The view of the beach through a set of ears. Photo by Meghan Perry
The best part of this photo is, it was taken 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts on the beautiful island of Nantucket. It is an often occurrence that views like this are found while out for a hack.
Three-star eventer, Meghan Perry, calls Nantucket her home during the summer months. Being 30 miles out to sea has it benefits but it can also host a world of challenges to an active upper level eventer. During these dog days of summer, I think she may be onto something; beaches, event horses, beautiful views. What a way to combine a passion for horses and a business while on such a charming Island.
Events Opening Today: Stone Gate Farm H.T. (OH, A-8), Twin Rivers Fall H.T. (CA, A-6), Fleur de Leap Horse Trials (LA, A-5), Plantation Field International CIC and Horse Trials (PA, A-2), Tryon Riding & Hunt Club H.T. (SC, A-3), Fleur de Leap Horse Trials (LA, A-3), Marlborough H.T (MD, A-2), Stoneleigh-Burnham School Fall H.T.(MA, A-1), Otter Creek Fall Horse Trial (WI, A-4), Stanton Farms H.T. (ID, A-7)
Events Closing ThisWeek: Huntington Farm H.T. (VT, A-1), ENYDCTA/Old Chatham H.T. (NY, A-1), Applewood Farm YEH/FEH & Modified Eventing (NJ, A-2), Caber Farm Horse Trial (WA, A-7), Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. II (CA, A-6), Hunt Club Farms H.T. (VA, A-2)
Tuesday News and Notes:
Are you a KER ClockIt user? If so, you’ll want to enter this awesome contest KER is hosting! To encourage consistent usage of the heart monitors, KER will be giving away an ECOGOLD Secure XC Pad during the month of August. Each session you submit after using the heart monitor will grant you an entry, so the more you use KER ClockIt, the better your chances are to win! [KER ClockIt / ECOGOLD Contest]
Aussie Team Named for Aachen. Paul Tapner and Indian Mill, Chris Burton and Grad Liberty, Kevin McNab and Casperlli as well as Andrew Hoy and Cheeky Calimbo are the horse and rider combinations to make up the Aachen round of the 2015 FEI Nations Cup Eventing Series. After posting a second at Fontainebleau and Strzegom, Australia is currently sitting pretty in third on the leader board. [Australian Team For Aachen]
The Grey Ghost Lives On. A statue of Native Dancer was unveiled this past weekend in Saratoga Springs at the newly completed Centennial Park. The likeness of one of the most famous racehorses in the US was created by sculpter Gwen Reardon is called “Going To The Winners Circle. [Native Dancer Statue Unveiled]
Silva Keeping Boyd On His Toes. Last week Silva Martin was hand walking a young horse that spooked and knocked her into the wrong side of a tractor. After a quick trip to nearby Christiana Hospital to get checked out, both Silva and Baby Martin are said to be in good health. [Boyd Martin Eventing]
Glittering Prizes at Wellington International. In hoping to add another level to this already great event, Organizer David Sheerin asked his sponsors to step up their game. With prizes like a Prestige saddle, Soloshot2 and a private photo shoot being offered, their actions are making waves with competitors. [Prizes for all Levels at Wellington]
Tuesday Video Break:
For those of us who could not make it to Millbrook this past weekend, check out this video that will make you fall in love with everything that is Coole Park Farm.
