Used with permission from Joan Jannaman.
You might recognize the subject of this painting as Parklane Hawke, winner of Rolex 2012 with William Fox-Pitt in the irons. The 16 x 20 oil on canvas portrait was painted by Nashville-area artist Joan Jannaman and will be on display at the Art Gallery at Belle Meade Plantation beginning May 2nd as part of a month-long solo exhibition. “Sadly I cannot attend Rolex this year but wanted to make sure that eventing is represented in my equine-equestrian-wildlife show this year,” Joan says. For more information on the exhibition or to view Joan’s portfolio, visit lakehillstudio.com.
Events Opening Today: Difficult Run Pony Club Spring H.T. (Virginia, A-2), Texas Rose Horse Park Summer H.T. (Texas, A-5), Arrowhead H.T. (Montana, A-9), Derbyshire Farms H.T. (Michigan, A-8), Queeny Park H.T. (Missouri, A-4), Copper Meadows H.T. (California, A-6), Carriage House Farm C.T. (Minnesota, A-4), Plantation Field H.T. (Pennsylvania, A-2)
Events Closing Today: King Oak Farm Spring H.T. (Massachusetts, A-1), Jersey Fresh International Three-day Event (New Jersey, A-2), Plantation Field H.T. (Pennsylvania, A-2), WindRidge Farm H.T. (NC, A-3), Mill Creek Pony Club H.T. at Longview (Missouri, A-4), Galway Downs Spring H.T. (California, A-6), NWEC May Classic (Washington, A-7), Winona Horse Trials (Ohio, A-8)
Rolex Scratch: Joe Meyer posted on his Facebook page today, “Unfortunately Sanskrit pulled up sore last weekend at Ocala and will not be able to compete at Rolex. I will still be at Rolex at my sponsors’ tents and with Snip for his big retirement ceremony Sunday. Sanskrit will be back in action in the fall.” Here’s wishing Sanskrit a swift recovery! [Facebook]
Run Henny Run: Peter Atkins posted a clip of Henny’s last gallop before Rolex on his Facebook page. Always a great view between those ears! [Facebook]
Badminton Royalty: Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will present the prizes at this year’s event. The Duchess is Patron of the British Equestrian Federation and is a lifetime supporter of horse sports. [Horse Talk NZ]
SmartPak Product of the Day: Your horse doesn’t work for free. Give him a sweet reason to perform his best with Cantering Chef Horse Treats by SmartPak, made from the freshest natural ingredients including scrumptious rolled oats and molasses. Choose from three flavors: blackberry vanilla, apple cinnamon raisin, and peppermint crush.Yum! [SmartPak]
Video: Remember these “Oh Crap” moments from Rolex 2012? [universalsports]
Cavalor will be hosting a lot of fun events this year at Rolex including a course walk with Will Coleman Friday @ 4 p.m. (meeting at the Cavalor Booth) and a Sip N’ Sign Saturday @ 5 p.m. with all their sponsored riders attending Rolex! Follow them on Facebook for updates and times to go get an Olympian’s perspective on the cross-country course and then sip some champagne or sweet tea while meeting some of your favorite riders!
In addition, Cavalor will be launching their Go Clean Challenge at Rolex! Stop by the Cavalor booth #06 and find out how you can be entered to win $250 from Cavalor!
