We have bad news from Italy today, as 22 year-old Austrian event rider Sebastian Steiner died while riding at the Montelibretti International Horse Trials. They fell at the 11th fence Saturday in Milan. The horse was uninjured. That is all the information we have at this point, but Sport’s Illustrated already has published the news. Eventing Nation’s thoughts and prayers are with Sebastian’s family.
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Sheikh Mohammed, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai will be the one of the favorites to win the WEG endurance gold medal. Sheikh Mohammed will lead a 7 rider endurance team comprised of other Dubai royalty on the 160km endurance championship. Sheikh Mohammed won gold at the 2002 WEGs. The endurance horses compete at a slow and steady canter over a predetermined course with regularly scheduled breaks.
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The world premier for the Secretariat movie will be held on October 2nd just outside of Lexington, Kentucky. I know people who have tickets to the world premier, so we’ll be sure to spoil the ending for everyone that night by announcing who wins in the movie.
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Be sure to check out the 2010 Radio Show from this week as we count down to the Games. Samantha and Glenn have been wonderful friends of Eventing Nation since the beginning and I can’t wait to follow their coverage of the WEGs.
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Finally, there are several events in the US this weekend, including the CIC3* at Plantation Field. Jennie Brannigan and Cambala continue to have a good autumn season and lead the CIC3* by 11 points. Links: Plantation scores, Equestrian Institute HT scores, GMHA scores, Stone Gate scores, Dunnabeck scores, Marlborough HT scores
CANTER is offering an award at Plantation Field to the top 2* and 3* ex-racehorses that includes a congratulatory cooler and sash. Of course, we absolutely love CANTER and all the other organizations that help find new homes for ex-racehorses here on Eventing Nation. Ex-racehorses make wonderful event horses and throughbreds are still the dominant breed in our sport. Thanks to CANTER for all their great work and check out the CANTER website for more information. Go eventing.
