Karen and Mr. Medicott, current leaders of OI-A at Ocala. Big thanks to L. Chaudoir-Nye and Xpress Foto for the contribution
As most of you know by now, yesterday the hyperbaric chamber at the KESMARC Florida Equine Rehab facility in Ocala exploded while a treatment was in progress, killing 28-year-old KESMARC employee Erica Marshall and severely injuring her colleague, 33-year-old Sorcha Moneley. Landmark’s Legendary Affair, a homebred six-year-old owned by Jacqueline Mars and ridden by Lauren Kieffer, was also killed in the blast. It goes without saying that this is a terrible tragedy and one that I am sorry to have to write about. EN sends deep condolences to Erica’s family and the entire OCET team, and thoughts to Sorcha as she begins the healing process. [COTH] [WESH Orlando] [USEA]
Onto your links: there are two events happening this weekend and upper level dressage took place yesterday. At Pine Top Becky leads two of the Intermediate divisions with Comet and Can’t Fire Me, while Erin Renfroe and Body hold the top spot in the remaining two. At Ocala Karen leads OI-A with her new ride Mr. Medicott and Clark leads OI-B with the lovely Loughan Glen.
Ocala [Scores] [Website]
Pine Top [Scores] [Website]
Daniel Stewart’s Question and Tip of the Month from the USEA
Horse Nation: Riding around the world
Canada names their list of potential show jumping contenders for London
Last month British riders dressed up for the Riders’ Ball, hosted by Julian Stiller at Headley Stud
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Para-equestrians are prepping for a big year
In Australia, former mounted police officer is training ex-racehorses as force recruits
Dressage horse found shot in the forearm in his stall
NZ dressage rider Louisa Hill is on the path to the Olympics
That’s all for now EN, good luck to all competitors this weekend! And for those of you not at a show this weekend, enjoy your down time and thanks for reading.
