Just when we thought we’d seen it all, now Carl Hester posts a photo of the world famous and much loved Valegro casually jumping with Charlotte Dujardin. “Blueberry” has jumped in the past and definitely seems to enjoy the task. As for us, we’re just thrilled he is enjoying his retirement in full!
Events Opening This Week:
Olney Farm H.T. (MD, A-2), River Glen Summer H.T. (TN, A-3), Millbrook H.T. (NY, A-1), Catalpa Corner Charity Horse Trial (IA, A-4)
Events Closing Today:
Powder Basin H.T. (WY, A-9), The Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy Farm I (MD, A-2), Huntington Farm H.T. (VT, A-1), Coconino Summer I H.T. (AZ, A-10), Roebke’s Run H.T. (MN, A-4), Round Top H.T. (CO, A-9), Event at Rebecca Farm (MT, A-7), 41st Annual Whidbey Island H.T. (WA, A-7), Great Meadow International – FEI Nations Cup Eventing Series (VA, A-2), Chattahoochee Hills H.T. (GA, A-3) Old Chatham H.T. (NY, A-1)
News & Notes:
Want to work for EN? We are now accepting entries to our 7th Annual Blogger Contest, which is your opportunity to show us your writing chops for a chance to work for us. This is your time to shine, so let’s see what you’ve got! Entries are due this Friday, June 23. [7th Annual Blogger Contest]
Please join us in congratulating the newest members of the Century Club, Mary Sawyer and Broker’s Joker, whose combined age is 100, therefore granting them access to this exclusive club. This pair competed in the Intro division at Spokane Sport Horse Farm’s Second Annual Spring event last month. [A Century Together]
This week in California we’re experiencing record heat waves, and the temperatures are crawling up to the triple digits each day. So what does this mean for your horses? It’s imperative to ensure they’re properly cared for in the summer heat, so make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep them comfortable. [Caring for Horses in Extreme Heat]
Tuesday Video:
Can Jennie Brannigan pull off another win at Great Meadow this year? Revisit her special win with Cambalda in 2015 in this new video from Great Meadow: