I don’t know about where you guys are, but holy HE double hockey sticks its hot outside. Personally I hate summer. As I canter endless circles I can feel the sun burning my skin, one cell at a time. Tonight I Google random things about beating the heat. None of them offered any great advice. One even suggested you go sky diving to beat the heat. So EN, what do you guys do to stay cool?
The heat in Canada was in the 90s today. Lets hope that it will cool off for the safety and comfort for all the horses and riders. Fingers crossed!
Now for some news and notes…
Tuesday was a great day with Neville and Min heading home from New Bolton. Even though they are back in the comfort of their own beds, they will still have weeks of stall rest. In effort to help with more relief, Full Gallop Farm is offering a combined test to benefit the TPF victims. So all you South Carolina locals (we know your used to the heat!) get out and practice for your upcoming events.
Speaking of Neville and Min heading home, Amy Dragoo was on hand to take some photos.
HRTV is going to air Badminton Horse Trials. There will be 7 hours of coverage and those with high speed internet may watch from the comfort of their lazy chair. Of course, you will need a subscription so get yourself organized in time.
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WEG Paradressage gold medalist, Lee Pearson has been injured in a fall. Pearson was training when he fell from his horse, injuring his back. He will be out of the saddle for 8 weeks. Unfortunately his time off will cause him to miss the selection for the 2011 European Championship- the last major championship before London. EN wishes Lee a speedy recovering.
Melbourne Three Day Event is going on this weekend. Hopefully ESJ will be along with a report. But until then, check here for results and updates.
John is doing a great job covering Bromont and I can’t wait to hear from Samantha. But thank goodness someone was on hand to cover the fashion! The first picture I believe is Kerry Blackmer and Case Closed. Smokin! 😉
Mark Todd is heading to Pontispool to compete. This popular British event will host approximately 750 entries over 3 days. That is a lot of horses and really a testament to the fantastic organizing system of the event.
And sticking to the UK theme, Britain’s pony event squad for the Europeans has been announced. These riders average around age 14 and will be competing in the Barbury Castle HT during July. They will join in the Open Novice (USA preliminary) section. The team will be heading to Poland to hopefully bring back a gold medal.
Greenwich Park is gearing up for the Olympic test event. Forty-five horses will compete in the test event which is held at the CIC** level. Will Faudree will be there to represent the US.
Missy Miller has written a fantastic blog about the chance to go to William Fox-Pitts yard for the summer. Really just shows how when one door closes, another will open. Good luck to Missy in her time overseas.
And for another great blog- Lauren Sprieser hasn’t written about her 3 wishes for change in the American dressage sport. Lauren, if that genie in a bottle visits you, can you send her my way? Preferably with some Ben and Jerrys in tow.
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Flair LLC is proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2011 Dutton Academy Eventing Camp. The camp is held June 12-17 at True Prospect Farm. All attendees will receive FLAIR nasal strips as well as education and information on equine respiratory health.
Now for part two of the Fredericks interview:
Stay tuned for some fantastic Bromont coverage. Go Eventing.
