

With cross-country still to come this afternoon, Phillip Dutton and William Penn lead the Adequan USEA Gold Cup and PRO Tour Series CIC3* division at the CHC International at Bouckaert Farm, Fairburn, Georgia. They were the last dressage test of the day yesterday and flew into first with a 42.4. Last night, during show jumping under the lights, Dutton and William Penn jumped a clear round on a tough course with just two time penalties to add to maintain their lead before cross-country.
The Worth the Trust Educational Scholarships reward up-and-coming eventers by helping to fund their training—clinics, working student opportunities, private, or group instruction. The $3,000 Amateur Young Adult Scholarship is available for riders between the ages of 16 and 25, while the $2,000 Adult Amateur Scholarship is available for eventers 26 and up.
Meghan O'Donoghue and Caitlin Silliman tell Chris Stafford about the ups and downs on the long road to the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, presented by Land Rover. Both riders completed the event successfully, despite this year being their first go at the four star level.
The Dressage Session One and Two Training Programs have not been scheduled for 2014 due to lack of participants. Please contact Nancy Knight if you are interested in attending these training programs. If we receive enough interest, they will be scheduled.
The B & C Jumping Training Program for prospective Eventing Judges and TDs will be conducted June 21-23, 2013 during the Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials in Barrington Hills, Illinois. Auditors are welcome at this training program, as well as anyone who is interested in obtaining their TD or Eventing Judge license.
Question of the Month
Heather asks "I stay focused in my lessons, but when I show I think about a million different things and completely lose my concentration. Why can't I focus when it counts?"