The Alternative Dressage Training Scale
Happy Thursday Eventing Nation! This weekend I will be participating in my very first recognized dressage show, in Lexington Virginia. Nyls and I will be contesting a few 3rd level tests and I’m excited for a number of reasons. First reason? I’m hoping to snoop on all the prissy dressage riders and gawk at their strange habits. Second reason? I get to watch some really excellent dressage in person, at the top levels, which isn’t something I get to experience often.
Events This Weekend:
The Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm II: [Website] [Entry Status]
Champagne Run at the Park: [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Coconino Summer I: [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Chattahoochee Hills HT: [Website] [Entry Status]
Roebke’s Run HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
University of New Hampshire HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Riga Meadow HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
News from around the globe:
Best news of the day is that Sinead has been moved out of the ICU. Her twitter reports: “moved out of ICU & looks like I’ll be out in the next day or so.. Lung lookin better ribs r a killer & shoulder blade is annoying #smooshed”. We wish her all the best in her speedy recovery, because a collapsed lung, some broken ribs and a busted shoulder blade is no walk in the park! [Sinead’s Twitter]
Another injured Eventer across the pond, Laura Collett, is still in a medically induced coma to allow her collapsed lungs to heal. Laura will remain sedated until this afternoon, when she will be woken up again to check her status. She suffered a terrible rotational fall at Tweseldown on Monday, and has been in the hospital ever since. Sending love your way Laura! [Collett Eventing Updates]
Ever wonder what is the perfect time to move up a level? Mary King says that it depends solely on how consistently the horse is performing at the level, but it’s not about points. Piggy French advises that it is always better to wait a little too long than to move up too soon, and to ask for help when making the decision. Check out more top riders’ views on the big move up. [When To Move Up?]
West Coast Training Sessions start today at 8:30 at Woodside in California. Coach David O’Connor will be on the scene for several days, auditors welcome! Keep up to date with the happenings via the USEF High Performance FB Page. [Training Sessions in Cali]
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