Oh, just some eventers trying to cross a “ditch” at Stuart Horse Trials. Photo by Skyeler Icke-Voss.
In 2013, Stuart Horse Trials had to cancel just like a lot of British competitions because it rained just too darn much. From looking at pictures from competitors who just arrived and are wading walking their cross country courses, it’s pretty crazy wet there right now! That event is one of the premier competitions of the year and has an incredible organizing committee, and all I can say is they might need a few extra hands and maybe some giant fans to install around the property. And a lot of sunshine. And wind. And definitely no more rain!
U.S. Weekend Preview:
Cosequin Stuart H.T. [Website] [Live Scores]
Huntington Farm H.T. [Website]
Riga Meadow H.T. [Website]
Maryland at Loch Moy I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
Roebke’s Run H.T. [Website] [Entry Status]
39th Annual Whidbey Island H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Champagne Run H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Powder Basin H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Coconino Summer I H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
News From Around the Globe:
FLAIR will be providing the Training Three-Day Protect and Perform Award at Rebecca Farm this year. The winner of the Protect and Perform competition must be in the T3D and wear a FLAIR Nasal Strip during cross country and stadium — the highest placed rider who meets all criteria will win the $150 prize. FLAIR will also be offering complimentary applications at Rebecca and will be donating strips to the prize packs for the divisions.
Congratulations to Breanna Kaho, this week’s Fab Freebie winner! Breanna is the new owner of a Bucas Zebra Buzz Off Fly Sheet — a must have this fly season! [Fab Freebie: Bucas]
Team Canada experiences more changes right before the Pan Ams, with the un-explained withdrawal of Stuart Black. Without an official word from Equine Canada, all we have at the moment is the reason of “personal problems” as the source of his disappearance from the training camp. Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High, winners of the dressage at Bromont CCI3* a short while ago, have replaced him as traveling reserve. [Canadian Eventers Change Course]
So great! Did you want to check out the cross country courses at Barbury? You’re in luck! Thanks to Eventing Worldwide, we have pics of the Novice (Prelim) course, the CIC2* and the CIC3* jumps. I love looking at the courses from other countries, and Barbury is one of the top competitions of the year. [Barbury Cross Country Photos]
Equestrian Sports New Zealand is taking action and putting out new rules for social media for athletes, officials, volunteers, ESNZ staff and all members. As social media has become such a powerful force in our world, and a way that we learn about much of the happenings across the globe and connect with one another, ESNZ has decided that it is important to implement some rules. Failure to comply can result in take-down notifications, disciplinary actions, and even legal proceedings. [ESNZ Social Media Rules and Regulations]
I love this article by our very own four-star vet Kevin Keane on the definition of soundness. When you think of a sound horse, you want something that can competently and physically easily perform a certain array of tasks, right? What you need a horse to do is not what Phillip Dutton needs his horses to do, or what Sally Smith down the road wants her horses to do when she rides them three times a year. Kevin lays it all out and gives us a great guide to finding a horse that is sound for your needs. [What is Serviceably Sound?]
I’ve been looking for a grooming box to take to shows for a while now, but I was reluctant to spend $500 on a wooden one. I’m delighted to have found these Burlingham Sports Grooming Boxes, because they’re way more affordable, and I can order one in any color I want. I always feel like there are about 5-10 essentials that I use at shows that I need on hand all the time, and having them in a grooming box hanging on the front of the stall would be amazing. [SmartPak Product Of the Day]
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