Competition wrapped up Sunday to cap off a highly successful weekend at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing horse trials. All remaining divisions completed their competition weekend, with some finishing on show jumping and others concluding with cross-country. The FEI long-format division champions were also crowned, as well as a slew of other award winners for their efforts over the weekend.
Take a moment, before you dive into this article, to picture the most stoic horse you know. Surely you know the idea well – the horse that never shows pain, doesn’t wear his heart on his saddle pad, that always comes to the ring ready to work.
It’s no secret that the off-the-track Thoroughbred is a staple within the sport of eventing. The resilience, competitive nature, and athleticism of the breed lends itself well to a demanding sport, so many riders flock to the websites featuring horses coming off of the track in search of their next partner.