Au revoir, Australia — Virgil is on his way to Paris! 🇫🇷
Australia and New Zealand are opposite France on the globe, so our team down under are already shipping out to begin their long journey to Versailles. Sending wishes for safe travels and a smooth flight for all ponies as the pre-Paris week begins!
Speaking of Versailles, the FEI gifted us with a full guide to the iconic French venue yesterday, including its history, the plan and schedule for various pieces of the estate next weekend, and details on the stabling installed on grounds for the Games. With several photos featured on their Instagram about the newly-completed equestrian stadium, including one with the first picture I’ve seen to really capture how massive the palace at Versailles is (see: photo that doesn’t even fit both ends of the palace in the frame), this feels like the true beginning to the Olympics — it’s aaaaall coming together!
U.S. Weekend Action
Genesee Valley Hunt H.T. (Geneseo, NY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring]
One & Done Horse Trials (Lexington, KY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD) [Website] [Entries] [Volunteer] [Ride Times] [Scoring]
Links to Start Your Sunday:
Country loses Olympic place after elimination under ‘dangerous riding’ rule
Exciting, exciting, exciting: A closer look at our Aussie Olympic stars
And while we’re down under, a word with a groom on the path to Paris for New Zealand
Sponsor Corner: Meet Ecovet’s newest sponsored rider, High Performance Dressage trainer & rider Katie Robicheaux.
“What I love about EcoVet is that it works!! If my horses have EcoVet on they will not be pestered by flies!! Allowing us both to focus on the job at hand, not swatting flies!!” – Katie
Morning Viewing: Get some five-star tips from 5* rider Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride on how to make the best first impression on your dressage judge, starting with your very first turn.
