A young Visionaire on the horse who introduced her to eventing, Casey, turns 29 today
Happy Birthday to Bonfire, Anky van Grunsven’s famous dressage partner for the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics. Together they earned the Dutch team silver, individual silver, and individual gold medals. Bonfire is 29 today… incidentally sharing the exact same birthdate with my first event horse, a chestnut QH named Casey. Happy Birthday, Casey!
Big events this weekend:
Poplar Place — hosting BN through Advanced, including CIC* and CIC** divisions. [Ride Times PDF]
Southern Pines — Training through Advanced. [entries, PDF] Featuring Stephen Bradley with Leyland, Jan Byyny and her big three, Will Coleman with Twizzel and Nevada Bay, Becky with her grays, Phillip Dutton on eight mounts, and Will Faudree with his top prospects. Among many others!
How do you spell “Success?” Don’t forget about our EN Saddle Pad Contest from Success Equestrian!! Only a few entries were sent in the last couple days…10 days left to get your photo in! Contest ends April 1st. We’ve received some really creative ideas!
Jessica Phoenix is a Pan Am gold medalist, competing at Poplar this weekend… and she’s also a pole bender! Thanks to Christian for sending us this video:
