Checking out the competition. Photo via Samantha L Clark
I finally met Samantha L Clark. And I feel it’s necessary to use her whole name. I’m not sure why. I think the “L” is for lovely. (And yes, I broke out my phone to look at her picture on EN to make sure it was her before I introduced myself…) She was taking the lovely jog pictures, flashed her lovely smile at me and was so lovely chatting briefly with me between shots. She introduced me to her lovely daughter Lilly and her lovely dog Liam. I am excited to be able to stalk hang out with Samantha over the weekend. (Look at that! I’m feeling comfortable enough to use only her first name).
John just got out of Mexican prison after challenging a local to tequila shots. Fill in the blank to how he got in there and you’re probably right. Seriously. I kid. He’s probably holding a map (in English) upside-down claiming he’s lost because he can’t read Spanish.
On to the news and notes:
The Pan Ams are underway, and John’s bringing you all the coverage you can handle. The North American Ride Times (Central Time):
Buck Davidson and Absolute Liberty (USA) 9:07am
James Atkinson and Gustav (CAN) 9:42am
Hannah Burnett and Harbour Pilot (USA) 10:31am
Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti (CAN) 11:20am
Lynn Symansky and Donner (USA) 12:02pm
Rebecca Howard and Roquefort (CAN) 1:31pm
Michael Pollard and Schoensgreen Hanni (USA) 2:27pm
Hawley Bennett and Five O’Clock Somewhere (CAN) 3:02pm
Shannon Lilley and Ballingowan Pizzaz (USA) 3:44pm
Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High (CAN) 4:12pm
There are two three days and two horse trials happening the US this weekend.
Samantha L Clark will be bringing you the best from the Haygard Midsouth Three Day and Team Challenge. [Website] [Times]
Waredaca is also hosting a Training Three Day and Horse Trials. [Website] [T3D Times] [HT Times] [Live Scores]
Ram Tap is taking place out in CA. [Website] [Times & Live Scores]
Paradise Farm HT is a personal favorite and taking place in Aiken. [Website] [Live Scores]
The new Eventing Radio Show is definitely worth a listen. Three star Champions Boyd Martin and Christine Bates are guests with Bobby Costello guest hosting. [Open your ears]
The O’Connor’s are headed to New Zealand November 18-20. They’re taking part in the NZ Equidays 2011. The Performance Team will be taking a clinic with the O’Connor’s.[Read more]
In show jumping news, a 2008 Beijing Olympian gets a shot at London 2012. [Make sure you comply with the drug rules]
Come find me, Ali Smallpage, at Haygard Midsouth Three Day. I’ll have Kentucky Horsewear boots as well as some (free!) FLAIR strips to put on your horse for cross country. I’m at stall 2123.
Clark Montgomery’s posted his Blenheim dressage video. I leave it for you to watch if you can’t make it to dressage at an event today.
Go eventing.
