Lisa Morrison is one of the many wonderful Canadian eventing transplants to the mid-Atlantic. Lisa was kind enough to attend the Canadian eventing team dressage outing in Virginia last Sunday, where the entire Canadian squad schooled their Olympic test under the watchful eye of Sally O’Connor. After a few days without power due to the giant storm that swept through Virginia last weekend, Lisa was finally able to upload the videos for the post. Thanks for writing this Lisa and thank you for reading.
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From Lisa:
On Canada Day (July 1st), the Canadian riders headed to a schooling show at Looking Glass Farm in Hamilton, VA to practice their dressage. For a brief moment in the early morning, it was possible to forget the heat but the temperature was pushing 80 degrees before 8 am with high humidity so it wasn’t long before sweat was dripping. In honor honour of Canada Day, judge Sally O’Connor had decked out the ring with Canadian flags and was wearing a lovely red and white outfit, topped with a Canadian flag hat. Each rider rode their test with Sally giving a debriefing afterwards.
The judge awaits
As the first two riders warmed up in the empty field, it was a study in contrasts. Hawley’s Gin N Juice was wound up and ready to go while Peter’s Kildoran Abbott was cool as a cucumber. David joked with Peter “don’t let the atmosphere get to him”.
After Sally debriefed Rebecca, she said to David “Did I say what you were thinking?” (he said yes).
Feedback for Rebecca
Hawley was the first and last to go, riding her test twice. Her second ride appeared rougher, but parts of it were much better. She schooled in the ring for a few minutes after and everyone seemed pleased with the work.
David was happy with the outing, saying it was just what they needed.
Jessie Phoenix and Exponential
Shandiss Wewiora and Rockfield Grant Juan (Alternates)
Michele Mueller and Amistad
The horses will leave next Sunday (July 8th) from Newark (NJ) while the riders will fly from Dulles (Washington DC).
