Friday News & Notes from World Equestrian Brands

TBT to the RRP. Photo by Nicole Patenaude.

February! Welcome to February! The month of Valentine’s Day, the transitional month between winter and spring (can you see my fingers crossed here?), the shortest month of the year, and some other things like my birthday or whatever. Although, I just passed my birthday milestone last year, and this one isn’t that exciting, so maybe let’s just skip over this next one?

National Day: National Freedom Day

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Stable View H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Sporting Days Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Three Lakes at Caudle Ranch H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Galway Downs H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

News From Around the Globe:

Get your tickets for the Liftmaster Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field! Held in just a month on March 1-2, this international competition with a prize pot of $50,000 will feature 40 of the best event riders from around the world. Not only will you see top U.S. riders like Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton and Andrew Hoy riding, but we’ve heard through the grapevine that a certain Terminator might be in attendance as well? Get. Your. Tickets. Now! [Grand Prix Eventing]

Is 2019 the year of the Modified level? Methinks yes. Southern Arizona Eventing Association (SAzEA) just announced the addition of the Modified level to its second annual Horse Trials on March 23-24, 2019. After a successful first year and thanks to the continued support of the donors and sponsors this will be the first Modified offered in the South Western U.S. and the second on the West Coast. “Growth of the sport in Arizona and the West is important to the SAzEA Board of Directors, we are excited to offer this new level and to continue to expand our event for the growing area,” stated Marian LaLonde, President of SAzEA. [Modified Level Expands to Both Coasts]

Former dressage superstar Totilas is set to make his first public appearance since 2015. Last seen at his final competition before retiring four years ago, the 19-year-old stallion will appear alongside his progeny at the KWPN stallion show in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. Showcasing both his sons and grandsons, it is a delight to see this inspiring stallion and show off what he has accomplished in the breeding shed. [Totilas to Appear Alongside Sons]

Hot on Horse Nation: Meanwhile, In Canada….

The moment you’ve all been waiting for: Clydesdales 2019 Super Bowl Ad

*Note* this isn’t about beer, it’s always been about the Clydesdales, right?