I’ve been keeping up to speed with the global travels of one very cute gray 5* horse with very cute and large ears, and thanks to #supergroom and 4*/5* rider herself Lisa Barry I’ve been able to stalk sufficiently. Jessie Phoenix’s Wabbit is preparing to make his overseas debut at the upcoming FEI Nations Cup leg at Arville (Belgium) this weekend.
The Canadian squad is a part of the bolstered Canadian eventing program, led by the High Performance Advisory Group, aiming for a qualification berth for Paris via the Pan American Games at the end of October. As a part of both prep for Lima as well as building for the future, Canadian riders are receiving support to compete at Arville (and also received support to compete at Bromont this past weekend).
You can see the full (and I mean full!) entry list here. The live stream will be carried on FEI TV, which *usually – but don’t quote me on that until it pops up on the schedule* is broadcasted on the FEI YouTube for Nations Cup legs but will certainly be carried on ClipMyHorse.TV (membership required). Click here to access the live stream, and we’ll update you if and when another option appears. The action begins Thursday with two days of dressage, cross country on Saturday, and show jumping on Sunday.
Arville CCIO4*-S: [Website] [Entries/Startlists/Scoring] [Schedule] [Live Stream]
Major International Results:
#Euros2023 Website | On-Demand on CMH | Scores | EN’s Coverage
Bromont International H.T. (Bromont, Canada): [Website] [Scores]
Hartpury International (Gloucester, GB) : [Scores] [On Demand on H&C+]
U.S. Weekend Action
Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (Elkton, MD): [Scores]
Otter Creek Summer H.T. (Wheeler, WI) [Scores]
WindRidge Farm Summer H.T. (Mooresboro, NC) [Scores]
Woodside Summer H.T (Woodside, CA) [Scores]
Monday News & Notes
The commenting period for proposed FEI rule changes is nearing its close. FEI members can comment and provide feedback on a slew of proposed regulations, both general and applicable to each specific discipline, until August 16. Proposed updates or changes include a new standardized measuring system for noseband tightness, an increase in the age of horse allowed to compete at the 5* (and other) levels, changes to the use of black flag options as they pertain to MERs, and much more. [2023 FEI Rules Revision Proposals]
What happens when you lose your qualifications at a certain level? There are some additional requirements you/your horse will need to meet before stepping back up (for safety reasons!). Brush up on what to know if this happens in this USEA Rule Refresher. [Rule Refresher: Loss of Qualifications]
Shameless plug, I wrote a thing — a personal essay of sorts, the first of this type of writing for me in quite awhile. I published it over on NoelleFloyd.com, where I’ve been moonlighting as an education producer. [On Staying Current from the Sidelines]
AND our very own Allie Heninger was also recently featured in Sidelines Magazine! You can read Allie’s inspiring story about her balance living with an autoimmune disease, building a partnership with an opinionated mare, her family and pets, and her bustling career — we’re proud to know her! [Allie Heninger: The Autoimmune Equestrian]
It’s always a good time for some Wofford Wisdom. Practical Horseman recently reshared some of Jimmy’s top tips for galloping your horse — a skill every eventer worth their salt needs to know, and know well. [Tips for Galloping Safely]
Monday Video Break
Watch the highlights from a gold medal weekend from Team GB, who’ve just claimed another for their collection at this year’s European Championships. Don’t miss out on all of Tilly’s excellent coverage here.
