Here’s a cool opportunity for those of you in the Lexington, KY area! The University of Kentucky’s Eventing Team will be hosting a showcase at Valley View Farm consisting of a competition led by pro team members and mounted demos in an effort to fundraise for the upcoming Intercollegiate Championships at Stable View in the spring.
This Showcase will take place on October 6, and you can purchase tickets for $50 here.
US Weekend Action:
Heritage Park H.T. (Olathe, KS): [Website] [Results]
Honey Run H.T. (Ann Arbor, MI): [Website]
Meadowcreek Park Fall Social Event H.T. (Kosse, TX): [Website] [Results]
Twin Rivers Fall International (Paso Robles, CA): [Website] [Results]
Unionville H.T. (Unionville, PA): [Website] [Results]
University of New Hampshire H.T. (Durham, NH): [Website] [Volunteer] [Results]
Major International Event Results:
Blenheim Palace International H.T. (UK): [Website] [Results] [H&C+ Live Stream and On-Demand Viewing]
Your Monday Reading List:
Just in case you, like me, really need it this morning: here’s a miniature horse called Tony Smalls whose paintings can be bought in galleries and who once fathered an illegitimate child called Sugar Smalls. You’re welcome.
Blenheim’s jam-packed, beautiful event played out over the weekend, and while the main story was the almost show-stopping heavy rain that plagued the top ten’s showjumping efforts, one of the other big stories of the day was Tim Price’s first-ever win at the event. You can find out all about how he got it done in this report from our pals at Horse and Hound.
Over on H&H, there’s also news — released yesterday — of Louise Harwood’s fall at Blenheim. We’re sending all our best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.
An interesting read here from COTH on that elusive work-life balance. Can it be done? Is it possible to have it all? Are horses simply incompatible with a varied, relaxing life? Read the piece here and join the discussion.
Morning Viewing:
Why choose an OTTB? Here’s a few reasons:
