 2001 Kentucky Derby, she raced 27 times (2-6-9) and earned $81,695. She has no known issues or vices and she’s also a homebred, so her connections that you meet at the showcase will be able to give you her entire history!

View all CANTER Showcase Horses

Fab Freebie: Custom Ear Bonnet & Saddle Pad Set from E.A. Mattes

By on Oct 8, 2019 9:30 am -

Photo courtesy of E.A. Mattes / World Equestrian Brands.

Does your cross country style turn heads in awe and admiration? Show us your color coordinated run-and-jump fashion for a chance to win a matching ear bonnet and saddle pad set from our friends at E.A. Mattes and their distributor World Equestrian Brands.

The set includes:

Couture Ear Bonnet: Hand crocheted from the finest Egyptian cotton and defined by comfort, quality and excellent fit, Mattes bonnets are the perfect complement to your matchy-matchy gear. Retail value: $108–$126.

Platinum Collection Quilt Only Pad in Jump Eurofit or All-Purpose Square: E.A. Mattes Quilt Only pads have the same anatomically correct topline of the sheepskin pads that follows the contours of the horse’s back and allows for a perfect fit under the saddle. The pads are quilted with a layer of POLY-FLEX® that absorbs energy and eliminates bounce. Retail value: $90-$138.

How to enter:

Post a pic of your cross country style in the Facebook comments of this post or email it to [email protected]. Entries are due by midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 8. We’ll put our top 10 favorites to a reader vote!

Many thanks to our good friends at E.A. Mattes for sponsoring this fun contest! Shop the World Equestrian Brands website for more top quality equestrian performance products. Go Eventing.

Tuesday News & Notes from Legends Horse Feeds

By on Oct 8, 2019 12:01 am -

Ian Stark catch riding Erin Kellerhouse’s Sir Elijah Craig. Photo by Kim Miller.

Ian Stark was out competing stateside this weekend at The Event at Woodside in Northern California. He took the ride on Erin Kellerhouse’s Sir Elijah Craig in the Open Preliminary. Though he was HC in the class, the pair did earn a 29.1 on the flat before a double clear cross country.

National Holiday: American Touch Tag Day

Events Opening This Week: Grand Oaks Horse Trials, Southern Arizona H.T.,

Events Closing This Week: Waredaca Classic Three Day Event & H.T., Chattahoochee Hills H.T., Windermere Run H.T. and Area IV Championships, Holly Hill H.T.

Tuesday News: 

Still feeling foggy about the new Olympic format for eventing? You aren’t alone, and Pippa Roome has kindly explained it out for us. [The 2020 Olympic eventing format — all your questions about penalties and substitutions answered]

Thinking of making a trip to Maryland for the Fair Hill International Three-Day Event? Time to jump on it — online ticket sales end October 12th. Tailgating passes are sold out, but there’s still some general admission and sponsor level options available. [Tickets]

Irish show jumpers are feeling especially proud today after the team won the FEI Nations Cup Final, and in doing so secured Olympic Qualification. [‘Beyond proud’: Ireland wins the Nations Cup Final — and Olympic qualification]

Hot on #TBT: The 7 Trainers You’ll Encounter in Your Life

Tuesday Video: 

Monday Video: Elisa Wallace and Crafty Charger at the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover

By on Oct 7, 2019 5:00 pm -

2018 champion trainer and five-star eventer Elisa Wallace was a back again for another shot at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover, which took place October 4-7 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Elisa’s off-track prospect this year was Crafty Charger, a 2013 Indiana-bred gelding (By Bye Bye Crafty x Lisa’s Crusade, by Crusader Sword), owned by Donna Biggs. Prior to the Makeover, Elisa piloted Crafty through one Beginner Novice and two Novice USEA events.

Enjoy the video above with Elisa’s narration through all Crafty’s preliminary Eventing competition performances at the Makeover, and hear about what she sees and what she felt during her rides. Her narration, as usual, provides valuable insight into her process of training, riding, and competing.

Then ride along with Elisa and Crafty through their helmet cam video of their cross country round and enjoy little bonus insight as Elisa chats with her student and fellow Makeover competitor Caroline Holmes while they hack back to the barns. Plus, watch to the end for an incredibly adorable reunion with some of Crafty’s former connections!

Elisa and Crafty ended the preliminary competition in second place out of 94 entries in the Eventing competition and that placement landed them a spot in the finale on Saturday. They hung onto that second place spot to finish as Eventing reserve champions, behind Rosie Napravnik and Sanimo. Elisa donned her trusty helmet cam for their round in the finale as well. Enjoy the ride!

Thoroughbred Makeover links: Website, Marketplace, Final Scores

Does Your Horse Have Stiff or Blocked Joints?

By on Oct 7, 2019 3:00 pm -

In this excerpt from her book Physical Therapy for Horses, former physical therapist for the German eventing and endurance teams Helle Katrine Kleven explains what is really happening inside the stiff horse.

Photo via Horse and Rider Books.

When a horse is worked incorrectly over a long period of time or, for example, he makes a sudden movement that’s too much for the joint, the soft tissue that surrounds the joint will be overburdened or overstretched. The musculature that lies around the joint is also rich in nerves and receptors, which measure the length of the muscles. This means the musculature shortens to protect the affected joint. This can only occur for a short period of time or else, worst case, the musculature will remain in this contracted state. This, in turn, leads to a blockage.

You’ve almost certainly experienced this yourself; for example, when you wake up in the morning and have a stiff neck, and can neither turn your head nor stretch. That’s a blockage in the neck and the pain that you feel is a tensing of the muscles—it’s not the joint. The joint experiences a movement limitation. This blockage can affect both sides, or just one side. Apply this to a horse, and it could mean that you ride to the right without any problem, but tracking left, it feels as if you’re riding a completely different horse.

The true source of blockages is the braced/tensed soft tissue, which can develop so much strength that it causes a vertebra to rotate or can even deform one. This disorder can be perceived both through touch and visually. You can feel the muscular tension and/or see a sideways-tilted spinous process in the thoracic or lumbar vertebra compared to other spinal processes, which are aligned. When you look down on the horse from above, it will be evident that the line of the spinal column includes small curves. Even the large pelvic bone can get pulled out of line by a tight muscle, resulting in a so-called misaligned pelvis. With such an example, it will become very clear how much strength the muscles can apply.

When the blockage is in the region of the spinal area, the connection between body and brain is interrupted. The reason is because the nerve must pass through a tight canal between two vertebrae before leaving the spinal column. Through the blockages in the vertebrae, the soft tissue swells around the column, which leads to pressure on the nerve. This, in turn, causes problems with coordination such as stumbling and uneven rhythm, lost strength, muscular tension, circulatory and metabolic disorders, and even lamenesses because the compressed nerve signals pain. As with people who have problems with their sciatic nerve, the pain may not show up in the back. These patients feel pain in the area of the hip joint, upper thigh, knee joint, or even ankle joint. In horses, unnatural sweat patterns (round, wet spots) can also be a hint about blockages in the spinal region, which demonstrates how the symptom can be located far from the source of the problem!

In an acute state, this muscular tension/blockage is very painful, as the circulation to the muscle is no longer good and it can very quickly become acidic. When the blockage exists over a long period of time, the affected soft tissue begins to change. The muscles “go to sleep” and, in the short term, they begin to work like a corset surrounding the joint. The blocked joint can no longer move optimally. In this condition, the joint itself is not the source of any pain, but for the musculoskeletal system it’s a major strain, which can quickly lead to secondary tension and injury. Somehow, the body must balance out the limitations on movement. So, the other areas must move more strongly, even “over-moving,” which once again can lead to overstressing those joints and, therefore, creating even further injury. It starts a vicious circle, which over time can lead to more secondary blocks or cause more injury—all originating from the primary blockage.

A misaligned pelvis can originate from blockages in the spinal column or trauma.
An acute blockage is always painful. This pain automatically triggers muscular tension and the horse attempts to relieve pain by adopting an “avoiding” posture. All of the factors lead to a circulatory disorder and secondary blockages. Injury and overstressing a body part are hardly avoidable. Over time, more and more body parts will continue to be pulled into this vicious circle. The intensity and number of problems will increase for the horse.

Normally, acute blocks that originate from a trauma or out-of-control movement go away by themselves in one to three days. If they stay or if they’re caused by ill use, they will be difficult to “release” through riding. It’s highly recommended that you allow them to be released by treatment from a physical therapist.

This excerpt from Physical Therapy for Horses by Helle Katrin Kleven is reprinted with permission from Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com).

 

First Look at the 2019 Goresbridge Go for Gold Sale Catalog

By on Oct 7, 2019 1:00 pm -

Buck Davidson and Copper Beach. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

One of the most hotly anticipated sales of event horses each year, the line-up for this year’s Goresbridge Go for Gold sale is unsurprisingly robust. Boasting top young as well as proven talent, the Select Event Horse Sale will take place November 11-12 at November at Barnadown and the Amber Springs Hotel in Wexford, Ireland.

Each year, top riders from the world over make purchases from this collection of future eventing stars (take a look at who picked up horses from this sale last year here). Notable graduates of the Go for Gold sale include horses such as Copper Beach, Carlsburg, Cooley SRS, November Night, and Cooley Rorkes Drift.

This year, 74 horses ranging from ages 3 to 5 are available for purchase, and the catalog is now available for perusal online. Performance videos of all available horses will shortly be available on the Goresbridge Go for Gold website.

Here are some early highlights from this year’s catalog. Stay tuned for a preview of the performance videos from the available horses!

Screenshot via the Go for Gold 2019 catalog.

Lot 61 is a yet-to-be-named 3-year-old full sibling to Baymax, a Doug Payne ride who recently picked up a second place finish in the CCI2* at Stable View. Hint: another full sister to Baymax can be found in lot 30!

Screenshot via the Goresbridge Go for Gold 2019 catalog.

Another relation to a top horse can be found in lot 57, a 3-year-old half-brother on the dam side to Tim Price’s 5* horse, Bango.

Screenshot via the Goresbridge Go for Gold 2019 catalog.

This 3-year-old has exceptional siblings, most notably Nicola Wilson’s Annie Clover.

Whether you’re seeking an amateur friendly horse or one who has the makings of the next Olympic superstar, chances are you can find a fit for your needs in this catalog. Click here to view the catalog in its entirety.

Woodside: Goodman, Adamo, Lilley Top Intermediate and Preliminary Standings

By on Oct 7, 2019 11:00 am -

Stephanie Goodman and Carolina Morning. Photo by Kim Miller.

Professional Stephanie Goodman regularly treks from Idaho to Woodside and other California venues, but today’s Open Intermediate victory with her own Carolina Morning made the long haul especially worthwhile. She and the 8-year-old Thoroughbred finished on their 33.60 dressage score from judge Gretchen Butts.

The Boise, Idaho-based trainer wasn’t sure of the horse’s jumping potential when he came from the track as a 4-year-old. As a 5-year-old, he eschewed anything resembling a ditch or bank and, as the trainer’s personal horse, “he spends a lot of time not being ridden.” Nonetheless, he keeps rising to each upward challenge, including this weekend in his third Intermediate outing.

Dressage has been a particular challenge. “He’s a very confident horse and he doesn’t like being told what to do,” Stephanie said. “And there’s really a lot in the Intermediate B test.”

Yet, he’s also obedient and has a huge heart that’s helped him tackle each new challenge and Stephanie’s patient, one-step-at-a-time has served the pair well. “I just hope he keeps getting stronger and better,” she noted.

The overnight standings after Saturday’s cross-country held in this division. Marissa Nielsen and Vinetta M incurred only 2.40 time penalties over Marc Donovan’s stadium jumping track to stay in second. She and the 10-year-old Hanoverian were clear over Bert Wood’s cross-country on Saturday. Right behind them in third were Kelly Pugh and Ringwood Trendsetter, an 8-year-old Irish Sporthorse.

David Adamo and Soliguayre California. Photo by Kim Miller.

Adamo & Lilley Top Two Preliminary Divisions

With over 40 Preliminary entries, the division was split in two, with familiar faces –horses and riders – emerging the winners. Bay Area professional David Adamo had three horses entered and rode each to top five finishes. The best among those was A group winner Solaguayre California, the 8-year-old Argentinian sporthorse with whom Adamo won the inaugural Modified Training Horse Challenge at the same venue, The Horse Park at Woodside, in August.

“When I heard about that new division, I thought it would be great preparation for Preliminary,” Adamo explained.

Apparently Solaguayre California agreed, finishing on her 24.60 dressage score earned Friday from judge Vicki Matisi. They cruised on to make the time over Bert Wood’s cross-country route without pushing the pace. This being the young mare’s first try at the level, Adamo was pleasantly surprised to breeze across the finish line under the time. Show jumping has been the horse’s strength from the get-go, so Adamo was happy but not surprised to get the clear needed to maintain the top spot.

Adamo was fifth in the A group with another Modified Training Challenge star, Dos Lunas Filipo, the Argentinian gelding with whom he finished third in the August competition. The Modified Training Challenge was developed by veteran event organizer Robert Kellerhouse to be a suitable stepping stone for the big move from Training to Preliminary. Adamo’s results with both horses validate its value in a young horse’s development.

Argentina has become a favorite sporthorse source for Adamo. Solaguayre California and Dos Lunas Filipo epitomize the country’s bold and talented bloodlines, and the trainer loves the range of experiences to which these horses have typically been exposed when they come up for sale.

In the Preliminary B group, Adamo finished third aboard Fred. The 10-year-old is a Holsteiner, not Argentine-bred, but the trainer loves his potential, too. Fred was purchased for an amateur client a few years back and Adamo is enjoying bringing out his potential.

Rounding out the A group top three, Josh Barnacle and Happiness Is were second as the 11-year-old Hosteiner finished fault free on their 27.20 dressage score. Shannon Lilley and Carrigdhoun Cool Lad held their overnight third spot to finish on a 31.10 for the 7-year-old Irish Sporthorse.

Shannon Lilley and Ideal HX. Photo by Kim Miller.

Lilley Looks Ahead

Shannon Lilley has only had Ideal HX for one month, but her high hopes for the 6-year-old Dutch Warmblood are already being realized with their victory in the Preliminary B group. Shannon owns the horse with her father, Alex Lilley. The last horse they partnered in was Ballingowan Pizzaz, Shannon’s partner in a 2011 Pan Am gold medal. Like Pizzaz, Ideal also got the nod from coach Dayna Lynd-Pugh. “So, we hope this guy might be just as good!” Lilley said of the horse sourced through Caroline Martin Eventing.

“He’s still learning connection for dressage,” she said, which was not evident in the 25.20 score from judge Vicki Matisi on Friday. That and a clear cross-country effort had them in third coming into Sunday stadium, when a double clear trip elevated them two first after the two pairs above had a rail.

“He has a big rangy canter and he’s game on cross-country,” explained Shannon, who is also president of the Eventing Riders Association of North America. And, he’s fun to campaign and to be in the barn with. “He has the most personality of any horse I’ve ever owned. He is totally in your pocket all the time and very sweet.”

The overnight leaders were junior rider Jordan Crabo and the 17-year-old German Riding Pony, Black Gold. The bold pair had a show jumping rail to bring their dressage score to a 28.60 for second. Adamo and Fred’s rail took them from second to third.

Good Stuff Galore

The top seven finishers in each division took home armloads of useful prizes from generous Woodside International Horse Trials supporters. These included grooming gear and equipment from Professional’s Choice, gift certifiates from Ride On Video and Marcus Greene Photography and a stall plague from The Horse Park at Woodside.

Speaking on behalf of the 400-plus exhibitors, organizer Robert Kellerhouse expressed appreciation for sponsors Devoucoux, Parker Equine Insurance and Auburn Labs, longtime supporters of the event.

Many exhibitors will reconvene at Kellerhouse’s final major competition of the year, the Galway Downs International Horse Trials in Southern California’s Temecula. This important qualifier set for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 features divisions up to the CCI4*-L and includes the Training Three Day division.

Woodside CCI & H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Nupafeed Weekend Winners: One Big Happy Eventing Family

By on Oct 7, 2019 9:00 am -

The Stiver family sporting their matching t-shirts made especially for Ginger’s eventing debut. Photo via Mallory Stiver on Facebook.

Top of the morning to you, EN! Before we dive headfirst into another jam-packed edition of Weekend Winners, I’ve got a little story to tell you. It’s Monday, right? We could all use some good feels to get us through the upcoming week.

Many of us have at least one long-suffering, ever-loving horse show parent who has worked tirelessly to get our foot in the proverbial stirrup. Long hours at work, countless checks written, multi-day road trips to horse shows, family events postponed or scheduled around horse shows — the list goes on and on. Somewhere, a small child is sitting on their first horse and another parent is making mental plans to stop at nothing to make those big dreams a reality.

Area IV’s Ginger Stiver is one of those horse show moms. I’ve watched her support her two daughters, Lauren and Mallory, for the last few years alongside her husband, Greg. And after decades of supporting the kids and helping them succeed, Ginger finally did her very first USEA event this weekend at Heritage Park in Olathe, Ks. Piloting Lauren Stiver’s Brementown, Ginger not only completed her first event but did it in style, collecting a fourth place ribbon and finishing on her dressage score in the Beginner Novice division.

So this morning, let’s all say a big thank you to the moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or whoever in your life was brave enough to nurture that stubborn horse bug. We’re glad to welcome you, officially, to the dark side, Ginger!

Congratulations are also in order to Madison Lloyd and Callaway, who earned our lowest finishing score of the weekend with a 22.7 in the Senior Training Rider division at Woodside. Well done!

As always, our events couldn’t run without the dedication of the organizing crew and countless volunteers on the ground. Don’t forget to support your show photographers and videographers and volunteer when you can!

And now, let’s get to the rest of those results from around Eventing Nation:

Kent School H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Introductory: Margaret O’Brien and Diamond Alexis (34.4)
Beginner Novice Jr/YR: Justine Allyn and The Brown Horse (29.8)
Beginner Novice: Nancy Cerniglia and Remi (36.0)
Novice Jr/YR: Paisley Narra and Huckleberry (37.9)
Novice: Rick Caldwell and Izzy Leo (33.3)
Training: Lourie Yelton and Ripleigh (27.7)

Morven Park CCI & H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

CCI2* A: Jackie LeMastus and Lup The Loop (28.0)
CCI2* B: Jane Jennings and Kontessa M (27.8)
CCI3*: Phillip Dutton and Fernhill PickPocket (27.9)
CCI4*: Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights (37.3)
Advanced: Alexandra Baugh and Mr Candyman (74.8)
Intermediate A: Ryan Wood and Rembrandt (47.4)
Intermediate B: Cindy Anderson-Blank and Windchase Phoenix Star (34.5)
Junior Young Rider Open Preliminary Championship: Caitlin O’Roark and Lucky Devil (33.0)
Open Preliminary: Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous (32.5)
Preliminary Championship: Mikki Kuchta and Calle (32.8)
Junior Young Rider Training Championship: Brynn Hershbine and Cadenza Aria (32.7)
Junior Young Rider Training Rider: Lindsay Woods and QLE Positron (32.7)
Open Training: Leslie Lamb and Young Lad (31.4)
Training Championship: Katherine Knowles and Cillnabradden Ceonna (31.4)
Training Horse: Christina Henriksen and Cierra (30.5)
Training Rider: Jessica Chappell and Excel Star Atlantic (32.3)
Junior Young Rider Novice Championship: Megan Smallwood and Kilronan’s Countess (31.9)
Novice Championship: Woods Baughman and Lord Calegro (27.3)
Open Novice: Caitlin Kuczynski and Fernhill Blueprint (26.2)
Beginner Novice Championship: Emily Beshear and Calla Lily (30.0)
Beginner Novice Championship: Hannah Higgs and Tutuola (23.9)

WindRidge Farm Fall H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Preliminary A: Robert Meyerhoff and Gasparo van de Falieberg (29.4)
Preliminary B: Rachel Sledzik and Fernhill Symphony (39.5)
Training: Megan Stauch and Full Gallop’s Woo Pig Sooie (48.4)
Training A: Kendall McNeill and Emmett (33.1)
Training B: John Michael Durr and Perkunos (32.8)
CT Training: Amanda Miller and Little Lion Man (65.5)
Novice A: Jennarose Ortmeyer and Primrose (32.4)
Novice B: Laura Duhamel and Fate’s Patriot (31.4)
Novice C: Isabella Sparks and Full Gallop’s Struck By Luck (30.2)
Beginner Novice A: Robert Meyerhoff and Chico (31.9)
Beginner Novice B: Sydney Langley and Pocket Change (36.2)
Starter: Sandra Bailey and Will I Am (28.3)

Middle Tennessee Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Training Open A: Jacob Fletcher and 5o1 Hollywood Legend (32.1)
Training Open B: Breeana Robinette and Velvet Brown (36.4)
Novice Junior A: Ainsley Slicker and Horizzon (26.7)
Novice Junior B: Amelia Kremer and Delgado (35.2)
Novice Open A: Megan Moore and Master Plan (31.2)
Novice Open B: Hannah Miller and Dynamic Knight (26.0)
Novice Open C: Erica Mitchell and Shaniko Star (35.0)
Beginner Novice Junior A: Faith Newman and Jumble (32.3)
Beginner Novice Junior B: Riley Jones and Senor Santana (31.0)
Beginner Novice Open A: Susannah Lansdale and Four Star (35.3)
Beginner Novice Open B: Amanda Schardt and Spanish Alarm (33.0)
Starter Junior A: Larkin Albarado and Sf Lil Bit O Texas (28.8)
Starter Junior B: Olivia Marsh and Decadence (28.8)
Starter Open: Laura Shipman and Secret (33.8)

Heritage Park H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

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Merlin and I had a fantastic weekend at our very first event. We not only completed all three phases but we ribboned, finishing out in 6th place! . I'm so impressed and happy with this horse. Despite being quite anxious and having strong feelings about the strange stall and surroundings (which he told us about loudly) he really brought his A game when it was time to work. . It was all I could have imagined and more. I'm so grateful to Aleina, Kris, and Emily for all their help and support this weekend. Sometimes when I get nervous I lash out a little at the people who are trying to help me (sorry Aleina!) I think I'm getting a little better each time but I still am very appreciative for their patience and grace with stressed out Lauren. . There are so many emotions involved in the whole experience and while yes that can be overwhelming and hard to deal with, it's also one of the things that makes it all so great. I'm still processing it all but I'm hoping to put together a blog post about the experience. . I also want to throw a big thank you shout out to my husband James, his parents, and my own parents for my early birthday present of a cambox helmet cam. Assuming I poked the buttons right, I should have videos from both xc and stadium. #merlin #meridasfatetrain #firstevent #usea #sixthplace #bigfancyribbon #onesillywoodenpoleandsomemuddyfootingkeptusfromthirdplace #stillsothrilled #hessopretty #rockingthexccolors #poleinthewayofjumpphoto #matchingthejumpangles #bestdressagescoreyet #soproudofhim #allthefeels #waterworks #criedaftereveryphase #teamcec

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Open Preliminary: Rebecca Hunt and Snowflake Lane (33.8)
Open Training: Meaghan Marinovich Burdick and Giana (31.7)
Junior Novice: Michaela Frye and Sugar Sam (31.9)
Senior Novice: Laura Rietveld and Mario Kart (33.8)
Junior Beginner Novice A: Brooke Wathan and Breath-taking Pleasure (30.0)
Senior Beginner Novice A: Julie Wolfert and Fiona Daula (28.0)
Senior Beginner Novice B: Judi Dietz and Rearcross Clover Q (30.5)
Pre-Beginner Novice: Brooke Babcock and Lenny (31.7)

Willow Draw Charity H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Open Training: Kadi Eykamp and Ole Boy (25.7)
Training Rider: Chloe Johnson and I Spy HX (34.3)
Novice Rider Junior: Taylor Tiberg and Valedictorian (26.7)
Novice Rider Senior: Sherry Pound and Gestalt (28.8)
Open Novice: Katherine Rivera and HVL Hocus Pocus (27.4)
Beginner Novice Junior: Anna L. Berry and Nocturne’s Luna (32.0)
Beginner Novice Senior: Courtney Kuriger and Eagle Rising (26.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Brittney Caflisch and When Stars Align (25.5)
Starter Test A: Darragh Stevens and Orange Crush (34.6)
Starter Test B: Parker Cage and Pipe Creek Beckham (32.8)

Woodside CCI & H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

CCI2*-S: Rebecca Braitling and Dassett Ricochet (25.6)
CCI3*-S: Kaylawna Smith-Cook and Passepartout (36.0)
CCI4*-S: Helen Bouscaren and Ebay (44.5)
Open Intermediate: Stephanie Goodman and Carolina Morning (33.6)
Open Preliminary A: David Adamo and Solaguayre California (24.6)
Open Preliminary B: Shannon Lilley and Ideal HX (25.2)
Junior Training: Olivia Doman and The Pied Piper (27.1)
Open Training: Gina Miles and Denfer Du Banney (27.3)
Senior Training Rider: Madison Lloyd and Callaway (22.7)
Training Amateur: Steve Roon and Lismakerra Bilbo (25.2)
Training Horse: Lauren Billys and Twilight 54 (25.5)
Junior Novice A: Anya Mason and Mairin (28.1)
Junior Novice B: Ella Flodh and Bold n Royal (26.2)
Novice Amateur: Catherine Treseler and Gaelic Gold (28.8)
Open Novice: Joe McKinley and Duke HW (26.7)
Senior Novice Rider: Rachael Little and Irish Park’s Caraway Crispin (33.8)
Open Intro A: Elizabeth Stohlmana and Degas (28.0)
Open Intro B: Kate Vorobieff and Mr. Perfect (29.0)
Junior Beginner Novice: Kylee Pierce and Slewth (26.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Yves Sauvignon and Native Heart (30.8)
Senior Beginner Novice: Eileen Morgenthaler and Chicago GS (28.3)

Spokane Sport Horse H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Advanced CT: Marc Grandia and Campari FFF (37.9)
Open Intermediate: Sabrina Glaser and Last Call (40.3)
Open Preliminary: Kiera Carter and Corinthoz (27.5)
Preliminary Three-Day: Sonya Françoise and Two Tickets (29.0)
Open Modified: Karen O’Neal and Clooney 14 (30.2)
Junior Training: Caitlyn Sutherland and Chatur (36.5)
Open Training: Sarah Palzkill and Tullamore (33.3)
Training Amateur: Michelle Ingall and Gull River (35.5)
Training Three-Day: Jodie Willow Maguire and Flint And Steel (36.5)
Junior Novice: Ava Holmes and Argentine Gaucho (31.4)
Novice Amateur: Sandy Flowers and Reno’s Lad (27.4)
Open Novice: Jordan Linstedt and Lovely Lola (29.1)
Novice Three-Day: Lorilee Hanson and Hypnotik (24.9)
Beginner Novice Amateur: Alice Burrows and Orion’s Valentino (25.0)
Junior Beginner Novice: Ashley Widmer and Renegade (35.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Jessica Heidemann and Burlesque (29.8)
Beginner Novice Three-Day: Jhett Jenkins and Carnage Minstrel (35.9)
Introductory: Paula Cudd and Latte (35.3)
Future Event Horse 2 Year Old: Regan Childs and Maverick (75.6)
Future Event Horse 3 Year Old: Sonya Françoise and Glendalough’s Dahlné (79.7)
Young Event Horse 4 Year Old: Rebecca Buehler and Patriot (76.3)
Young Event Horse 5 Year Old: Rebecca Buehler and MFS High Octane (80.3)

Monday News & Notes from Fleeceworks

By on Oct 7, 2019 12:01 am -

Photo via EquiRatings.

It truly, truly is the Year of the Pig. While eyes were glued to Event Rider Masters finale or one of the many stateside events this weekend, Piggy French quietly racked up not one, but another two FEI wins in the CCI3*-L and CCI3*-S at Osberton International Horse Trials. That fourteenth win breaks the record, previously held by Michael Jung, for most international wins in a single season. And, as EquiRatings points out, the season isn’t even over yet …

National Holiday: National LED Light Day

U.S. Weekend Results:

Kent School H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Morven Park CCI & H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

WindRidge Farm Fall H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Middle Tennessee Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Heritage Park H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Willow Draw Charity H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Woodside CCI & H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Spokane Sport Horse H.T. [Website] [Final Scores]

Thoroughbred Makeover links: Website, Marketplace, Final Scores

Your Monday News & Notes:

This guide to the 2020 Olympic eventing format is a must read! The new format for the team eventing competition at next year’s Olympics will be like nothing we’ve ever experienced before, and it will be tested out at Military Boekelo this weekend during the FEI Nations Cup. Ahead of this weekend’s competition, Horse & Hound‘s Pippa Roome has put together the most comprehensive and useful Q&A about the format that we’ve seen yet. [The 2020 Olympic eventing format — all your questions about penalties and substitutions answered]

A laminitis and podiatry conference will be held in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania this coming Friday and Saturday. The conference is geared towards veterinarians and farriers with a focus on laminitis, lower limb lameness, and podiatry and will cover current research and developments in the prevention and treatment of the second-deadliest equine disease. [International Laminitis and Podiatry Conference]

A very special thank you goes out to the organizers of the Groton House Farm Summer & Fall Classics, who chose to donate a portion of the proceeds from their annual unrecognized events to the Jennifer Wilkins Chapin Foundation. The JWC Foundation continues the legacy of Jeffie Chapin, who passed away at GMHA in August, by awarding grants and stipends in support of deserving young riders in the Northeastern U.S. Jeffie was a frequent competitor and volunteer at Groton House. Thank you, GHF — Jeffie would be honored. [Groton House Farm]

Monday Featured Video: Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights won the CCI4*-S at Morven Park over the weekend, making it their second four-star victory in a row.

Colleen and Covert Rights through the water yesterday!

Posted by Colleen Rutledge Eventing on Sunday, October 6, 2019