Best of Luck to Buck & “Kobe” this weekend at Burghley. (Amazing photo courtesy of Tara Katherine Photography)
Good morning and welcome to Burghley week, Eventing Nation! This is my all time favorite competition, and although I am not physically at the event, I’ll probably be trying to ride my horses around the magical area of cell phone service for the next four days so that I can attempt to watch Burghley TV and keep tabs on scores. Unfortunately, Samantha is unable to attend the event this weekend, but we will be diligent in our efforts to keep you informed no matter what! Rebecca Howard & Riddle Master have their dressage today at 2:48 BST (9:48am EST) while Buck is the second to last rider to compete, and has his dressage test at 4:05 BST (11:05am EST) tomorrow. Good luck to all the competitors!
Burghley Website Links:
[Official Burghley Website] [Entry List] [Watch FREE Burghley TV]
[Live Scores & Ride Times] [Schedule]
Social Media:
[Burghley Facebook Page] [Burghley Twitter] [Burghley YouTube Channel] [Podcasts & Audio Interviews]
[Samantha’s Twitter] [App for Android or iPhone]
Events This Weekend:
Copper Meadows HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
Aspen Farms HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Times]
The Maryland HT at Loch Moy Farm: [Website] [Entry Status]
King Oak Farm Fall HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
Five Points HT: [Website] [Ride Times]
Bucks County Horse Park HT: [Website] [Entry Status]
Links from Around the Globe:
Sixty-seven horse and rider combinations make up the field at Burghley 2013. Andrew Nicholson returns with 2012 winner Avebury, as well as Calico Joe and Nereo, which makes this the first time any competitor has had 3 horses at Burghley. There are only three mares in the field, Piano Star with Benjamine Massey (FRA), Quickly Du Buguet with Astier Nicolas (FRA) and Sam Griffiths’ Paulank Brockagh (AUS). Only two mares have ever won Burghley (Headley Britannia 2006 and Maid Marion 1973). The oldest competitor is Sir Mark Todd (58) and the youngest competitor is Sophie Jenman at age 21. [Burghley Begins]
Are you heading to the AECs? Sign up to be an EN guest blogger during the event! We’re looking for riders across all levels to blog about their experience traveling to Texas to compete. If you’re interested in blogging, email [email protected]. And be sure to visit the USEA website for all the information you’ll need on this year’s AECs. [USEA]
In terms of the best feel-good story you could possibly click on, this one wins the award. 12 year old Meghan Murphy decided to use her hard earned babysitting money to save the lives of two slaughter bound foals instead of buying a horse for riding purposes. “I decided that I couldn’t spend my money on me just getting a horse to ride when a horse is going to die if I didn’t help him.” She rescued Dreamer, an 11 month old colt, and Murphy a 4 month old orphan. Bring out the tissues. [Cape Elizabeth Girl Saves Two Horses from Slaughter]
If you hate putting in studs and pulling them out, join the club. In some interesting news, there’s a new company that has come out with a stud that they claim you can complete all four legs in under two minutes. Say what?! I’m not completely clear on the magic involved, but the patented Ardall Pro-Fit Stud system seems to be a cool new alternative. Take a look. [Ardall Pro Fit Stud]
Looking for a great way to get your Thoroughbred out and about this weekend, and win some $$? Look no further than the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show. There are two fabulous days of competition planned, with Saturday for the Hunters and Sunday for the Jumpers. There is a beautiful $1,500 Hunter Derby capping it all off Saturday night, and several money classes on Sunday, including a $1,500 Jumper Stake class! In between classes, riders and spectators can enjoy seminars, opportunities to showcase Thoroughbreds for sale, and some great shops! [Fair Hill TB Show]
Want to win a Deluxe Cross Country No-Slip Saddle Pad from Success Equestrian? Enter the “How Do You Spell Success?” Contest! Click here to view last year’s entries for a little inspiration, and click here to view all the contest entry details. We’re extending the entry deadline to Wednesday, Sept. 11. [Success Equestrian]
Speaking of Thoroughbreds, this video will make you want another one really badly. [In Celebration of the Thoroughbred]
