Welcome to Friday, Eventing Nation! With the sticky summer in full swing, it’s yet another weekend-eve on which I’m surrounded by grimy tack, furiously polishing everything in preparation for tomorrow’s competition. The sun is setting and I can hear live music from one of the bars in town, trickling through the trees and down the hill to the farm. Sure, I could be out there, but there’s an early alarm tomorrow and, frankly, I wouldn’t have my weekend start any other way. I know I’m in good company in this brand of madness.
Whether you’re competing, schooling, spectating, or simply having a well-deserved chilled out weekend, enjoy it — I hope the sun continues to shine on your corner of the world.
UK Weekend Preview:
Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing [Website] [Ride Times] [Cross Country Videos]
Hendersyde Park [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Skipton (2) [Website] [Ride Times] [Cross Country Videos]
Events Opening this Weekend:
3rd: Frickley Park (2) – BE80-BE105 – [Enter] South Yorkshire (September 8-9)
3rd: Frenchfield (2) – BE80-BE105, with BE90RF – [Enter] Cumbria (September 8-9)*
5th: Burnham Market (2) – BE80-N – [Enter] Norfolk (September 9)*
Events Balloting this Weekend:
4th: Wellington – BE100-A with 5yo classes – [Enter] Hampshire (August 25-27)
Friday Video: Age Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number
He’s nearing his 80th birthday, but that doesn’t stop racehorse trainer Ron Thompson from running his yard just as he’s always done — with vim, vigour, and above all, a passion for the horses. This week’s Friday video delves into the admirable philosophy of this impressive man, who still rides out the trickiest horses every morning and has the sort of twinkle in his eye that spells the best kind of trouble. His secret? A dram of whiskey before bed — the same tipple of choice as a certain Mr Jung. We don’t want to say that the golden elixir gives you superpowers, but…
Ron Thompson – the 79-year-old who rides out every day and loves the game
A remarkable man – 79-year-old Ron Thompson rides out every single morning, trains from the yard he built himself and still absolutely loves the game. Luke Harvey went to meet him…
Posted by At The Races on Friday, July 27, 2018
