The Equiventures St. Patrick’s Day Jumping Derby was held at Willow Run today, on a day that for some represents an excuse to drink terrible heavy beer and for others to remember one of the greatest missionaries of all time. Fortunately it sounds like the day at Willow Run was all about fun, schooling, and good riding. About 60 pairs rode around the training and preliminary courses. The course was a few show jumps then a cross-country course, followed by a few more show jumps.
I spoke with Jon Hollling who helped organize the event and he told me that everything went smoothly with good riding all day. Jon said their goal was to create a nice combination of a relaxed schooling opportunity with a fun competition and atmosphere. If you missed out this year, don’t worry, Jon said it will hopefully become an annual event.
If you are going out tonight, be safe and have fun, and please don’t be ‘that guy’ who heckles other people for not wearing green. Green just doesn’t go well with my pink gorilla suit. Sue me. Annie is writing the news and notes for tomorrow and I’ll see everyone back here in the morning. Go eventing.
