Chinch is ready for Rio!
Today is a very big day. We’ll all be waiting with bated breath for the announcement that names the U.S. team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. The Chinchillas are on high alert and be assured that you, me, and the whole EN crew will be refreshing all the things in anticipation of the decision going public. We’re looking forward to finding out who will represent the U.S. at Rio, but if you want to know who we would pick, click here. [Update] It’s here! The TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT.
Weekend Action:
Luhmühlen: CCI4* Results, CIC3* Results
Great Vista H.T. [Results]
Seneca Valley H.T. [Results]
Bucks County Horse Park H.T. [Results]
Full Gallop Farm June H.T. [Results]
Silverwood Farm Spring H.T. [Results]
Golden Spike H.T. [Results]
Monday News and Notes:
International eventing and dressage judge Marilyn Payne, who will be the President of the Ground Jury for Rio, has reached her goal of judging at all six CCI4* events in the world! As a judge at Luhmühlen last week, she ticked the last box on her list. We extend our congratulations to Marilyn on this incredible accomplishment. Want to know more about Marilyn? Click here to read our profile on her.
The Equestrians is an eight-part documentary series focusing on all aspects of the equestrian world, from the globe’s top international riders all the way down to the innumerable members of the horse industry: farriers, veterinarians, horse show volunteers, the guy who drives the arena drag tractor. The official release is pending, but a recent sneak peak will give you a rarely-seen glimpse into McLain Ward’s Castle Hill home and facility in Brewster, NY, as well as some behind the scenes footage from competition. [Jumper Nation]
With the return of the USEA American Eventing Championships to the East Coast and it’s highly anticipated debut year at the remarkable Tryon International Equestrian Center, the eventing community has been buzzing about what we can expect from Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of the Tryon Equestrian Partners, and his team. The incredible construction of the footing on cross country has been especially intriguing, and the Chronicle’s Lisa Slade got a close up look at the status of the facility and what eventers can expect come September. [First Look at the AEC Track]
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Best of the Blogs: It is, Kind of, About the Ribbons…
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