Those are some great smiles! Jennie, Lillian and Boyd at The Fork HT April 2011
Currently I am not feeling so creative. I am feeling burnt. Showering is never fun after a day of riding with extremely fair skin which was wildly exposed. Should I skip the shower? No. Did I? No. Did it hurt? Yes. But showering is a must when you sweat like a 500lbs pig all day. Recently, Ali Smallpage started writing for EN. While her fabulous reports from events like Otter Creek and Fence give us excitement, her recent lack of showering does not. Now Ali, I know your recent unplanned dismount which resulted in the twisting of your finger (leading to surgery and a pin) has caused your plans to change. However, it is important to remember that people like people that smell nice. Thank you for just texting me that you are getting in the shower for the first time since…. well I won’t say the day. EN readers- feel safe. I can now assure you all writers support their own personal clean hygiene. This paragraph has nothing to do with anything but now you have a little insight to how my brain functions- complete randomness at all times.
Now what your probably actually here to read about…
Farewell to House Doctor. Nina Gardner has written a lovely tribute to a special horse. Most of you will remember “Doc” from Sydney 2000. At only 8 years young, Doc carried Philip to a gold medal. He then went on to finish fifth individually at the 2002 World Equestrian Games. In recent years, Doc has been enjoying retired life at Welcome Home. The past 3 weeks Doc has been battling laminitis. Unfortunately the battler has ended. House Doctor will be greatly missed by all of his connections and all of those who so greatly enjoyed watching him and Philip take on the world at the highest level.
We have heard from the American Horse Trials Foundation that the AHTF Board has immediately approved a waiver of their 7% administration fee for those riders affected from the True Prospect Farm barn fire. Everyone can now know 100% of their donations through the AHTF will go directly to the riders. The donations are tax deductible and as always please attach a note with the rider’s name on it rather than writing their name on the check. This is a great way to ensure that 100% of your money goes directly to the riders.
The American Horse Trials Foundation221 Grove Cove RoadCentreville, MD 21617Phone: (443) 262-9555Email: [email protected]
Actor Michael Douglas is backing the FEI Awards. The FEI Awards are for athletes and horses who have contributed to the “progress and excellence” of equestrian sport. Michael said: “The FEI Awards provide a platform for the global community to applaud riders and organizations for their outstanding achievements. I am delighted to offer my support and urge you to submit your nominations.”
Jennie B. has written a nice blog post about how the True Prospect Farm is stronger and closer and will continue to become even more so. I love the way Jennie has touched on each individual. The kind of relationships that have been demonstrated by TPF the past few days are the kind that we all need to cling to.
Chelan Kozak has written a nice blog post about Ecogold helping out the fire relief.
Matthias Rath and Totilas have made their first debut together at the 2011 CDI Munich today. They won with a 767.787%. Surely this takes a little pressure of Matthais. This report says that Matthias rode Totilas in a different frame allowing him to stretch more through his neck resulting in him coming too deep at times. To read more about the test go [here].
The Seneca Valley Pony Club will be donating a portion of its proceeds from their spring horse trials to Lillian Heard. Lillian was a graduate B pony clubber from SVPC.
And my hometown police department wins todays “stupid” award. Police responded quickly to a reported alligator sighting in a local pond. The officers opened fire on the alligator but it wasn’t until the second shot bounced off the gators head that they realized it was fake. The concrete gator was used in the pond to scare off children.
A few weeks ago we posted the Team Flying Solo blog. Now you can get a visual of the VHT cross country ride!
The Whip Tavern hosted a fundraiser for Boyd and his crew. Amy Dragoo was on hand to capture the evening. I love seeing the smiles on everyones faces. It will be a long healing process but the moments where smiles and laughter can come through will be moments cherished.
Now just in case you ever wanted to ride a chicken! And don’t forget the diaper…. thanks RAP!
Now for some Team Fredericks time
Go Eventing.
