Sunday Links from SmartPak

This young eventer is going to be the coolest kid at the barn with Team SmartPak rider Boyd Martin’s autograph on her toes. How many people can say they’ve had a World Championship silver medalist sign their cast?

We’re in for a nail-biting conclusion to the MARS Maryland 5 Star presented by Brown Advisory today. The top five are currently separated by less than a rail and as we saw last year, the Ken Krome designed show jumping course was hugely influential.

But first, there’s the second horse inspection. 3* horses will jog up first at 8:30 AM ET, followed by 5* horses at 9:30 AM. Then the action gets underway with the 3* show jumping at 10:15 A.M. followed by the conclusion of the 5* at 2 PM EST (11:00 AM Pacific/ 7:00 PM BST). Keep it locked on EN today!

US Weekend Preview

Pine Hill Fall H.T. (Bellville, TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

Poplar Place Farm October H.T. (Hamilton, GA): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Major International Events

MARS Maryland 5 Star:[Website] [Entries] [Schedule ] [Drawn Order] [3* XC Times] [5* XC Times] [All Ride Times] [USEF Network Live Stream (North America)] [Interactive XC Course Maps] [H&C+ Live Stream (Worldwide)] [Form Guide] [Digital Program] [EN’s Maryland Daily Digest Email] [EN’s Coverage]

Strzegom October Festival, Poland: [Website] [Entries] [Start Lists/Scoring]

Links to Start Your Sunday:

Minimizing Horse and Rider Risk Factors on Cross-Country

She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion

Steffen Peters – Words of Wisdom

Harbour Pilot’s Last Cross-Country Run to be at Maryland 5 Star

Go behind the scenes—and stall doors—of Windurra USA, home of Olympic three-day eventer Boyd Martin and international dressage rider Silva Martin. From the gym to the cross country course, take a tour of this unique facility in “Equestrian Cribs” presented by SmartPak.

Sunday Morning Viewing: Hannah Sue Hollberg and Capital HIM lead the USEF 3* National Championship after yesterday’s cross-country. Here’s their round: