Chris Burton and Wendy Schaffer preparing for fence #1 at Pau
Just a few hours before writing this post, I met John in a parking lot. On a dark, chilly and rainy night, John pulled up in his monster mobile. With tinted windows, John rolled up next to my car, got out, went to the back of his gansta mobile, popped it open and started digging. I quickly joined him. No folks, this is no secret “deal” going down in this empty lot. In fact, it was super, top secret EN gear that he was digging through. Get excited folks. The gear is good.
This is a big week in eventing. Two major three days are going on- Fair Hill International and Pau (In France). John is now in route to Fair Hill. Judging by the gear in the back of his car, he is planning to sleep in it. Warning! This means John will be un-showered and smelly. Give him a 10 foot radius and everyone should be safe.
The CIC** dressage, CCI**** First Horse Inspection, and CCI**** Dressage all get underway at Pau today. The CCI**** Dressage will wrap up Friday with all XC running Saturday. Now, I read the schedule in french, so please excuse me if I read wrong.
Dressage is underway today at FHI. Both the CCI** and CCI*** dressage will run over today and Friday. No times are yet available on the FHI website.
Other Events happening this weekend:
Briarwood’s Pony Club Annual One Day [Live Scores]
Meadow Creek Park Fall HT [Live Scores]
Grass Ridge HT [Live Scores]
Missouri Wine Country Sporthorse Show [Live Scores]
Cobble Stone Fall Event Derby [Live Scores]
Fresh Aire Events Harvest Derby Playday and Combine Test [Live Scores]
-Over a 100 horses presented to the ground jury at Fair Hill, Wednesday. Three horses were held for re-inspection. One horse did not pass the trot up. You can also learn more about the Land Rover Eventing grants by clicking HERE.
-Mary King and William Fox-Pitt are preparing for a showdown in France. These are the only two riders eligible to win the HSBC FEI Classics top spot at Pau. With only 13 points separating these two riders, the pressure is on. With $150,000 on the line, the nerves are sure to be running high. For the first time ever at Pau, riders are allowed to ride three horses. Mary is riding two, William is riding three. Be sure to follow the results to find out who goes home the winner. [The Showdown]
-Speaking of Pau, stay tuned to EN for the best coverage through great links and inside facts. We will be sure to keep you up to date on all the cheese that is being consumed in France and possibly even about a big horse show that is happening there.
-Lauren Shannon has been keeping busy. Lauren still has a few events left to wrap up the season. Practicing the rein back is proving to be very important now! Lauren has also gotten out for a little hunting in between all the teaching. Also, her former 4* mount is looking to be in foal. Could another 4* horse be on the way? Along with her great finished at Burghley, Lauren has gotten some great opportunities. Recently, she joined one of EN’s favorite commentators, Ed Holloway, for Sky Sports coverage of Osberton HT. She also did some time on The Eventing Radio Show. This is one busy girl. [Lauren Shannon]
-The USEA will be holding a “r” cross country course design seminar. At this seminar you will learn about design, flow, footing and more. The seminar is for anyone interested in becoming “r” licensed Eventing Cross-Country Designers or those who want to design cross country courses at recognized events through the training level. Come get inside the mind of the designers Feb 17-19 at Rocking Horse Farm HT. [Course Design]
-Best of Blogs: Havarah Equestrian
Welcome Clayton:
Grab you coffee, your tea, your coke, or whatever your drink of choice is. Lock in, and get ready! There is great coverage headed your way. Where ever you are, thanks for making Eventing Nation part of your day.
