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Footing First: MARS Great Meadow International Rolls Out Major Irrigation Upgrades

By on Aug 1, 2019 8:00 am -

Photo courtesy of Great Meadow.

Held Aug. 22-25 in The Plains, Virginia, the completely revamped MARS Great Meadow International is right around the corner. With a new date and new levels, the GMI team has been hard at work to give spectators and competitors a world-class event, and excellent footing was at the top of their list.

Summer in Virginia is tough on footing — literally — but thanks to new, innovative irrigation practices, the ground at Great Meadow is unbeatable, even in Virginia, even in August. 

For starters, a huge chunk of the course is run on the steeplechase track, which is known among the racing community for its reliable footing. Beneath the 30 years of established turf is an intricate system of drainage tiles to ensure that the footing is pristine even in wet conditions. This section of the property is fully irrigated with massive water reels which act as giant sprinklers. 

From there, the track snakes into the newer section of the course, previously known as Fleming Farm. This area was completely renovated last fall, aerated and  planted with a heavy overseed blend of Bluegrass, turf fescues and perennial ryegrasses. Since planting, the land here has been managed with a very aggressive mowing program.

The newest addition to the land management line up is the SumiRain. Imported from Australia, SumiRain is an irrigation system that is designed to water a precise path without the installation of underground pipes. Each 50 meter perforated hose throws a steady, soaking spray 10 meters on either side, exactly the width of the gallop track. In addition to its accuracy, this system is eco-friendly, using only the amount of water needed with little to no waste. Great Meadow is the first venue in the country to utilize SumiRain irrigation hoses.

Interested competitors should move quickly, the closing date is next Tuesday, Aug. 6. Dressage will be held Thursday for the two- and three-star divisions, and Friday for the four-star riders. All divisions will show jump Saturday. The two-star division will run cross country Saturday afternoon, while the three- and four-star division’s cross country will be held Sunday.

EQSportsNet is the official live stream partner, and will provide wall-to-wall coverage of the CCI4*-S class, as well as the show jumping and cross country phases of the CCI3*-S.

General admission tickets are still available and can be purchased at this link. Spectators who bring donations, such as pet food and other needed shelter supplies, will receive free admission to the competition.

For those wanting access to the Patrons Marquee, hospitality packages include seating for Thursday morning dressage; a buffet lunch and hors d’oeuvre reception on Friday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; and brunch on Sunday. Click here to view hospitality package options.

MARSGMI: Website, Schedule, Entries

 

Thursday News & Notes from Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS)

By on Aug 1, 2019 12:03 am -

I got goats. Photo by Kate Samuels.

So, at one point I had only two horses in my barn, and I needed a companion so you could take one horse away to a show and the other one wouldn’t be lonely. So I got a miniature donkey, because he seemed to be the lowest cost companion alternative, and he worked great for a few years. Now, however, I have a group of horses who are NOT nice to the donkey, and the poor donkey has to live alone in a paddock and he is quite sad. Also, side note, this donkey does not like other donkeys, so obviously he has to now have goats for companionship. Hence how I ended up with three goats as companions for my companion animal.

National Holiday: National IPA Day

Major Weekend Events:

Pan American Games: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Order of Go for First Horse Inspection, 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: 

Heading to New York’s Millbrook Horse Trials? On Thursday evening at around 5 p.m., Emerald Valley Equine Nutrition, a Gold Medal MHT Sponsor, will host a Novice level course walk with 5* rider Ariel Grald. Open to all, and attendees will receive a free goodie bag of fantastic Emerald Valley samples. Walk your course and get advice on how to ride the course from Ariel! [Millbrook Horse Trials]

Oh, Mark Todd. How will we ever pay proper tribute to you? A storied career that spanned six Olympic medals, four World medals, five Burghley wins and four Badminton trophies, what can we really say? Nothing except treasure the times we’ve seen you in action, and maybe look at some really great photos from long ago when eventing was an entirely different sport and you still kicked ass. [Photo Tribute to Mark Todd]

Team USA is putting in good work already at the Pan Ams, with the dressage team landing team silver this week. The U.S. Dressage Team posted strong performances on the final day of team competition at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games, earning team silver with an overall score of 437.791 after two days of intense competition. Canada was presented with the gold medal after finishing on a 440.111, securing a coveted qualification for Tokyo 2020, alongside Brazil, who collected bronze with a score of 408.696. [US Team Garners Silver]

Ahhh … the Pre-Purchase Exam. Has there ever been anything so controversial in the world of horses? Probably not. While getting a PPE is recommended in all cases, the use of context, common sense, and perspective are all active ingredients in getting what you need out of the examination. Don’t go into the experience as a buyer without reading this article. [Putting the Perspective in the PPE]

Featured Video:

Millbrook Horse Trials 2019 from Marion Latta de Vogel on Vimeo.

WEG Silver Medallists Ireland Announce European Championships Team [Updated: 8/8]

By on Jul 31, 2019 8:51 pm -

Cathal Daniels and Rioghan Rua. Photo by Katie Neat Photography.

A second team has been announced for the forthcoming FEI European Championships, to be held at northern Germany’s Turniergëlande Luhmühlen from the 28th of August through the 1st of September. As team silver medallists at last year’s World Equestrian Games, Ireland have secured their qualification for next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, and they certainly haven’t been resting on their laurels since then. The announcement comes just days after the Irish team took silver at their home Nations Cup at Camphire, while Sam Watson won his second four-star of the year with Imperial Sky.

Five riders and six horses have been named to the Irish squad, of which five combinations will ultimately travel to Germany and four will be named to the team. Congratulations to:

  • Clare Abbott and Euro Prince, owned by Cormac McKay
  • Cathal Daniels and Rioghan Rua, owned by Frank and Margaret Kinsella
  • Sarah Ennis and Woodcourt Garrison, owned by Breda Kennedy
  • Ciaran Glynn and November Night, owned by Susanna Francke and Peter Cole
  • Sam Watson and Imperial Sky, owned by Cathy Byrne and Hannah Watson, or Tullabeg Flamenco, owned by Vahe Bogossian

[8/2 update: Tony Kennedy and Westeria Lane will replace Clare Abbott and Europrince on the squad after Europrince picked up an injury. Irish eventing team manager Sally Corscadden announced, “Stepping up to join the squad will be U25 rider Tony Kennedy and his experienced horse Wisteria Lane. We are very fortunate to have a combination that have already successfully completed Luhmühlen this year finishing a very credible 14th. Tony was a member of the bronze medal winning Young Rider (U21) team at the Strzegom Europeans in 2015 alongside teammate Cathal Daniels. This is a great opportunity for Tony to debut on a senior team.” The updated squad is Cathal Daniels riding Rioghan Rua, Sarah Ennis riding Woodcourt Garrison, Ciaran Glynn riding November Night, Tony Kennedy riding Westeria Lane and Sam Watson riding Imperial Sky. [Horse Sport Ireland]

“This year has been about building on our success from the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, where Ireland won Team and Individual Silver Medals and became the first Irish sports team to secure Olympic qualification for Tokyo 2020,” says High-Performance Eventing Director Sally Corscadden. “The bar in European eventing is set very high, so we are sending experienced combinations to represent Team Ireland at the Europeans. We can be full of confidence going to Luhmühlen with four-star international wins earlier in the year from European squad member Sam Watson, and a great team result last weekend at our home Nations Cup in Camphire.”

Just one combination on the list contested last year’s WEG – Cathal Daniels and his feisty mare Rioghan Rua finished 26th individually, and have since finished sixth in the Event Rider Masters at Chatsworth, before going on to win Bramham’s under-25 CCI4*-L. Both Sam Watson and Sarah Ennis featured on the team at Tryon, though on different horses – Sam rode Ardagh Highlight, while Sarah rode her long-time partner Horseware Stellor Rebound.

“Fellow European squad members, Ciaran Glynn and Clare Abbott produced top-class performances in Badminton, one of only six annual International five-star events, and Sarah Ennis, part of the silver medal-winning WEG team, is a proven Championship rider,” continues Sally.

The team will be accompanied by a full bevy of support staff, including Grant Wilson, who takes over as showjumping coach from Ian Fearon. The Irish team will be aiming for its first European Championships podium finish since 1995, when they took team bronze and individual gold (Lucy Thompson and Welton Romance) at Italy’s Pratoni del Vivaro.

[Olympians and World Champions among Senior Eventing Squad named for the European Championships]

Team USA’s Sarah Lockman Unlocks Individual Dressage Gold at Pan Am Games

By on Jul 31, 2019 6:07 pm -

On the 2019 Pan American Games individual dressage podium: L to R – silver medallist Tina Irwin (CAN), gold medallist Sarah Lockman (USA) and bronze medallist Jennifer Baumert (USA). Photo: FEI/Daniel Apuy, Getty images.

It was Team USA on the top step of the Pan American Games podium today when Sarah Lockman steered the lovely chestnut stallion First Apple to clinch individual dressage gold. A superb score of 78.98 in the Intermediate l Freestyle clinched it for the 30-year-old who pipped Canada’s Tina Irwin and Laurencio by just over a single percentage point, while Lockman’s teammate Jennifer Baumert claimed the bronze with her gelding Handsome.

This was America’s ninth individual dressage title in the history of equestrian sport at the Pan Am Games, which dates back to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1951. And Lockman made it a U.S. three-in-a-row as compatriot Steffen Peters posted a consecutive double at Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2011 and Toronto, Canada, in 2015.

Photo by Vidal Tarqui / Lima 2019.

Both Small Tour and Big Tour combinations compete at the Pan Ams, and the Small Tour riders were first to battle it out in the Intermediate l Freestyle today. Just four horse-and-rider partnerships contested the higher-level Big Tour class that followed, but the medals were decided by the biggest scores on the day, regardless of the category, and it was Small Tour contenders Lockman, Irwin and Baumert who posted those to claim the top three steps of the podium.

Team USA’s Jennifer Baumert claimed the bronze with Handsome. Photo by Vidal Tarqui / Lima 2019.

The USA was never eligible for one of the two Olympic team qualifying spots on offer because they sent just three Small Tour riders to Lima. They already had their Tokyo ticket in the bag after claiming silver at last year’s FEI World Equestrian Games on home soil in Tryon and were quite happy to settle for silver in the team competition won by Canada on Monday.

But today they were gunning for the gold and they got it, thanks to a stunning performance from team debutante Lockman and her sensational nine-year-old Dutch stallion which is owned by Gerry Ibanez. Judges Thomas Kessler (GER), Mary Seefried (AUS), Eduard De Wolff Van Westerrode (NED) and Janet Lee Foy (USA) all put the American first, while Canada’s Brenda Minor placed her second, and the winner achieved high marks for Degree of Difficulty from all five judges, including a nine from Kessler.

Jennifer Baumert and Handsome. Photo by Vidal Tarqui / Lima 2019.

“I’m over the moon excited about it!” Lockman said. “It’s everything I ever dreamed of and wanted, and I’m so proud of my horse and grateful to everybody who helped me get here and the whole support staff that have been here helping me at my first ever Games experience — it’s been truly unforgettable!”

Irwin and Laurencio, members of Canada’s gold-medal-winning team on Monday, put a strong 77.78 on the board to hold second spot, and when Baumert and Handsome slotted into third on 75.755 then all three medal contenders had an anxious wait while the Big Tour foursome strutted their stuff in the Grand Prix Freestyle. And Dominican Republic’s Yvonne Losos De Muñiz put in a strong challenge here with her 14-year-old mare, Aquamarijn, but when the scoreboard showed 75.43 she just missed out on the podium and the top three wouldn’t change.

Yvonne Losos De Muñiz and Aquamarijn. Photo by Vidal Tarqui / Lima 2019.

US Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald, who with the great mare Brentina was double-gold medallist at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1999, couldn’t hold back her tears of delight. Lockman described the motivation her team leader has been providing throughout these Games.

“Debbie has been sending us some really amazing quotes and I think I’m going to have to have one put up in my barn and on my mirror … she told us ‘you are what you believe, and preparation is everything and you can really do it, and to work to the very last moment for it.’ I’m so thankful to her for the leadership, and to my coach Scott Hassler for his encouraging words leading up to this which have helped me handle the pressure and figure my way through my first Games!” said the new Pan American individual dressage champion.

View complete results here.

[Pan American Games Lima 2019: Americans turn the tables to take Dressage Individual gold and bronze]

2019 Pan American Games: Website, Eventing Entries, Technical Manual, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: Conditioning with David O’Connor

By on Jul 31, 2019 5:28 pm -

What’s the secret to super-fit event horses? A mountainside is a good start.

At home, the O’Connors enjoy a mile-long climb that takes you 600 feet up in elevation. David walks us through why conditioning is important, and why hill work should be a key component in any event horse’s fitness. Trust me, this is a cool video if you like to nerd out on heart rate + more with David O’Connor!

Many thanks to our dear friends at Noëlle Floyd for sharing this — be sure to subscribe, both to their gorgeous magazine and to their YouTube channel for more fantastic content.

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Switzerland Names Team for European Championships

By on Jul 31, 2019 5:04 pm -

Felix Vogg and Colero at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

We’re now just four weeks away from the start of the 2019 European Championships, which will see us head back to Luhmühlen in northern Germany for the second time this summer. 17 nations will go head-to-head in pursuit of not just a roster of medals, but of valuable Tokyo qualification, too: the two highest-placed teams not already qualified for the Games will secure their spot at this pivotal championship.

The catch? 12 of the 17 nations entered are after those two spots. One of those is Switzerland, who announced their final squad of six today, well ahead of the August 12 final deadline. Congratulations to:

  • Caroline Gerber and Tresor de Chignan CH, owned by Claude Gerber
  • Robin Godel and Grandeur de Lully CH, owned by Jean-Jacques Fünfschilling
  • Roxane Gonfard and Opi de Saint Léo, owned by the rider
  • Camille Guyot and Ulsan de Lacorée, owned by the rider
  • Tiziana Realini and Toubleu de Reuire, owned by Samuel Siegenthaler and Heinz-Günter Wickenhäuser
  • Felix Vogg and Colero, owned by Jürgen Vogg, or Archie Rocks, owned by Phoenix Eventing S.a.r.l., Jürgen Vogg, and the rider

Four of the final six combinations will be named to the Swiss team upon commencement of the Championships, while the remaining two will ride as individuals. Just two of the named combinations represented Switzerland at last year’s WEG: Robin Godel and Grandeur de Lully CH finished 60th individually, while Felix Vogg and Colero – then based in the States full-time – finished 70th, but haven’t been seen out of the top six in an international since.

The Swiss team is headed up by chef d’equipe and team vet Dominik Burger, and are assisted by trainers Ernst Wettstein, Peter Hasenböhler, and Kiwi legend Andrew Nicholson, who was drafted in as cross-country coach at the tail end of last year.

“With a strong team result, we can secure us one of the two remaining quota places for participation in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo,” says Burger.

We’ll be bringing you further team announcements as they roll in, as well as a comprehensive form guide and field analysis once all the combinations – including the twelve put forward by host nation Germany – have been confirmed. In the meantime, go Switzerland – and Go Eventing!

[Swiss Team Selected for European Championships]

Richard Jeffery to Conduct Free Show Jumping Clinics at 2019 AEC

By on Jul 31, 2019 1:00 pm -

Richard Jeffery’s show jumping course set and ready for action at Burghley 2017. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Heading to the 2019 American Eventing Championships? Show jumping course designer Richard Jeffery will be conducting two free show jumping clinics at this year’s AEC, to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

While the clinic serves as a training program for course designers, it’s also open to auditors and a great opportunity to learn from one of the top minds in our sport — no one has more show jumping design experience than Jeffery, whose resume includes the past 21 years of Kentucky Three-Day Events and myriad championships.

The first clinic will run Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The second clinic will run on Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The first day of both clinics will be spent in the classroom and the second day will include practical application in the arena.

This seminar serves as a training program for current USEF officials who meet the eligibility requirements and wish to obtain their USEF “R” Eventing Jumping Course Designer (EVJCD) license. The seminar will also fulfill the continuing education clinic (CEC) requirements for current “R” EVJCD license holders.

In order to be eligible for a USEF “R” EVJCD license, applicants must have “designed the jumping course at a minimum of two Preliminary level or higher horse trials at two separate Federation licensed/endorsed competitions within the current or previous two years. These courses must be submitted with the application.”

The fee for current USEF officials and current “R” EVJCD license holders is $50. Auditing is free. The clinics are presented by the USEA and the Roger Haller Education Fund.

Click here to register. Pre-registration is preferred but not required.

Questions about the clinics should be directed to Nancy Knight at [email protected] or (703) 669-9997.

[Free Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Clinics to be Hosted at the 2019 USEA AEC]

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: OTTB Sets Record in YEH Program

By on Jul 31, 2019 11:00 am -

Cornelia and her OTTB Brush Dance may have made history today as the highest scoring 5 year old Young Event Horse when…

Posted by Sharon White on Friday, July 12, 2019

You don’t need a fancy young import to do well in the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) programs — Cornelia Dorr and her five-year-old OTTB Brush Dance (Dance With Ravens – Phyxius, by Broad Brush) proved just that at the Maryland Horse Trials a few weeks ago. The Maryland-bred gelding – who ran five career races and never finished higher than 6th – earned a nearly perfect score of 95.5 (with the maximum score being 100) which, as far as anyone is able to tell, is a record high YEH score.

For anyone out there fearing an OTTB will be overshadowed in the YEH program: put those doubts aside and pick up an all-American sport horse prospect! The three horses on our wishlist this week will be eligible for the YEH classes next year:

My Bitcoin. Photo via New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

My Bitcoin (PIONEEROF THE NILE – BELLA FAFA (BRZ), BY ELUSIVE QUALITY): 2016 16.1-hand Kentucky-bred gelding

This unraced three-year-old, My Bitcoin, could be a smart investment for you as a riding horse A half-brother to American Pharoah, “Milo” sold for over a half-million dollars at the Keeneland September auction when he was a yearling. While it didn’t work out for him as a racehorse, you could really hit the jackpot if you’re the lucky one to take him home.

As a youngster, Milo is very green under saddle so he is still learning to balance himself and engage his hind end. He is a confident guy who seems willing to learn and his flashy gaits are only going to get fancier as his training progresses. In the barn, Milo friendly and playful.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky.

View My Bitcoin on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Wise Feature. Photo via CANTER Delaware.

Wise Feature (WISED UP – ALLISON’S ALIBI, BY THE DADDY): 2016 15.3-hand Florida-bred gelding

Wise Feature may be as quiet as they come. He never made it to the track since he showed no interest in racing. In fact, he showed so little hustle his trainer didn’t even bother recording any workouts! Perhaps a different career will be more to his liking and will pique his interest. Wise Feature has a lovely balanced frame and a kind eye. If you can get him motivated, he looks like a really nice prospect!

Located at Delaware Park.

View Wise Feature on CANTER Delaware.

Raziela. Photo via CANTER Minnesota.

Raziela (LINE OF DAVID – JENIIGOTYOURNUMBER, BY SHANIKO): 2016 16.0-hand Kentucky-bred mare

Lovely filly alert! Raziela is a sweetheart who thoroughly enjoys snuggling with her handler. She has run three career races and earned a measly $660 total, so she’s clearly not cut out to be competitive racehorse. She was retired with a foot bruise, but is otherwise sound and the bruise is already nearly healed. Her walk is nicely cadenced with a good swing and over-track. Razeiela seems to be the in-your-pocket type who will simply blossom once she finds her person.

Located at Canterbury Park.

View Raziela on CANTER Minnesota.

Pan Am Social Media Roundup: Livin’ It Up in Lima

By on Jul 31, 2019 8:00 am -

The event horses and riders are all settled in at the Equestrian Club Militar La Molina in Lima, Peru ahead of the start of the Pan American Games. Their travels weren’t without a touch of drama, however, as the U.S. team horses’ flight from Miami was delayed. Luckily, supergroom Stephanie Simpson was there to look after them and see that they all arrived safely!

Now that everyone has had a chance to make themselves at home at the venue, the Games are about to begin as the first jogs take place tomorrow morning. It’s a major bummer that there isn’t a livestream of this pivotal event, but at least we can still have a look around thanks to the magic of social media. Here are some scenes from the teams’ first couple days in Peru:

Quick links: Website, Entries, Technical Manual, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

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There is a lot of high headed activities going on here at @lima2019juegos @mai.baum1 is very interested at the party that is getting set up for him this weekend. Day 2 went great! We were much safer riding around today and had a nice long and low school this morning and hack on the gallop this afternoon. It’s quite chilly here as it’s foggy and Peru’s winter this time of year so the horses are feeling fresh and ready for some competing. @lynn.symansky.equestrian and I went for a little walk around the perimeter of the venue and then a lot of waiting around. Tomorrow afternoon we get to walk the XC course and we also start to work on the finishing touches to perfect our dressage. There is an app with live scores so you can follow play by play of each person. It is very quick to upload scores and since their won’t be any live stream or long videos able to be posted this might be a good way to follow along. Also @usaeventing will be on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for quick updates and some footage for anyone wanting to keep updated. Trot up is Thursday at 9am and Dressage starts at 9am on Friday. Team USA Eventing will go 5th in the Nations order and the team will be riding in the following order: @lynn.symansky.equestrian @tsmitheventing @dpequestrian @boydmartin007 All of the horses are looking in great form and ready to tackle the job! Thanks everyone who is following along and who keep sending messages and liking our posts! Excited for our cheering squad to start arriving tonight and tomorrow. Catch up tomorrow 🇺🇸❤️💪 @ellenahearn @alexahearn9 @b_beventing @mecoston @k_smitheventing @bethikens @erhofmann @dianepitts44 @christinehaughturner @donnaphillips3715

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Wednesday News & Notes from Attwood Equestrian Surfaces

By on Jul 31, 2019 12:01 am -

Photo courtesy of Rob Stevenson.

Barely recognized these ladies with their new Peruvian getup. Canada’s chef d’equipe, Rob Stevenson, calls them “Alpaca hats,” but we’ll just call it the Lima version of insanity in the middle.

National Holiday: National Avocado Day

Major Weekend Events:

Pan American Games [Website] [Entries] [Technical Manual] [Live Scores] [EN’s Coverage]

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Millbrook H.T. [Website] [Scoring]

Cobblestone Farms H.T. [Website] [Scoring]

River Glen Summer H.T. [Website] [Scoring]

Catalpa Corner Charity Horse Trial [Website] [Scoring]

Olney Farm H.T. [Website] [Scoring]

Wednesday News:

Heading to New York’s Millbrook Horse Trials? On Thursday evening at around 5 p.m., Emerald Valley Equine Nutrition, a Gold Medal MHT Sponsor, will host a Novice level course walk with 5* rider Ariel Grald. Open to all, and attendees will receive a free goodie bag of fantastic Emerald Valley samples. Walk your course and get advice on how to ride the course from Ariel! [Millbrook Horse Trials]

UK eventer Jenny Gaskell deserves a huge acknowledgment after she leapt from her horse in warmup to perform CPR on a spectator. The man had suffered a heart attack, and Jenny, a firefighter, performed chest compressions until the EMTs could arrive … then she went on to jump double clear around the Frickley Park Horse Trials Open Intermediate track. [Eventer who abandoned warm-up to save spectator’s life goes on to jump double clear]

Mark Todd has nearly too many accomplishments to count, but Horse & Hound breaks down his biggest… [Mark Todd: reflecting on 25 moments from his glittering career]

If Courtney Carson were stuck on an island with Doug Payne’s horses, what five things would she bring? Soft peppermints, for starters. [Perfect Braids And Super Shine: How Courtney Carson Gets Doug Payne’s Horses Ring Ready]

The week we’ve had to say goodbye to Kristen Kovatch Bentley, the Managing Editor of Horse Nation. You’ve seen pretty of her witty and thoughtful stories shared here on EN. Good luck with the next chapter, Kristen! [Horse Nation Says Its Goodbye to Managing Editor, Kristen Kovatch Bentley]

Attwood Wisdom of the Week: 

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