Monday News and Notes from Success Equestrian

Willow and me at Hillcrest Farm. Photo by Naomi Eastwood Willow and me at Hillcrest Farm. Photo by Naomi Eastwood

It’s not often that I get to go to horse shows to ride rather than work, and it’s even less often that someone takes pictures of me as I’m usually the one behind the camera. So this trip was quite a treat all around! My good friend Naomi came with me to Hillcrest Farm this Saturday and acted as my groom/photographer/kick in the pants while I competed two horses. It was only the 2-foot class, but I’ve been out of consistent competition for so many years, it’s really interesting how I’m having to re-develop my eye and instincts. Hillcrest is a lovely facility and Janet and Dan Cagle were gracious hosts. I’ve been to some of the biggest competitions in the country, but I still love the intimate, low-key, local competitions like this one.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Morven Park H.T. [Results]

Rocking Horse Spring H.T. [Results]

Full Gallop March II H.T. [Results]

Texas Rose Horse Park H.T. [Results]

Galway Downs H.T. & CIC [Results]

Monday News and Notes:

It’s time to vote for your favorite EN style Rolex ticket art! The winner will receive a T-series helmet from Tipperary, so be sure to get your votes in now. Voting will close on Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. EST, and we’ll announce the winner in Saturday’s Links post. [Vote for Tipperary Contest Winner]

Where’s the Beef finishes fourth in Carolina Cup. Jennie Brannigan rode the horse in a flat race a week ago. In this weekend’s race over fences, the gelding took a commanding early lead with Willie McCarthy in the irons and maintained their position for the majority of the race. [Diplomat Wins Carolina Cup]

In historical films and TV shows, heroes always escape on horseback. They vault dramatically into the tack and take off at breakneck speed, narrowly escaping danger. I doubt that’s how this scenario played out. [Man Escapes on Horseback]

What’s in a name? Furthermore – what’s in a police horse’s name? Apparently careful selection based upon history, perception, or simply the next letter of the alphabet. But one particular name wasn’t going to make the cut, and that caused quite an unexpected controversy. [What Sort of Name is That for a Horse?]

Short on time? Your horse can sense and will do everything in his power to slow you down or otherwise make you feel frazzled. That’s why we love them, right? [14 Things Your Horse Does When You’re Running Late]

Monday Video: The Fork Horse Trials is this week!