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Mitavite International Horse Trial - Final Day Summary



Heelan Tompkins has sent a clear message to the New Zealand selectors that she and mount Sugoi are serious contenders to ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 4/7/2008 9:04 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Heelan Tompkins Gunning for an Olympic Berth at the Mitavite International Horse Trial April 4-6 2008

Taranaki equestrian Heelan Tompkins will be looking to impress the New Zealand selectors at this weekend’s  FEI World Cup Eventing qualifier being held in conjunction with the Mitavite International Horse Trial at the Kihikihi Domain near Te Awamutu.


Tompkins is one of eight riders on the New Zealand Olympic Shortlist and has opted to base her campaign on New Zealand soil.   She has chosen this weekend’s FEI World Cup Eventing competition to prove she and mount Sugoi have what it takes to go to Beijing later in the year. 


It will be the first time Tompkins will have ridden ...
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Posted by Staff at 4/4/2008 8:54 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The Eventing Blog is Under New and Improved Ownership!
Sadly we were not able to keep up with the Eventing Blog..It was fun, but we were over ambitious about what we could do.

The Eventing Blog will be transferring to a new owner and will join a sister site http://www.eventing.tv, which is still under construction. The new owners will be spending some time to build eventing.tv (which will be a REALLY cool site, featuring video clips exclusively of eventing! You will be able to upload your own videos!) There are plans to get videos of trainers giving lessons, course walks and clinics too!

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Posted by Stumpie at 10/24/2007 10:24 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Course Building/Design Seminar Scheduled May 12-13, 2007, Valinor Farm, Plymouth, MA (USA)
A course building/design seminar will be held May 12-13, 2007 at Valinor Farm in Plymouth, Massachusetts., USA.  This will be a hands-on seminar with Tremaine Cooper and Trav Schick, including cross-country design and jump building as well as discussion and teaching of techniques for building both permanent and portable cross-country fences.  Frangible pin installation will also be covered, and attending this clinic will qualify any builders who need to attend a session on installing frangible pins before they can install them on their own.

Fee:  $150.00 for both days – lunch provided.

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Posted by Margie at 4/19/2007 8:15 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
2007 New Zealand Trans Tasman Eventing Team Announced

The Eventing New Zealand selectors have named a five strong team to meet Australia in next month’s Trans Tasman equestrian challenge.

Amongst the riders named are Athens Olympian Matthew Grayling, along with the current national one day champion Emily Butcher of Canterbury and Otago’s Clarke Johnstone, who recently claimed the New Zealand round of the FEI World Cup series.

Five squad riders and one reserve have been announced, with the final team of four to be named after the the first veterinary inspection at the Bell Tea Taupo National Championships from ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/18/2007 7:51 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
British Eventing to Test Pre-Intro "Training" Level Courses
According to Horse and Hound, British Eventing is looking to introduce a level of competition below Intro.

The class, which is being called "training" level, will have an intro dressage test, but with reduced height fences (80cm) for both the cross-country and show jumping. (Not to be confused with the US Training level, the UK Training level experiment is at heights a bit smaller than US Beginner Novice).

The intention is to test the popularity of the class at four events this summer -- Mattingley, ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/18/2007 7:31 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Jo-Anne Williams

This from British Eventing:

It is with deepest regret that we announce that Jo-Anne Williams suffered an  accident whilst competing at Sapey One Day Event in Worcestershire, UK on Tuesday 17th April and later died in hospital.

Jo-Anne Williams (34) was from Llanfaethlu, Holyhead, Anglesey and married.
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Posted by Margie at 4/18/2007 7:15 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Zara Phillips to Ride the Late Sherelle Duke's Partner, Glenbuck

Apparently the family of the late Sherelle Duke, who died when competing last August, has given Zara Phillips Sherelle's 12-year-old gelding Glenbuck. This is according to an article by Camilla Rominey, Royal Editor, at the Sunday Express British newspaper, online at http://www.express.co.uk/printer/view/2709.

Glenbuck is a very talented eventer. He was reportedly moved to Princess Anne's UK estate recently, where Zara has other horses in training, including world champion Toytown.

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Posted by Stumpie at 4/17/2007 10:46 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
New Horse Trials at Gurteen College (IRE) April 29th 2007
Eventing Ireland has announced the addition of a new Horse Trials at Gurteen College in Co. Tipperary, Ireland.

The event will be held on April 29 2007, and will feature Intro, Pre-Novice and Novice classes over a new Cross Country course designed by Ian Stark. Further details are available from Susan Butler 087 4151617 or http://www.eventingireland.com/competitions.asp.

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Posted by Stumpie at 4/15/2007 3:47 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Dutch Twist - Rest in Peace
Dutch Twist, ridden by Lindsay Pearce and owned by Patricia Pearce was fatally injured while competing in the Open Intermediate division at The Fork Horse Trials in Norwood, North Carolina on April 7, 2007.
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Posted by Stumpie at 4/15/2007 3:13 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Morven Park (USA) Cross Country Course Photos
Here are some photos of the Intermediate, Prelim and a few Training Cross Country fences at Morven Park on April 1st 2007. Due to only five entries in the Advanced division, the Advanced competitors ran the Intermediate Cross Country course.
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Posted by Sian at 4/12/2007 10:44 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Advance Information: Maui Jim Horse Trials (USA) July 12-15
From Katharine Lindsay and The Maui Jim Horse Trials:

The Maui Jim Horse Trials promises to be an extra exciting spectator event this year. The competition will run July 12-15 at Lamplight Equestrian Center and the DuPage County Forest Preserve’s Pratt Wayne Equestrian Area in Wayne, Illinois. In addition to National divisions of competition that include Advanced through Training levels, a full gamut of International, (F.E.I.), divisions will be featured – CIC Three Star, CIC Two Star and CIC One Star. All three levels made their Midwestern debut last year at Maui Jim and attracted ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/12/2007 3:13 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
FEI Eventing World Cup, Kihikihi (NZL) Results
From the organizers:

Clarke Johnstone aboard Oakley Vision has had the biggest win of his equestrian career when he took out the New Zealand Qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup at Kihikihi near Te Awamutu. 

Johnstone who is a 19 year old finance student from Otago was the overnight leader after the cross-country and could have afforded to knock six rails in the show-jumping to still finish clear of Auckland's Jenna Mahoney.  In the end Johnston dropped just two to claim one of the countries premier equestrian titles.  Mahoney on Fassadi were second, and Lucy Jackson on Red Stag Mystery Creek finished third.  ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/12/2007 3:05 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
FEI Eventing World Cup - Kihikihi New Zealand - Update From International Equestrian Sport
There was drama a plenty at the New Zealand qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup at Kihikihi near Te Awamutu on Saturday April 7, 2007. 

Overnight leader Matthew Grayling from Taranaki, NZL lost his early dressage lead after falling at the exit of the water complex.  Grayling aboard NRM Gordon were on track to claiming their fourth consecutive win of the title when NRM Gordon failed to clear the log propelling Grayling out of the saddle and almost certainly out of contention.   

Otago's Clarke Johnston (Oakley Vision) and Auckland's Jenna Mahoney (Fasadi) were the only two combinations to jump clear on the challenging ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/7/2007 7:55 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Interesting Video from US Eventing on What Happens & What the Vets are Looking for at Horse Inspections (The Jog) at FEI Competitions
This is a really interesting video from USEA on what happens at the different horse inspections at FEI competitions. Lots of really useful tips on how to best present your horse from Dr. Kent Allen for those looking to do a one star event ....worth checking out!<
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Posted by Stumpie at 4/6/2007 8:31 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
International Equestrian Media Release - New Zealand FEI World Cup Eventing - Day One
Taranaki's Matthew Grayling was in a league of his own at the first day of the New Zealand qualifier for the FEI World Cup Eventing at Kihikihi near Te Awamutu. Grayling is campaigning for a fourth consecutive win of this title and posted a dressage score of 46.7 on his mount NRM Gordon.  He is 11.8 points clear of Angela Lloyd and Gandalf and Lucy Jackson riding Mystery Creek who are tied for second on 58.5.

Saturday's cross-country course has been the hot topic of conversation and will be a true challenge for the thirteen ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/6/2007 8:22 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Somerley Park International Horse Trials and CIC2* (UK) Results
The full results of the Somerley Park International Horse Trials and CIC2* at Somerley Park, UK, on March 28 - 29 2007 are available at British Eventing here.

Claire Phillips won the AI section with a score of 31 on her homebred mare, Capuchin, with whom she has competed at Badminton, Burghley, and Rolex Kentucky in addition to several three stars. Claire also came in 2nd on Ginger Charlie. The CIC2* was won by Paul Tapner on Stormhill Michael, with a score of 54.2. The lowest overall score went to William Fox-Pitt, ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 4/5/2007 8:35 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Wandin Horse Trials & CIC3* (AUS) Results
The full results of the Wandin Horse Trials and CIC1*, CIC2* and CIC3* at Wandin, Australia on March 31 - April 1, 2007 are available at Ktrials here.

Emily Anker, riding Keninski, won the CIC3* with a score of 68.9, with Scott Keatch and Esb Irish Fiddle taking the CIC2* and Allie Jenkins and Kendalee Hitch Hiker the CIC1*.
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Posted by Stumpie at 4/5/2007 3:16 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Update On Oakley (AKA Mighty Mouse)
I just received an update from Kimberly Keaton about Oakley,her super little "small in stature" but rather extraordinary eventer. You may remember the article about her back in February. A lot of people read about Oakley, so I wanted to post the lastest from Kim:

"Oakley has had an interesting spring in that she has been diagnosed with upper airway inflammatory disease. She is being treated with some inhaled medications and is doing fantastically. She ran at Sporting Days 2 weeks ago, Prelim, and finished well. Her dressage was much better than last seasson's, a 40 (3rd place), ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/5/2007 2:54 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Maui Jim, Inc. to Sponsor Wellpride American Eventing Championships (USA) Show Jumping Phase
Maui Jim, Inc., Peoria, Illinois based manufacturer of state of the art polarized sunglasses, has signed on to sponsor the Show Jumping phase of the 2007 USEA Wellpride American Eventing Championships which will take place at Lamplight Equestrian Center and the DuPage County Forest Preserve’s Pratt Wayne Woods in Wayne, Illinois, USA. The dates for this year’s competition are September 13-16. 

Maui Jim is a generous supporter of eventing endeavors and is an established presence in many competitions throughout the United States, Canada and Great Britain. The company is the title sponsor ...
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Posted by Margie at 4/5/2007 2:51 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Galway Downs International Horse Trials/ FEI World Cup Qualifier (USA) Results
The full results of the Galway Downs International Horse Trials, featuring the CIC3-W*** FEI World Cup qualifier, at Temecula, California, USA on March 30 - April 1, 2007, are available at their website here. 

Tiana Coudray, riding King Street, won the CIC3* on a score of 54.8, after, Gina Miles who lead after Dressage with her four-star veteran horse, McKinlaigh, and a score of 47, dropped out of the competition due to a migraine.  Tiana and King Street were the only pair to finish on their Dressage score. Tiana also came 2nd in the YR Preliminary Division with her other horse, Ringwood Magister, and a score of 33.6. King Street and Ringwood Magister are both by the same stallion, the top Irish TB Master Imp.
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Posted by Stumpie at 4/4/2007 4:29 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
MCTA at Shawan Downs (USA) To Offer New CIC*** May 4-5, 2007
MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan Downs in Maryland, USA, is now MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan Downs and CIC***!

MCTA has held its spring horse trials on Kentucky Derby weekend for as long as it has existed, more than thirty years.  In 2006, Intermediate and Advanced levels as well as Young Event Horse divisions were added to the MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan Downs. To quote Leslie Bertram, MCTA PR, "This year, we're SEEING STARS!"
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Posted by Margie at 4/4/2007 2:05 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Pre-Event Information for the New Zealand Qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup, Kihikihi, (NZL) April 6-8
This is just in from the Mitavite Horse Trials and FEI World Cup Eventing qualifier on April 6 - 8, 2007, in Kihikihi, New Zealand:

Matthew Grayling from the Taranaki has his sights firmly set on claiming his fourth FEI World Cup Eventing title at the New Zealand Qualifier event being held at the Kihikihi Domain near Te Awamutu this weekend. Grayling has had a stronghold on this flagship class of the Mitavite Horse Trial since 2004, and returns this year to compete on mount NRM Gordon amongst a fifteen strong field.
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Posted by Margie at 4/4/2007 1:36 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
IDCTA (USA) Cross Country Jump Building Clinic April 14-15 2007
The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association (IDCTA) is offering a Cross Country Jump Building Clinic featuring Dan Starck on April 14 - 15, 2007 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, USA

After the 2009 American Eventing Championships, three of the jumps constructed will be raffled off to three individuals from the clinic. Clinic attendees will also have the chance to crew with Dan at the Maui Jim Horse Trials and the AEC’s.
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Posted by Margie at 4/4/2007 12:59 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
2007 Australian Eventing Trans-Tasman Team Announced
The Australian National Eventing Selectors have named the following team to represent Australia in the Trans-Tasman Eventing Challenge.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/30/2007 10:05 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Online Auction for Stallion Services to Help Wendy Schaeffer and Koyuna Sun Magic Compete at Rolex Kentucky CCI4*
An online Auction for Stallion Services for the 2007 breeding season has been established to help Australian Wendy Schaeffer and her mount, Koyuna Sun Magic, travel to the US to compete at Rolex Kentucky. Full details of the stallions can be viewed at Nominate here, including Koyuna Majestic Supreme, sire of Koyuna Sun Magic and also Koyuna Azgard, both of whom will hopefully compete at Rolex in April.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/30/2007 3:02 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Central Districts (NZL) Results
The full results of the Central Districts Horse Trials at Pukemarama, New Zealand on March 24 - 25, 2007 are available at New Zealand Equestrian here.

Olympic equestrian Matthew Grayling won the Advanced division with his long-term partner NRM Gordon, on a score of 47. Matthew also won the Novice and Training divisions on Parklane Hawke and Cruisintime. The lowest overall score went to Libby Whyte, riding Post Graduate in the Pre Novice Division.

Here's a summary of the results:

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Posted by Stumpie at 3/30/2007 2:31 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Kircubbin at Tyrella (IRL) Results
The full results of the Kircubbin Horse Trials, on March 24, 2007, are available at Eventing Ireland here. The competition was run at Tyrella, Ireland this time, due to ground conditions at the normal venue.

Lucy Hanna and Ben Stevenson both finished with the lowest scores of the competition, finishing with a score of 24. Lucy rode Rocksox in the CNCP* division, while Ben was aboard Gold Quest in the Pre-Novice division.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/30/2007 1:59 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Great Witchingham (UK) Results
The full results for the Great Witchingham Horse Trials in Norfolk, UK, on March 23 -25 2007 are available at British Eventing here.

Matthew Wright finished first with Fox On The Run, plus third and fourth with his three Open Intermediate rides, riding a total of nine horses at the event! The lowest overall score went to Louise Walker, riding Athlone Tom, with a score of 24.5 in the Pre Novice Section F division.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/29/2007 4:34 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Witton Castle (UK) Results
The full results of the Witton Castle Horse Trials on March 24, 2007, at Witton Castle, UK  are available on British Eventing here.

Oliver Townend, Nicola Wilson and Polly Stockton dominated the Advanced and Intermediate sections. According to Horse and Hound there was some controversy over the results of the Advanced division, relating to a loose dog on Cross Country. The ladies definitely showed their strength, with Caroline Powell riding ten horses and Polly Stockton with eight. The overall low score went to Holly Woodhead, riding Ballymoney in the Pre Novice Section I division. They finished on an incredible score of 16
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/28/2007 5:06 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Albury Wodonga International (AUS) Results
The full results of the Albury Wodonga International Horse Trials on March 23-25, 2007,  at Albury, Australia are available at The Virtual Equestrian here.

Christopher Burton won the CIC3* division, riding Newsprint, with a score of 51.6, narrowly ahead of Olympic Gold medalist Wendy Schaeffer. ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/28/2007 3:11 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Ballindenisk/ Blue Grass Superleague (IRL) Results
The full results of the Ballindenisk Horse Trials on March 25, 2007, at Ballindenisk, Ireland are available on the Eventing Ireland site here.

Michael Ryan won the first leg of the Blue Grass Superleague, riding Dances With Wolves. The lowest overall score of 24 went to Emma Galway riding Master Playboy, in Pre Novice.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/28/2007 1:18 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
"Eventing Master Class" March 31 in Conjunction with Belton Park Horse Trials (UK)

In support of the Event Riders Association, a group of top event riders is offering an "Eventing Master Class" at 7.30pm on March 31, 2007 at Arena UK, in Grantham, UK. The impressive lineup of riders will include Oliver Townend, Piggy French, Polly Jackson, Lucy Wiegersma and Nick Gauntlett.

During the evening, the riders will offer advice on how to train a horse and ride each of the three eventing disciplines. Using up-and-coming jockeys, in one session per discipline, they will demonstrate training techniques and pass ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/28/2007 1:00 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Gatcombe (UK) Results
The full results of the Gatcombe Horse Trials on March 23 - 25, 2007, at Gatcombe Park, UK  are available on British Eventing here.

The lowest overall score of 26.8 went to William Fox-Pitt, riding Walk The Line, in Novice Section D. William also won the Open Intermediate Section L, with Moon Man and was second in Novice Section F with All That Jazz V. Oliver Townend had another good weekend, with first, second and third place finishes in the Intermediate classes, while Andrew Nicholson also had one first, two second and two third placings.

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Posted by Stumpie at 3/28/2007 9:41 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Poplar Place (USA) Results and Information About Ralph Hill
The full results of the Poplar Place Farm Horse Trials, at Hamilton, GA, on March 23-25 2007 are available at their website here.

The lowest overall score went to Jessica DiGenova, riding Upolu in the Jr YR Open Preliminary division.

Unfortunately, Ralph Hill was injured during the Advanced A Cross Country phase. There is a summary of the accident and his status posted on his website

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Posted by Stumpie at 3/26/2007 2:02 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Fontainebleau Three Day Event & FEI World Cup Results
The results of the Fontainebleau Three Day Event and FEI World Cup qualifier in Fontainebleau, France on March 22 to 25, 2007 are available at World Sport Timing's website. It may be because of distance, but I found the site very slow, so I've also uploaded the results files below. Nicolas Touzaint, riding Galan De Sauvagere, won the extremely competitive CIC3* FEI World Cup division with a score of 46.4 finishing more than 10 penalties ahead of Lucinda Fredericks and Headley Britannia.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/26/2007 7:51 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
A Sad Farewell to 3 Magic Beans
More to follow, but such sad news. One of the great horses, Nina Fout's, 3 Magic Beans, has passed on.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/23/2007 8:29 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Moreton Horse Trials (UK) Results
The full results of the Moreton Horse Trials in Dorset,  UK on March 21, 2007 are available at British Eventing here:

The lowest overall score was 19, going to William Fox-Pitt riding Wait A Minute in the Pre Novice B division. He brought four horses to the competition and went home with two first placings, a second and a third!
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/23/2007 9:39 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Lionel Learns to Behave!
Need to lighten up a bit after all these "results" posts........ This is a series of very cute pics of Lionel the Welsh Pony learning that Cross Country is best performed over inanimate objects!
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/22/2007 7:04 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Eventing Canterbury at Tui Creek (NZL) Results
The full results of the Eventing Canterbury Horse Trials at Tui Creek, New Zealand  on March 17-18 2007 are available at New Zealand Equestrian here:

The lowest overall score was 34.6, going to Eve Hawes riding Turbulence in the Warren's Equine Training division. Obviously the dressage test wasn't very "turbulent"!
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Posted by Margie at 3/22/2007 6:21 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
FEI Confirms New CCI4* at Pau, France; Eventing Committee Proposes New Dressage Test for 2008 Olympics, 2007 Rule Changes
The minutes of the FEI Eventing Committee meeting on February 22-23, 2007 are now published. Among the highlights is confirmation that a new CCI4* event has been approved for 3 years at Pau in France!

In addition, the Eventing Committee finalized a new 4 Star Dressage Test B (2007) for the 2008 Olympic Games taking into account the very special conditions of Hong Kong. This test is a short version (4½ minutes) of the current 2007 B test. This test will be presented to the Dressage Committee and to the Bureau in April for immediate introduction. It will be published ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/21/2007 11:39 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Southern Pines (USA) Results
The full results of the Southern Pines Horse Trials on March 16-18, 2007, at the Carolina Horse Park, North Carolina, USA are available on their website here. There are also links to some great photos!

Pedro Guttierez had the lowest overall score of 21.5, riding Orujo de la Galerna in the Open Training C division. Phillip Dutton, once again, won the CIC2*, riding Loose "N" Cool, while Lucia Strini, riding Pantalaimon won the CIC1* and Corrine Ashton took the Advanced division, with Dobbin.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/21/2007 11:08 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Horseheaven, Dundalk (IRL) Results
The full results of the Horseheaven Horse Trials at Dundalk, Ireland on March 18 2007 are posted on Eventing Ireland's website here.

Jim Newsam, riding Old Flames, had the lowest overall score of 27.3 in the CNC* Division. He also won the Horseheaven League 5 & 6 y/o CNC*, riding Ushi, with a score of 34.6.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/21/2007 10:37 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Kircubbin Horse Trials (IRL) Will Run at Tyrella Instead
Due to ground conditions the Event scheduled for 24 March 2007 at Kircubbin (IRL) will now run at Tyrella and will be called 'Kircubbin at Tyrella'.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/20/2007 8:46 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Rocking Horse Horse Trials (USA) Results
The full results of the the Rocking Horse Spring Horse Trials, March 16-18, are available at here. Cristin Stoop had the lowest overall score in the Open Training division, with 23.7, riding Rapport. Kyle Carter appears to be going for the "Oliver Townend Award", riding 8 horses this weekend,
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/20/2007 7:21 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Great Story: Whatever Happened to Bindaree??
Here's a great story! Bindaree, winner of the 2002 Grand National in the UK, is now eventing! I love these "Racehorse Redux" tales!
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Posted by Margie at 3/20/2007 6:39 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Lincolnshire Horse Trials (UK) Results
The full results of the the Lincolshire Horse Trials, March 17, are available at British Eventing here. Piggy French had the lowest overall score in the Open Intermediate division, with 26.7, riding Chicago II. Oliver Townend rode another 10 horses this weekend, (see the Poplar Park results) but unfortunately was not able to win any of the divisions, although he did go home with a few second and third placings.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/19/2007 1:02 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Kevin McNab Cross Country Schooling Clinic, April 28-29, Fig Tree Pocket (AUS)
Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Club is holding a 2-day cross country training school with Kevin McNab on April 28-29, 2007. The clinic is open to all EFA Members and entries close April 16.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/19/2007 12:12 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
USEA Area II Adult Riders - Special Offer for 2007 from Yvonne Lucas! (USA)
Advanced level rider Yvonne Lucas has a great offer for paid US Eventing Area II Adult Riders! During 2007 she is offering FREE help at events.

Schedule permitting, Adult Riders can get a free course walk or warm up at any show Yvonne attends. You can check her schedule on her website at Red Moon Farm and contact her here in advance to make arrangements.

Yvonne also offers lessons and clinics at Red Moon Farm in Berryville, VA, USA or at other locations. ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/19/2007 9:42 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Aldon Horse Trials (UK) - Intermediate to Advanced/ Intermediate Results
The full results of the Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate divisions of the Aldon Horse Trials March 18 in Yeovil, UK are available at British Eventing here. Rodney Powell had the lowest, and second to lowest, overall scores in the Open Intermediate division, with incredible scores of 21.1 riding Zinzan II and 22.9 riding Langarth Darcy.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/18/2007 7:12 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Phillip Dutton Clinic, West Grove, PA (USA) June 30 - July 1 2007
Phillip Dutton is offering a Three Phase Clinic on June 30 - July 1 2007 at West Grove, PA. Levels will be from strong Beginner Novice up, depending on applications. The clinic will be open to auditors at a cost of $20/day or $35 for the weekend.

The format will be Dressage and Stadium Jumping the first day and Cross Country the second day. Each session will last about an hour and a half.

In an interesting twist, applications will be accepted in a similar way to Horse Trial applications (in the US, at least). There is an opening ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/17/2007 6:32 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Aldon Horse Trials (UK) - Pre Novice to Intermediate Novice Results
The full results of the March 16 Pre Novice to Intermediate Novice divisions of the Aldon Horse Trials in Yeovil, UK are available at British Eventing. William Fox-Pitt won both the Intermediate Novice and Pre Novice Section B divisions, and placed 2nd in Novice Section H.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/17/2007 5:56 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Edmond Gibney Apparently Remains in Critical Condition:-(
I'm concerned and I've been looking for updates, but the only one this week was on March 12 from Horse & Hound: Irish Olympic event rider remains critical
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/16/2007 9:58 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
US Eventing Association: Web Coverage of Southern Pines (USA) Horse Trials, March 17-18!
The US Eventing Association will be broadcasting a live audio webcast of the cross-country portion of Southern Pines Horse Trials, Raeford, NC, USA, which is part of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series.
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Posted by Margie at 3/16/2007 6:16 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Rotational Falls - Inevitable in Eventing?
I've been thinking about Amelie Cohen. It seems that Amelie was the victim of a rotational fall, or as the FEI describes it, a "somersault".
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Posted by Margie at 3/16/2007 4:34 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Southern Pines (USA) Results
The full results of the Southern Pines Horse Trials at The Carolina Horse Park on March 10-11 are available on their website here. There are also links to some nice photos of the event there!Here is a summary of the results: Junior Training Rider 1 Jordan Cantrell* Wellington 39.1 2 Anna Petrea Beamish 39.5 3 Veronica Victor Legend VII 42 ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/15/2007 2:57 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Askeaton (IRL) Results
The results of the Askeaton Horse Trials in Co. Limerick, Ireland on March 10 are available at Eventing Ireland's website. John Glynn, riding Milchem Clover Imp won the CNC* division with a score of 41.5, while the lowest overall score went to Michael Ryan, riding Matinee Idol in the Pre Novice division with a score of 21.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/14/2007 5:41 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Poplar Park Horse Trials (UK) Results
The full results of the Poplar Park Horse Trials in Woodbridge, UK on March 10 are posted on the British Eventing site. Oliver Townend rode an amazing 10 horses, finishing 2nd in the AI division on Flint Curtis scoring 32.9, 1st in Open Intermediate with Northacre's Best Wishes scoring 33.7 and 1st in Intermediate with his new horse Daisy Crazy and a score of 34.2.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/14/2007 5:37 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Oasby ODE (UK) Results
The Oasby ODE, near Grantham, UK, was thankfully not rained out and managed to pack in almost 700 starters on March 9 -11. The full results are available on the British Eventing site.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/14/2007 5:31 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Amelie Cohen, Eventer Tragically Lost at Fontainebleau, France on March 11, 2007
We sadly lost another member of the eventing community on March 11, 2007 when French eventer Amelie Cohen was fatally injured while riding Cross Country in a national competition at Fontainebleau, France.
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Posted by Margie at 3/14/2007 9:23 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Bonnie Mosser Cross Country Clinic March 31 at Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA
Here's an exciting schooling opportunity for those who can travel to Lexington, Virginia, USA. Bonnie Mosser will be offering a Cross Country clinic on Saturday March 31, 2007 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. This beautiful and well built course is only open for schooling twice a year, and Bonnie is an excellent trainer. Riders will have full access to the Beginner Novice through Prelim courses on the main side of the facility (ie. not the CCI courses). As an added incentive to make the trip, on Sunday there will be schooling Horse Trials where you can run all ...
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Posted by Margie at 3/13/2007 4:02 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Red Hills Horse Trials & CIC-3*W & CIC2* (USA) Results
The full results of the Red Hills Horse Trials & CIC-3*W & CIC2* in Tallahassee, Florida, USA, on March 8 -11 are available on their website here. Jonathan Holling (USA) became the first FEI World Cup(tm)Eventing qualifier winner of 2007, aboard Lion King II, in the CIC3*W division, with a score of 52.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/13/2007 10:37 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Manakau City Puhinui Three Day Event (NZL) Results
The full results of the Manukau City Puhinui Three Day event are posted on their website. With almost seven points in hand, Bryce Newman, riding Bates Our Questionnaire, won the CIC3* division with a score if 70.1, while Carolynn Easton, riding Awakino, won the CCI2* with a score of 67.6.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/13/2007 9:36 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Barroca D'Alva Three Day Event (POR) CCI1*, CCI2* and CIC3* Results
Following on from the results of the CIC1* and CIC2* divisions on March 1-4, the full results of the Barroca D'Alva CCI1*, CCI2* and CIC3*, at the Centro Hippico Barroca D'Alva, Portugal on March 8-11, are posted on their website.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/12/2007 6:04 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Check This Out! "Gobi the Dachshund's" Maui Jim and AEC Eventing Blog! It's Hilarious :-)
This is just a fabulous blog!!! It's the story of the Maui Jim Horse Trials and the 2007-2009 Wellpride American Eventing Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, USA, as seen through the eyes of Gobi the Dachshund.
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Posted by Margie at 3/10/2007 11:43 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Barroca D'Alva Three Day Event (POR) CIC1* and CIC2* Results
The full results of the Barroca D'Alva CIC1* and CIC2* at the Centro Hippico Barroca D'Alva, Portugal are posted on their website here.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/9/2007 7:33 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Edmond Gibney, 2004 Irish Olympic Eventing Team Member, Injured in Car Accident
According to a number of press reports, Edmond Gibney, who was a member of the Irish Olympic Eventing squad in Athens in 2004, was injured in a car accident in Southern England over the weekend. Apparently, he is currently undergoing treatment in an intensive care until for injuries sustained in the accident.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/9/2007 5:10 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The International Academy of Cross Country Design & Build: New Courses for 2007
The International Academy of Cross Country Design and Build was established under the leadership of Mike Etherington-Smith, as Director, to further develop the sport of Eventing and facilitate the education of the course designers and builders. It has been offering courses and seminars about designing and building Cross Country facilities since 2005.For 2007, the Academy will be offering several courses, such as an FEI refresher course, and live observation sessions at British Eventing competitions, where horses will be observed in relation to balance and rythmn over and between fences. Full details can be found here.Etherington-Smith is the course designer for ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/9/2007 2:27 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Royal Bath & West Horse Trials (UK) Cancelled, Another Victim of Wet British Weather
The Royal Bath & West event (UK), sheduled to run this weekend, March 10th - 11th has become the third event this year to fall victim to the British weather.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/8/2007 4:44 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Eventing Canterbury (NZL) Results
The full results of Eventing Canterbury at McLean's Island, New Zealand on March 4 are available at Equestrian New Zealand. The overall lowest score went to Amanda Brown, riding Kiteroa Countess in the Warren's Equine Training division, with a score of 31.1.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/8/2007 2:40 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The Eventing BOP Horse Trials at Riverdale (NZL) Results
The full results of the Eventing BOP Horse Trials at Riverdale, New Zealand on March 4, 2007 are available at New Zealand Equestrian.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/8/2007 2:32 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Tweseldown Horse Trials (UK) Cancelled Due to Bad Weather
Tweseldown Horse Trials, in Aldershot, UK, has infortunately become the second British horse trial to cancel this year due to bad weather. Twesledown was due to run from tomorrow, March 8, to Sunday March 11 with Pre Novice to Open Novice classes.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/7/2007 1:25 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Punchestown International Three Day Event (IRE) to Add CCI1* Division
The prestigeous Punchestown International Three Day Event, scheduled to run on May 17th to 20th 2007 in Punchestown, Ireland, has announced that it will be adding a CCI1* division.
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/7/2007 12:20 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Geelong Horse Trials (AUS) Results
The full results of the Geelong Horse Trials in Geelong, Australia on March 3-4 2007 are available here: Geelong Results. Here is a summary:
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/7/2007 12:08 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Albury International Horse Trials (AUS) Interstate Competition
The Albury International Horse Trials has initiated what is hoped to be an annual interstate competition at Albury Horse Trials. Already the venue for the NSW state championships, Albury 2007 will also host an interstate team challenge with state teams to be drawn from 1, 2 and 3 star classes. States will be invited to select teams including at least two combinations in the 3 star and the other two representatives from the 1 or 2 star classes. State riders interested in helping to form teams should contact the Albury International Horse Trials. ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/5/2007 10:39 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Free Course Walks with Vaughn Jefferis at Mitavite Horse Trial (NZL) on April 6th and 8th 2007
Former World Champion Vaughn Jefferis will conduct free public course walks at the Mitavite Horse Trial held at the Kihikihi Domain, New Zealand on April 6th and 8th. This event includes New Zealand's qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup and is one of 19 held world-wide. Vaughn will provide insights on Cross-country and Show-jumping during the following course walks: Cross-country walk on Friday 6 April at 11:30am Vaughn will lead the group around the CIC-W*** cross-country course. This course is not only regarded by many as New Zealand's best, it is also often favorably compared ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/5/2007 10:06 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Pine Top Advanced Horse Trials (USA) Results
The full results of the Pine Top Advance Horse Trials at Pine Top Farm in Augusta, Georgia, USA, on March 3-4 2007 are available on their website.The overall low score of the competition was Philip Dutton, riding Match Play, in Open Intermediate 2, with a score of 30.7. Match Play, owned by August Vettorino was imported from the UK in January 2007. This partnership will be very interesting to watch! Advanced C 1 Stephanie Butts Zydeco ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/4/2007 6:49 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Isleham (UK) Results, Stilemans (UK) Cancelled
The British Eventing season kicked off this weekend with a packed house of over 440 competitors entered at Isleham Horse Trials. Unfortunately, the other event scheduled run in the UK this weekend, Stilemans, at Stilemans Stud in Surrey, was cancelled due to wet conditions. ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/4/2007 6:07 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
British Eventing Launches New Website with Enhanced Features Such as On-line Start Times
British Eventing has launched a new website format with additional features such as on-line start times and customized content depending on whether the user is a competitor, an organizer, a volunteer or an official. The site also features personalized sections such as "My Event Diary".The on-line start times feature was launched this weekend for the Isleham Horse Trials. Results are also posted after the competition and users can search by rider, horse or number.Unfortunately there is currently a poll on the British Eventing main page, and as of now, 69% of respondents say they like the old version of the ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/4/2007 5:38 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Campinas CIC1* - CCI2* (BRA) Results
The full results of the Campinas CIC1* - CCI2* on February 23-25 at the Centro Hipico Mirassol in Campinas, Brazil, are available from the FEI. Here is a summary of the results: CCI2* 1 Serguei Fofanoff Ekus TW 70 CIC2* 1 L. Vieira Da Silva Leo de Lorena 63.32 2 Guto De Faria Gap TW 64.2 ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/4/2007 5:10 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Nissan Enters Major Sponsorship Deal With Chatsworth Horse Trials (UK)
According to Horse and Hound, Nissan to sponsor Chatsworth Horse Trials Anna Tyzack 28 February, 2007 Chatsworth International Horse Trials has secured a five-figure sponsorship deal with Nissan and a fleet of 4x4s to use during the eventChatsworth International Horse Trials (12-13 May) has attracted a new title sponsor in the car company Nissan. Nissan has pledged a five-figure sum plus the use of a fleet of 4x4 cars to transport vets, doctors, stewards and fence judges. The horse trials at the Duke of Devonshire's Chatworth estate are a longstanding ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/2/2007 5:20 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Amanda Bader - We Lost A Great Horsewoman
I was so stunned to hear of Amanda's passing on yesterday that I couldn't write anything that would do justice to her. This will not do justice to her either, nothing anyone can write will do so, but we can at least try to pay our own small tribute to her. We lost one of our family yesterday.USEA has posted a tribute to her today: Amanda Bader of Accord, New York fell on the cross-country at the Ocala Winter II Horse Trials at the Florida Park on February 17, 2007. She sustained a head injury and was flown to Shands ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 3/1/2007 8:32 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Amanda Bader
I just heard that Amanda Bader passed on today. Please hold her in your hearts. She was a great eventer.I will write tomorrow when I can sort out the available information. ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/28/2007 10:08 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Britsh Eventing Will Be More Stringent on Checking Horse Passports at Horse Trials
British Eventing's Sport Committee agreed that due to the current UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) legislation which states that by law a passport must accompany a horse when in transport, a more stringent checking of passports and vaccinations should be introduced.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/27/2007 6:24 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Rocking Horse III (USA) Results
The full results of Rocking Horse III on Feb 23-25 are posted on their website here. The overall low score went to Leslie Law riding Master Peace with an incredible 23.2 in Open Training.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/26/2007 10:41 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
New USEF Rules on Elimination in Jumping and Cross Country at Horse Trials
The USEF Eventing Committee has approved new rule changes regarding elimination in Show Jumping and Cross Country....
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Posted by Margie at 2/25/2007 9:47 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Insight into Breeding Sport Horses and Ponies from P.Wynn Norman and Sportponies Unlimited!
P. Wynn Norman breeds some fabulous Sport Ponies and is the breeder of the spectacular eventer, Theodore O’Connor, who Jimmy Wofford describes as “The Pocket Rocket”. “Teddy” is currently competing with Karen O’Connor and he is believed to be the first Advanced level eventer to hold a USEF permanent Pony card!
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Posted by Margie at 2/25/2007 6:07 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Pine Top II (USA) Results,.... and Phillip Dutton is Confirmed to the USA Eventing Team......
Here are the results for the Pine Top II Winter Horse Trials on February 17-18, 2007, at Pine Top Farm, Thomson, Georgia, USA. The full results are on their website here. The overall low score was Phillip Dutton riding Tru Luck in Open Intermediate 3. Phillip was just recognized by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) as a United States competitor, and has been added to the USEF Eventing High-Performance A List with the horses The Foreman, owned by Ann Jones, and Tru Luck, owned by Ann Jones and Shannon Stimson. He was also added to the USEF Eventing High-Performance B List with the horse Connaught, owned by Bruce Duchossois.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/22/2007 9:15 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Full Gallop Farm (USA) Results
The full results of Full Gallop Farm Horse Trails are posted here. Kim Severson was the overall low score, riding Polar Express in Open Novice C, with a score of 26. Here is a summary of the results Yes - these divisions are correct according to the Full Gallop website - for example, results are posted for BN A and BN D, but not BN B or C...
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/22/2007 8:53 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Jamie Coman (AUS) Clinic - Feb 27
A clinic with Jamie Coman is being held on Tuesday 27th of February at Kevin McNab’s “Kelecyn” property. The riders are a mixture of event and show jump riders. We are hoping to make these clinics a monthly to six weekly event. ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/22/2007 8:38 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Sydney Horse Trials at SIEC (AUS) Results
The results of the Sydney Horse Trials at SEIC are posted on their website. THe low scores were Christopher Burton riding KS Falkrich II in Prelim 1, Judith Clarke riding Diabolito and Katie Roots riding Anew Star in Intro 1. All three finished on 36 points. Here is a summary of the results: CNC* 1 Sandra Lucas DIAMOND EDITION 50.73 2 Kevin McNab BELCAM CAESAR 64.39 ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/22/2007 8:28 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Heard It On The Grapevine - Radnor Horse Trials (USA) May Be Back!!!
Apparently a new orgainzing committee has applied to run a combined test at Radnor in 2007, with a view to putting on a full Horse Trial in 2008. Yippee!...
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/22/2007 8:14 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Sporting Days (USA) Results
Here is a summary of the results from Sporting Days on February 10-11, 2007 in Aiken, South Carolina. The full results are on their website here. Phillip Dutton was the overall low score, riding Free and Clear, with an incredible score of 21.1 in the Open Prelim Division.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/22/2007 7:35 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
A Little Bit Wierd but Fun Nonetheless - What Breed Would You Be If You Were a Horse?
Apparently I am a Quarter Horse but my daughter is an Arab. While I understand that from a personality/ age veiwpoint, I'm not sure how the genetics work because her dad has always been enamoured with the Budweiser Draft Horses.......HmmmmAnyway - try it out - it's fun! http://www.geocities.com/hlquiz/ ...
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/19/2007 10:49 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Ocala Winter II HT (USA) Results and Very Sad News About Amanda Bader and Lenamore's Dreamer
The full results for the Ocala Winter II Horse Trials in Ocala, Florida USA, on February 16th through 18th are posted on their website. The overall low score went to Darren Chiacchia riding Fantastik in the Open Training B division, with a score of 24.5. Darren also won Open Intermediate B with Ahlerich.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/19/2007 8:49 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Bromont (CAN) Upgrades September Horse Trials to CCI**/* And CIC**/*
Bromont will add a second Bromont Three day Event in the Fall! The Bromont Organizing Committee has announced that 2007 will be a transition year where two events will take place hosting the following levels: CCI**, CCI/YJ*, CIC**, CIC* in both June and September.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/17/2007 10:47 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Puhinui (NZL) Three Day Horse Trials Saved For 2007!
According to Equestrian Sports New Zealand. after further consideration and in attempt to continue the on-going rebuilding of the Puhinui Event the Organising Committee of Auckland Equestrian Events has decided to proceed with the 2007 Puhinui 3 Day Horse Trials on March 9-11.
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/17/2007 9:39 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Horse Wins the Tour de France!!!
Monsieur Cheval wins the Tour de France sans Bicyclette! Well, maybe just kidding - if only those pesky people had stopped interfering! The exciting French commentary just adds to "la amusemente et excitemente"!
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Posted by Stumpie at 2/16/2007 10:13 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Eventing Ireland Announces "Going For Gold Syndicate" to Keep Irish Horses in Ireland
From Eventing Ireland: "Tuesday Feb 27th 2007 has been set for the initial meeting of this exciting syndicate concept aimed at keeping our best young Irish horses for Irish Riders. The meeting will decide, at the direction of those present, the rules and method of operation of the syndicate and all ideas and suggestions are open for consideration. Everyone and anyone who is interested or just curious are more than welcome. Following agreement by those present the syndicate will be officially formed and subscriptions accepted."I really hope this works - it will be nice to see Ireland reaping the rewards ...
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Posted by Margie at 2/15/2007 9:51 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Mitsubishi Motors Extends Badminton Sponsorship Until 2010!
According to Horse and Hound, Mitsubishi Motors has agreed to extend their sponsorship of Badminton until 2010, at a cost of £2 million. Apparently Badminton is Mitsubishi's single biggest sponsorship and has become an integral part of Mitsubishi's brand and marketing activities, according to Jim Tyrrell, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors.Thanks to Mitsubishi, the total prize money will be increased to £250,000 and the winner will take £55,000. ...
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Posted by Margie at 2/15/2007 9:30 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
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