Archive for July, 2009
Buck Davidson and Ballynoecastle RM enjoy the beautiful scenery at High Acre Farm in The Plains, Virginia as they gallop at the USEF Eventing High Performance Training Sessions. (Leslie Mintz Photo)
An Early Morning Gallop
Author: Leslie Mintz
As the sun came up over the mountains, members of the USEF Eventing High Performance Team gathered at the bucolic High Acre Farm in The Plains, Virginia to gallop. For the past two days the Team members have been attending training sessions conducted by U.S. Chef d’Equipe Mark Phillips. This morning’s gallop and tomorrow’s veterinary exam are being held in anticipation of the riders’ departure for the Burghley CCI4* in order to ensure each horse’s current fitness and soundness.
The CCI*-J Gold Medal Team representing Area II at the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Lexington, Kentucky celebrate their victory on the podium. The Area II team was composed of Laura Roberts and Galway Blazer, Molly Curtis and Savannah IX, Huxley Greer and Octavian and Colleen McKitrick and Connor II. (StockImageServices.com Photo)
A Blog Series by Erica Larson
One of the most exciting occasions for any equestrian is the arrival of a new horse, whether it be yours or a good friend’s. Last Thursday, I had plenty to celebrate as Dorado’s massage therapist and my good friend Meghan picked up her very first horse, a big black and white gelding named Buddy. As I watched the ‘new mom’ lead her baby around the indoor at his new home for the first time, I though back to when Dorado arrived at his new home.
It’s 7:15 on a Sunday morning and while most 19-year-olds are still in bed recovering from the fun of Saturday night, Katie Hasse is starting her morning chores at Kilfinnan Stables in Upperville, Virginia. Katie is a groom for upper-level event rider and trainer, Sean McQuillan, and although she says that her job is not glamorous, she has gained a wealth of knowledge that will be so important in her aspiration of becoming a professional rider.
Kelly Prather and Ballinakill Glory basked in the glory of their win at The Event At Rebecca Farm in the CIC3*W division. The pair posted the only double clear show jumping round of the class.
Amy Tryon and Jude’s Law finished atop the pack in the CCI1*, besting 20 other starters to take the win. Tryon dropped only a single rail this afternoon to add to her dressage score of 42.1 and galloped cleanly around the cross-country course on yesterday afternoon. Kelly Pugh and Copycat Chloe jumped up from third to finish the event in second, swapping places with yesterday’s second place holders Karen O’Neal and TC Royale. Check out the photo gallery of all the riders during yesterday’s cross-country! Photos by Emily Daily
Heather Morris and First Mark (pictured left) jumped up from fourth to first after incurring only six time penalties across the Advanced cross-country course and finish their day with a 53.5. They can’t afford a rail to stay at the top of the leaderboard, as Anne Carr and Safari are close behind with a 53.8. Emily Daily photos.
Robyn Fisher kept her lead in the CCI2* with Lady Calido after a double clear cross-country trip. They stand on a score of 48.5 heading into Sunday’s stadium. Photos by Emily Daily and Josh Walker.
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