Rest in peace Lead The Way, who collapsed and died on course at Bramham yesterday. With rider Clea Phillips, Lead The Way was in fifth after dressage in the CCI***. Read below to find links to more information. Photo via Samantha.
Good morning EN! Yesterday was an exciting day in New York, where Union Rags won the Belmont Stakes by a neck. The colt was a favorite in Kentucky and came back with a new jockey to win after a rough go at the Derby, where he finished in seventh place. Though the racing world is still heartbroken over I’ll Have Another’s untimely retirement while looking to be the first triple crown champion since 1978, the race was certainly exciting over 11,000 fans that packed the track to watch. Not to be forgotten so soon, I’ll Have Another was led into the winner’s circle before the race for a retirement ceremony, where trainer Doug O’Neill removed his saddle for the last time. [ESPN]
If you have been following EN at all this weekend, you already know the rundown from Bromont and Bramham, where John and Samantha (respectively) are following all the happenings. Scroll down to read their synopses and see lots of photos of the competitions. Bromont jogs begin at 8am sharp, and the CCI* jumps first at 9:30. Good luck to all competitors!
US Events:
Aspen Farms HT [Website] [Scores]
Queeny Park HT [Website] [Scores]
Spring Run HT [Website] [Scores]
Copper Meadows HT [Website] [Scores]
Arrowhead HT [Website] [Scores]
Plantation Field HT [Website] [Scores]
Derbyshire Farms HT [Website]
Valinor Farm HT [Website] [Scores]
Texas Rose Horse Park HT [Website] [Scores]
Onto your links:
Statement regarding the deaths from British Eventing
Holling holds onto the Bromont lead
William Fox Pitt and Andrew Nicholson are battling it out for the Bramham title.
Surprise! William Fox Pitt is having a good weekend.
Aachen will host the FEI European championships for FIVE disciplines in 2015- though not eventing
Which was awarded to Scotland, specifically to be held at Blair Castle.
The Scottish Sports Minister is receiving praise for his efforts in the application process.
Mexico will host the 2015 World Cup Finals for jumping and dressage.
Ireland revealed its shortlist for London
Zara Phillips’ Olympic dream is still alive
So is Reed Kesslers- and The Guardian reminds us that there are only seven weeks until the games!
Legolas is looking good for a berth on the US dressage team
Best of Blogs:
Bromont recap from Kristin Schmolze
Doug Payne recaps his ride in the CCI*
That’s all for now EN! Enjoy the following video from the Strzegom CIC*** in Poland.
