It was Fathers’ Day in Belgium yesterday – and fittingly, that’s where Australia’s Andrew Hoy and his family have been based in the lead-up to this week’s Luhmühlen Horse Trials, where he’ll ride two horses in the CCI4*-S class. Are we losing our minds with excitement? Abso-freakin-lutely. Catch up on our Luhmühlen tour diaries to get in the spirit of the thing.
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US Weekend Action:
Aspen Farms H.T. (Yelm, Wa.): [Website] [Results]
Bucks County Horse Park H.T. (Revere, Pa.): [Website] [Results]
Golden Spike H.T. (Ogden, Ut.) : [Website] [Results]
Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. (Poolesville, Md.): [Website] [Results]
Queeny Park H.T. (St. Louis, Mo.): [Website] [Results]
River Glen June H.T. (New Market, Tn.) : [Website] [Results]
Valinor Farm H.T. (Plymouth, Ma.): [Website] [Results]
Woodland Stallion Station H.T. (Woodland, Ca.) : [Website] [Results]
UK Weekend Action:
Berriewood: Results
Bicton Arena International: Results, EN’s Coverage
Hopetoun (1): Results
Speetley: Results
West Wilts (1): Results
Your Monday Reading List:
Yasmin Ingham’s Banzai du Loir turned plenty of heads last season, when he stepped up to four-star and ultimately won the eight- and nine-year-old CCI4*-S at Burnham Market. Now, he’s moved up again to CCI4*-L with sparkling results. Get to know this remarkable horse. [‘I got on and didn’t want to get off’: will this horse be at Paris 2024?]
I’d love to write a sensible lead-in for this piece on penile tumescence, but I cannot. In any case, click through if you’re wondering why your horse is always getting his, uh, bits out. Schwing. [Rising to the Occasion: Why is my Gelding Always ‘Dropping’?]
The forthcoming Olympics sees several major changes to the equestrian disciplines — not least that pesky new team format. But what about showjumping’s ‘fall and out’ rule? Does it make sense in this new format or is it time for reform? [Olympic Showjumping’s Fall and Out Rule: Is It Fair?]
And finally, do you have a fat pony waiting for his star turn in the UK? He could be the leading man (erm, horse) in an upcoming live-action film based on Norman Thelwell’s much-loved comics about girls and their ponies. [Casting call for fat pony to bring Norman Thelwell’s cartoon to life]
The FutureTrack Follow:
Want to feel suitably inspired by the antics of the next generation of superstars? Check out Harry Crisp — son of five-star eventer Tom Crisp — as he navigates his first year of affiliated eventing in fine style.
Morning Viewing:
Sir Mark Todd has been a busy boy since switching over to the racing world — and now he’s looking forward to his first Royal Ascot runner:
