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Valegro, the horse that captured a generation and elevated the sport of Dressage to new heights, now stands as a…

Posted by Piaffe on Thursday, February 18, 2021

Not all of our horses will be immortalized in bronze in a village center, but then again not all of our horses are the great Valegro! The final instillation of this sculpture, created by local artist and sculptor Georgie Welch, has been a long time coming after the project was first conceived in 2017. The bronze was completed last year and earlier this week it was placed in it’s forever home in Newent, Gloucestershire in England atop a plinth listing the dressage legend’s great many achievements.

U.S. Weekend Action:

Paradise Farm H.T.: [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Rocking Horse Winter II Advanced H.T.: [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

USEA Area 4 is organizing an online auction to help fundraise for some of their programs. They are in need of donations to put up for auction. Any donation is welcome. Sport related items are always welcome, but non-equine items that would appeal to all are also extremely welcome. If you have anything you’d like to donate, please email [email protected]. USEA Area IV is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Saturday Links:

Spectators or No Spectators: Who is allowed to attend the 2021 LRK3DE?

Featured Clinician: Tim Bourke

Exercise Rider Becomes TikTok Sensation

Critter Fixers’ Veterinarians on Inspiring Future Black Vets: ‘See it, Believe it, Achieve it’

In Memoriam: Sue Hershey

Saturday Video: Is your horse quick to the jumps? Try these tips from Jay Halim.