Good evening from beautiful Bromont! It was an absolute delight to be greeted with smiles and true Canadian hospitality upon our arrival at the venue for the 1976 Montreal Olympic equestrian events. After a drive that began at 4am in Michigan, the horses are happily settling in amidst the lush country side that is the setting for perhaps my favorite North American event of the year. The drive to the Bromont CCI3*, CIC3*, CCI2*, and CCI1* is long (10+ hours) for most competitors, but the journey is well worth it with a history of good footing and great courses. I would estimate that about 20 horses have already arrived to prepare for the event that starts Wednesday with the first horse inspection. Bromont is also the final spot on the road for the US and Canadian Olympic hopefuls before the short lists will be announced early next week. I’m happy to report that the courses look superb from afar. I bid you an exhausted farewell and promise to return tomorrow with much more from Canada. Ali will be along shortly with news and notes.
Go eventing.
