Karen O'Connor's scan after she and Veronica fell at Morven Park. Apparently that shows a burst fracture and compression fracture of two vertebrae. Ew.
Isn’t traveling great, guys? I’m currently sitting in an overheated Miami airport, watching all the people on my flight find out, one by one, that it’s delayed two and a half hours. Oh well, it gives me time to take advantage of the awesome free wifi and write this post. I’m sad to leave my family, who I only get to see once every year or so, but am extremely happy to finally dive head first into fall clothing. Blazers, tights, boots, why, it’s all a girl could wish for! Not to mention no more grimy tank tops at the barn. Now it’s going to be Ariat vests, full seat breeches and maybe that awesome new Alexus fitted jacket from Smart Pak. Mmmmhmmm.
Weekend Results
Events Opening This Week
Pine Top Thanksgiving H.T. (GA, A-3)
Monday News:
One of my favorite bloggers Catherine Haddad Staller writes for The Chronicle on how to keep American dressage moving forward. Catherine always says exactly what she’s thinking, and this time is no different. She proposes looking to successful systems in Europe and tailoring them to American riders. [The Chronicle of the Horse]
Karen O’Connor will have a new fall fashion accessory; an upper body cast. She and Veronica fell at Morven this weekend, and we’re all thankful that it didn’t turn out much, much worse. Veronica is none the worse for wear, but Karen will have a few months on the sideline. Get well soon, Karen! [Update on KOC]
Joe Meyer is looking for a working student! Joe is looking for someone to work and train at his farm in Ocala, Fla., for the winter, or longer. Stop complaining about riding in an indoor all winter long and apply! [PRO Riders FB]
The Horse is making it easier to understand what your horse sees. For instance, horses see things better when they’re elevated 70 cm off the ground, and see all colors but red, however in slightly washed out versions. I’m going to go tell the girl at the barn that’s convinced her horse hates red flowers this RIGHT NOW. [The Horse]
Michael Pollard and Jimmy Wofford teamed up to talk about US eventing, the Olympics, and further about Michael’s recent article about the future of eventing in The Chronicle. [Chris Stafford Radio]
Three show-jumping greats were honored in Gladstone this weekend. Members of the 1960 Olympic silver medalist show jumping team George Morris, Bill Steinkraus and Frank Chapot were recognized for their immeasurable contributions to the sport in a ceremony at the USET headquarters at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, NJ. If anything, just click on it for the photo. [NJ Star Ledger]
New details have emerged regarding the closing of Ram Tap, and apparently the allocation of land for California’s new light rail system is not the only factor. Most of the land will instead be used for a new ponding basin, a project that has been in the works for over a decade. The cost to relocate the stables away from the basin proved to be an expense that Ram Tap could not afford. [The Fresno Bee]
Zara Phillips has launched a new equestrian line for British brand Musto, and apparently it’s received the royal stamp of approval. Zara tests every piece that’s being released, and had a hand in designing most of the items. [Hello Magazine]
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