I’m sure it’s no surprise to anyone that last year’s LRK3DE superhorse Mai Baum is a nominee for this award, but it came down to the wire for learning who would be the 2023 SmartPak x USEF International Horse of the Year. Our favorite black stallion was up against some all-time greats — ultimate ceding the title to showjumping icon HH Azur, aptly quoted as one of the most successful horses of our generation.
I believe in the power our eventing community holds to bring this incredibly horse — and his rider — the recognition they deserve, so Tamie and Mai Baum: you’re our winners!
U.S. Weekend Action
Horse Trials at Majestic Oaks (Reddick, FL) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Links to Start Your Sunday:
Two top horses move to new riders while Helgstrand barred from team duties
The Importance of Allyship in Eventing
Andras Szieberth: Making American Breeding Better With LotusTeam
Hannah Sue Burnett is Business Ben’s new mom
Young Event Horses shine on the world stage in 2023
Sponsor Corner: Etalon Equine Genetics has made an exciting breakthrough in equine genetics — specifically when it comes to coat color 🎨 They’ve discovered discovered two new genetic mutations, named Splashed White 9 and Splashed White 10, in a group of Pura Raza Española (PRE) horses. Get the full story 👉 here.
Morning Viewing: “So what do I do if something goes wrong?” is the most relatable question of the year, and it’s still January. Guaranteed I will not be trying a “super gallop” anytime soon though.
