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By on Aug 2, 2019 1:30 pm -

Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

This weekend we’ll all be cheering hard for Boyd Martin to help lead Team USA to victory at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru and clinch an all-important 2020 Olympics qualification for the country.

Boyd has previously remarked how much more seasoned his mount Tsetserleg feels this year, and perhaps some of that success is thanks to trusting MediVet Equine’s revolutionary product, MediVet ACS (Autologous Conditioned Serum), to keep “Thomas” in top form.

“About a year ago we began talks with Medivet Equine regarding their regenerative product, MediVet ACS, and my curiosity was piqued,” Boyd said. “After a member of my team treated her 17-year-old horse with the serum for six months, with excellent results, we decided to put two of my top competitors on the protocol. Leading up to Kentucky, both Tsetserleg and Long Island T were on the serum, and I was highly impressed with the improvement in their soundness, endurance, condition and overall fitness.”

When given regularly, MediVet ACS manages inflammation the horse’s whole body — effectively assisting the horse’s own body in healing itself and fighting lameness. The serum is an all-natural product which which is created using a sample of the horse’s own blood. Boyd also plans to put two more of his top horses on MediVet ACS and is positive he’ll see equally impressive results.

It’s never a bad thing to pay attention to the latest in equine health — you never know what helpful new information or technology you could benefit from! With that, here are some of the top headlines in horse health from the past week:

One factor that may contribute to making strangles so dang difficult to get rid of are face flies. Strangles is a highly contagious viral disease that affects a horse’s respiratory system. It’s an absolute nightmare for horse owners and barn mangers not only because it’s a serous disease, but also because it’s notorious for being very hard to get rid of. The strangles virus can be spread directly, such as via nose-to-nose contact between horses, or indirectly, such as on a barn worker’s clothes.

Researchers from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have recently found that face flies may also be able to spread the virus. They tested 1,856 face flies caught at a farm with a confirmed strangles outbreak and tested them to see if any carries the virus. A small number tested positive. [Paulick Report]

Add this to the list of things you should NOT do: try to cool out your horse using dry ice. Video of a Spanish endurance rider trying to do just that after a 120km race earlier this year has triggered the FEI veterinary department to issue an official advisement strongly recommending that dry ice not be used as a cooling agent. The incident was further investigated and it was found that the horse was standing in buckets of water mixed with dry ice. Because of this, the temperature did not drop below freezing and therefore no disciplinary action was taken. Dry ice mixed with water does not provide any benefit and it can be very harmful should dry ice come in contact with skin. [Horse & Hound]

The first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in 2019 was confirmed in New Jersey. EEE is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause fever, depression, lack of appetite and neurologic signs. The disease can progress very quickly and a high percentage of cases are fatal. Vaccination can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the disease if exposed. The horse in New Jersey that contracted EEE was a 12-year-old mare who had been previously vaccinated in April. She was euthanized in late July. [The Horse]

About MediVet Equine:

MediVet Equine‘s mission is to bring state-of-the-art science, and principled stewardship, to performance horses, their owners and the equine industry. Following the medical model of “do no harm,” MediVet Equine, the original creators of the breakthrough MediVet Autologous Conditioned Serum (MediVet ACS), develops scientifically based biological therapeutics, enabling the horse to call on its own healing ability to achieve its full performance potential.

Specializing in regenerative treatments that help the body heal and regain strength, MediVet Equine’s products are designed to activate specific cells and growth factors within horses to encourage and enhance healing. As a result, their products are safe and suitable for all performance horses.

Pan Am Dressage Live Updates: Team USA, Tamie Smith on Top After First Phase

By on Aug 2, 2019 11:51 am -

Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Eventing dressage is underway at the 2019 Pan American Games! Forty-two riders from 12 nations will be trotting up the centerline today beginning at 10 a.m. EST. The dressage test is the 2015 FEI 3* Test B, and our judges are Jane Hamlin (USA) at C, Jo Young (CAN) at M, and Delano Bastos de Miranda (BRA) at E.

U.S. ride times are as follows (in ET):

9:30 a.m. – Liz Halliday-Sharp (Test Ride)
10:32 a.m. – Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play
12:30 p.m. – Tamie Smith and Mai Baum
2:55 p.m. – Doug Payne and Starr Witness
4:53 p.m. – Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Dressage Individual Live Scores, Dressage Team Live Scores, Ultimate Guide, EN’s Coverage

10 a.m.: And our first rider is in the ring. Coming in hot is Team Peru’s Juan Jose Francia and Alpacino Z, who score a 43.3 to kick off the day. Ah, why are they live streaming handball and not THIS???

10:08 a.m.: Next up we’ve got Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes, slapping down a 27.7 for Team Canada. Boom.

Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

10:16 a.m.: Team Mexico’s Jose Alan Triana Martinez and Violento score a 38.8, followed by our favorite super nice Brazilian Ruy Fonseca and Ballypatrick Srs who score a 31.8. #FlashbackFriday to the 2015 Pan Ams in Toronto, where Ruy Fonseca led the dressage with his great globetrotting partner Tom Bombadill Too.

10:32 a.m.: Team USA trailblazer in the ring! Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play post a 29.2. Bit of a spread in scores here — Jane gives them a 74.09; Delano isn’t as into it and gives them a 67.73. That puts them in early second behind Karl. Watch her post-ride interview with US Equestrian here.

Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Btw, our friends at Athletux are doing some super-fun Pan Ams Instagram storytelling — go check it out.

10:40 a.m.: Now we’re back to my own personal dressage score stomping ground, the 40s. Team Equador’s Luis Eduardo Aranco and Svr Gruñon score a 41.3; Argentina’s Marcelo Javier Rawson and Felicitas Almendro score a 43.5.

11:11 a.m.: We’re back after a 15 minute break with Mauricio Bermudez and Fernhill Nightshift, who post a 41.6 for Colombia. Chile’s Carlos Villarroel and Quilano score a 39.2, followed by Guatemala’s Wylder Francisco Rodriguez Silva and Escapito-S who score a 40.6. Honduras’ Pedro Jose Espinosa and Hipolita score a 33.0 to slide into 4th behind Ruy. Circling back now to Team Peru, whose Hans Chener Alva Pierola and Conterina Z post a 45.2.

11:51 a.m.: Dana Cooke and the distinctive grey mare FE Mississippi up next for Team Canada. They post a 32.7, good enough to slot them into 4th place for now.

Dana Cooke and FE Mississippi. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Dana Cooke and FE Mississippi. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

11:59 a.m.: Team Mexico’s Pedro Gutierrez and California Mail post a score of 46.5. We’ll be back with more after a 15-minute break! Enough time to hit up the drink stand for a Pisco Sour, Peru’s national drink, a cocktail of pisco liquor + lime juice + syrup + bitters + egg white.

12:22 p.m.: I was on board until the egg white. Break’s over! Team Brazil is back in the ring with Rafael Mamprin Losano and Fuiloda G, who score a 33.1. They’ve now got two riders in the top six. Brazil is in the hunt for hardware, y’all.

12:30 p.m.: Now in the ring, Team USA’s Tamie Smith and Mai Baum, looking SAVAGE. Hold onto your butts — you know this pair is about to bring itttt.

12:40 p.m.: 22.7!!!!!! YAS QUEEN.

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Check out their scoresheet — I’m counting four 9s in there, including two on the final halt. That’s called dropping the mic.

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

The face of a horse who knows he could be a champion event horse OR a professional horse calendar model.

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Watch her post-ride interview with US Equestrian here.

12:46 p.m.: Uruguay’s Rodrigo Martin Abella Lemme and Svr Arbitro have the misfortune of following up their act and score a 44.3. Argentina’s Juan Benitez Gallardo and J B G Espuelas Atila score a 40.2, followed by Colombia’s Juan Carlos Tafur Eisenmayer and Blue Moon, who score a 44.0. Phew, it’s good to be back in the 40s … that 22.7 gave me sweaty pits and made me feel all twitchy, like I was at an event in Europe or something.

1:08 p.m.: Now in the ring we’ve got EN fan favorite Guillermo Garin Heyermann of Team Chile and the delightfully named chestnut stallion Bipolar. You guys will remember this horse from yesterday’s jog report. They score a 45.4.

Guillermo Garín Heyermann (not pictured, for obvious reasons) and Bipolar. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

1:10 p.m.: Sarka Kolackova De Mendez and Carneval 32 of Guatemala post a 35.8. We’re 21 rides down, with 21 still to go, and that brings us to the lunch break. Team standings are Team USA (52.0) out front, followed by Canada (60.5) and Brazil (64.8). Tamie Smith (USA) and Mai Baum lead the individual standings on their super score of 22.7, with Karl Slezak (CAN) and Fernhill Wishes in 2nd on 27.7 and Lynn Symansky with RF Cool Play in 3rd on 29.2.

Race you to fence #17! Back at 2:15.

Mmmm … good thing we packed ranch dressing. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

2:15 p.m.: And we’re back! Ecuador’s Nicolas Wettstein and Onzieme Framoni are first out of the gate and they score a 35.1, followed by Peru’s Marcelino Cardenas Salazar and Vento, who score a 45.2.

2:31 p.m.: Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye are next up for Team Canada! A big score of 26.2 will move them into second place ahead of teammate Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes.

Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

2:39 p.m.: Mexico’s Jose Enrique Mercado Suarez and Tehuacan score a 35.8.

2:47 p.m.: Brazil, bringing the heat! Colleen won’t be in 2nd place for long, as Marcelo Tosi and Starbucks have wedged their way in between her and Tamie on a score of 26.0.

Marcelo Tosi and Starbucks. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Marcelo Tosi and Starbucks. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

2:55 p.m.: Our next U.S. rider out is Doug Payne with Starr Witness AKA The #Ginga. A horse with its own hashtag is not to be trifled with, is what I always say. A score of 28.0 puts them in the top five, just behind Karl and ahead of Lynn.

Doug Payne and Starr Witness. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Doug Payne and Starr Witness. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Quick compilation of #starrwitness’ test earlier today to sit on a 28 in the #PanAmGames for #teamUSA #eventing USA Eventing

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Watch his post-ride interview with US Equestrian here.

3:22 p.m.: Short break and we’re back with Uraguay’s Lucia Chieza and Svr Energico, who score a 43.2. Colombia’s Jhonatan Fabian Rodriguez Rodriguez and Caipirina follow with a score 41.5.

3:43 p.m.: And now for the horse we’ve all been waiting for, our favorite Chilean conscientious objector, Puerto Octay! Mad respect to his rider, Luis Alfonso Larrondo Muñoz, for keeping this horse mostly attached to planet earth at the jog yesterday. Today, we’re expecting big things. Gotta be some Lippizaner in that pedigree somewhere, amiright?  You’ve got this, Puerto Octay! I’ve got like 20 bucks on you in the EN office betting pool, don’t let me down!

The capriole, sadly not included in modern dressage tests. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Also could’ve crushed the levade. I give it a 10. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

3:56 p.m.: 40.9 … robbed! Puerto Octay, you beautiful beautiful horse-kite, assuming you don’t blow away when your poor groom takes you out for a graze this evening we’ll look forward to cheering you on tomorrow.

4:03 p.m.: Guatemala’s Stefanie Brand Leu and Ginfer Palo Blanco earn a 41.4. I think I missed Colombia’s Jhonatan Fabian Rodriguez Rodriguez and Caipirina (a South American cocktail which, unlike the Pisco Sour, I CAN wholeheartedly get behind) — sorry about that, they scored a 41.4.

4:08 p.m.: Next up we’ve got Equador’s Carlos Narvaez and Que Loco, which Google translates to “That’s Crazy.” They score a 39.0. Next, the home team marches out Diego Farje Carpio and Qouter, who score a 43.4.

4:29 p.m.: After the break, we’ll see our last batch of team anchors incoming. No eventer has sported more maple leaf theme outfits than Jessica Phoenix, who brings forth her experienced partner Pavarotti. They pull off a 27.4, good for 4th place. Look how happy Jess is!

Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

4:44 p.m.: Only six rides left until we can all stop frantically refreshing the scores page. Mexico’s Guillermo German de Campo M. and Quelite are next in the ring and score a 31.2 — that will get him into the top 10. Mexico currently sitting 4th in the team standings.

4:50 p.m.: Carlos Parro and Quaikin Qurious are bringing it home for Brazil. They score a 28.3 which will put them in 7th.

4:57 p.m.: Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg are now in the ring! Which beautiful black stallion gelding that gallops through all our dreams is going to win the dressage today?

Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

5 p.m.: Looks like Tamie’s gonna take it; Boyd and “Thomas” will settle for second today on a 25.8. Watch his post-ride interview with US Equestrian here.

5:20 p.m.: Homestretch now. Uruguay’s Edison Alejandro Quintana Valerio and Svr Fraile Del Santa Lucia score a 41.0; Chile’s Carlos Lobos Muñoz and Ranco break into the top 10 with a 31.0; Argentina’s Luciano Claudio Brunello and Maria Teresa score a 39.8. Our final rider, Guatemala’s Carlos Sueiras and Valentina RN, score a 43.3.

Top 10 individual after dressage:

Team standings after dressage:
1. USA (76.4)
2. Canada (81.3)
3. Brazil (85.9)
4. Mexico (105.8)
5. Chile (111.1)
6. Argentina (117.1)
7. Guatemala (117.7)
8. Uruguay (125.5)
9. Colombia (127.2)
10. Peru (131.9)

We’ll be along with a full report after the press conference. Thanks for joining us today, EN. It’s been real. Go Eventing!

Welcome to the Sandbox: Scenes from Pan Am Games Arena Familiarization

By on Aug 2, 2019 9:30 am -

Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

The Pan American Games dressage arena looks like an eyeful: lots of bright colors and plush foliage to take in. Teams were allotted blocks of time yesterday for arena familiarization, and Team USA happily took advantage of the opportunity to show their horses around.

This face! Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Dressage begins at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. U.S. ride times are as follows:

9:30 a.m. – Liz Halliday-Sharp (Test Ride)
10:32 a.m. – Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play
12:30 p.m. – Tamie Smith and Mai Baum
2:55 p.m. – Doug Payne and Starr Witness
4:53 p.m. – Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg

As we count down until the first horse canters up the centerline, enjoy these fun images from photog extraordinaire Shannon Brinkman!

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Dressage Individual Live Scores, Dressage Team Live Scores, Ultimate Guide, EN’s Coverage

 

[Update 26/08] Reigning European Champions Announce Team for Luhmühlen

By on Aug 2, 2019 7:49 am -

Team GB take the spoils at Tryon. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

With team gold medals from 2017’s Strzegom European Championships and last year’s World Equestrian Games stashed in their trophy cabinet, the High Performance managers in the British camp have wasted no time in ensuring their enviable array of horses, riders, and support teams are amply prepared to defend the first of their titles at this month’s FEI Longines European Championships in Luhmühlen (28 August – 1 September).

Though that cheeky little gold number at Tryon ensured their qualification for Tokyo, the European Championships remain a pivotal part of the calendar for Team GB, who have been on a sharp upward trajectory since the instatement of performance manager Dickie Waygood and performance coach Chris Bartle at the end of 2016. Great Britain is the most-medalled country at these Championships, with 82 to their name – in fact, they’ve only been off the team podium twice since the instatement of the Europeans in 1953 – and now, it’s all about looking ahead to the Tokyo Olympics, at which they’ll be aiming to collect their first team gold medal since 1972.

Six riders have been selected to the British squad, of which four will be named to the team and two will compete as individuals. The final selection will be made at Luhmühlen. Congratulations to:

  • Laura Collett and London 52, owned by Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott, and the rider. Groom: Zanie King
  • Tina Cook and Billy the Red, owned by Elisabeth Murdoch. Groom: Rachel Tolley
  • Piggy French and Quarrycrest Echo, owned by Jayne McGivern. Groom: Amy Phillips
  • Kitty King and Vendredi Biats, owned by Diana Bown, Sally Eyre, Samantha Wilson, and Sally Lloyd-Baker. Groom: Chloe Fry
  • Tom McEwen and Toledo de Kerser, owned by Fred and Penny Barker, Jane Inns, and Alison McEwen. Groom: Lucy Seddon
  • Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class, owned by Angela Hislop. Grooms: Suzi Cooper and Charlotte Hollyfield

[26/08 Update: Tom McEwen has opted to withdraw Toledo de Kerser after the gelding sustained a minor injury in training. Pippa Funnell and her own and Marek Sebastek’s Majas Hope will replace them.]

Three of the combinations named – Tina Cook and Billy the Red, Piggy French and Quarrycrest Echo and Tom McEwen and Toledo de Kerser – represented Great Britain at last year’s WEG, while the remaining three horses will make their championships debuts off the back of strong results this spring. Laura Collett and London 52 won Chatsworth’s Event Rider Masters leg in May after taking the spoils in Blenheim’s eight- and nine-year-old CCI4*-S last autumn, while Kitty King and Vendredi Biats won both Bramham CCI4*-L and Burgham CCI4*-S. Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class, for their part, took Kentucky CCI5*-L for the second year.

Both Piggy French and Oliver Townend have been selected with direct reserve horses – for the former, that’s Trevor Dickens’ Badminton-winning Vanir Kamira, and for the latter, it’s Burghley winner Ballaghmor Class, owned by Karyn Shuter, Angela Hislop, and Val Ryan.

Sarah Bullimore and Reve du Rouet at Luhmühlen’s CCI5*-L. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Four immediate reserves have also been named. These are:

  • Alex Bragg and Zagreb, owned by Philip and Sally Ellicott
  • Sarah Bullimore and Reve du Rouet, owned by Christopher and Susan Gillespie and Brett Bullimore
  • Pippa Funnell and Majas Hope, owned by Marek Sebastak and the rider
  • Tom McEwen and Figaro van het Broekxhof, owned by Barbara Cooper

“I am very excited about the squad selection, which includes four senior gold medallists from recent championships,” says Dickie Waygood. “It allows Team GBR to be competitive while still investing in the future, with several horses receiving their first team call-up. While Tokyo 2020 qualification is already secured, this European Championships is an important part of our Olympic preparations, so I’d like to thank all the riders and their owners for making their horses available for selection.”

Chloe Fry and Vendredi Biats at Bramham. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

You may have noticed an extra detail in Team GB’s selection list – they’ve made the fantastic decision to champion the grooms of the selected horses, recognising their essential role in their charges’ performance.

“It was such a shock when we got the news,” says Chloe Fry, who works as travelling head girl for Kitty King. “Vendredi Biats did really well at Bramham and Burgham, so he and Kitty deserve a place, but it was so amazing to actually hear that they have been selected. To represent Team GBR is a massive achievement and to do it with this horse means so much. I’m so excited, I used to dream about being a team groom and now having the opportunity to do it is amazing.”

Zanie King, the long-time right-hand woman to Laura Collett, agrees: “For me, it is unbelievable to be selected, especially when you have such a close working relationship with the horse and rider – it means the world. I’m just delighted for Laura and for ‘Dan’. You never assume anything, but when you get selected it brings it all together. It’s a massive reward for lots of talent and hard work that has been put in by all of the team. I love being a team player and working as part of Team GBR is really special.”

[Team GBR Names a Talented Squad to Defend its European Title]

Friday News & Notes from World Equestrian Brands

By on Aug 2, 2019 12:03 am -

Jennie Brannigan supporting Thomas the Tank Engine at the Pan Ams. Photo by Jennie.

OK so the eventing portion of the Pan Ams start today and I honestly don’t think I’m the only one who is bummed that there isn’t a live stream, but luckily for you guys, EN has it locked and loaded for the fastest reports we can manage.

National Holiday: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Major Weekend Events:

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Dressage Individual Live Scores, Dressage Team Live Scores, Ultimate Guide, EN’s Coverage

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Millbrook H.T. [Website] [Ride Times] [Entry Status] [Scoring]

Cobblestone Farms H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

River Glen Summer H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Scoring]

Catalpa Corner Charity Horse Trial [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Scoring]

Olney Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Scoring]

News from Around the Globe: 

Oh did you want more photos of the jogs at the Pan Ams from yesterday? Ask and ye shall receive, my friend. Keep tuned to the U.S. Eventing site and their social pages for photos and updates throughout the competition, they take pretty good photos I guess. [All Horses Through First Jogs]

We’ve heard of event riders getting weird and becoming FEI level Dressage riders, but have you heard of one going the OTHER way? I’m pretty sure that Lauren Chumley is one-of-a-kind, as a USDF Gold Medal Dressage rider with a business in the dressage world, but also secretly eventing on the side. Lauren just won her first CCI2*-S in fact at the Horse Park of New Jersey, riding Rita Reynolds’ mare Atlanta B. [Lauren Chumley Dances on the Dark Side]

Everybody loves their trainer, but here are some things you need to know that they may not have told you. Number one personal pet peeve: please be on your horse and warmed up at the start of the agreed upon lesson time. Do not still be brushing your horse off! Early is on time. Riding with other people is fine, but be honest about it so you can work on a cohesive training program all together. [8 Things Your Trainer Will Never Tell You]

Best of Blogs: Who You’d Find in the Nine Equine Circles of Hell

Pan Am Jog Day Social Media Roundup

By on Aug 1, 2019 8:39 pm -

Let’s get this show on the road! The first horse inspection for eventing at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru was held this morning and everyone seems eager to get the competition underway. From the jogs, to arena familiarization, to walking around the beautifully decorated cross country course, let’s a take a first hand look at the day’s happenings.

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Order of Go for First Horse Inspection, Ultimate Guide, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

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Todos integrantes da Equipe Brasileira de CCE 🇧🇷passaram pela inspeção Veterinaria essa manhã em Lima – Peru 🇵🇪 . Segue horários e ordem do Time Brasil para prova de adestramento nesta sexta-feira 2/8/2019. Ruy Fonseca- 9.24 am ( horário 🇵🇪) 11.24 am (🇧🇷) 15.24(🇬🇧) Rafael Losano – 11.22am (🇵🇪) 13.22(🇧🇷) 17.22 (🇬🇧) Marcelo Tosi – 13.47 (🇵🇪) 15.47 (🇧🇷) 19.47 (🇬🇧) . Carlos Parro – 15.45 ( 🇵🇪) 17.45 (🇧🇷) 21.45 ( 🇬🇧) 🍀🍀🍀🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏 💪 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 @timebrasil @cbhoficial @ruyfonseca @rafa_losano @marceloequestrian @carlos_parro_bra #timebrasil #somostodosbrasil

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Vet check de prueba completa! Listos para mañana

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Um sonho adiado. Eu que depois de todas as seletivas e observatorias fui convocado como cavaleiro titular para os Jogos Panamericanos, ontem fui desconvocado e colocado na reserva. Meu cavalo chegou com febre da longa viagem até aqui e essa foi a brecha para me tirarem do time, já que nas pistas éramos sem dúvida o conjunto mais experiente, mais regular e um dos que tinha melhores resultados. Fico muito triste com tudo isso, pois tenho certeza que poderia ajudar muito o time a trazer a medalha e a vaga para as Olimpíadas de Tokyo. O sonho de carregar no peito uma medalha Panamericana foi adiado em pelo menos 4 anos. O que me conforta é saber que fiz tudo o que podia dentro das pistas. Não foi facil disputar as seletivas com minha égua no Brasil e com o Iberon na Europa. Foram periodos longe da família e do trabalho, mas toda minha equipe sabe que em momento algum faltou empenho máximo rumo a esse objetivo. Obrigado Iberon por me trazer ao topo do esporte mundial. Poucos cavalos chegaram em Olimpíada, Campeonato Mundial e Panamericano. Você é um guerreiro e que me surpreende a cada dia. Mesmo depois de chegar aqui com febre e todos te condenarem antecipadamente, em pouco dias já estava 100%, apto a competir e corcoveando a cada salto. Deus sabe o que faz e tudo deve ter um motivo maior, que hoje ainda não consigo entender. Admiro e respeito meus companheiros de equipe e tenho certeza que todos os conjuntos estão muito bem preparados para brigar pelo nosso objetivo maior que é a vaga Olímpica. Desejo toda sorte e estarei ao lado deles para torcer e ajudar no que for possível. Obrigado à minha família, minha equipe, a todos da Bom Sabor que me apoiaram e seguraram a onda nesse periodo. Agradeço aos amigos pelo apoio, pela torcida e pelo carinho! #panlima2019 #iberonjmen #gratidão @abcch_oficial @cbhoficial @chsa_oficial @samtonello

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At Lima Pan Am Games , amazing cross country course

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Local Sites & Colorful Delights: Pan American Games Cross Country Course Preview

By on Aug 1, 2019 6:03 pm -

Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Hello dear readers from the start box of the Pan American Games cross country course. Jose Ortelli (ARG), with input from advisor Pierre Michelet (FRA), has crafted a beautifully ornate track. Set to the CCI3*-L level, the course is abundantly charming, with designs and details that pay homage to the host nation including fences that imitate the Cathedral of Lima, Machu Picchu and more.

The track twists and turns as it reveals its many difficulties. With so many fences filling a winding track, Erik Duvander believes time will play a crucial role come Saturday.

“This course is the minimum length but has the maximum number of jumps, which makes it very twisty and technical. Time will be a huge factor,” he said, but the footing gives riders every opportunity to chase the clock.

“The cross country is the same grass that they had in Rio (for the 2016 Olympic Games), and it has a little bit of the same feel. I actually think that the root system is stronger, so it has more spring to it. It’s quite fast going,” Erik continued.

Riders have taken a tour of the colorful course, and Boyd Martin says it reminds him of Pau’s CCI5*-L track in France.

“It’s the maximum degree of difficulty for the three-star level and on top of that it’s quite a twisty course. It’s a bit more than what I expected to see. I think it’s harder than the course in Toronto (at the 2015 Pan American Games),” Boyd said. “It’s going to be a thrilling day on Saturday because there’s so many places you could have a mistake or slip over the time. We’re all on seasoned horses, but we’ve still got a tough mission ahead of us.”

Take a walk around this technicolor track with photos courtesy of Shannon Brinkman:

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Order of Go for First Horse Inspection, Ultimate Guide, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

 

Let the Hunt for Shiny Objects Begin! U.S. & Canada All Clear at Pan Am Games First Horse Inspection

By on Aug 1, 2019 3:34 pm -

    This Chilean horse is all of us on the eve of the 2019 Pan American Games. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Did you know that humans are the only animals who have an obsession with shiny objects? There’s a popular misconception that magpies do as well, but science says that’s garbage, and barracuda are only attracted to sparkly things because they mistake them for delicious fish dinner. Humans, on the other hand, are drawn to all that glitters — from disco balls to diamond rings — like moths to a flame (to reference a bit of nature mythology that IS legit, as you know if you’ve ever seen those suicidal ding-dongs nosedive straight into a campfire.)

This week, no one is feeling the magnetic pull toward shiny objects stronger than the 10 eventing teams contesting the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. A gold or silver medal means 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualification, and since no countries from FEI Olympic Group D (North America) and E (Central and South America) qualified at the 2018 WEG Tryon, those medals are going to be a at a premium in Peru.

Who’ll be setting off the Lima airport metal detectors with their new gold jewelry come next Monday? We’ll find out soon enough, as eventing is officially underway.

I’m rooting for this one, honestly. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Forty-six horses, including five U.S. and four Canadian combinations, presented at the first horse inspection this morning at Equestrian Club Militar La Molina. Three horses were sent to the holding box: Jhonatan Fabian Rodriguez’s Caipirina from Colombia, Carlos Villarroel’s Quilano from Chile and Ricardo Jequier’s Barbecho from Chile. Caipirina and Quilano passed upon re-inspection and Barbecho was withdrawn; however, Chile presented five horses in total so will still have four horses competing. Mexican reserve rider Fernando Parroquin Delfin did not present Romana. All other horses passed.

Same team, different grey horse losing its damn mind. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Team USA jogged fifth of the 12 nations participating in the competition, with traveling reserves Liz Halliday-Sharp and Cooley Quicksilver leading off followed by Tamie Smith and Mai Baum, Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play, Doug Payne and Starr Witness, and Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg.

Team USA:

“He’s just feeling the same as he does at home, which is pretty cool. He’s definitely been enjoying himself and feeling quite sassy. He had a jump today and felt brilliant.” — Liz Halliday-Sharp with Cooley Quicksilver. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

“When we arrived here and it’s winter, they’ve all been pretty fresh, and he’s extra very high-headed and feeling really great. But he’s really taking in all the sights and loving that they’ve thrown quite the party for him.” — Tamie Smith with Mai Baum. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

“He’s a very brave cross-country horse. He’s a huge galloper, which I think sometimes is hard on a track like this because you’re turning so much.” — Lynn Symansky with RF Cool Play. Shoulda brought Donner, Lynn! He’d fit right in at this jog. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

“I think she’s in a great place to put in a very competitive performance. The first minute or so cross-country she’s going to have an eyeful, but I think she’s absolutely confident.” — Doug Payne with Starr Witness. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

“He has a German pedigree but an American spirit.” — Boyd Martin with Tsetserleg. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Canada and Brazil already had their Rio Olympic qualifications in hand ahead of the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, but not so this go-round. They’ll be battling it for a slice of sparkle pie as well, and both are represented by strong squads.

Team Canada:

Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Dana Cook and Mississippi. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

What a unique coat! Dana Cook and Mississippi. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Colleen Loach and FE Golden Eye. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Forty-two horses will compete on dressage day tomorrow, which begins at 10 a.m. We’ll be along later today with a cross country course preview so do check back. Until then, Go Eventing!

A few more photos from the indomitable Shannon Brinkman for you to Peru-se (har har — you miss Jenni already, don’t you):

If you have a thing for horses AND men in uniform, the Pan Am Games is the event for you. Team Mexico’s M. Guillermo De Camp and Quelite. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

“Can you not just act normal for one moment?” Team Chile’s Ricardo Aliro Jequier Durán and Barbecho. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

But the Best Dressed Award goes to … Equador individual competitor Carlos Alfred Narvaez and Que Loco. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

South American sweater game strong. Team Guatemala’s Stefanie Brand Leu and Ginifer Palo Blanco. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

By my count, every horse on Team Chile had a complete come-apart at some point during the jog. Team Chile’s Guillermo Garín Heyermann and Bipolar. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Smooch! These equine athletes with their part-time modeling careers owe it all to their hardworking grooms. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

These braids. Team Guatemala’s Carlos Gonzolo Sueiras Lemus and Valentina RN. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

One more, just for kicks! Team Argentina’s Ignacio Jose Zone and Remonta San Jorge. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Dressage Individual Live Scores, Dressage Team Live Scores, Ultimate Guide, EN’s Coverage

 

Thursday Video from Ecovet: Pan Am Table Talk with Team USA

By on Aug 1, 2019 1:00 pm -

Hear from the #USAEventing Team 🇺🇸 ahead of the competition to get their thoughts on the venue, what they think about the cross-country course, and more ⬇️ #Lima2019 #TeamUSA

Posted by USA Eventing on Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Our U.S. team sits down to talk about all things Pan Ams including the venue in Lima, the cross country course and more in a press conference held yesterday. We listen in on what they’re thinking ahead of this week’s challenge.

Team USA and Team Canada were all clear through the first horse inspection this morning. We’ll be along soon with a full report and photo gallery!

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Order of Go for First Horse Inspection, Ultimate Guide, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

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By the Numbers: Millbrook Advanced

By on Aug 1, 2019 9:13 am -

New York’s Millbrook Horse Trials has been the kick-off to the U.S. fall season for many years now, with riders using it as a key run for horses headed to long-format events in the coming months. As the only Advanced event on the East Coast in this timeframe, Millbrook consistently draws a large field with plenty of big names.

Two days of Advanced dressage kick off at 10 a.m. Thursday, followed by cross country on Saturday and show jumping on Sunday. EN’s own Abby Powell will be bringing us all the latest from Millbrook 2019, so keep it locked here!

#Millbrook: Website, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram

Millbrook as seen from above. Photo by Dan Cohen.

The Event

  • Only 2.1% of starters (five pairs) have finished on their dressage score in the last five runnings of this event, out of 229.
  • Only 10 pairs have made the time on cross country out of 209 cross-country starters over five years.
  • The winner of the Advanced hasn’t been worse than fifth after dressage since before 2014.

Buck Davidson and Carlevo. Photo by Jenni Autry.

Dressage Divas

  • Carlevo is the horse to beat in the first phase, ridden by Buck Davidson. This pair has scored in the 20s in every Advanced and 4*-S/L start since the fall of 2017. They own the best two-year dressage average in the field at this level of 28.0 penalties.
  • Buck Davidson also brings a heavy hitter forward in Copper Beach, who is less consistent than his stablemate but can get closer to the 75% mark. Although he’s had some scores in the low 30s this spring, he clocked in a 26.7 at Rocking Horse Advanced earlier this year.
  • Buck really performs well at Millbrook typically, and his Burghley-aimed ride Jak My Style should step up to the plate as well. In three starts at A/4*-S/L in 2019, the Thoroughbred has dropped his score with each progressive outing and sits on an average of 31.2 penalties for the level under Buck.
  • Business Ben and Allison Springer are another pair that prove Thoroughbreds can get top scores on the flat; in eight starts at the level since 2018, Business Ben has averaged only 31.9 penalties and cracked the 70% mark at Fair Hill earlier this year.
  • Whitney Mahloch and her (Thoroughbred!) Military Mind have been no stranger to the top of the leaderboard after the first phase as well; he’s cracked 70% in three of his five starts at the level over the past two years and rarely scores worse than a 33.

Whitney Mahloch and Military Mind. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Cross Country Machines

  • Military Mind is the one to watch for the fastest round of the day; he and Whitney Mahloch have clocked in the fastest time of the day in six of their eight career clear cross-country rounds. In the two finishes that they weren’t the fastest of the day, they still finished inside the time.
  • Fylicia Barr and Galloway Sunrise have garnered three top three finishes at this level in part thanks to their quick turn of foot; they have clocked in the fastest round of the day or made the time in four of their seven clear rounds at the level.
  • Buck Davidson has used Jak My Style‘s speed to good effect; for their three Advanced starts in the past two years they have finished within five seconds of the fastest time in two of them.
  • Will Coleman with DonDante and Phillip Dutton with Sea of Clouds have both shown quick paces in the horses’ first starts at the top level.

Will Coleman and Tight Lines. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Show Jumping Powerhouses

  • Tight Lines is a very good show jumping horse at A/4*-S level; under Will Coleman he has never had more than one rail at these levels and they have jumped clear in their last five consecutive A/4*-S rounds.
  • Phillip Dutton has another crack jumper in his stable in Fernhill Singapore, who has now jumped clear in all five of his starts at the A/4*-S level.
  • DonDante under Will Coleman has added nothing in the show jumping phase in his first two starts at the level.
  • Ms. Poppins has added only one rail in four rounds at this level with Allie Knowles.

Buck Davidson and Jak My Style. Photo by Jenni Autry.

PREDICTED WINNER: Buck Davidson and Jak My Style

Keep Your Eye On:

  • Will Faudree and Pfun/Michel 233
  • Buck Davidson and Carlevo/Copper Beach/Park Trader
  • Will Coleman and Tight Lines/DonDante
  • Ariel Grald and Leamore Master Plan