What could Chinch be saying to Princess? Is he whispering sweet nothings? Telling a joke? Planning world domination? All of the above, most likely.
I love living in a place where horsey activities are happening all around me all the time and I am able to be active in the equine community both in and out of the saddle. Just this weekend, I went cross country schooling Friday, watched a Grand Prix on Saturday and saw a friend celebrate success during a victory gallop today. Sometimes life feels like such a whirlwind between staying busy with work, keeping in touch with family and friends, trying to get a handle on the to-do list at home and sometimes even finding time to compete at events myself. But I couldn’t imagine anything different and I know I’m not the only one. We can be very thankful that we do not live boring lives!
U.S. Weekend Action:
University of New Hampshire H.T. [Website] [Results]
Larkin Hill H.T. [Website]
Flora Lea Fall H.T. [Website] [Results]
Surefire H.T. [Website] [Results]
Sundance Farm H.T. [Website] [Results]
MeadowCreek Park H.T. [Website] [Results]
Twin Rivers Fall H.T. [Website] [Results]
Equestrian Institute H.T. [Website] [Results]
Tryon Riding and Hunt Club Horse Trials [Website] [Results]
Monday News and Notes:
Morven Park in Leesburg, Va. is looking for volunteers for the October 1-2 horse trials, especially on Saturday, October 1. If you’re available to help, click here to sign up.
USEA is looking for volunteers to participate in a cardiovascular study during the Chattahoochee Hills HT October 29-30. It involves non-invasive monitoring of your horse’s heart during cross country and riders all levels are welcome. [Click here for more information and to register]
After picking up a win at the Ballindenisk’s CIC3*, rider Oliver Townend and owner/breeder PJ Hegarty decided to retire 12-year-old Fenyas Elegance. The mare, a daughter of Ricardo Z, will be bred, which was always the eventual plan for her. During her eventing career, “Ellie” was a winner at Blenheim and Bramham and placed third at the Saumur CCI3*. [‘Fantastic’ event mare to retire on a high]
Do you want to make a career with horses but you’re not sure that being a veterinarian or professional rider is the right track for you? There are a surprising amount of career opportunities in the equine industry that you may not know about. The University of Kentucky set out to educate students about different types of jobs in the industry by organizing a unique careers tour in the Lexington area. [UK Tour Displays Equine Industry Career Possibilities]
The 2016 West Coast Future Event Horse Champion came in the form of a leopard patterned Knabstrupper. See Spot Fly is a 3-year-old gelding owned by Leslie Asbe (breeder not listed) who placed first in both the in-hand and jump chute sections to win the Overall Championship against 28 other quality yearlings, 2-year-old and 3-year-olds. [A Leopard Colored Knabstrupper Takes Home FEH West Coast Champion Title]
The memory of Andrew Nicholson’s late, great eventing partner Avebury is being honored through an auction to raise funds for children with cancer. A bracelet made from Avebury’s tail hair will be auctioned along with a signed, framed photograph of Avebury. The money raised will be donated to support Kamran’s ward at the Children’s Hospital, John Radcliffe, Oxford, where children receive treatment for cancer and blood disorders. The auction is open now and will close at midnight on September 30. [Click here to bid]
Surefire Farm will have an open schooling day on Tuesday, September 27. Also, a note from Jan Byyny and the Surefire Crew: “We want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to all of their wonderful volunteers! We couldn’t do this without you!” [Surefire Eventing]
