This week is another busy week for Eventing Nation. Jersey Fresh takes place in Allentown, NJ. The first trot up is Wednesday with Dressage on Thursday and Friday. John will be on hand to give everyone play by play action and I will be there to hopefully help in between rides and trips to the bathroom. For a list of competitors at Jersey, click [here].
And in case you missed the results from the weekend…
– I know its the day after but, ECOGOLD wishes everyone a Happy Mother’s Day and has some great videos.
– Clark Johnstone is on a roll. I know Annie linked to this but I just have to mention it again. After winning the FEI World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand just over a month ago, he has done it again– this time in Australia. Twenty-four year old Johnstone had a fantastic weekend finish on a dressage score of 45.4. Johnstone will be heading to England with his mount, Orient Express, where they will train in preparation for London 2012. After having a good friend of mine work for Clark for a year and hearing nothing but amazing things, I am a huge fan. Best of luck to you Clark!
– Paul Schockemohle does it again. After purchasing one of the most famous horses today, he has now purchased another. However, this isn’t your average horse. This one comes for a bit cheaper of a price and is red, not black.
– A top NZ Show jumper has been sold to the Middle East for a guessed millions amount. Twenty-four year old Katie McVean, the rider of Delphi, said the mare was never intended for sale. However, the offer from Saudi Arabia was one the group of owners could not refuse. While Katie is sad that her Olympic dreams may be put on hold, this money will give her a chance to build a future and bring along more future stars. Horses are unpredictable and while selling was probably a huge sadness, it is one that cannot be turned down considering the horse may take a bad step at any moment.
– The FEI has opened their new head quarters in Switzerland. Now lets hope nobody has to visit these head quarters for bad purposes!
– Sinead Halpin reflects on her Rolex weekend. It is obvious Sinead’s mental preparations played a huge roll in her sucess in Kentucky. Even more important was how Sinead handled the emotions and distractions while in Kentucky. Everyone jumped every fench on Sunday with you, Sinead. You deserve this!
– After being sold the the United States and then being found on the auction block, Cusack has a lot of friends trying to save him. Former owner and trainer shares what it was like having to sell Cusack. Now there is the Cusack fund which is sending him to his new home in Kansas.
– List to Emma Moore, Mary King’s groom, talk about her time in Kentucky on the Eventing Radio show.
Now after a quiet weekend, let the business of this week begin! Go Eventing.
