This morning we’re bidding happy trails to Peter Flarup’s longtime partner, Impressed, who’s off to a new owner to show them the ropes of the sport. Peter, who competes for Denmark, was teamed up with Fascination for his entire international career to date. “The journey have been amazing,” Peter wrote on social media. “[I] took him from an unsure 1* horse in late 2021 to being my reserve horse for [Paris 2024].” Peter and Impressed enjoyed strong results at the 4* level, including a 4*-S podium finish in Sweden at Kristianstad last year, and we know his new partner will have lots to learn from such an experienced horse. Best wishes to you, Impressed!
Peter Flarup and Impressed. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
U.S. Weekend Results
$100k Stirling Venture Capital Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field (SC): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays] [EN’s Coverage]
Full Gallop Farm February II H.T. (SC): [Website] [Scores]
Rocking Horse Winter III H.T. (FL): [Website] [Scores]
Twin Rivers Winter H.T. (CA): [Website] [Scores]
Sporting Days Farm March H.T. (SC): [Website] [Scores]
News & Reading
❤️ Alison Eastman-Lawler has been an active part of the sport for 44 years—this past year was her toughest yet, as she battled breast cancer while running her two eventing facilities in Areas I and III, organizing countless schooling shows and clinics, and teaching close to a hundred students. But thanks to her close-knit barn family she’s heading into 2025 with a bright future. Don’t miss the full story here.
🧠 Do concussion protocols and recovery programs take gender equally into consideration? Some research suggests no, deriving from the fact that many concussion studies don’t use many female participants. Horse Network explores this disparity further here.
👏 Three Mares has officially launched. Their mission is to give away 100% of their profits to causes that help athletes with the emotional, physical, and logistic challenges of their sport. In the next 10 years, they’re committed to donating at least $1,000,000.00. Read on for more about this inspiring company. Read more in Horse Nation‘s “Standing Ovation” column here.
🇩🇪 Catch up with German national coach Peter Thomsen as he looks ahead to this year’s season, including Longines Lumühlen in June, which will see an increase in prize funding for the CCI5* from 125,000 euros to 150,000 euros. Luhmühlen, which hosts both the 5* as well as the German championships in the 4*-S, remains a key stopping point en route to major championships, including September’s FEI European Eventing Championships at Blenheim and the 2026 FEI World Championships at CHIO Aachen. Read an interview with Peter here.
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