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Kate then-Middleton at Badminton Horse Trials in 2007. Photos: royaltyasiseeit.tumblr.com
Yesterday’s big news was the arrival of Britain’s much-anticipated royal baby, a boy who’ll be third in line to the throne. Horse Nation got into the spirit by chronicling the evolution of Kate’s style at equestrian events–polo matches, races, horse trials and even the Olympics. In my “research” (a.k.a. Googling) I ran across several shots of her tromping around cross-country courses, looking enviably stylish, of course.
The above photos warmed my heart a little, not because of her outfit (which is adorable), but because of the story behind them. Kate was freshly single at the time–it was just a month after she and William split up after their initial four-year college romance. Kate had been drowning her sorrows with benders on the town; the night before, a minidress-wearing Kate was spotted out partying at the clubs until 3 a.m. Yet she rallied a few short hours later to attend cross-country day at Badminton with her mom. Maybe she knew that there’s nothing a day of eventing can’t improve–horses are the best kind of therapy. And obviously her life has since come around!
Go William, Kate and the baby prince!
Events Opening Today:
King Oak Farm Fall H.T. (Massachusetts, A-1), Bucks County Horse Park Fall H.T.(Pennsylvania, A-2), Aspen Farms H.T. (Washington, A-7), Five Points H.T. (North Carolina, A-2), Copper Meadows H.T. (California, A-6)
Events Closing Today:
GMHA Festival of Eventing August H.T. (Vermont, A-1), Fair Hill International H.T. (Maryland, A-2), Otter Creek Summer H.T. (Wisconsin, A-4), The Summer Event at Woodside (California, A-6), Area VII Young Rider Benefit H.T. (Washington, A-7), Hunters Run H.T. (Michigan, A-8), Colorado Horse Park One Day H.T. (Colorado, A-9)
News:
Craig Crowder sent us a note to say that Rick Wallace‘s now officially famous video (it’s up to over 240,00 views) was featured on Fox News. [Fox News]
NAJYRC: Coverage from the weekend is still rolling in. Practical Horseman has a recap here; the Chronicle of the Horse covers it here; and the USEF Network has posted video highlights here.
Laura Collett is recovering from her fall at Tweseldown earlier this month at Oaksey House, a rehabilitation center for jockeys in Lambourn. Her stay being paid for by the Lottery-funded World Class programme for elite riders and the British Olympic Association’s Athlete Medical Scheme. Eventing performance manager Yogi Breisner said that Laura will not compete again “in the forseeable future” but was in “good spirits.” [Horse & Hound]
SmartPak Product of the Day: I love the glossy bloom of a dark-colored horse, ranging from milk-chocolate brown to rich espresso. Not like my own bay horse’s sun-bleached summer coat, which is the color of a piece of wheat bread left in the toaster too long. Note to self: Get him started on SmartDark & Handsome, a special blend of Omega 3 fatty acids combined with Paprika and Nutmeg help bring out a deep, dark shine in black, bay and brown coats. [SmartPak]
Best of the Blogs: Team Windurra recaps its successful weekend at Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials in Millbrook, NY. [Boyd & Silva Martin]
Found on Facebook: Eventers have begun their descent upon the Event at Rebecca Farm, which kicks off Thursday in Kalispell, Montanta. Safe travels to all! [Website] [Entry Status & Times]
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Video: Katie is right–it’s time to get pumped!
