Get it girl
I have to start this post with talking about Sinead. Finally, hours after the fact, I was able to watch her round. While watching her and Tate jump (with the lovely John on the phone) my heart was racing. Of course, I already knew the outcome, but the glory of her round will forever be in my mind. What was more awesome than watching her leave all those colored rails up, was watching her emotion afterward. Sinead works hard. Harder than anyone. She has been working for years for this moment. While I haven’t known Sinead personally for long, the time that I have has always been full of fun, laughter, and my love for watching her intense focus on competition. So Sinead, well done! You deserve this. Here’s to you having the weekend you worked so hard to achieve, to a sound horse tomorrow and each day thereafter, and to continuing on to 2012 where you are definitely on a few peoples minds.
– The Monday after a 3day is always a huge let down in my mind. And after two weeks of high class 3day competition, today will be a big let down. Back to do laundry, returning to the office, answering ignored phone calls- whatever it may be. But don’t worry, despite the let down after these two weeks, there will still much more exciting coverage to come with Jersey, Bromont, Luhmuhlen, and several other top class events. So stay locked in for up to date coverage on your favorite news site!
Even though Rolex was at the front of many people’s minds this weekend, there were three other events taking place around the US:
University of New Hampshire Spring HT
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club HT
Heart of the Carolina’s Three Day Event
– I love seeing events put on long format three days. The Heart of the Carolina’s put on a long format three day which will allow people to get the experience. This three day ran at training level, novice, and beginner novice. While there weren’t too many entries, I would expect
over the next few years the entries will grow. For 2011 the top prize for the training three day goes to Becky Brown and EZ. And the novice award goes to Anne Lane-Maunder with Penny Lane. Congratulations!
-Loudoun Hunt was a busy weekend for those in area II. Sarah “Sally” Cousins had a winning weekend with top place finishes in both intermediate sections. Oh hey, Sally also took second in both intermediate sections. The glory of winning will never get old. With many more divisions and many more winners, don’t forget to check the results.
– Up in New Hampshire it was a busy weekend. With five open novice and beginner novice sections, there were plenty of participants. In the open preliminary, Kami Wolk took top honors.
-The Heart of the Carolina’s Three Day Event finishes to rave reviews.
-Even though these fires happened in England, there have been several in the US this year as well. We can never be too careful when it comes to watching out for our stables. This is why everyone should be encouraged to check fire precautions.
– In the Show Jumping world, Germany’s Christian Ahlmann won the World Cup Jumping final on his stallion Taloubet Z. Margie Engle, Beezie Madden, and McClain Ward also had good rounds to finish well on the leader board.
-Check out some footage from a CIC** that I believe to be in Switzerland. I didn’t use a translator to decide this so excuse me if I’m wrong!
-Ben Hobday explains his 97 time pentalties at Badminton. Poor guy was struggling himself. His mention of rider fitness is something I find important. No matter what level you go, or how many horses you ride a day, it is important that as riders we stay fit. The weather is getting nice- so get out those dusty running shoes and tear up the roads!
Now, for those of you who have a boarding facility, know a boarding facility, seen a boarding facility, or simply have had anything to do with a boarding facility:
Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday. Go Eventing.
