Here are a few notes about stories we are keeping an eye on around the eventing world today from a McDonald’s parking lot somewhere along the road to The Fork:
–The Horse and Hound is reporting that Point Two has been reprimanded for “misleading” adverts in Great Britain. The British ads in question had to do with the proper ratio of protection between Point Two airjackets and traditional body protectors. According to the article, after review, Point Two agreed that the claims in the British adverts were inaccurate and withdrew them. Point Two sponsors both the Horse and Hound and Eventing Nation, as well as numerous other publications. Read the full article at [Horse and Hound]
–In some unfortunate news, Phillip Dutton’s The Foreman has been withdrawn from Badminton. This leaves Buck and Ballynoecastle, Karen and Mandiba, Kristin and Cavaldi, and Jennifer with The Good Witch as the 4 remaining US entrants to Badminton. William Fox-Pitt has withdrawn Macchiato and Idalgo from Badminton. Idago is still entered at Rolex according to the Rolex entries this afternoon. [Updated Badminton Entries PDF]
—The US Naval Academy’s equestrian team is thriving
—The FEI has announced the resignation of its CEO Alex McLin
–Rolex will be aired live on NBC Sunday, *May 1st from 2-3pm ET. The broadcast will feature the conclusion of show jumping as well as dressage and cross-country highlights. As we get closer to Rolex we’ll keep everyone updated about the online and TV broadcast schedules and options. [USEA]
—Kate Chadderton blogs about interesting winter travel statistics
Go eventing.
