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Just when we thought we’d left engagement season behind us, that sneaky little sausage Tom McEwen makes a surprise entry onto the list of nuptial planners. Huge congratulations to Tom and fiancé Harriet Fettes, who we’re confident will have found the opportunity for some celebrations amidst the madness of Badminton planning. Expect a big, boozy wedding with lots of dancing on tables from these two!
Events Opening Today: Flora Lea Farm YEH and Mini Event, Carriage House Farm Combined Test, Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring H.T., Poplar Place June H.T., MCTA H.T. at Shawan Downs, GMHA June H.T., The Spring Event at Archer, IEA Horse Trials
Events Closing Today: Riga Meadow at Coole Park Combined Test, Waredaca H.T., Poplar Place May H.T., Miami Valley H.T. at Twin Towers, Catalpa Corner May Madness Horse Trials, Apple Knoll Farm H.T., The Event at Skyline
News & Notes from Around the World:
Keep British event rider Caroline March in your thoughts. The 29-year-old competitor (and sister-in-law of Piggy March) was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Major Trauma Unit after a serious fall in the CCI3*-S at Burnham Market on Saturday.
We’d all do just about anything for our horses – but what happens when that isn’t enough? Lauren Spreiser considers the tough side of animal advocacy in her latest blog, which is a strangely comforting read for anyone who’s ever had to make the hardest decision a horse owner is ever presented with.
Meet this year’s US-based Kentucky rookies and find out about their first memories of the event. Want more first-timer stories? Keep it locked onto EN – we’re profiling all of this year’s rookies through the week!
Video Break:
Rewatch this morning’s Badminton draw – and check out the new trophy – here:
