Well I think it’s safe to say that the rapture didn’t happen. And if it did, I think I like this hell on earth. One person who is probably also glad she is here on earth is Lauren Kieffer. Most of us love to win an event. Well Lauren did just that this past weekend- 5 times over. Lauren won Prelim Horse B, Training Horse A, Open Novice A, Novice Horse A, and Beginner Novice Horse B. She was second in Open Prelim A, and third in Beginner Novice Horse B as well. These kind of wins don’t come from luck (although luck is always involved), they come from hard work, proper training, and dedication. I don’t know Lauren personally, but I admire her. She clearly puts forth the effort required to be successful in this sport at the highest level. I am sure we will be seeing her many times over at Rolex in the next many years. Congratulations to Lauren and her entire team on a fantastic weekend. For more on Lauren visit her website [here].
In case you missed the results from the weekend…
Otter Creek Farm Horse Trials: [Live Scores]
Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials: [Live Scores]
Virginia Horse Trials and Three Day Event: [Results Page]
Hitching Post Farm Horse Trials: [Live Scores]
Greater Dayton Horse Trials: [Live Scores]
Flora Lea Spring Horse Trials: [Live Scores]
– In another part of the world -France- John’s man crush, Clayton Fredericks, had a good week to win the CCI*** aboard Bendigo. Clayton is having a good year and is such a fantastic rider. I hope some of you got the chance to watch the live streaming of Saumur. Unfortunately, Clayton had to withdraw his second mount before the final horse inspection. For full results go [here].
– Optical Illusion takes the win in the SmartPak/USEA Preliminary Three-day Event at the Virginia Horse center. Hope Nicymer-Meryman, age 17, traveled all the way from New York to contest in this beloved classic three-day event. It sure looks like the journey was worth it. Congratulations to Hope and her wonderful horse.
– The EHV-1 is continuing to cause stress throughout the US. The death toll is now at 8 horses. In Arizona, 21 horses were exposed, and 67 are considered to have secondary exposure. In California 54 horses were exposed. In Colorado 30 horses were exposed with 68 having secondary exposure. Thirty-six horses were exposed in Idaho with 14 more potentially exposed. One horse in Illinois has been exposed and 5 in Iowa. Click here for more info on the other state exposures.
– The birth of an endangered Zebra foals in Scotland.
– I know the rapture didn’t happen. But many people believed it would. For those believers, there was an interesting service that was provided to them. What you may ask? Pet care. For those who would be Heaven bound and leaving animals behind, Eternal Earth-bound Pets was there for you. They were able to provide care for your pet during hell on earth. If there ever come another rapture, save this article so you can have your horses, dogs, ferrets, etc., watched over after you go. Don’t worry, Paypal is accepted. Thank you RAP for sharing.
– With only one rail down and an employee scoring an 18 in dressage, Body Martin and his crew have had a good weekend at Virginia HT.
Speaking of Virginia HT, rumor has it that Arden Wildasin had the save of a lifetime in the CCI*JYR division on XC. I will try and track down the pictures to share here. Well done Arden for hanging tight!
– June 11 is the designated helmet awareness day around the world. This June 11 many retailers that support Riders 4 Helmets will be offering a discount. There is an estimated 500 retailers around the world that will participate in this day. Helmets are the in thing and I don’t expect them to go out of style. So if you are in need of a new stylish hat, June 11 is your day.
– Will Coleman crossed back to his former life on Saturday night to win the Mini Prix at Keswick Hall near Charlottesville Virginia. I believe Will also took 5th place. I love seeing event riders be successful in other disciplines. Well done Will.
– Two British equestrian proprietors are accused of running Britain’s biggest veterinary medical scam worth 6 million pounds. These two individuals were accused of illegal importing of drugs from France and distributing them throughout the UK.
Check out Nina Ligon at Jersey
Happy Monday. Go Eventing.
