This view of the beautiful scene at the Seneca Valley Horse Trials brought to you by Nancy from Skyland Farm.
Good morning, Eventing Nation! It’s a beautiful weekend here in the good ol’ Midwest. I am sitting here doing my Sunny Skies Dance to try and send the good weather back west to Colorado to help them dry out! Blenheim cross country day is today, and we would like to wish everyone the best of luck on their trips today. The North American contingent is led by Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen, who are sitting in 3rd overnight after a competitive dressage competition.
Blenheim Links:
[U.S. Riders @ Blenheim Preview] [XC Course Walk]
[Blenheim Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores] [FB Updates via USEF High Performance]
Events This Weekend:
Poplar Place Farm September HT [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Flying Cross Farm HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
Feather Creek HT: [Website] [Ride Times/Live Scores]
GMHA September HT: [Website] [Ride Times/Live Scores]
Windy Wyoming HT: [Website] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Dunnabeck HT: [Website] [Ride Times/Live Scores]
Seneca Valley Pony Club HT: [Website] [Entry Status] [Live Scores]
E.I. Horse Trials [Website] [Ride Times/Live Scores]
ESDCTA Eventing Championships [Website]
Links:
Flora Lea Fall Horse Trials (Area II) to be held on September 28th and 29th is accepting post entries.They host Preliminary and Training on Saturday and Novice and Beginner Novice on Sunday. Quality footing and quality XC fences make this competition a valuable experience for both horse and rider. Some on site stabling is still available. [Flora Lea Farm]
Are you addicted to Fantasy Football? No, just me? Ok, well here is a good way to participate in a fantasy league of sorts — it’s the eventing edition! Frankie Theriot sent over a great tip that Wendy Wergeles thought up at the Feather Creek HT this weekend. In order to help with Amy Barrington’s recovery fund, you are able to pick a “fantasy team” of 4 riders in your division of choice. Prizes are up for grabs for the top finishing teams, and all proceeds are donated to Amy’s recovery fund. It’s a great way to have (even more) fun at your event and it also happens to be a great cause. These creative fundraising ideas are wonderful, and I am sure that Amy and her family appreciate everyone’s ongoing support. [Amy Barrington Recovery Page]
The National Racing Hall of Fame and Museum fell victim to some thieves on Thursday night.
Germany will be hosting a test event to review freestyle dressage judging.
Team GB sits atop the world rankings for show jumping and dressage.
Have you checked out the latest edition of Bad Jumping Clinic with George Morris?
Check out the fantastic Nico Morgan’s photos from Burghley show jumping.
Saturday Video:
Performance hunters looked WAY different back in the day. Horse Nation posted this awesome video earlier this week; quite a throwback!
http://youtu.be/hOksuw0H0EI
