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We’re delighted to be able to share the news with you that, after a frightening fall on course at Pau that necessitated a long hold, Austria’s Lea Siegl and her horse, DSP Fighting Line, are absolutely fine. Poor Lea does have a couple of broken ribs and has needed a bit of sewing back up after sustaining a wound to her face, but there’ll be no long-term damage and after a bit of healing time, she’ll be back out kicking ass and taking names as Austria’s leading superstar. We look forward to seeing you again next season, Lea — now, get those feet up and enjoy a bit of r&r!
Events Opening Today: None! We’ve reached that time of year, folks…
Events Closing Today: The Event at TerraNova, Ram Tap H.T. & Classic 3-Day
Tuesday News & Notes from Around the World:
There are few better ways to end the season than a spin round a classic three-day. I love how much more prevalent these have become across the lower levels, making them an accessible goal for most riders — and one they’ll learn tonnes from, too. Meet a couple of winners from Hagyard Midsouth and find out why they wanted to focus their attentions on eventing’s “old school”.
There are some concepts that transcend disciplines — and lightness and feel are two of them. See what legendary hunter trainer and judge Geoff Teall has to say on the topic, and how he trains both horses and riders to attain both, here.
Another great way to end the season? With a win and a qualification for Badminton’s Grassroots Championship — and that’s even more exciting if you’re only thirteen years old! Meet the champ in this sweet piece from H&H.
Ros Canter and Izilot DHI. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
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Us Brits love nothing more than a Shetland race. I’m glad to see that this, from Maryland, proves that the trend is spreading. Look, we all know the tiny hairy ones will take over the world eventually — let’s not fight it.
