Tuesday News & Notes from Cavalor

The Apprentice takes in the scenery with Caroline Martin in England. Photo via Caroline on Instagram.

We are gearing up for the next Nations Cup leg at Houghton Hall this weekend, and we’re thrilled to be cheering on our American contingent. It’s sure to be a tough battle over on the other side of the pond, and we’ll have much more coming to you from Houghton Hall as the week progresses.

Events Opening This Week:

Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7), 41st Annual Whidbey Island H.T. (WA, A-7), Roebke’s Run H.T. (MN, A-4), Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA, A-3) Huntington Farm H.T. (VT, A-1), The Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm I (MD, A-2), Coconino Summer I H.T. (AZ, A-10), Round Top H.T. (CO, A-9), Old Chatham H.T. (NY, A-1), Great Meadow International – FEI Nations Cup Eventing Series (VA, A-2), Powder Basin H.T. (WY, A-9)

Events Closing Today:

Derbyshire Farms H.T. (MI, A-8), Copper Meadows H.T. (CA, A-6), Roebke’s Run CCI & CIC 2/1* & HT (MN, A-4), River Glen June H.T. (TN, A-3) Larkin Hill H.T. (NY, A-1) Plantation Field June Horse Trials (PA, A-2), Camelot Equestrian Horse Park Horse Trials (CA, A-6), Aspen Farms H.T. (WA, A-7), Queeny Park H.T. (MO, A-4), Valinor Farm Horse Trials (MA, A-1), The Middleburg H.T. (VA, A-2)

News & Notes:

What is a better pairing than eventers and alcohol? Wait, what? Waredaca Brewing Company is proudly sponsoring a fundraising night for the Area II Young Rider program, donating $1 per pint plus tips to the cause on the night of June 15 from 4-8 p.m. There will also be a silent auction that includes an incredible 7-night riding safari for two guests! Area II Young Rider Fundraiser

Only 100 days remain until the Nutrena American Eventing Championships in Tryon, North Carolina! Entries open on July 18 and close on August 15, so get those last minute qualifications in so that you can experience all that Tryon International Equestrian Center has to offer. Expect to see plenty of WEG hopefuls this year as well, as they’ll be wanting to get more runs at this facility. 100 Days Until AEC

Best of the blogs: What happens when a self-proclaimed hunter princess goes rogue? Find out in this new blog fresh from The Chronicle of the Horse. When a Hunter Princess Goes Eventing

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