The first hour and a half of World Equestrian Games coverage on NBC runs from 12pm to 1:30pm ET today. Be sure to tune in and tell your friends to watch it. As a rule of thumb all of the NBC WEG coverage is on Sunday afternoons.
Performer in the Hospital: In one developing story from Saturday night, a performer was taken to the hospital during the opening ceremonies. The WEG quickly issued a press release which explained that “a performer had an acute medical problem which required on site care….the patient was transported to UK Medical Center, and doctors have confirmed that he is in stable condition.” An article from a local lexington newspaper said “witnesses said they saw a performer slide from his horse on the way out of the arena and fall to the ground.” The COTH has identified the performer as Eitan Beth-Halachmy, who is a well known ‘cowboy dressage’ rider. Link: Eitan’s homepage, video of Eitan
The USEF Network is broadcasting reining Sunday morning, although NBC’s coverage may cause them to blackout. The USA has several riders in the top five and looks to be in strong position to take the first team golds. Meanwhile, the endurance horses are circling around the Horse Park on their 100 mile course. Word is that the UAE team was leading the endurance competition just before lunchtime, with the USA in second.
Check out Boyd’s blog for more great photos of Boyd at the opening ceremonies
Go eventing.
