After today’s cross-country phase at the Greenwich Park Eventing Invitational CIC2* (London Test Event), Piggy French hung onto her overnight lead of 34.7 after posting a double-clear round with DHI Topper W. Sara Ostholt Algotsson of Sweden moved up from two spots into second with Mrs. Medicott, who also finished the day on their dressage score of 41.6. Michael Jung (GER) and River Of Joy remain in third after picking up just 0.4 time faults. Top American Will Faudree and DHI Colour Candy, owned by Jennifer Mosing, moved up three spots into 12th after finishing just over the optimum time. Also representing the U.S. are Julian Stiller, in 23rd with Gunstone Wallstreet, and Logan Rawlings, in 33rd with Jaybee Star Celebrity. Check out the complete results here and the latest press release. Pictured: Will Faudree & DHI Colour Candy; Stephen Bartholomew photo.
Competition at Twin Rivers Ranch did not disappoint today for the Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) West Coast Championships. With a friendly galloping course and lots of options for riders to take, each combination was set up for success. Judges Christian Schact (GER) and Sally Ike (USA) had their work cut out for themselves to pick the winners.
The sun was shining, and the young horses came to impress on day 1 of The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) West Coast Championships at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, California. Five 4-year-olds and 13 5-year-olds were presented to judges Sally Ike in the dressage ring and Christian Schact in conformation to cap off a short but sweet start to the week.
The Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event hosted two USEA Classic Series divisions from Oct. 16-20 in Lexington, Kentucky. Twenty-nine horse and rider pairs contested the Training Three-Day, while 32 were in the Novice Three-Day. Read on to learn more about the winners!
2020 was a year of extreme change for the world as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. After enduring lockdowns and restrictions, people’s priorities changed. For some, it was a year of transformation. Adult amateur Susan Hamblen was one of those people, ready to quit riding until she met a young pinto crossbred of unknown breeding in rural eastern Pennsylvania who would change her life.