Whilst we’re a community united in grief, we do feel that, as a media source, it’s necessary for us to gently look forward today. But first, a reminder that there’s help and support available to anyone who needs it at this sad and difficult time.
This weekend, the FEI Nations Cup reconvenes in Ireland for what is now the second leg, following the abandonment of the Chatsworth event a couple of weeks ago. Team France are currently in pole position, securing the win in Montelibretti ahead of the home nation, Italy. Here’s a round-up of the season opener.
American interests in Ireland lie with Jennifer Caras and Sommersby*, Molly Duda and Disco Traveler, Alexa Gartenberg and Cooley Kildaire, Emily Hamel and Corvett*, Caroline Pamukcu and King’s Especiale*, and Alyssa Phillips and Oskar*. (*Denotes team combination – find out more about the US team here.)
There are nine countries represented, and with clubhouse leaders France and runners-up Italy not in the mix, there’s a chance for other nations to make their bid.
You can follow the 4*-S Nations Cup division via the free livestream on the FEI YouTube channel – links below.
US riders are also taking on the 4*-L division at Millstreet: Cosby Green rides Highly Suspicious, Rowan Laird will pilot Sceilig Concordio, and Pan-Ams gold medalist Caroline Pamukcu has a busy weekend ahead with rides in both of the 4* classes; she brings She’s The One forward for the long-format.
You can watch all of the competition from Millstreet International on ClipMyHorse.TV (subscription required).
U.S. Weekend Preview
Carriage House Farm Combined Test (Hugo, MN) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring]
Equestrians’ Institute H.T. (Cle Elum, WA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Essex H.T. (Gladstone, NJ) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring H.T. (Geneseo, NY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
GMHA June H.T. (South Woodstock, VT) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
IEA Horse Trials (Edinburgh, IN) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs (Cockeysville, MD) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Ocala Summer H.T. I (Ocala, FL) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Poplar Place June H.T. (Hamilton, GA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
The Spring Event at Archer (Cheyenne, WY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]
European International Events
Millstreet International Horse Trials (Nations Cup) (Co. Cork, Ireland) [Website] [Entries] [Timetable] [Scoring] [Free Live Stream NC Dressage 1] [Free Live Stream NC Dressage 2] [Free Live Stream NC Show Jumping] [Free Live Stream NC Cross Country] [Complete Live Stream – CMH]
Outdoor Horst (Kronenberg, The Netherlands) [Website] [Entries] [Timetable] [Scoring] [Live Stream]
Thursday News and Reading
First, a tribute to Australian dressage rider Elliot Patterson, who passed away on May 26 following a fall at home. We’ve been very aware that our eventing community isn’t alone in our grief this week. The helplines we’ve shared are open to all. Our thoughts are with Elliot’s loved ones at this incredibly sad time.
The European Equestrian Federation have formed a veterinary working group dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of welfare in equestrian sport. EEF President Theo Ploegmakers explains, “Through offering informed advice, innovative proposals, and disseminating crucial information, we aim to foster an environment where horses in sport are nurtured, protected and respected”. Find out more.
A regular slot with your farrier or going by eye – what’s best when it comes to hooves? Whilst it’s true that every horse is different, it’s also true that all horses’ hooves grow at a steady rate. So once you’ve got into the groove with your horse, veterinarian and expert farrier Brian Eitelman suggests that a regular schedule is necessary.
You’ll never be a know-it-all when it comes to horses. You’ve probably realized by now that horses are always throwing up learning opportunities – about horses and about life. So it’s totally OK not to know everything already, and a red flag if someone claims that they do.
Finally, enjoy this photo gallery of braids with a little something extra.
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Video Break
Re-live the cross country from the first Nations Cup leg at Montelibretti, Italy.
