The US Show Jumping Team clenched the gold in Hong Kong, the site of the Olympic Games venue for the equestrian disciplines, resulting in a masterfully ridden jump-off with Canada. McLain Ward on Sapphire, Laura Kraut aboard Cedric and Olympic rookie, Will Simpson on the handful, Carlsson vom Dach were the first 3 to go and thanks to their outstanding results, Beezie Madden as the anchor rider didn’t even have to jump.
Sapphire, also on the Athens Olympic Team, was consistently brilliant having 3 clear rounds with only a foot in the water during the 1st round. The 15.2 hand Cedric was the least experienced horse on the team but got the job done with exceptional skill. Carlsson vom Dach often looking like a run-away train held it together superbly in the jump-off despite having 2 rails down in the 2nd round.
It was delightful to see Canada win the silver since they hadn’t won an Olympic medal in show jumping in 40 years (1968 Mexico City). I am sure Ian Miller on In Style was riding for his wife who he lost in the winter from cancer.
Hooray for Norway too on winning the bronze. This is a country that has never even been part of the Super League and has never won a medal in show jumping so their win is even more.
Contrary to my blog of last week, the Germans are turning out to be less omnipresent & potent than predicted as they ended up in 5th place.
Congratulations to the riders, George Morris, as Chef d’Equipe, and to the USEF Show Jumping High Performance Team: Sally Ike, Lizzy Chesson, Amy Serridge & Kristina Pichalski!
Cindy Stys Equesrian & Country Properties, Ltd.
The Premier Equine Realty Firm Serving Eastern PA
CALLING ALL HORSE ENTHUSIASTS! YOU ARE INVITED TO AN EQUESTRIAN SOCIAL IN BUCKS COUNTY
Tinicum Park Polo Club, Erwinna, PA
Saturday, August 9th
begins at 1:30 pm
Make new equestrian contacts while watching some great polo at this complimentary networking event.
Hosted by Bucks County Equestrian & Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd.
Free Appetizers & beverages
The Tinicum Park Polo Club charges a $5 parking fee
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Equestrian Social on April 10th at the Holiday Inn in Easton, Pa and to those of you who brought used tack to donate to a Tackful Mission!
Check out the photos on our website (Homepage & News section) www.cshorseproperties.com
A big thank you to our sponsors listed below who donated services/items to the raffle which raised over $200 which will go towards the shipping costs of sending the tack to Africa.
Also thank you to Equine Enjoy-Yums for providing organic horse treats for the take-home goody bags!
Creative Equestrian Marketing & Publishing, LLC
Kim Walnes, The Way of the Horse
Linda Gerkensmeyer, EPFX Stress Management
Sam Campbell
Have a horse to sell, looking for a job, want to make new contacts? Plan on attending this hot complimentary networking event for area equestrians! Thursday, April 10th, 7-9:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Express, Easton, PA
Appetizers & cash bar. All attendees will receive a packet of Equine Enjoy-Yums, organic horse treats!
www.cshorseproperties.com or call Cindy at 610-849-1790 for more information
Thank you to the following businesses which have donated items/services to be raffled off at the Equestrian Social to benefit the community project Tackful Mission.
Bucks County Equestrian
Chaar Saddlery
Equine Enjoy-Yums
Kim Walnes, The Way of the Horse
Linda Gerkensmeyer, EPFX Stress Management
Mike Schaffer Dressage
Sam Campbell
Wilson Black Photography
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR 2ND EQUESTRIAN SOCIAL AT THE EASTONIAN, EASTON, PA
ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH 7 - 9:30 PM
Appetizers & cash bar!
This is a complimentary networking event. Bring your business cards!
Here are some comments from last year’s guests:
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