The Eventing Short List, so far (Nary a Mare in Sight)
Here are the folks that are gunning for a spot on the US Team for the World Equestrian Games this Fall. Some additional pairs may be added after the four-star at Luhmuhlen, Germany June 17-20th so we’ll be keeping an eye on that. Interestingly enough, every pair will have to ride at the American Eventing Championships this September 9-12 at Chattahoochee Hills (Georgia) to have a shot at the Team. What does that mean? Qualify for Championships and then you can compete there too!
The USEF’s Land Rover US Eventing Team Short List
Buck Davidson: 33 years-old from Riegelsville, PA on BallyNoe Castle RM, a 10 year-old Irish Thoroughbred gelding owned by Carl and Cassandra Segal
Buck Davidson also on My Boy Bobby a 14 year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding also owned by Carl and Cassandra Segal. Together this pair won The Fork CCI*** this spring (a repeat performance of last year).
Phillip Dutton: 46 years-old from West Grove, PA with The Foreman, a 14 year-old Thoroughbred gelding owned by Ann Jones.
Phillip Dutton also with TruLuck a 13 year-old Thoroughbred gelding owned by Ann Jones and Rebecca Broussard.
Phillip Dutton with his third horse of the bunch, Woodburn, a 14 year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred gelding owned by Ann Jones, Mardie Faucette and Acorn Hill Farm. These two came in second at Rolex this past April. Did you catch all the coverage of Woodburn getting ready for jogs and in the vet box at Rolex?
Will Faudree: 28 years-old from Hoffman, NC on Pawlow, an 11 year-old Irish Thoroughbred gelding owned by Jennifer Mosing. Will and Pawlow came in 4th together at The Fork CCI***.
Becky Holder: 40 years-old from Palmetto, GA on Courageous Comet, a 14 year-old Thoroughbred gelding owned by Tom & Becky Holder. This duo came in third at this year’s Rolex.
Boyd Martin: 30 years-old from West Grove, PA on Neville Bardos, an 11 year-old Australian Thoroughbred gelding owned by Windurra USA, LLC. This team came in 4th this year at Rolex.
Boyd Martin also with Remington XXV a 14 year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Henley House Stables. Together Boyd and Remy came in 12th at Rolex this past April.
Karen O’Connor: 52 years-old from The Plains, VA on Mandiba, an 11 year-old Thoroughbred geding owned by Joan Goswell.
Amy Tryon: 39 years-old from Duvall, WA on Leyland, a 10 year-old Thoroughbred gelding owned by Elisabeth Nicholson.
Who else do you think will be added in the next weeks and months? If you had to bet the farm as to who would make the team, who would it be? I must say I vote we get a mare in our short list. Hello, girl power? Do you think we can petition for Boyd and Ms. Rock on Roses to be added? Facebook got Betty White on Saturday Night live, that’s all I’m saying.
(image via Central Equine)
17 May 2010 | US Eventing Team Short List Named For 2010 World Equestrian Games | Regarding Horses Said:
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17 May 2010 | Sarah Espinoza-Sokal Said:
Just wanted to let you know I’ve really been enjoying your eventing updates! I used to event a lot back in high school, but have hardly competed at all since I got into Parelli Natural Horsemanship and then went off to college. Now I work for Parelli, and my Irish Sport Horse mare and I are feeling a little like fish out of water out here in Colorado where the cow pony rules. Can’t wait to get back to the east and begin our eventing career next year, but for now your updates are helping me stay in touch with the horseworld I grew up in! Thanks so much!
~Sarah from Parelli
18 May 2010 | Courtney Said:
Hey Sarah! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the site. That’s so cool you’re working for Parelli, it’s something I’d love to know more about. I love thinking of you and your Irish Sport Horse mare out in Colorado with all the cow ponies! What a pair. It must be beautiful. I went to a working cattle ranch in Montana for my honeymoon (The Lazy EL) and had such a blast. Jealous! Have fun while you’re out there….and can’t wait to have you back East when you return!
19 May 2010 | Sarah Espinoza-Sokal Said:
Thanks for the warm welcome, Courtney! It is beautiful out here for sure – the mountain views are just stunning. And then there’s the fact that I can sit on my porch with the lights on at night and not be swarmed by bugs…
If you’re curious about Parelli, I’d be more than happy to send a complementary copy of our Get Started DVD your way. It’s a really great way to learn about the basic principles of Parelli. If you’re interested, just send your mailing address to me at sespinoza-sokal at parelli dot com.