tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412790254734457942024-03-05T03:01:18.723-08:00threedaysthreewaysinterviews with eventing's top 3-day riders and the people behind-the-scenesThree Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-88650008127091042362010-03-29T05:16:00.000-07:002010-03-29T05:19:49.609-07:00The SwitcharooHello Team Three Days Three Ways!<div><br /></div><div>We've made the switch to our very on web domain. How exciting! Make sure to <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ThreeDaysThreeWays">update your RSS feed</a> and note that on the new site you can subsribe by email (how fancy!). </div><div><br /></div><div>Please join us for the site-warming party at <a href="http://www.threedaysthreewaysblog.com/">www.threedaysthreewaysblog.com</a>. Can't wait to see you there!</div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-56930922516112327572010-03-26T06:42:00.000-07:002010-03-26T07:52:28.339-07:00Happy Weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74Xtxx6tFshTlS2zf4CU7sfOaFgEyMaEoEUVIRyr7gdI0LmJyRDWRAb7ktUtxI6X44m4xfljRMNEazCWtLzoEKwr394_0oOiomUiN3HdYj9S5xyuNJtySQh-U503jI0Fb_wqQGF0DgK3I/s1600/Dutesco+equine+photo.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74Xtxx6tFshTlS2zf4CU7sfOaFgEyMaEoEUVIRyr7gdI0LmJyRDWRAb7ktUtxI6X44m4xfljRMNEazCWtLzoEKwr394_0oOiomUiN3HdYj9S5xyuNJtySQh-U503jI0Fb_wqQGF0DgK3I/s400/Dutesco+equine+photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452934332658630962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">photo by <a href="http://www.dutescoart.com/">Robert Dutesco</a></div><div><br /></div>Rain or shine I'm wishing you a happy weekend as well as fancy feet in the dressage ring, fleet feet on your cross-country course, and clean feet in show jumping.<div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck and happy spectating at <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway Downs</a>, <a href="http://www.pinetopfarm.com/index.shtml">Pine Top</a>, <a href="http://www.Sol-Events.com/">Corona del Sol</a>, and <a href="http://www.morvenpark.org/cci.php">Morven Park</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I never tire of hearing from <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/equestrianism/7506603/Zara-Phillips-and-HRH-Princess-Royal-offer-unique-insight-into-sport-of-equestrianism.html">Zara Phillips </a>or the anyone with the word "Princess" (like her mother) in their name.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Ph8Y0Uz8MoVa0IqC_tC37lBFy22CZqzfvp-og6NDKs4jI65lNkmjFuBMfqfPn-_wxGuVSmsh1IeMcPjCrzj3jOEUirrr8pFjnjJWlFsOQx53esDvTuEAdAcxM4fEKsLLTZDkBWbOBwjS/s400/tcequestrianiii.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452941977083579906" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm over the moon for <a href="http://www.felixdoolittle.com/web/product_pras2.aspx">Felix Doolittle stationary</a>, return address labels, kitchen labels, and calling cards for the little ones. Oh but there's so much more. You must go see.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm a sucker for hoodies. One from <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/+eventing_hooded_sweatshirt,41657060">Cafe Press</a> (expressing your 3-Day Eventing loyalties) is good this time of year what with the cool mornings.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/courtneykingdyemedicalfund">Courtney King-Dye Ebay auction </a>is full of great items including "Courage, Power, and Freedom" bracelets (easy on the pocket-book) and an Hermes scarf (easy on the eyes). There's nothing wrong with getting something fabulous and supporting someone at the same time!</div><div><br /></div><div>I sort of fell in love with these diving horse photos on <a href="http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/03/are-you-serious.html">Eventing Nation</a> and their grainy, hazy feel. It's like something from a dream. What was that movie called with the diving horse?</div><div><br /></div><div>Robert Dutesco's exhibit of the <a href="http://www.dutescoart.com/">Wild Horses of Sable Island</a> is on view at 13 Crosby Street in SoHo. If you're close by and not heading to a competition that's what I'd do!</div><div><br /></div><div>Yikes, don't forget to get your <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/tickets.html">Rolex tickets</a>! Time's a runnin' short and you don't want to miss this year since the <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/testevents.html">World Equestrian Games</a> dressage and show jumping test events will be taking place. An added bonus.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-7864470971703957122010-03-25T12:01:00.000-07:002010-03-25T12:02:06.651-07:00Eventing Radio Show Episode 69: Eventing Safety with Jimmy Wofford<a href="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wofford.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2611" title="wofford" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wofford.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="200" /></a><br /><br />Jimmy Wofford talks about safety on this week’s show and we also have a report from Jennie Brannigan on Southern Pines Horse Trials. Ashley Adams is the co-host. Listen in.<br /><br /><strong>Eventing Radio Episode 69 - Eventing Safety with Jimmy Wofford:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>Show Hosts: </strong><a href="http://www.chrisestafford.com/" target="_blank">Chris Stafford</a> & <a href="http://maxcorcoran.blogs.equisearch.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://ashleyadamseventing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ashley Adams</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong><a href="http://jimwofford.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jimmy Wofford</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong><a href="http://www.branniganeventing.com/" target="_blank">Jennie Brannigan</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewPR.aspx?id=5447" target="_blank">USEF NEW DRUGS AND MEDICATION RULE PROCEDURE</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.uset.org/viewarticle.php?id=227" target="_blank">AIKEN OLYMPIC GALA RAISES $20,000</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News:<a href="http://useventing.com/competitions.php?section=rulebook&id=2296" target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="http://useventing.com/competitions.php?section=rulebook&id=2296" target="_blank">RULE CHANGE ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=2293" target="_blank">MAUI JIM HORSE TRIALS CANCELLED</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/competitionnews/386/296097.html?aff=rss" target="_blank">FEI ANNOUNCES EVENTING SAFETY TRAINING</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.useventing.com/aboutus.php?section=BOG&id=2292" target="_blank">BRIAN SABO NOMINATED TO BECOME NEXT USEA PRESIDENT</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.carolinahorsepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/WebResultsSP2.html" target="_blank">Report from Southern Pines</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Please visit our sponsors as they make this show possible:</strong></li><br /></ul><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href="http://www.equestriancollections.com/" target="_blank"><img title="EquestrianCollections2010-350x50" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/EquestrianCollections2010-350x50.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="50" /></a></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href="http://www.kppusa.com/summergames_plus.html" target="_blank"><img title="Summer Games Electrolytes" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wide-banner-sum.gif" alt="" width="350" height="50" /></a></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><br /><strong>_________________________________________</strong><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong> <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;">Listen Now, Download or Subscribe:</span></strong></strong></span></p><br /><strong> </strong><br /><br /><strong><br /><h5><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast/EventingRadioEpisode69.mp3" target="_blank"><img title="Listen Now" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/listennow125.jpg" alt="Listen Now" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast/EventingRadioEpisode69.mp3"><img title="download" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/download.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="46" /></a></h5><br /><h5><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=302608056"><img title="iTunes Subscribe" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/itune.jpg" alt="iTunes Subscribe" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="zune://subscribe/?The%20Eventing%20Radio%20Show=http://feeds.feedburner.com/eventingradio"><img title="Subscribe to Zune" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/zunelogo125.jpg" alt="Subscribe to Zune" width="125" height="46" /></a></h5><br /></strong>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-61439515379398949532010-03-24T03:31:00.000-07:002010-03-25T12:20:41.719-07:00Wednesday Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EFhz2MH5lRjLRz0LrPL4r4LIyqs4vPrnVoOjHqQR6gKNlsD_PBwmVjuvcW4k3hWu_UT0CeKpOy8QSQcRnpv0ZVNY8zikG0dffOGjfzPJKMe7Lf90nZe9x5u4v7AK62usgR9_ypkFxtqi/s1600-h/SUCCEED.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EFhz2MH5lRjLRz0LrPL4r4LIyqs4vPrnVoOjHqQR6gKNlsD_PBwmVjuvcW4k3hWu_UT0CeKpOy8QSQcRnpv0ZVNY8zikG0dffOGjfzPJKMe7Lf90nZe9x5u4v7AK62usgR9_ypkFxtqi/s400/SUCCEED.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451985062271334722" /></a><br />Welcome to the second giveaway for Three Days Three Ways. Today it's a generous 3-month supply of <a href="http://www.succeeddcp.com/">SUCCEED</a> which comes in at a whopping $300. I'm pretty excited about this giveaway since it's something that 1) I use to keep weight on my hard-keepers and 2) have seen used to great success (no pun intended!). <div><br /></div><div>True story: When I spent the winter in Ocala with <a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2009/04/wendy-lewis-makes-it-happen-lucky.html">Wendy Lewis</a> she had a horse who had to stay on SUCCEED or he would colic immediately. We tried to wean him off it once and he got to colicing and we said, "He's got to stay on this stuff". So he stayed on SUCCEED and the colic stayed away.<div><br /></div><div>To enter today's giveaway leave a comment below with the function of each of the SUCCEED ingredients:</div><div><br /></div><div>1) Oat Oil (polar lipids)</div><div>2) Oat Flour (beta glucan)</div><div>3) Glutamine</div><div><br /></div><div>Want a hint? The answers are on the <a href="http://www.succeedequine.com/">SUCCEED website</a>! Winner will be chosen from all the correct answers. Good luck and have fun!</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Congratulations to Jessica and her Thoroughbred gelding on winning the SUCCEED giveaway!</i></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-15701172594244822282010-03-23T05:31:00.000-07:002010-03-23T05:36:35.541-07:00Mara Dean Out on the Town and Pride in Nicki Henley<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mara Dean's interview wraps up here with her pride in Nicki Henley and winning the first leg of the FEI World Cup Tour, going out on the town, and letting go to gain control. Enjoy it!</div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b></b></span></p><b><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Tell me about your horses.</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. [Nicki Henley] had an injury two years ago that happened at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_American_Games">Pan Ams</a>. He was never even supposed to jump again. Not only did he come back to compete but to come back and win a three star is beyond amazing. Because he had two years off he’s not qualified for <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">[Rolex] Kentucky</a>. But that’s what I’m aim for. The selectors suggested that I apply for special permission. If we can go we will then see about <a href="http://www.alltechfeigames.com/">Worlds</a>. He’s got the most personality of any of the horse. He’s more like a dog than a horse and would much rather spend time with people than horses. He only likes certain people. He had two years off and a lot as rehab so I got to spend lot time with him icing and with therapies. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">He really thinks he’s a person or a dog. The girl that worked for me taught him how to shake and beg.</span></b> He’ll eat anything. Any snack you have he wants. He likes Gatorade and will drink it out of a bottle. He’s not spoiled or anything! He’s funny and goofy and loveable on ground but can be tough to ride. He’s very spooky and strong. He has matured a lot and came back a better horse after two years off. He’s been a challenge for me. I’ve had him since he was five and it’s taken this long, he’s now fifteen, to figure out how to ride him. I think the biggest eye opener came early on. I broke my ankle riding and to keep his qualifications David O’Connor took him to Radnor and ended up winning. However David’s comment was, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">“Mara this is the strongest horse I have ever ridden. If you have any hope to ride him then you better start lifting weights.”</span></b> But it’s different for men and women. I took that to mean I needed to control him but what I really needed was to let go in order to gain control. The more I let go the more he settled and became easier to ride. David helped me a ton and opened my eyes to it, but couldn’t ride him like he rode him. I didn’t have the strength.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeuWfLMj4-wy1sZa3xkwODslkOs7ps-fLUpNbTx0dTGfYmVUtCyG6nbMUSxVrZsI8k5401NqccDGXgE5soLzNHxI7vLB5qBUswO0DQ3jeCYsmWGjuxBWabj2l_BOzWs93-liKaIqN6dyv/s400/Mara+Dean+High+Patriot+josh.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449965402581059282" /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">photo courtesy of<a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/"> Josh Walker</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My other horses is <a href="http://www.kellerfarms.com/High_Patriot.html">High Patriot</a> and he’s owned by Patricia Overland and her son Patrick O’Brian. When Nicki broke down I was thinking my life was over and I’d never have advanced horses again. Once I got through my life is over I got to how do I ask for sponsorship and find another horse? I’d known them for a while and as I approached them they approached me. It almost came out of ours mouths at the same time. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A girl from California came to do <a href="http://www.horseparkofnewjersey.com/">Jersey Fresh</a> on High Patriot as a developing rider and she needed a place to work off the expenses. We hit it off and when I went to the Pan Ams I needed someone to run the business. I told her, “If you ever decide to sell this horse please let me know first.” Within a few weeks she needed to sell him and I was able to get these people to buy him. It was a dream come true and I was very lucky. So he was a horse who had already done three stars where most of my horses I start from an early age. It was different having someone else’s horse and someone else’s tools. He looks like a Thoroughbred but he’s an Oldenburg. It’s a different mentality, not quite as sharp, everything is a little slower. He’s one of the scopiest jumpers I’ve ever had. I took him to Fair Hill and had a silly run out which was just me not knowing him and then I got injured so the partnership had time off. I took me a while to figure him out and finally last year I took him to <a href="http://www.bromont3dayevent.com/">Bromont</a> and we were 4</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> in the 3-star and started to click. Unfortunately as I was getting ready for <a href="http://www.blenheim-horse.co.uk/">Blenheim</a> he got hurt at <a href="http://www.richlandpark.com/">Richland</a>. Now he’s coming back and hopefully on the verge of success. It’s just taking a while. I also have two prelim horses, Funmaker and Chequers Macon, that I just have to say are some of the nicest horses I’ve had. They’re from Susie Pragnell and have a little bit of Dutch in them. I’m excited about them for future.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. I know you ride Nicki Henley in a hackamore. What are your reasons behind that?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I do. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">When I pull he doesn’t listen anyway.</span></b> It’s not something I train him in since they can get a little numb to it. I think he’s softer though body without the bit and his jump ends up being a bit more rounded. If he’s tight he can drag hind end and have a rail behind.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Do you ever have days where you think maybe Eventing isn’t for me?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oh yeah. Certainly. Certainly after a bad day or if I’ve had a bad fall. More when my horses get hurt or when there’s an injury I always go, “Is this the right thing? Is this what I really want to do?” It’s a tough sport with huge risk but the good times make up for the bad times without a doubt. I joke to my husband who has an office job, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I’ll say I wish I had your job! But I don’t. I don’t want to sit in an office. I want to be outside with the animals. I get up every day and do what I love. </span></b>There’s no other passion I’ve had in my life like the one I’ve had for the horses.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4d94CZ1sqd1f6cgCmkDrcBSnVR0ci1Lr0Z62TI_VM1qmB8wUt6VHQkGAOyY2yh2JSvAqToA5yV_pVNFl1XKlR3H06Fo91m9DzAhTfnTgqbBa9OGwD8289fcP2786l5NNsyRWX7Zqyh_X/s400/Mara+Dean+Nicky+Henley.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451805874052854162" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.rockandracehorses.com/">Sarah K. Andrew</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What’s your life like off a horse?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Well my husband would say I’m not off a horse enough and when I am then he needs to get me out of the barn since I’m making sure everyone is taken care of. To be able to do much with me you have to take me on vacation! Luckily he works for an insurance company in Leesburg which takes him into the city a lot. So we go into the restaurants and museums.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What do you want your fans to know about you?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Some people think because I’m a little quiet and shy that I’m not very friendly and that’s so not the case. I’m the most approachable person and happy to talk to anybody, answer questions, or help anyone. I love it when kids come up at an event and ask questions. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It’s important to support this sport and if I can help a person or group or horse I would love to.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Posting a win on the FEI World Cup Leaderboard after Nickey Henley coming back from an injury at the 2007 Pan Ams. What’s that feel like?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It’s still sinking in. I can’t believe it happened. It’s huge! With the amount of hard work and dedication and sweat and blood and tears getting a win like that: it’s all worth it and reminds you why we do this. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I have such an emotional attachment to this horse [Nicki Henley] because of all the ground time rehabbing and bringing him back. I’m proud of what I’ve done with him.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What would “making it” look like for you?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think that’s constantly changing. In that as soon as I accomplish one thing I want something else. It’s part of the perfectionism that helps to make us such good athletes. It doesn’t take away from what I’ve done. If we get to go to Kentucky and do well there I’d love to help the team get a medal at Worlds. But success comes in many ways. Chequers won his preliminary division at Red Hills. I picked him out and have huge success picking good horses. The judges agree how nice he is. And I just had a cross-country school with a student and solved a problem and that meant a lot as trainer and coach. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Everything from a 3-star to preliminary to helping a student. Success comes in many ways.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I’ve been riding with <a href="http://www.phillipdutton.com/">Phillip Dutton</a> for six years. I’ve been lucky to ride with so many people. Over the years Philip has taken my riding to next level and made me a better competitor, not just a better rider. Part of that is the work other people have put in but Phillip has brought the best out in me. It was ready to come but he brought it out. He’s not just a good trainer but also a good friend and a good horseman. I owe lot of my success to him.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Anything you want to add?</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. The ony thing I can think of, and it’s been said before, to have <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">success is not just about me. It’s about the whole program and team. </span></b>One of the most fantastic girls works for me, Katie Strickland, and I couldn’t have done Red Hills without her. She keeps me going and keeps the horses going. I’m riding multiple horses and teaching and can’t check every boot. It’s important to have a good support system of vets and farriers. I’ve got a fantastic crew in the barn and then of course the owners. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them. My job is wonderful but I don’t make enough money to pay for all the horses. There needs to be some outside help and to have people that love the sport so much just support me and the horses to go as far as they can go is amazing generosity.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>If you want to follow the World Cup tour that Mara Dean kicked off with her win on Nicki Henley see below. You can have a world tour of your own!</i></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.horsesport.org/disciplines/eventing/press-releases/mara-dean-first-mark-2010-hsbc-fei-world-cup%E2%84%A2-eventing">World Cup Tour Schedule</a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1. Tallahassee (USA), 5-7 March</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2. Kihikihi (NZL), 2-4 April</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3. Sydney (AUS), 7-9 May</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4. Marbach (GER), 7-9 May</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5. Chatsworth (GBR), 15-16 May</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">6. Tattersalls (IRL), 27-30 May</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">7. Strzegom (POL), 24-27 June</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">8. Minsk (BLR), 21-25 July</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">9. Rebecca Farm, Kalispell (USA), 22-25 July</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">10. Malmö (SWE), 13-15 August</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">11. Martinvast (FRA), TBC, 18-22 August</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">12. Schenefeld (GER), 26-29 August</span></p></b><p></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-31529755606550086832010-03-22T06:05:00.000-07:002010-03-22T06:08:07.185-07:00For the Girls: The Best Jog Outfits<div style="text-align: left;">Don't worry ladies, I haven't forgotten about you. I know that jogs on are the horizon for you as well. You'll look fabulous too! It's never to early to start planning and with <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway Downs</a> right around the corner, <a href="http://www.forkstables.com/">The Fork</a> nipping at her heels, and then (ahem) <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">Rolex</a> close behind you may need more than one look to go around. I hope these offer some inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>Classic:</b></span></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sp3BMjXnk2LXMbEF-v-0Xd0hQzgEcWCIdNPzNdGY8uDSJLYq1n9GFZC2d8sWnylmf8U3vfQpkdWC6ON46nnsZxRHdujnLMTxLFkn41dr0HCobQV-jnlhZ8yRbl3X8jCqUD389DBZV4H0/s400/erez-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447394324483014114" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2010/03/allison-springers-how-to-win-best.html">Allison Springer</a> has won Best Turnout twice at Rolex. So she knows what she doing at a jog. She swears by a classic look that allows your horse to shine. This look it pretty and classic and is a hands-down winner (that said, I'd stay away from this if you're busty). But isn't the ruffle at the collar cute?! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Want this look? <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/suiting/stretchflannel/PRDOVR~17711/17711.jsp">JCrew!</a></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "></span></span><br /></span><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>If You Want to Make a Splash:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmE5z9eqzfiFMdrj259zjZuVz3-xTBuHvLB35CXyAeFbUKmwPP6LNWqFGe481oNcVxV2zqCcviu0gIERl0R409Fq7ysn7l7_nEPHDqEMQDkKYwaMUi3-kqm-3vNt4ZnvYQcxn3t92lFBEk/s400/Ralph+Lauren.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449589246987890834" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><div>I love this dress from Ralph Lauren's 2010 Spring collection. It's sweet and reminiscent of simpler days. You'd get a nice swing at the hem during the jog but nothing your mother wouldn't approve of (or the ground judges). It also gives you a wide range of shoe options from flats to strappy sandals to something with a kitten heel (if you dare). Want it?<a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3965930&cp=1760782.1760898&ab=viewall&view=all&parentPage=family"> Ralph Lauren</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>Adorable:</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcH9KL8Qk2JI_skwA4mGJhi9pbLHxyeLwqSkhRQm1yY5HjKEpIqGZF5DvcSekgNPe8kRNbV_ygxlysqh6PrlH8mK_7h1XhaWHPuIoUXtTyxMKbhbWjzxow_tYiOYYhLPh00mVebOGfT5O/s400/JCrew.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447394548584135842" /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you think "classic" means boring and want something with a little more pizazz but don't want to scream "Look at me!" try this little number. It's sweet but with a touch of playfulness given the pleat down the center and the neat pockets (I love pockets in dresses!). The slight boat-neck collar is always flattering. Plus, you could even jog in those shoes! Want it? <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/patternsprints/PRDOVR~23995/23995.jsp">JCrew</a> once again.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chic and Practical</b></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bsZBqwyzOD9VZkxY7qAkkF1-lnpAa46eUC9sc7GbQHInJ8NJw5fSuO65eo9rMkpdVqn3tzrd-6i1VoiE094N0sp8F05MgBoY_eZxk2jyHpS5CSSx5IMamGCTvGE5_MyCgH_u9oRqVTIN/s400/dace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449584228083977554" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let's be honest, jogging in a skirt or dress isn't always ideal. Sometimes pants are in order but don't think that means boring. These pants are super chic and comfortable. Pair them with flats instead of heels and you can jog all-day long. Sadly, lose that cute top, and go for something with a bit more coverage. You don't want to be flashing skin as you run by the judges. Something basic and black (that tucks in) will set those pants off well. Plus, they're <a href="http://www.dace.ca/collections/bottoms/products/coco-pants">dace</a> and they used horses in one of their campaigns. Point for them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Basic Black</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6xq1uE-Nkcp_79Zl_ljDpYaAEtLjGEp7FXXHA4zdX3_ZeoZRFaYUVZhs33GdFLONKJ3QrXu76tKx9qrZvhVCDzHv8oSVY-Tg2pEl5MJ6sZcZEl6zpu-rRpVCBxLidxxrprVrnFlW0ncx/s400/Theory.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449587174641922258" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The sister to the little black dress is, naturally, the little black suit. It's a basic and hard to get wrong. I you want something you can grab, go, and look great in, opt for this. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/aislinn-blazer-theory/vp/v=1/845524441864660.htm?folderID=2534374302063184&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall">Theory</a> makes great clothes that have a way of looking polished and effortlessly hip all at once. Add some black flats (or sandals if it's warm enough) and, voila, a no-fail look.</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Do you have any suggestions for sure-fire outfit winners at the jogs? Let us all know and comment below.</i> </div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-5445737078960145922010-03-19T11:23:00.000-07:002010-03-19T14:25:28.896-07:00Happy Weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganahPtkTRwe2F_eXoVihZV9JAwA6c7FqVVUSrCpmfVyNqIdnw4GIwga3XrmNCX7NwJmjdz2ib-A_jrdV39Yu_QIWNi1cSB8I-7MojuDBDO-1rWczNYM2z3BscydQvkpwaXm_ON09JQ8tu/s1600-h/Olivina+Atelier,+jules+frazier+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganahPtkTRwe2F_eXoVihZV9JAwA6c7FqVVUSrCpmfVyNqIdnw4GIwga3XrmNCX7NwJmjdz2ib-A_jrdV39Yu_QIWNi1cSB8I-7MojuDBDO-1rWczNYM2z3BscydQvkpwaXm_ON09JQ8tu/s400/Olivina+Atelier,+jules+frazier+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450366104728622978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(via <a href="http://www.shopolivine.com/">Olivina Atelier</a>, photo by <a href="http://www.julesfrazier.com/index2.php?v=v1#/info1/">Jules Frazier</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div>This picture makes me feel like it's a good time to run away to join the circus what with the sun starting to shine a bit more. Regardless of whether or not you make for the circus or a 3-Day Event this weekend, I hope you have fun! Here are some Friday treats I thought you might enjoy:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.carolinahorsepark.com/2008/10/southern-pines-ht-ii/">Southern Pines II</a> takes place this weekend and all your favorites will be there including Phillip Dutton, Mara Dean, and Boyd Martin. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm enjoying <a href="http://eventingnation.com/home/2010/03/bracket-battle-of-event-horses-round-2-sweet-sixteen-needs-polls.html">Eventing Nation's</a> Bracket Battle of Event Horses. Who's your pick?</div><div><br /></div><div>Southern Pines II is also the first in the <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs056/1102092631929/archive/1103023668718.html">PRO Tour Event Series </a>and there will be some new additions like the Britches and Bling Saturday night party. A double whammy of cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm loving <a href="http://www.dappledgrey.com/index.html">Dappled Grey</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.musto.com/fcp/content/video1/content">Zara Phillips</a> in a behind-the-scenes video for Musto.</div><div><br /></div><div>SUCCEED is always doing good things. They started an<a href="http://stores.ebay.com/courtneykingdyemedicalfund"> ebay auction on behalf of Courtney King-Dye</a>. Support her by buying items in the auction or donating something yourself! One of my favorites is the "I prefer flats" tote bag by Horse Shoes By Design.</div><div><br /></div><div>The FEI's <a href="http://www.eventridersassociation.org/index.php">Event Rider's Association</a> has launched a new website. </div><div><br /></div><div>Plus, a few Three Days Three Ways interviews you may have missed in the hubub:</div><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2010/03/robert-kellerhouse-how-west-won.html">Robert Kellerhouse</a>, Galway Downs organizer</div><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2009/07/jim-wofford-part-i-pony-named-merrylegs.html">Jim Wofford</a></div><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2010/03/allison-springers-how-to-win-best.html">Allison Springer</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Weekend!</div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-43796625181535102432010-03-19T05:50:00.000-07:002010-03-19T09:21:53.475-07:00Robert Kellerhouse: How the West Won<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Robe</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">rt Kellerhouse makes things happen. It's sort of as simple as that. <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway Downs</a>? Yeah, that's him. That Preliminary Challenge that created ripples across the 3-Day Eventing world? Him. Nominated as one of only six from the US to the FEI Eventing Committee<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">? I think you know it's Robert. So I suggest you read more about this man who's not only defining West Coast Eventing, but is undoubtedly behind the future of our sport.</span></span></span></span></span></div> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Tell me a little bit about the work you do in eventing.</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. To develop nice events for people to compete at for all levels is my only goal. In 1995 I started assisting running a competition with my mom and Bert Wood who had helped a local hunt run a benefit competition in the late 70’s. They said, “Let’s run a horse show.” I was busy riding and doing my job, which was in finance. They started doing things and in our area we needed a level that wasn’t offered anymore. One of the organizers stopped running the version of the one star, which you had to do in order to do a two star. We started running it that week in October 1995. We developed that into a two-day event, which was a full phase: a one-star over two days. That would qualify you for a two star in the 1990’s. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkGDab1_88F9aG-Rz2F0Gu01aAkpQi6UjkhQVmNylQB7RMylJWOjxzM8ylClXOyyM0VHdMMVM3yhN-4Y6xnjAEfdm1BwRNadTc6NoEx1PilLeq4pnKtgYa1Se-xuVAgN2WjMVBBFJ3S-o/s400/n1367200589_30214010_2098672.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449986997813586834" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Robert Kellerhouse</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Long story short that’s where we started and every year since then we’ve added every level that riders needed. We ran first a CCI one-star and two-star in November 1999. In 2000 we built Advanced. In 2001 we offered a CIC in the spring. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">In 2003 that CIC Advanced became the first World Cup qualifier in the Western US.</span></b> In 2004 I started the <a href="http://www.horsepark.org/">Woodside Horse Trials</a> and we ran our first event in May 2005 and we run three shows a year through Advanced. We run four shows a year down at Galway up through Advanced. From 2005-2007 we kept the same schedule and in 2008 we got rid of the World Cup qualifier but kept it a three-star. We added the three-day training competition and that was hugely successful. We took the team already coming for the CCI and had them run the classes for the training three-day. That’s become very popular in '08 and '09. We had about 50 riders.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In 2009 at Woodside I added the Preliminary Challenge class with $15,000 in cash and $15,000 in prizes.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We had advanced but we ran the cash prize for the preliminary group for multiple reasons. It was an opportunity to let the adult amateurs and professionals ride against each other. It allowed the professionals to ride their young horses in restricted classes. We had about 1,000 people watching the evening show jumping. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">This year at Galway for November we’re hosting the first CCI three-star. It’s the first one in the Western United States. </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">We’re doing it because our riders out here need it.</span></b> And because my course designer is ready and we got a piece of property that’s suited for a CCI-length course. And we have fantastic sponsors that have stepped up. And all the rider support and we get unbelievable entry support. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 70px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_D4X8vdXE_YV-83mVjDSXatueOvDROBz7p3_a0bqh4jAvGyc_Ct0nMMYKoaoJ0wEVWwOwVJwLooYzQgbTumAM05zICfXEB60FqwQ01jzM9lkXB8Sm6UMrss0ZHhvOz7HgeiJpqwDph5_O/s400/center_top_mast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449988079327529618" /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We have one other huge reason that we’ve been able to keep our even successful: Trainers and riders have run a fundraiser for us. The trainers donate their time and use their professional services in clinic format. We had 150 people participating with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stark">Ian Stark</a> as the headliner. That helps us make critical changes on cross-country and keep it fresh and interesting. You’re always trying to reinvent yourself every year. That’s been the last fifteen years of my life just chipping away.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Where does your inspiration come from?</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I like eventing. I always loved this sport even when I was a little kid. We used to spray the penalty zones around each jump. That was my job. It was always fun and the eventers were always down to earth and very normal people. I enjoyed the people and competition. I still ride and there’s something to be said for the kind of person who gets involved in the sport. It is a risk sport and it requires a certain amount of courage and skill to negotiate a cross-country course. It’s not so much about you against the person next to you. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It’s about you and your horse against the element in front of you. It keeps you grounded. </span></b>I just like it. It’s a great sport. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMydnIYuJwxaMkOg-hAklVDB43rMgWb_9QRSfFln5r_IqlkPxuF78AqhaIJ9VE4bA7y5MFV2JyqIGZh1Utnc6cRQBI29dUoeHGq8Z3qQlC1b1E0uWAG0hWuUSxcws1kLBrQBOiQkxJgkJy/s400/ErinRobert&TheKids.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449986988142895650" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">photo courtesy of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Robert Kellerhouse</a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Where are you taking the competitions?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It’s not any particular goal other than to continue to offer what the riders need and to keep doing a good job with that from beginner novice to the highest level. Our country deserves to have good events not just on the east coast. When I was younger I saw and stream of riders that were going to big extremes in order to be competitive. They were driving all over the place; it was ridiculous. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I always thought if we had a steady group of successful events people could do it easier. We could develop our talent and keep them around. </span></b>When I was competing back East in 1990 everyone said you had to go to England to be successful. Several people had training barns in Great Britain. Then when we were starting out events in the west the constant themes was, oh you gotta go to the East coast to be a good event rider. I bet you the sport is evolving more and more as we go on. That was 20 years ago and now we have Rolex doing a four-star and it’s fantastic, one of the best in the world. You’ve got this great event that gets people ready for World Games and the Olympics. </span></p><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 106px; height: 57px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGfeMQEjfQut21HK2hqM_rTut9uqUSbSD8yPCjDGmp4OUjb8H4LUv4y6Z67_ErIsgUbQDxegeD1zy0cwDuZSdogHVvXP3lpmddgxXMQtZAho7axTNmEI8KiUOL8ou4F6pAZgBoIb2Qq_m/s400/greenhorselogo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449989381824536226" /><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">You’ve got a reason to keep the riders East and hopeful you’ll be able to keep them West. The biggest example is Gina Miles who took her horse start to finish out West and would travel for four stars, that’s it. She knocked out a silver medal in the process. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It’s unbelievable: us having a silver medalist from California.</span></b> And two years our Area 6 Young Rider won silver and gold. It’s been a lot of fun watching these guys do their thing. And our teams won. Amy Tryon went back to Burghley and did a fantastic job on her young horse. In 2009 she spent her whole spring in California instead of North Carolina and she did well so I was happy about that. Then we’ve got Derek Di Grazia doing courses at Woodside. It’s a tricky piece of property and he knows it like the back of his hand. We have Ian Stark at Galway who is fast becoming a very popular course designer in eventing. He’s doing his first CCI three-star at Bramham, in England. It’s their big CCI three-star in England. He was named course designer of the Year by USEA, which was a lot of fun. At the time he got named that he was only designing Galway. He takes his job, as does Derek, very seriously. Which is what makes them both such good course designers. We have a fantastic crew. We fly in guys from England and Canada. They’re all helping to make our events really good. And of course our scorers, our volunteers. We have an unbelievable group of volunteers and coordinators at Galway and Woodside. You get this gigantic team together and there’s nothing more cool to do than organize and event when you have that.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDt9AbWkJh6stDoA-iqd1laUqmeJ3uVQcfMjS8mH1SMGhlqtR_uOVSHThy-N7q-1jwAPfjeqRZsidsP9AM54ayatIhfDQMuXSaezcMBfIt8QfLBBm0R_NhxUHdT-37DQ1ujh8ApObUVla/s400/ClosingHunt_ErinRobert.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449986982165264610" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; font-size:small;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Robert Kellerhouse</a></span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. How do you come up with these ideas? What’s your process?</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. People come to me with them. The Preliminary Challenge was Chris Shaw who wanted to sponsor a class with his riding apparel company. He owned a tack shop in Northern California and he wanted to sponsor a class and appeal to the masses. The calendar at Woodside, it’s worth running Advanced for sure but it’s not the best spot for the horses that will go back to Rolex or Bromont or Jersey Fresh because it’s in May and August. The August show is a fantastic event for it but it’s run concurrent to hunter jumper show that’s Penlow’s Circus Club Charity Horse Show. By process of elimination we placed it on Memorial Day weekend that was screaming for something special. We wanted to give them something to hang their hat on. <a href="http://www.equine-ins.com/">Equine Insurance</a>, <a href="http://www.mushroommatrix.com/">Mushroom Matrix</a>, <a href="http://www.cwdsellier.com/">CWD Saddlery</a>, Sonoma Saddle Shop, and Custom Saddlery all sponsored. All these guys stepped forward and said we’ll help you do it. We never really had anything for adult amateurs. The reality is that preliminary is their Olympics. And it should be. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Anyone who does prelim and does it well is a damn good horseman. </span></b> That idea came from Chris like the idea for fundraiser clinic. $150,000 towards cross-country and that idea came from the trainers. They approached me and Bert, my course builder, and said, “How can we help?” Bringing Ian Stark in was Burt’s idea. Our clinic doubled in size. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These ideas evolved from having a bunch of people who are into the sport sitting around talking about it. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">My job is to try and implement it and not be scared.</span></b> It’s always expensive to implement. Even the fundraiser, if it was a bust, would have cost me 7,000. I don’t want to do something once that is a waste of time. To be able to repeat it is the only way to go. If I can’t sustain it I won’t do it. There’s too many variables; the last thing you need is something that can’t repeat itself. We have land use issues and threats from the sport that happen so the number one thing you have to rely on is that it will work. We’ve been fortunate in making it happen.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What do you think about when implementing your ideas?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think about: </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1) Will the riders receive it? Will you get an entry for it?</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2) Can we run it without making the rest of the classes not as good? Will we make one class great and everything else suffer? That can never happen. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3) Can I pay for it? Can it support itself? That’s huge. There’s no doubt I’ve covered some big shortfalls from some shows that are still running. You can’t pretend that everything will pay for itself all the time. Some shows are money losers but you can’t just call it a day. You have to keep moving forward. If I feel like I can pay for it and the riders are motivated then we do it.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyghxzjVydP9ylyjdHcrosfrFdWAqygfhe6sqE7jO_ePkWaVwP6-nP7BFZMnN4CUujO__pdFZJSs_geItTBkdohYA3ByE5RcRVvrjIc1dh_n7XN8DKVJj7WuuJDOprIBGxAfR3uxpf0c_c/s400/RobertField_stadiumTriple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449987001305289602" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; font-size:small;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Robert Kellerhouse</a></span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. Are there any successes that stick out in your mind in particular?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Even watching my wife’s own business flourish and watching her clients enjoy going to my shows. That’s gratifying. The shows that are successful. The staff and the volunteers. I like working with all of them honestly or I wouldn’t work with them. That’s the most rewarding thing. The consistent group of great people you run into in eventing. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">The one thing I’m most proud of is that we’ve been able to keep it going in a positive direction for so many years.</span></b> That stands out in my mind. When you look back and how many ways I’ve been doing this. I had a normal job before I started doing events. 2004 was a big year. I got married. Woodside was coming down the road. Galway was going through a bankruptcy (the property not the competition). Do I keep doing the finance thing? But that’s boring. I may have made more money but it was not as fun. 2004 was a pivotal year for me. I’ve been fortunate to be able to go all in and have it work.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. What kind of people do you enjoy working with?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. People that are into the sport. That’s the biggest thing. We work with all kinds of personalities, believe me. Everyone involved has a passion for the sport. That’s the number one thing. They could be someone who’s really mellow or stressed or whatever but as long as they have passion for the sport and they follow through on the things they say they’re going to do they usually work well with the group. Following through with the things they say they’re going to do is a huge one! That separates the people who like to talk about it and the ones who do it. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">There are a lot of doers in our group.</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Anything else?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I look forward to seeing riders come out to events and kick some butt at the World Equestrian Games in the US!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Robert Kellerhouse’s <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway Downs</a> is coming right up this March 26-28</span></i><sup><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">th</span></i></sup><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. If you’re a West Coaster I bet you’re already going. If you’re not, you should! And if you’re not riding why not go and check it out first hand? This is a competition of the highest caliber and creativity. Hey, maybe you could even lend a hand and be part of that incredible volunteer group! </span></i></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-79234925863334002712010-03-19T05:12:00.000-07:002010-03-19T14:13:34.199-07:00Eventing Radio Show Episode 68: With Zara Phillips and Oliver Towsend<a href="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/British-Eventing-logo.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2594" title="British Eventing logo" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/British-Eventing-logo.png" alt="" width="256" height="55" /></a><br /><br />This week’s show has a British flavor with reigning World Champion, Zara Phillips, Rolex Grand Slam Challenger, Oliver Townend, British Eventing Chief Executive Mike Etherington-Smith plus Karen Dixon pays tribute to he multi-medal partner Get Smart. Listen in.<br /><br /><strong>Eventing Radio Episode 68 - British Eventing:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>Show Hosts: </strong><a href="http://www.chrisestafford.com" target="_blank">Chris Stafford</a> & <a href="http://www.teamfredericks.com/" target="_blank">Lucinda Fredericks</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong><a href="http://www.britisheventing.com/asp-net/Events/Results.aspx?RiderId=27671" target="_blank">Karen Dixon</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong><a href=" http://www.britisheventing.com" target="_blank">Mike Etherington-Smith</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong><a href="http://www.britisheventing.com/asp-net/Events/Results.aspx?RiderId=33381" target="_blank">Zara Phillips</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong><a href="http://www.olivertownend.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Townend</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.britisheventing.com/" target="_blank">Chris Hunnable has taken over chairing British Eventing’s Sports Committee </a>from Chief Executive, Mike Etherington-Smith. Chris ran the Towerlands Equestrian Centre and also a number of successful Horse Trials. He also served on the Sport Horse of Great Britain board for four years. The Sports Committee is responsible for Rules, Training, Performance, Safety and Fixtures. The move also allows Mike to concentrate on developing the Business Plan and direction of British Eventing as well as realigning the structures and operating procedures that were started in 2009.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.eventingworldwide.com/" target="_blank">The intrepid British based New Zealander, Andrew Nicholson, </a>won two of the three OI sections along with an Intermediate for a great start to his season. Stephen Way took the remaining OI on Secret Picnic.</li><br /> <li><strong>News:<a href="http://www.britisheventing.com/" target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="http://www.britisheventing.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Townend & Piggy French dominated the big classes, </a>with Oliver taking the AI and Intermediate, Piggy finishing 1st and 3rd in the OI and runner up in the AI.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/article.php?aid=295906" target="_blank">Dirk Grouwels, a 48 year-old Belgian rider, who was described as "an experienced amateur", was killed in a rotational fall </a>on the cross-country at the Zutendaal unaffiliated one-day event in Belgium on March 14th. According to Tony McPherson, the FEI Safety Officer for Belgium, Mr. Grouwels' horse refused at a simple fence — the first part of a combination — the rider urged the horse on and it somersaulted over the fence. A doctor standing by the fence was at the scene immediately, but said Mr. Grouwels was killed instantly. 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But what you may not already know is that she returned my phone call tout suite with enthusiasm for doing the interview despite a lingering cold and opened up for Three Days Three Ways and for you. She was earnest about her support of 3-Day Eventing, humble about her accomplishments (including the 1996 Olympics and the 1997 Pan American Games), and devoted body and soul to her horses and students. But I don't need to tell you that. You can find out for yourself! I hope you enjoy Part I of this inside peek into Mara Dean's life, tips on icing legs, and two particular pet peeves.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:Cambria, serif;font-size:medium;">Q. What are the most important things in life to you?</span></div> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It comes two-fold as a rider and a trainer and coach: to do the best I can with my horses and to give my students the most help that I can give. There are two sides to my life; <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">there’s more to life than horses, so my family is very important to me. </span></b>My family and my friends for sure. I have a husband, Peter Dean, and we live in Round Hill, Virgina. My parents are divorced but both remarried so I’m lucky to have four wonderful parents and they are some of my biggest fans and supporters. My Dad has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer so it has been made more clear that every minute you can have with them is important.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWShlsHspSXL8h20a2Sfl_4zpKjiahJerG2_uiFyRHHjS_FZ1Pwg2P6WDVjAYWlHME3nhHL1WVMw4cYewwj3uiqPdDHRC0DvrGvWMOQ40nVnunkYsel9a7g4T8BsN7rgr0sViUvCTvsxp/s400/Mara+Dean-Emily.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449959033495529266" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">photo by <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">Emily Daily</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. How did you come to Virginia:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I grew up in Vermont and when I graduated high school I took a year off to get horses out of my system. I worked with Jane Hamlin and she recommended riding with a bigger name so I went south for the winter to do horses full time for the first time in my life. I ended up with Wash Bishop and spent the winter in Ocala and loved the situation so much I followed him back to Middleburg in 1992. I went home to Vermont for a couple summers but ended up following Wash. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I didn’t get horses out of my system; instead I got them more IN my system. </span></b>After renting some barns here my family bought a farm to help me start a business. I’m luck to have that support. The rest is history. Or, I guess you could say, that history is still being made. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Tell me about the farm:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I feel like [Middleburg] been so developed in the last ten or fifteen years, we were lucky to get the farm and land. We got one of the last open fox hunting areas. We have 65 acres. We originally bought 35 that had two houses on it but no paddocks, no barn, and no ring so we could do it all how we wanted it. The lot next to us came available and now we have 65 acres total with two huge fields and run-in sheds. And we’re lucky enough to have neighbors who have 100 acres they keep open for foxhunting which is all my conditioning land. I’m pretty lucky. <a href="http://www.plaindealingfarm.com/01_eventing_team.html">Kelli and Rich Temple</a> bought the land behind us and developed a beautiful facility so we can share and that works well. I’m lucky.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What’s it like on the farm?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It changes. For a professional I never have a huge number of horses or students. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I’m a very private person and I do like my space. </span></b>Most of the time the stalls are filled and I have a couple students who board and are on the program; the rest ship in and out. Some days it’s full of trailers and I’m teaching lesson to lesson to lesson and riding all the horses and other days it’s just me and my horses and a wonderful girl who works for me. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Is there anything that you just can’t stand?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I certainly have my likes and dislikes but I’m pretty easy going and pretty likeable. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It takes a lot to get me angry or pissed off. Usually I’m pretty level-headed and do my best to keep everyone happy and keep everything on even, smooth keel.</span></b> I don’t like it when animals are mistreated. I don’t like it when you see on the news when people have to go without food. Just human nature things.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM-jaIog0oaj35D1wlrADSZj_Ivy88IaJVJ2AO8UQSAAIUA0tE-yvH6IDhSDS-Sba2Adu-0gfw7b2B6Em6YDwejaoiPZl4ile66_gIhr8oMC3FH03TOrArRVp4CNaU3WT9DAI-HTq1hcM/s400/Mara+Dean+High+Patriot+emily.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449959026217416450" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">photo by <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">Emily Daily</a></span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Do you remember the first time you thought about horses?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I was lucky enough that I grew up on a small farm and my mom had horses. I was surrounded by horses. There is a family photo of me at two years old and on my pony. My parents bought a racing saddle and that was my saddle. My mom and dad are holding on to each side. I was on my first pony at two, so I certainly grew up on a horse. My mom was not a competitor but always had horses so it was always normal life taking care of them. Since she rode I wanted to ride and I guess was bit by the bug more than her. As soon as I found where <a href="http://www.huntingtonfarm.com/">Huntington Farms</a> was I wanted to be working student. I would go to the barn in the summer and stay all day.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Were there other things that captured your imagination in the same way?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. My parents were great in that they wanted me to experience things other than horses. I played basketball and growing up in Vermont skiing was huge so I got into downhill skiing. But I got to point where I wanted to spend more time with horses and backed away from the sport.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Why do you 3-Day event?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think because of Huntington Farm. They ran a bunch of events and being a working student I would work and help put on events so got to see it. However, it was also a big dressage facility and <a href="http://www.janesavoie.com/free/">Jane Savoi</a> was based out of there and was one of my first instructors. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I can’t say I saw eventing and had to do it. It’s more that’s what they did so that’s what I wanted to do and the more I did it the more I wanted to do it. After I went to my first event there was no question.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7VNV3RfuZkPHimozpvNU5gX8WpHC4nLcOJUY62KmGyaqK3w8XhcAVp7OMoc_sXwQoU04CvqmlDgBwl8E3FQ8PT5VD_zsuz1FlSNuiZXaESEiVNQdAzFgq3TCI9Ru0vaVecrsoKr3vf_p/s400/Mara+Dean+High+Patriot,+emily.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449959023124419314" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">photo by <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">Emily Daily</a></span></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What do you do to attend to your horse’s legs after you come off cross-country?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ice is very important. As soon as my horse has reached preliminary they’re iced after cross-country if not after a gallop too. To varying degrees if have they have sore feet they’re iced in boot or bucket, if they don’t have foot issues then they’re iced in an ice boot. They are always wrapped. I poultice after cross-country but if they have skin sensitivity I use linements. I wrap after hard work to support them but I don’t go crazy with it. I don’t wrap them every night. After hard work they need the support. My young horses, like the prelim horses, go out at night so they get iced and wrapped until it’s time to go out. It’s better to go out and get circulation.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Turnout is a big deal at competitions (and at home!). What is always a must for you?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think it’s changed a little bit as I’ve gotten busier and have more horses. Wash [Bishop] was meticulous and there was hoof polish every time they left the stall and tail wraps on as we were grooming so they always looked perfect. I would love do to that however there’s not enough time or hands. I certainly like them to be clean and dirt-free.<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> It drives me crazy when their manes don’t lay over. </span></b> To fix that depends on the horse. For some it’s easy to braid and they lay over. I have some Irish ponies where braids don’t work. A wet towel laying over their mane while grooming is helpful. Hoods are also helpful; slinkies I call them. I put those on after they get braided and that helps everything lie flat. So manes and also keepers falling off the bridles. I hate to get on a horse and have keepers flapping. All the people who work for me learn that quickly!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Just want to throw a shout out to Emily Daily at the USEA for these wonderful photographs. Did you notice that they were ALL hers? She's a dynamic photographer, engaging writer, and wonderful person and we are lucky that she's at the <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">USEA</a>. Thanks Emily! Check back for Part II of Mara Dean's interview and the inside info on her horses (including Nicki Henley, letting go to gain control, and life off the back of a horse. If you're gunning for more on Mara this very instant check out her interview with our friends at <a href="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/2010/03/11/eventing-radio-episode-67-mara-dean-lynne-bevan/">The Eventing Radio Show</a>.</i></span></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-8814206390733594842010-03-17T04:11:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:39:28.433-07:00For the Boys: The Best Jog Outfits<div style="text-align: left;">Is it Spring already? It may not feel like it where you are but we are well into March with the big 3-Day Events of the season just ahead. <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway Downs</a> will close March and hot on her heels will be <a href="http://www.forkstables.com/">The Fork</a>, and then <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">Rolex</a>. And 3-Day events means jogs and jogs mean "What will I wear?". You can't be too prepared for all those jogs so I hope these looks offer a little inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Classic:</b></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hXM5bbi9QlvY-E88hkb_DuAQWQUDMMe27eH_4TwiSFUCjQ6-w_eKQpVTs8CYSdoWu0FD-OjCMSRUAvTDSYLrn0QN8oHYaBwqFPINIJu70SVHlCPvl1qeQa4kAP_igPx4YcRvfmLhYAjn/s400/00010m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447389288006514146" /><div><br /></div><div>No one does classic better than <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?direct">Ralph Lauren</a>. This look is sharp and confident. If you can't quite stomach the yellow vest (though I love it) try just losing it or swapping it for a gray one. Vests on men are in, but they're also a staple of the classic look (think Milan).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>If You Want to Make a Splash:</b></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkWazy9A47ymeiFton7RKdM9TI2IqBdcA6FTYrgKb9yDJAIKNeelXMbiOYxWVCqGwjm4wcsUK8AJdiQBpryhDNANa2HClf-hvwhCV2mXIqDgwsos23E-HbIAdvdkRaMVeD_WhGk9wSTP3/s400/ralph-lauren-purple-black-polo-spring-2010-preview-10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447389277529305602" /><div>Maybe you've done classic over and over again and want to so something a bit more brave. This look pairs classic with fun. You'd stand out at the jogs but, if you play your cards right, will come off as even more casually cool than the rest. As a side note: I'd lose the shades but keep the handkerchief. Stylish is cool but cocky is not. Want it? <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?direct">Ralph Lauren</a>, if you hadn't already guessed.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b> Hip:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b><br /></b></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fgMEPeVJK9nEbpsLZbmi5dWBeIM2gpkcjxci-q622gvxsVf-lqsRVM9IwmlDgkU_Q5J0d34EvE5Dr5wbLT-ucmsG5i7GWPsbb4djP6vpuo7sCB5Lgd08DSE7FRxU9aEpmmYZFQQZh-AF/s400/Calvin+Klein+2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447393088264329138" /><div>I love this look for the way that it downplays itself with the monochromatic khaki pant and tie but is, in reality, incredibly hip. The narrow pant leg, the skinny tie and crisp, white shirt all scream "I'm so cool I don't even have to try". Which is what you're going for at a jog. Want it? Thank you, <a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/home/index.jsp">Calvin Klein</a>. (You can also get some great chino's at <a href="http://shopstels.com/shop/mens/chino.html">Stel's</a>, one of my favorites)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>One More Thing</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJbpfkIXs31ILkIsYETAppquHp41K9anlVLcapvwiGG-_VL3OZy4hrHbcCkMi0R_ruDkLLSFrmnJBIXi82ZqgID9HaC3fJX_G3B1ECbJC5fuirjKHrprvuuGXr5BGLhY8-jk-I_ZsAOCY/s400/Wm.+J.+Mills+%26+Co.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449580041396545010" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have loved these duffels and totes from <a href="http://shop.millscanvas.com/DuckDuffelBags.html">Wm. J. Mills & Co. Sailmakers</a> for years. They're so Nantucket-in-the-summer yet entirely practical for all the gear 3-Day Eventers lug around. Plus you can order them in your colors. Pretty perfect, I'd say.</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>If you have a tried and true jog look I'd love to hear about it. Tips and retail sources are welcome too! </i></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-33631195936484323232010-03-15T04:56:00.000-07:002010-03-15T05:33:24.034-07:00Advanced Eventer Allison Springer's Tips on How to Bring Out Your Best and Invites You to Get Involved<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Allison Springer keeps it real, I tell you what. Part II of her interview includes down-to-earth reminders about balance in life, her rules on whining (don't), and remembering why we're out there tearing up cross-country in the first place (because you love your horse). She's like Oprah, only on a big chestnut named Arthur, and super cool. Plus, she dishes on the upcoming PRO Tour (starting this weekend March 19-21 at <a href="http://www.carolinahorsepark.com/2008/10/southern-pines-ht-ii/">Southern Pines</a>) and the new Pro/Am Tour. How cool is that?!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:12px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:12px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Your world has not been limited to horses. Diving, physics, alpine skiing, student government, and college have all featured in your life. Why did you decide to pursue so many fields?</span></span></div> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think it’s just about balance in life. I am a happy person because I have balance. I have a group of good core friends. I have such a range of friends; a lot of them don’t even know anything about horses. And it’s important to me intellectually to have been curios about different things. I’ve been pretty curious about the world and have been an athletic person and enjoy doing things. Skiing has always been part of my family and growing up I can’t remember learning how to ski I was so little. Like I said, I enjoy athletics and trying new things. I’ve been skeet shooting a couple times and totally enjoyed it. I go golfing with my mom and dad. Not that I’m good at that, but I enjoy it! It’s about keeping a balance in life. I feel like I can tell the horse people that don’t actually have balance.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuEu4uQH3ZNDF-w-l_e53_Zv0-ZI_ZmrShPNW27ylQt5vkWyzeMBc4iKGIrKoOw5oQqqK0KVOl2aZqDanyEG9hzRMlD-LCinGI481HQE96HnJehVXNP2m_C3c705RsaZRBbQcrfRi9aS_/s400/Allison+emily.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448829502066806210" /> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">photo by <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">Emily Daily</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">To be really good at this sport isn’t just about being a good rider or trainer but also having relationships with sponsors and clients. I’m on the board of governors at the <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">USEA </a>and am a founding member PRO [<a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/membership.htm">Professional Riders Organization</a>]. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I want to do for my sport. It’s not just about me winning a medal. </span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There’s a real misconception, and sports psychologists talk about this, that you think if you’re not toiling and miserable then you won’t get better. But that doesn’t actually bring the best out in you. You have to be healthy in your mind and healthy in your body. </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It’s about balance in your life. For me, I know I train the best and compete the best when I feel relaxed and happy. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> I can focus when I feel balanced and good in life. Period. </span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. How have you been involved with <a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/membership.htm">PRO</a>?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I guess everything sort of begins at some point with a little bit of whining or questioning. Like, ugh, we could do this so much better. Or, these warm up areas are so dangerous. You keep noticing all these things. A trigger was Red Hills a couple years ago. There was just craziness on the <a href="http://www.chronofhorse.com/">Chronicle [of the Horse]</a> chat room and negative stuff. I know it’s a great place for communication but </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">people were talking about stuff that was untrue and because it was written down the rest of the world was taking it as truth. I got to the point where I thought nothing is going to change unless I do something about it. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It always seems to be certain instances of a small group of noisy people saying stuff. If it’s true, great. But if it’s not it ends up becoming the truth. I felt like I needed to do something in</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">stead of complaining.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I don’t have time for whining.</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> If you’re whining, do something about it. We have one of the coolest sports in the world and I know how much my horses enjoy it and how everyone involved enjoys this sport. So I wanted to make it the best it could be. What can we do to improve things? It seemed to be a lot of riders talking and having conversations. Where would we like to see the sport going? What changes would we like to see? It’s not just about a pro tour or prize money. We want to build a better experience for everyone: riders, spectators, organizers, everyone. That’s how PRO became. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It’s certainly one of the things I’m most proud of being involved in. </span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinS0pOPh8D4VoOFa1wXixDdwgjicY6D1krsVzJVkK-jiJL6BEtN5i8f_GaxRrlm_MREnft2dCjoFHXA0p4BkTSsdplpR5OmoKfUi6CJOPdAy7FjcB7g0R9vz2nMH3zQrKRCSFBckgH4NR6/s400/Ad-Pros+Join+So+Can+You.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448829098123199154" /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. How can eventing fans be involved? </span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. <a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/membership.htm">Definitely join! </a> There’s a membership level for everyone. We are having a <a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/tour_series.htm">Pro tour</a> that will start at Southern Pines. We’re also doing a Pro/Am which is gonna be really fun. It will be a team competition so one pro and three amateurs will ride together. It’s a team competition so the amateurs get coaching during the event. It should be fun. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Yzf2CdeyBQphWfW71PcEDBRrf910e1cdJCesHPAXWL28Qw2Fv9R432V65Td08KDCUzhwIjBK03EAk3wUnLtITcS9Ihxcpu-lXoYUx45lRwuyspE3AIvPqRXEqGLk0ejdvK4v5u3S4X1z/s400/Allison+emil.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448829504087653282" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo by <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">Emily Daily</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We want to improve sense of community in US. We’re starting a lecture series similar to what they do in Europe. It’s educational but also entertaining. <a href="http://www.pippafunnell.com/">Pippa Funnell</a> does one, a bunch of riders do them. It’s really fun to go and watch, it’s not like auditing a clinic. There are some really cool things going on right now. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I felt like with <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">USEA</a> they were going down bit of bizarre path. We can’t sit back and complain about it if we’re not representing ourselves. The <a href="http://useventing.com/aboutus.php?section=PHC">Pro Horseman’s Council</a> started maybe three years ago, now. That’s really improved the balance in the USEA and how decisions are made. There’s a better blend. With PRO we’re filling a huge void between what the USEF has to offer and what the USEA has to do. We’re not working against them. There was some concern that we were trying to go against the USEA and that’s not the case at all. </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Everybody wants the same thing but if your voice isn’t out there then it’s not going to be considered.</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> So that’s why being in the USEA was important. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It’s not just for pros, it’s for everyone. Everyone should join! Memberships start at $35. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Do have anything else you want to add?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. One thing, as far as wanting to be the best in any sport whether it’s the sport of eventing or whatever, it’s important to remember why you got into it the first place. It’s important for the Pros too. For the last couple [training session] gallops with Arthur we got to go to this secret spot that’s absolutely gorgeous. And I’m riding this horse who I love in the county. </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Everyone has to remember why they love this sport. The horses and their wellness are the most important part. Just enjoy your horse. </span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Cambria; min-height: 19.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b></b><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIT4_iowEjHrE_NIzAoZDBmtIQ2g9i3iYhCOdfDvwTBwEyrfiTUgnsx9uPNT8iTDKm9CgDITPaI5pgFt-wdoGg255nt_gEe3Tv6y5d9vmMDZEHRrlyikH8dY6DEEMuZMoPOkpoB7RW5ta/s400/Arthur+Blenheim.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448829507487701138" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.allisonspringer.com/">Allison Springer</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Arthur's-Eye View in England. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Watching Julia Mancuso in the winter Olympics was so cool. She wasn’t supposed to get a silver medal but in the start box she had a big smile and was happy and relaxed and did much better than expected. Do you think she would have been the same if she was stressed out and nervous? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I mean, enjoy it.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Thanks for reading, as always. If you want to learn more about Allison check out her website at </span><a href="http://www.allisonspringer.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.allisonspringer.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> or look into </span><a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PRO</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and </span><a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/membership.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">become a member</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Tell the rest of Team Three Days Three Ways why it is that you started riding or eventing in the first place by commenting below. I love hearing from you!</span></i></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-67734578960763908842010-03-12T08:24:00.001-08:002010-03-12T14:47:23.883-08:00Happy Weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixRzp4U5bzLFeLpcyDrkniT_4LzWTtv_OEkAwzxCiNHohD2jwp8O6NUDsOoCPpzJGJeCWk5pqB2GzRS4jKDEIhS38kq54GOpeZtL5fiEKPBl7i8l0Te215F8Ds5GLSlNLEgyjdJr_3tUSo/s1600-h/6a00d8345657f469e20120a7fafd9e970b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixRzp4U5bzLFeLpcyDrkniT_4LzWTtv_OEkAwzxCiNHohD2jwp8O6NUDsOoCPpzJGJeCWk5pqB2GzRS4jKDEIhS38kq54GOpeZtL5fiEKPBl7i8l0Te215F8Ds5GLSlNLEgyjdJr_3tUSo/s400/6a00d8345657f469e20120a7fafd9e970b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447789931475350210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">(image via </span></span><a href="http://www.dappledgrey.com/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dappled Grey</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />Happy Weekend Team Three Days Three Ways! A few tidbits to launch you into your Friday and the upcoming weekend. Good luck if you're competing, and see you round!<br /><br />I love the </span></span><a href="http://www.dappledgrey.com/2010/01/the-toms-wrap-boot.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tom's shoes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> leading this post that are polo inspired (okay, and I have a thing for red shoes). Plus the short telenovela that comes along with it!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Jackie at </span></span><a href="http://www.regardinghorses.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Regarding Horses</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> is vying for the </span></span><a href="http://www.alltechfeigames.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">World Equestrian Games</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Blogospondent and I say we rally around her. Visit her blog to find out more about it and give your creative input. Go Jackie! Plus, she posted a </span></span><a href="http://www.regardinghorses.com/2010/03/10/get-the-inside-scoop-on-your-favorite-three-day-eventing-riders-their-horses/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">super cute picture</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> of us which is a bonus.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The competition season has swung into action. Check out the </span></span><a href="http://www.useventing.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">USEA </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">for a schedule.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you're like me and think it's cool whenever horses are on TV then you'll want to tune in to </span><a href="http://www.hrtv.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HRTV</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> this Monday, March 15th at 10:30pm est for highlights of the USET holiday gala fundraiser presented by SUCCEED & Wellington Classic Dressage. The event featured a whole slew of top-notch equestrians including Gina Miles, Hawley Bennett, and Cathy Wieschhoff with Karen O'Connor officiating. Who wants to miss that?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Did you read </span></span><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2010/03/allison-springers-how-to-win-best.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Allison Springer's interview</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">? She talks about the </span></span><a href="http://equestrian.teamusa.org/news/2010/01/04/2010-eventing-high-performance-training-sessions/30594"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">training session</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> with Katie Prudent this weekend at Three Runs Plantation in Aiken, SC and says, "</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">She actually teaches the auditors as well. You can’t help but learn when you’re around her. Katie really talks to the crowd.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Everyone should come and watch</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">."</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I agree! Contact Sara Ike at sara.ike@usef.org if you want to go this weekend</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></span></span></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Happy Weekend!</span></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-36600780177901214692010-03-12T08:20:00.001-08:002010-03-12T08:20:50.741-08:00Eventing Radio Show Episode 67 with Red Hills winner Mara Dean<a href="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/MaraDeanemilydaily.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2580" title="Mara Dean (by: Emily Daily)" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/MaraDeanemilydaily.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="250" /></a><br /><br />Mara Dean, winner of the Red Hills World Cup Qualifier tells us about her bonanza weekend, Jennie Brannigan reports on Sporting Days Horse Trials, and Lynne Bevan pays tribute to Horton Point. Listen in...<br /><br /><strong>Eventing Radio Episode 67 - Mara Dean & Lynne Bevan:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>Show Hosts: </strong><a href="http://www.chrisestafford.com" target="_blank">Chris Stafford</a> & Max Corcoran</li><br /> <li>Photo Credit: Mara Dean by Emily Daily of <a href="http://www.useventing.com" target="_blank">USEventing.com</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest:</strong> Mara Dean</li><br /> <li><strong>Guest:</strong> <a href="http://www.lynnebevan.com/" target="_blank">Lynne Bevan</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News:</strong> <a href="http://www.evententries.com/livescoring/14564.html" target="_blank">Red Hills Results</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News:</strong> <a href="http://www.fei.org" target="_blank">The HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing officials</a> have adopted a new format for 2010.</li><br /> <li><strong>News:</strong>Check out the band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/THe-Fried-Turkeys/212360433045?_fb_noscript=1" target="_blank"> (The Fried Turkeys)</a> that Max mentioned that played at the Red Hills Competitors Party.</li><br /> <li><strong>News:</strong> <a href="http://www.britisheventing.com/asp-net/Events/Results.aspx?HorseId=21218" target="_blank">Horton Point</a>, the Bevan family's horse who carried Mark Todd to victory at Badminton Horse Trials as a catch ride in 1994, (at the age of 16 he was the oldest horse to win Badminton) <a href="http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/article.php?aid=295606" target="_blank">has been put down</a>, aged 32.</li><br /> <li>Please visit our sponsors as they make this show possible:</li><br /></ul><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.equestriancollections.com" target="_blank"><img title="EquestrianCollections2010-350x50" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/EquestrianCollections2010-350x50.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="50" /></a></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kppusa.com/summergames_plus.html" target="_blank"><img title="Summer Games Electrolytes" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wide-banner-sum.gif" alt="" width="350" height="50" /></a></p><br />_________________________________________<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong> <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Listen Now, Download or Subscribe:</span></strong></strong></span></p><br /><strong> </strong><br /><br /><strong><br /><h5><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast/EventingRadioEpisode67.mp3" target="_blank"><img title="Listen Now" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/listennow125.jpg" alt="Listen Now" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast/EventingRadioEpisode67.mp3"><img title="download" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/download.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="46" /></a></h5><br /><h5><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=302608056 "><img title="iTunes Subscribe" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/itune.jpg" alt="iTunes Subscribe" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="zune://subscribe/?The%20Eventing%20Radio%20Show=http://feeds.feedburner.com/eventingradio"><img title="Subscribe to Zune" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/zunelogo125.jpg" alt="Subscribe to Zune" width="125" height="46" /></a></h5><br /></strong>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-76886586290397263272010-03-11T05:33:00.000-08:002010-03-11T05:42:09.591-08:00Farrier Sean Crocker: Part of the 3-Day Eventing Team<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: medium; ">Our interview with Sean Crocker, farrier to the three-day eventing stars, continues! Keep reading for a key job often overlooked by horse owners, the most challenging foot to shoe, and why he’s still a fan of the 3-Day.</span></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 331px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLV9r_0Hn1nXF6nGzXntN_WRBEH3T_wp8TjFMcRQvzbU5NTSGcMyInaM7dunvtmKpoGzbcvhBlATGRTTKfBuCi8s9Lid1cWo3SPHR_wHrj2JeJFQBCAXraS3lZPH_4Jm2sMaBtaJ019o0H/s400/Thanksgiving+2009+Sean+Crocker.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447369204232838978" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photo courtesy of Sean and Shannon Crocker</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Left to Right: Shannon, Brodie, and Sean Crocker. A 3-Day Eventing Family!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Q. What don’t people think about when they think of your work? What would surprise people?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A. One thing that’s kind of interesting is <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">it’s not always a good thing to have to teach the horse ground manners on top of shoeing the horse. </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> That's something horse owners could pay attention to.</span></b> It’s hard enough to shoe the horse, let alone worrying about the ground manners not being so great. It makes our job more difficult. Think about what we’re doing to their feet and the skill and the accuracy that you need when you’re driving in a nail. Fortunately you do enough of those types of horses that you get really good at it. You gain experience from it. It's another thing horse owners could probably help their farrier in.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Q. What’s the most challenging foot to shoe?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A. Traditionally your ex-racehorses, your thoroughbreds off-the-track, have the poorest quality of foot. It's difficult for nailing shoes on the thinner wall since there's more likelihood of quicking the horse. But nowadays you have technology for horses off-the-track and horses with poor quality hooves: you can put them in glue-ons. That buys enough time for the hoof wall thickness to come back. It's significantly different than foxhunters or draft horses who have good quality hooves.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Q. What’s your take on horses?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A. I’ve been so involved with horses for so long-<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">there’s nothing more humbling on the planet than horses. </span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvL1dC6Bb_5kJl_-f1zbK_FovUxdpvEZDDEOW3hP71anr6qxunwbfMJ_5C9SOo6LShrLUaV1rkILMbJp35a8u8eHQuK8PA38it73c1X8Qga0shnhyTtlZ-vte_EqHz3mvMoU1G56sBN_8O/s400/Sept+08+sj+school+2.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447369522856182082" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: x-small; ">photo courtesy of Sean and Shannon Crocker</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sean jumping Waylon in the heart of horse country: Middleburg, VA</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Q. What’s it like to be so closely involved with the upper-level eventing?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A. It’s nice to shoe for upper level event riders. I get to live vicariously through them.<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> I can really appreciate and understand their triumph and heart breaks more than most farriers. </span></b>There are parts of it I miss. I miss the competing part. I don’t miss the 7-day week /24-hour day part of it. I’m still such a fan. Going to 3-Days at some of these major competitions is really exhilarating. We try to make it rewarding too. When you’re at these major three-day events and you see the support that’s being given to riders and horses by vets and farriers at all hours it’s nice to see it come to a good result at the end of it. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You feel like you’re part of the team.</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Thanks for reading Three Days Thee Ways! Friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter too. Please do leave thoughts, questions, or comments below for me, your fellow readers, or for Sean. Thanks!</i></span></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-32233424463716779082010-03-11T05:00:00.000-08:002010-03-11T10:06:35.002-08:00If You Build It, They Will Come: 2010 Radio Show 81<a href="http://2010radioshow.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/episode81.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3485" title="episode81" src="http://2010radioshow.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/episode81.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="167" /></a><br /><br />Chatting with the course builders of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Cross Country and Driving Marathon Courses, and a report from the US Jumper selection trials in Wellington...<br /><br /><strong>2010 Radio Show Episode 81 - If You Build It, They Will Come:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>Hosts:</strong> Samantha Clark and Glenn the Geek</li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong> Spotlight Show-jumper <a href="http://2010radioshow.horseradionetwork.com/spotlight-riders/spotlight-jumper-angel-karolyi/" target="_blank">Angel Karolyi</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest: </strong>Mick Costello and <a href="http://www.equistruction.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Rust</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong>The first round of the US Show jumping selection trials for this year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are complete, <a href="http://www.sidelinesnews.com/blog/?p=496" target="_blank">and we have a long list of 15 horses that will spend the summer jumping in Europe</a>, before the team is finalized in September.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong>Former 2010 radio show guest and National Champion Driver Chester Weber <a href="http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/06/chester-weber-kicks-off-2010-with-four-in-hand-victory-at-sunshine-state-fei-combined-driving-event-at-florida-horse-park/" target="_blank">got his year off to a good start last weekend</a>. Driving the team that he hopes to field at the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games later this year, Weber competed against an international field at the Sunshine State FEI Combined Driving Event at the Florida Horse Park, and finished the three phase competition 24 points ahead of second placed Jamie Fairclough. This is Chester's second WEG qualifying win, and he now heads to the Live Oak International in Ocala on March 24 -28th to defend his National Title.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong>Sadly, the reigning individual World Champion of Eventing, Zara Philips, <a href="http://special.equisearch.com/blog/horsehealth/2010/03/tough-break-for-weg-zara-phillips-and.html" target="_blank">will not be coming to the Kentucky Horse Park to defend her title on her fantastic horse Toytown this September</a>.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong>There have also been some changes announced to the <a href="http://horsecity.com/stories/030210/wne_WEGreining.shtml" target="_blank">Reining Qualifications procedures</a> for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong>The USEF Selection Procedure and Application for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team are <a href="http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewPR.aspx?id=5432&star=true" target="_blank">now available online at the USEF website</a>, and the application to request a Wild Card invitation is also available.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong><a href="http://www.alltechfeigames.com/news/detail.aspx?id=3842" target="_blank">Tickets went on sale</a> last Friday <a href="http://www.kentucky.com/2010/03/06/1168060/ticket-sales-begin-for-equestrian.html" target="_blank">for the Celebrity Chef series of dinners to be held each night during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games at the Farmhouse</a>, the charming and conveniently located restaurant within the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong> The Purina Live from Lexington Contest is an opportunity for horse lovers everywhere to showcase their blogging skills <a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/purina-announces-live-from-lexington-blog-contest,1188168.shtml" target="_blank">for a chance to attend, and report live from, the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, here at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky</a>.</li><br /> <li><strong>News: </strong>The Spotlight Lexington Festival, which will entertain locals and visitors downtown during the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games, <a href="http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2010-03-05-91720.113117_CocaCola_joins_list_of_sponsors_for_downtown_events_during_WEG.html" target="_blank">has announced Coca-Cola as it's newest sponsor</a>.</li><br /> <li>Please support our sponsors because we would not be here without them:</li><br /></ul><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.succeeddcp.com" target="_blank"><img title="sdcp_350x50" src="http://2010radioshow.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sdcp_350x50.gif" alt="sdcp_350x50" width="350" height="50" /></a></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.succeeddcp.com" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.kbchorsesupplies.com" target="_blank"><img title="kbcpodnotesbanner1" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcKYyC7WZWcppFg88w3ESs0f24Y9dviclfK5pD6VpGvKFzfPwzG7iC2ZFRHomqCjiIEhHcaQh9kf0GguC92ti3iD3_0qCfgImW1R6jX9gmtL7p7RaupQBgQ07ERe2_azuwPr-xPHqXGLt/s1600-h/Devoucoux+boots.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcKYyC7WZWcppFg88w3ESs0f24Y9dviclfK5pD6VpGvKFzfPwzG7iC2ZFRHomqCjiIEhHcaQh9kf0GguC92ti3iD3_0qCfgImW1R6jX9gmtL7p7RaupQBgQ07ERe2_azuwPr-xPHqXGLt/s400/Devoucoux+boots.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446982696196314930" /></a>Welcome to the first Three Days Three Ways Giveaway! I'm grateful to our first giveaway sponsor: <a href="http://www.devoucoux.com/devoucoux_fr/contenu/fr/index.php">Devoucoux</a>. True story: I started riding in Devoucoux saddles when I was riding with Adrienne Iorio at <a href="http://www.appleknoll.com/">Apple Knoll Farm</a> outside of Boston. I fell in love with them right away because not only are they comfortable, they're beautiful. Riders like <a href="http://www.lastfrontierfarm.com/home.html">Sharon White</a> and <a href="http://www.phillipdutton.com/">Phillip Dutton </a>ride in Devoucoux saddles and use their products. Like these amazing hind cross-country boots that match the quality and artisanship of all Devoucoux products! They're leather with the prettiest buckles and a very functional rubber lining (think ease of cleaning!). I wanted to start things off with a bang so these are just the right note. <div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>To win: Leave a comment below and visit their site </b><b><a href="http://www.devoucoux.com/devoucoux_fr/contenu/fr/index.php">www.devoucoux.com</a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>Update: I wish I could give <a href="http://www.devoucoux.com/devoucoux_fr/contenu/us/index.php">Devoucoux</a> boots to everyone who left comments, there were so many worthy recipients! The name that came out of my hat, however, was Maggie. Please email threedaysthreewaysblog@gmail.com and we'll arrange to get you your beautiful boots. Congratulations to you and your OTTB. You will look divine at your first event this summer! Thanks to <a href="http://www.devoucoux.com/devoucoux_fr/contenu/us/index.php">Devoucoux</a> for such exquisite products and for being so generous in this giveaway.</i></div><div><b><br /></b></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-53469461332356189802010-03-09T06:06:00.000-08:002010-03-09T07:03:24.014-08:00Allison Springer's How To: Win Best Turnout at Rolex and/or Make it to the Top<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SkEaVy69x6l1iiKc_IqoZjnfRarsHg3hxGl__7jbCcR5V4OnVurufw3thgg7FwhAWDCzjMugEW0N0GIiTBbXHMkGQGinHWzKZfTFaSQOTvC2cmvDBNK1E2WNidllbNnMDLW4I8UWNe19/s1600-h/arthur.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SkEaVy69x6l1iiKc_IqoZjnfRarsHg3hxGl__7jbCcR5V4OnVurufw3thgg7FwhAWDCzjMugEW0N0GIiTBbXHMkGQGinHWzKZfTFaSQOTvC2cmvDBNK1E2WNidllbNnMDLW4I8UWNe19/s400/arthur.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446638069649820642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Another beautiful photo by </span><a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Josh Walker</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Arthur at Rolex 3-Day Event; jogs 2009</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.allisonspringer.com/about/index.php">Allison's Mom</a> says she's tenacious. And, you know, she is. We talked first on the tail end of her cold and a lost voice. We made it through about a quarter of the interview of Allison gamely pressing on before we agreed perhaps it was best for her to rest her voice and talk again later. So we did that and I got to finish the interview perched on the wooden steps of my barn after a lesson with Allison in Aiken, SC resting between <a href="http://equestrian.teamusa.org/news/2010/01/04/2010-eventing-high-performance-training-sessions/30594">Team Training Sessions</a>. She talked enthusiastically about everything from her childhood, to her involvement in the <a href="http://www.professionalriders.org/">Professional Rider's Organization</a>, to how happiness happens works for her. So she was more than tenacious. She was an inspiration.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Cambria, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:Cambria, serif;">Q. What happens at training sessions? Can you walk me through one?</span></div> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. The training sessions begin the year before they put out the <a href="http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewPR.aspx?id=5065&star=true">high performance list</a> and developing rider list. The people that are on those lists will receive training. It used to be that developing riders got to do one or two days of lessons. It seems to me that they’re really trying to make our developing rider program a little better now and they’re getting more training. Last year [Captain] Mark [Phillips] started training them as well. It’s great they’re doing something more. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I do have mixed feelings about having him teach the developing riders. I’ve felt he should spend more time with riders on the high performance list getting them ready. I’ve liked what I’ve heard about what they do in England where you go to each of the riders’ farms and spend a day with them and ride a lot of their horses including their young horses. It’s funny, here they pick who’s hot on what horse and you get lessons. For the long terms and building a team and understanding individual rider’s needs. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Not every rider is the same. Some need pressure, a kick in the pants. Some need training. </span></b>This year they’ve been trying to get some more specialized help. In the past we’ve used <a href="http://www.laurakraut.net/">Laura Kraut</a> and Lauren Huff; they’re both really good showjump riders. This year we’re using Katie Prudent who’s my showjump instructor and one of the best horse people I’ve met. She’s amazing. We’re also using a grad prix dressage rider and we’re really taking all the horses to a whole new level of engagement. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTA4jwR3cKNSFVecBIf1bHl7fqdC0Au3G7AxkI6ceOT0Quaq5qTkTV2jPDCmw-xMcu8vMrVIF3EvtbHpyaDuluR_Q82Z9yyMFqIYhXzfCqvhJKKvTGPeoAq07CrOILpxR4KunXcrv479VI/s400/Allison+world+cup+final+france.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446637826367801490" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.allisonspringer.com/">Allison Springer</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Allison and Arthur dancing their way through the World Cup Finals, France</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">When the high performance list comes out there’s a conference call and we decide on what dates work and set a calendar. Generally that changes a couple times! They’ll schedule lessons. I feel like we’ve done something every week in February. It’s been a hard month. I’m excited Arthur isn’t competing this weekend and gets a few easy days. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It’s set up like a clinic where we have our ride times and come and take out lessons. It is open to auditors and it’s free for people to come and watch. Especially when<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span></span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Katie Prudent comes back in March. She actually teaches the auditors as well. You can’t help but learn when you’re around her. Katie really talks to the crowd.</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span> Everyone should come and watch. I think it’s March 16</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and 17</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">th</span></sup></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. You grew up in a place called <a href="http://www.barringtonhills-il.gov/">Barrington Hills</a>. What was it like?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It was amazing. It’s kind of why I’m doing what I’m dong today. I was blessed to grow up in that area. I owe so much of my riding to that place. </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Barrington is a North West suburb of Chicago. It’s a really neat place with a forest reserve and a park district with a riding center with indoor and riding arena. No one boarded but you could trailer in. They had such a dedicated riding community that Barrington Hills Riding Club kept an extensive riding system and from anybody’s place you could take a trail and get over to the forest reserve. I Pony Clubbed and fox hunted too. </span><span style="font: 18.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">My playtime was with my friends cruising around on our ponies. I had a wonderful childhood because of that.</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWjMqIItpZ-67ZnCb5OQgIIg3ZZPVjVlGCAlnEK9G-GIccvm0i4cyUL0IA8zGvwt0rphpy1-1nk_d0JGbGh4vRKceVcq1uOKjEuyQl5O2xb2f598cZ3h3ZKspS8duodvMDUCJbPn-54fA/s400/Allison+offside+element.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446636227042766482" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.allisonspringer.com/">Allison Springer</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Allison Springer with some Barrington Hills fans</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. Your mom uses the word “tenacious” in describing you. How would you describe yourself?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think I’m very hard working. I’m </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">very</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> hard working! I’m very honest. Even if I have plans to go to dinner and I didn’t want to go I wouldn’t make up an excuse. I am honest. I think that I’m a happy person. I think that happiness is something you can choose to be and I choose to have a happy life. Everyone has problems. Everyone knows someone who has been sick or had tragedies and I’ve had them as well. Even with those things I choose to be a positive person and I choose to see the positive side. Even when something is tough or doesn’t go well like at a competition I choose to see the positive. That’s kind of me. I’m pretty positive and choose to be that way.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. A lot of eventers go to Aiken, SC or Ocala, FL. You go to both Wellington and Aiken. How did you make that decision?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. My time in Wellington is all about me. I don’t take students down there and I might have some horses in training but it’s really the time I take to get the lessons I need and work a lot with Katie Prudent. I used to be not great in dressage and the winter I went to Wellington I started working with <a href="http://www.jessicajotate.com/">JJ Tate</a>. I had been doing well at Advanced but I felt like I’d gotten to a spot where I ‘d been doing well, but </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">how do you make it to the top? That’s a foundation thing. It’s the basics that make you the best.</span></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I went down to Wellington the first winter and I went thinking I know nothing and I want to learn all over again. I want to produce horses correctly and do it right. I learned so, so much. For two years I went for the entire winter. There was a chunk in my career where I didn’t have Advanced horses so that was a good time to do that. You can stay down there when you’re doing Intermediate but not Advanced. You can’t get the conditioning and it’s too far to travel to competitions. Aiken has so many more choices for competitions and so many more of them and the footing is great. So Aiken is the place to be in February and March.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIm0CMiMIEjLP13SOTY3ZpkNjs5t0Lbus03pMYIhcRZ0BjM19dCSqNdGJINeU8DC6Fg_hRVnNMUJzCw6H-aBekGAtz2tj6o4BpWQvsQsHLROBsJi8gyxWWg75Lx4pSWeqFrd7IywzzDHv1/s400/Allison+josh.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446636232238055010" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">photo by<a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/"> Josh Walker</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Wellington is a totally different world. One of my best friends has a farm there so I can be a little out of the circus. It’s wonderful to spend time with her and it becomes a little more affordable. It’s done so much for my riding.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Tell me about your horses</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Arthur is competing right now and will go to <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">Rolex [Kentucky 3-Day]</a> this spring and trying to get on the WEG [<a href="http://www.alltechfeigames.com/">World Equestrian Games</a>] team this year. I’ve had him since he was five and he’s sort of a momma’s boy. He’s sweet and kind and a little spooky and tricky to ride, but honest. Some are spooky and nappy and naughty but he’s genuine and a superb athlete. He’s eleven this year and he’s a very sound horse and we just keep him happy with his ulcers and stuff like that. I have Burger-Destination Known-my gray horse. He’s a totally ham. He puts a smile on your face every day. </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Burger is more of the frat boy of the bunch</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">He’s hopefully doing some rehab work and then a trot program then flatting next month. He won’t make it to [Rolex] Kentucky, which is disappointing. We’ll go to <a href="http://www.bromont3dayevent.com/">Bromont </a>and we’d love to go to Germany for the four stars but I own him so if I do that I’ll have to syndicate him. You know it’s not cheap to go into that sort of thing! He’s very ready to do a four star. We just sold Tiamo this week to a little girl who will adore him in Memphis, TN. We bought him to be a big horse for me or Katie who owns him but there was a question if he would really be a 4 star horse and if he’ll have the scope. He’s like my son I cry so hard when I sell a horse. Anything I sell is something I’ve had for a while and supposed to, maybe, be for me. But if they’re not going to be an upper-level horse I do what’s best for them. I just get so attached to them. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIiJb6s0i4fUUX_diiUDAeWOsBM0iyz0cj41ZlzUSNuuOuyZdks6SL42RGYctruipt1y4LHEZ3_a1VTlMF7q0tffHrrpA2jr2h0_J1oxb2_CxEyOdA8VBHLBuEIil3dxsivNzhRGGZKK3W/s400/Allison+Emily+D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446637126261750418" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo by <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">Emily Daily</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Allison Springer on Arthur</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. You’ve won the Best Turnout award at Rolex. Any tips for the rest of us?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I don’t know. You’re going to have to ask Arthur about it! We call it 'The Most Handsomest Horse Award'. He’s this gorgeous liver chestnut but he has a harder time in Florida than in Aiken and gets that skin irritation in the winter. He’ll have hair growing in different colors through January and February. Last year he looked like someone threw bleach on him. </span><span style="font: 16.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">But there’s something about <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">Rolex</a>: come time for the jog he’s just blooming dapples. He always dapples in Kentucky, I think he enjoys being there.</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I don’t know what he does, but come Sunday, we’re like--he looks good! We were surprised he got it the second year last year. They give you your cooler right after showjumping for the awards ceremony and we were like-- we won it again? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">As far as turnout my style at the jog is more of a classic. I wear outfits that compliment my horse. I think a lot of people go to the jog and just get attention drawn to them. Some people look down right trashy. I think a classic, clean look that compliments your horse. We are athletes as riders but our horses are what we’re showcasing especially in the jog. It’s important to have that classic look. It is a ground jury who picks that award which is a real honor to win. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><i>Want to go to a training session? You can! Call Sara Ike at the <a href="http://www.usef.org/">USEF </a>at 908-326-1164 or email her at sara.ike@usef.org. Check back in for more from Allison Springer including creating balance and happiness in your life and why no whining is allowed! See ya soon.</i></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-87350009313964514132010-03-06T10:00:00.000-08:002010-03-06T10:08:07.044-08:00Best of the Horsey Web: That's Us!<div style="text-align: center;">Helena Bakun and Glenn the Geek of The <a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/2010/03/04/stable-scoop-episode-81-best-of-the-horsey-web/">Stable Scoop Radio Show</a> have really honored all of us (that includes you!) at Three Days Three Ways by including us in their most recent show: "The Best of The Horsey Web". </div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrls7ZPSUzV-NZqyi6d_IITmFkzMMO6iLQHyl6ey7r_WUcULtylQRg_Z_lfWOMO0vvAO2J7HqWMS0p7vhSZoIuPpmOv8BgGI5AUEur9iLmSUNV7IeolmcYyiGah8EjkOnYtGx69bXD8E2/s400/stablescooplogo150.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445583443621561506" /><br /></div><div>Are you not swelling with pride?! I know I am. Added bonus? You can get to know more about me, the person behind all this interviewing business, and just how horse crazy I really am! Tell me what you think of the show, the history of Three Days Three Ways, and where it could go from here by leaving a comment below. Thanks as always!</div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-14842197639247657612010-03-05T16:31:00.000-08:002010-03-06T09:59:37.843-08:00Happy Weekend!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVQy-8hK6oTIZtwc29Z4ml6a9vOIaAsNJCyZo6GOt-HAPIwLh9KmW5UyTFf9fReW_n3Df5YbQ-g1-6okFpnWdpk2i6T2bseedstXdgAbhv9CWYksL7HhuGk_eEVfXyZb0l45IfbYx1D4F/s400/springtime-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445285977750889250" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(image via <a href="http://simplymarvelous.wordpress.com/">Simply Marvelous</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div>Is spring around the corner? Will we be seeing scenes like this one soon? I'm hopeful for t-shirts, cold water fresh from a garden hose and long grass. While we wait I thought this might be of interest:</div><div><br /></div>How neat is it that a whole heap of Three Days Three Ways riders topped the leader boards last weekend at Pine Top? <div><br /><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2009/07/leslie-and-lesley-law-perfect-match.html">Leslie Law</a> on Fleeceworks Mystere du Val (1st Advanced A)</div><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2009/05/boyd-martin-how-he-proposed-to-his-wife.html">Boyd Martin</a> on Remington XXV (3rd in Advanced B)</div><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2009/06/sharon-white-you-cant-beat-something.html">Sharon Whit</a>e on Russian Roulette II (1st Open Preliminary 2)</div><div><a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2010/01/phillip-dutton-ends-2009-on-top-wins.html">Phillip Dutton</a> on Vidalia (Open Preliminary 1)</div><div><br /></div><div>Also,</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#551A8B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/reflections-after-fall">Buck Davidson</a>, writing for The Chronicle of the Horse, on what happened in Florida and a clever new safety vest. </div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0227galapromo">Aiken Standard</a> puts the word out for an Olympic Gala to support the Olympic High Perfoirmace programs. Held at Phillip Dutton's farm: Red Oak Farm at the Bridle Creek Equestrian Development. Phillip and Captain Mark Phillips will both be speaking. This Tuesday at 7:30pm. </div><div><br /></div><div>3-Day Eventing meets Nike with <a href="http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikewomen-en_US/2010/03/05/with-enough-heart">Frankie Thieriot</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Keep up with Jan Byyny's progress through <a href="http://sineadchalpin.blogspot.com/">Sinead's blog</a>. Team Three Days Three Ways sends love and positive thoughts.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Weekend!</div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-71291388946628839022010-03-05T09:22:00.000-08:002010-03-05T09:26:20.790-08:00The Eventing Radio Show a la Three Days Three WaysHey Folks! Three Days Three Ways has partnered with The Eventing Radio Show to bring you their amazing interviews. A perfect fit for us here! This first installment includes 3-Day Eventer Leslie Law, a Three Days Three Ways interviewee. Did you catch that one? If not, <a href="http://threedaysthreeways.blogspot.com/2009/07/leslie-and-lesley-law-perfect-match.html">read it</a>! Either way, tune in to hear him...<div><br /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2566" title="Leslie Law_RK3DE" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Leslie-Law_RK3DE.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="197" /><br /><br /></div><div>Former Olympic Champion, Leslie Law, is our guest this week fresh from his win at Pine Top and with a view to Rolex, Kentucky Three Day Event with 2009 Horse of the Year, Mystere du Val. Plus, why co-host Ashley Adams says, 'Don't Be Afraid to Ask!' Listen in...<br /><div><br /><strong>Eventing Radio Episode 66 - Former Olympic Champion Leslie Law:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>Show Hosts: </strong><a href="http://www.chrisestafford.com/" target="_blank">Chris Stafford</a> & <a href="http://ashleyadamseventing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ashley Adams</a></li><br /> <li><strong>Guest:</strong> <a href="http://www.leslielaweventing.com/" target="_blank">Lesley Law</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News:</strong> <a href="http://eventingscores.com/eventsr/twinriver/ht0210/" target="_blank">Twin Rivers Winter HT</a></li><br /> <li><strong>News:</strong> <a href="http://eventingscores.com/eventsr/pinetop/sht0210/" target="_blank">Pine Top Spring Advanced HT</a></li><br /> <li>Please visit our sponsors as they make this show possible:</li><br /></ul><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.equestriancollections.com/" target="_blank"><img title="EquestrianCollections2010-350x50" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/EquestrianCollections2010-350x50.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="50" /></a></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kppusa.com/summergames_plus.html" target="_blank"><img title="Summer Games Electrolytes" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wide-banner-sum.gif" alt="" width="350" height="50" /></a></p><br />_________________________________________<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong> <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;">Listen Now, Download or Subscribe:</span></strong></strong></span></p><br /><strong> </strong><br /><br /><strong><br /><h5><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast/EventingRadioEpisode66.mp3" target="_blank"><img title="Listen Now" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/listennow125.jpg" alt="Listen Now" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcast/EventingRadioEpisode66.mp3"><img title="download" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/download.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="46" /></a></h5><br /><h5><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=302608056"><img title="iTunes Subscribe" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/itune.jpg" alt="iTunes Subscribe" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="zune://subscribe/?The%20Eventing%20Radio%20Show=http://feeds.feedburner.com/eventingradio"><img title="Subscribe to Zune" src="http://eventingradio.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/zunelogo125.jpg" alt="Subscribe to Zune" width="125" height="46" /></a></h5><br /></strong></div></div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-46215945317789814312010-03-03T05:35:00.000-08:002010-03-03T17:38:55.795-08:00Josh Walker's Method Behind the Magic<div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for coming back for the second part of photographer <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker's</a> interview here on Three Days Three Ways. I know I'm not his only fan so I'm happy to have the opportunity to showcase his moving work and give you a chance to revel in it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. What’s it really like behind the scenes at an event?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It varies from event to event but, I’ll take <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">Rolex</a> as an example. This will be my fourth or fifth year. Every year it gets better and better because you start to know everyone. You see <a href="http://www.buckdavidsoneventing.com/">Buck Davidson </a>and <a href="http://www.oconnoreventteam.com/ocet/">Karen O’Connor</a> and they say hi and know who you are. Not to sound star struck but it’s nice to go as a part of the sport that they are the top of. You’re helping progress the sport that they are reining over-so to speak. That’s one of the exciting parts of being behind the scenes at an event. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOTnZwS0cHu9lsCsBsZkk-oBg6BnS9lG1jWGzbshJcNRZosykgcYPLVSdzcrZzhE59e1djqEXmOcNpLMa69nY8WO5Pr2Fs2n71ApcVwdHsZki6zXh3He9hT8Q3eO-eiSQY8qW4Bq8GUY_/s400/Josh+Walker+grey+cros-country.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444405921643308338" /><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Then you interview people like </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.buckdavidsoneventing.com/">Buck</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> who’s been winning nonstop. You start to build a repore. It’s nice to have a conversation that turns into an interview and you get to share that with people. I was in Ocala filming for the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://useventing.com/competitions.php?section=yeh">Young Event Horse</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> stuff and Karen O’Connor was there; she’s a legend, but she’s so nice. I was watching the dressage and she just walked up and sat down next to me and started talking. It’s cool. There are so few sports in the world where that would happen. It’s a very unique community. As far as the atmosphere for Rolex: exciting. For </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://useventing.com/competitions.php?section=aec">AEC</a> [American Eventing Championships]</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> I would say: so busy. You’re going in twenty different directions at one time. So many horses and riders and things that need to be done. Being a part of the staff you’re a part of everything. You’re not just taking pictures. If you need to unpack or organize merchandize you do it. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Everyone is a master of many trades and you do what needs to be done and have your specialty that you’re really good at.</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-D5FFSpDZ_Did46ZngsgY6fG2OQbhNoDWyA8xiL2uZcDqiHrkhKYW9vAaSF-dFaRNnbFUiDAVS7eHiBxVkKNEkctAtNnQO8LUWaOO6tRIeukhVW6XA3cNBgDdpxlKfcWyVDhWl_uamNy/s400/Josh+Walker+barn+aisle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444405907551570962" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. What are you thinking about when you take pictures?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Gosh, it all kind of comes second nature now. I guess mood. It’s really one of the biggest things I try to focus on: to capture the mood. Taking into consideration the lighting, what’s the background, the angle it will capture. There are good angles but there are angles that are unflattering to a horse and rider. I like it when they’re looking in my direction. When they’re looking away I feel like viewers will lose the connection. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It has a whole different dimension when you can see their eyes and the emotion and the horse really doing it’s job. </span></b>When you find your angle you have to look at the sky and make sure you’re not shooting directly into a low sun. Sometimes it works but mostly you get a muddy backlit photograph. Usually it’s not as appealing as side light. I really like sidelight because it reveals texture-you can see all the muscles and veins in the horse. If it’s behind my back it’s flatly lit; I like to give it a little more dimension. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLh7VzEh5MmCKCsRsBxCE7RXkm3qJWGtnxm5J9-geRmvT7xpFA9yZhwYGobIFLZHUKH6C5_b8eIq0UvhFwuivSceXNK5vEjiKKMhyrAcfbqC-U3C60KNfQ1ICDYJvzxFxnQkpukaSt4JYD/s400/Josh+Walker+dressage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444405911123399154" /><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Once I’ve got my angle and light I have to look at the background and make sure it’s mostly neutral and not distracting. Second, that it’s far enough away to get that separation and keep horse and rider nice and sharp but the background blurred out to give it that nice soft quality that is unique to a photograph. After that it’s having the horse come through and getting the timing right. That just comes with practice. Another thing is how many jumps can you get, you know? It’s really hard to get more than one jump with trees. Or if it’s winding you can get only one or two fences. Where at Rolex you can get six or seven efforts in one short distance and you have a variety of pictures. One of the main differences between the way I shoot and a photographer that’s selling to the riders is that I try to get as many different angles and as many different jumps on the course since I’m trying to give an overall feel of the whole venue. It’s second nature after a while and the main thing is finding a rhythm. When I’m out there the first few horses I’m still trying to find a rhythm and where I’m supposed to be and capture this horse coming through. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Once I’m in a good spot—it’s kind of like listening to a good album. When the horses come through you’re listening to the song. The horse goes by and it’s the break before the next song. Okay now here it comes again. That rhythm goes through wherever I am. You have to find that complex’s rhythm and stick with it.</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpjiJGn_XqZPg2VyY4RDHjtutNhDjicRam_JjQHkkE8uwNxNeeipLLXIleBqEe0SH-oFsUZzH5a2e4eDxS-BDDInVcYn4fQ15nCBgNHlXphxF9PxH1FkiKaRUtO0TuSVLzWv0M7dL4j1c/s400/Josh+Walker+portrait.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444405919714683122" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of<a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/"> Josh Walker</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. What photographers do you look up to?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Richard Avedon was my biggest influence. He did a lot of portraits of regular people on a stark white background. I did a project to mimic that. I had people hold their dogs up in front of a white background. There’s nothing to focus on so you really start looking at the subject. In the horse world <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I worked with <a href="http://www.shannonbrinkman.net/">Shannon Brinkman</a> all last year in 2008. As far as capturing the mood and the beauty and the power and everything that makes eventing what it is-she was the person that revealed how to do that. </span></b>She’s been doing that for 25 years and is one of the best in my opinion. <a href="http://www.photoshelter.com/user/U00006siJU3Suh2w">Amy Dragoo</a>, also. I love her work. She’s up in the Pennsylvania area. Also <a href="http://www.mccoolphotos.com/">Amy McCool</a>—on the West Coast and very artistic the way she captures it. <a href="http://www.cmannphoto.com/">Charlie Mann</a> does different horse sports and sports in general.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2SNbS_Hxn7v0fR1LNtVuz00TTV_aU0YoPq54etyTyEj-xuKcUAuQzreI6NTvQL3ApWZqGnLXt9ElhKNhFD2143cx4CVhPQEacrxp1aJdpCS-EPj7WXGnHzXxX6Nu4-6l99Ayi_6gus0O/s400/dogs_people_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444487778103598530" /> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">from 'Dogs and Their People' series. That's love.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Where do you want this to go?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. This is where I want to be. I watch football on tv and other mainstream sports and I always admire the guys on the sideline but at the same time, I feel like there aren’t any other sports that are as unique or have that special mood and feel that eventing and horse sports do. There’s no other sport like it. I feel like it’s a pretty special niche to be in. I like where I am now. The only other sport I would go back to would be surfing. But it’s so hard to get into that. I’m lucky to get into this industry the way I did. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">I’ll stick around for a while.</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuIXGJlTN-aqIjkIoWvo4UUa_DkmJ9m-aCj5vMCeet_keGG-Z2ml99w-O_W4RTBPdOo0X4aPXnKPI6du4AezxKIRYCxSO4B8MjtvUFp6mNLygRDUMOvvD-q-hScgLmmKwtauLVrzF62uv/s400/Josh+Walk+and+family.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444405903701009938" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love the Brady Bunch look!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. What about when you’re not behind a camera?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I sit around and putter with my guitar and piano and record stuff on my computer. As far as type of music I like-lots. I tend to listen to things that you don’t often hear on the radio. I like to scan internet radio to hear independent artists, alternative rock, and movie soundtracks—scores. Those inspire me, I like that they’re so powerful. If you think about it if you watch a movie without the music it’s not as powerful without the music. If you took the music out it wouldn’t work. When you put the music behind it, it works. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Long story short, I like the emotion in the music.</span></b> I’ll seek out some of my favorite Hollywood composers—Hans Zimmer, James Horner, John Newton Howard.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Q. Anything else?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Literally and figuratively I wouldn’t be here without Emily. I got into the horse world with hard work. But she has been the number one inspiration to me in advancing so quickly as I feel I have.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdykbyflR3sYJnwO-PYr15QP1jy-a5aSq3yl5A4FYqYDIXVWrcxuJ85zkI0MfZQ8c2p7a2ONx1LpgmNASmxf3NTcECZIW3SR3baErsQZXFls1J1npRWD1JM0DLvaIUMglL36oRw96lrwN/s400/Josh+Walker+eventing+fans.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444409103526456706" /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo courtesy of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That concludes the Josh Walker interview. I hope you enjoyed it. If you've fallen in love with Josh Walker's photography the way I did you can see more of it on his website: <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">www.theredhorse.net.</a> See you next time!</div>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-34567828275799983552010-03-02T06:31:00.000-08:002010-03-02T06:45:32.292-08:00Amy Tryon on Poggio's True Character and Getting Ready for Rolex<div style="text-align: left;">We continue Amy Tryon's interview with a bunch of stories about her experiences at the Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event. Which is timely since it's coming right up! Plus she talks about Poggio's willingness to always try his hardest despite not being a natural to 3-Day eventing. It's hard to believe given their impressive career together!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. You retired Poggio last year at Rolex. How would you describe him?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. He’s quite a charcter. I got him when he was five and he’s been a very interesting horse to train and have. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Contrary to popular belief he was easy to train. He always tried his hardest. He was not natural at this sport and he’s incredibly long. He did it because of attitude instead of aptitude. </span></b>He’s wonderful in the barn and wonderful to travel. He was had his own idea about doing things on cross-country and I had to get used to that. But he never thought of running out or stopping or not doing what was asked of him. He’s still at the house. I was so worried he would get kicked so we decided to buy him a donkey. He’s a very generous horse.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOrHt3vMVYDnvTyIt91rV_gPcEcPaznzdgTI6jV3wPXGab8InD4rjwnOfF1ZqDZ3YDM-G1p7ZnhxGSEplmLh69yCk3pn-Otk-VJvaif6LNNrqifwxx6DZp5B_PX1KSgHDX9glbMG-3HXH/s400/Amy+Tryon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444043256171971042" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Amy Tryon at the Athens Olympics</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/home/index.html">Dean Rutz/ The Seattle Times</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Did he like any kind of treat in particular?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. He likes his ears scratched, the inside of the ears. He’ll like anything you feed him.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What preparations do you make for Rolex?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><b>You know when you’re on the way there!</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I have two young horses, Cold Creek and Leyland. Leyland did two 4-stars including Burghley. Cold Creek had most of the season off with a leg injury. They both had a little time off in the fall and started back working and did their first event at <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway [Downs]</a>. They cantered quietly around intermediate to get their feet wet for first of season. I try to be up on fitness levels when I travel since I don’t know if the facilities will room to gallop. I did a lot of work at home before we left. Now they’ll do a couple horse trials not with the idea of going quickly or trying to win just trying to prepare for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.rk3de.org/">[Rolex] Kentucky.</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7gjcmYGXKdNCaTQvCy_iB4Gmni2Gf7IN6tLYQMzujKnWOOMIyaKYQXVEvf5FwGs0t43GrvQT10Yoxn_e4hweM5PsvEwFy3BgrdgbfIvk6cmN2mLsTuyTxnAcG6-uJxScAhK7LThnkptQ/s400/Amy+and+Poggio.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444043267250013010" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Amy Tryon with Poggio and the girls</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Samantha Bergin</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Do you have any favorite parts of the Rolex course from the past years?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It has a great atmosphere to it. Jeanie Atkinson does an excellent job. For us it sets the tone so we always like to do well; it decides if you will qualify for a championship or not so it’s a little stressful. The crowds and great.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What was it like the first time you competed at Rolex?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It was interesting. It was my first season I went and so this is when they still had the three-star. It was something I felt very prepared to do and the horse that I was riding was a very generous horse called My Beau. I knew if I rode him he would go well. It was great to do that and think how I could do better next year.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGgCf-D2VIDwovzQgzNqFPxBnLNfHDfEGKv3dloVqagmewC0izrytmnkX9Xxp0YuLV2xW3isGnY3wRwyfbhvq5_pvdUsND0cnJwm3UZvXcbBRO7eC0an3fMiAud2M8lg0CvUBuwIvmsYV/s400/Poggio_Jethro4.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444043268183336098" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Poggio and his buddy, Jethro, all bundled up</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Samantha Bergin</a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Anything you would like to add?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Thank you to all my owners and sponsors who support me and who enable me to do this sport because it’s not something we could do by ourselves. I’m very lucky to have a great group of supporters.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Thanks for reading Three Days Three Ways. Feel free to leave a comment and remember our Wednesday giveaways start next week!</i></span></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-20738355403882494462010-03-01T05:33:00.000-08:002010-03-02T10:07:21.174-08:00Josh Walker: An Inside Peek at His Photography<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I started writing this blog I spent a lot of time trolling eventing photography and I fell in love with several images. Then, about two months ago, I realized they all belonged to one photographer. Who, you might be wanting to know? Well, that would be <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a>. And you know what's even cooler? He works for the <a href="http://www.useventing.com/">USEA</a> so chances are he's snapped your photo as you've barreled across a trakehner or galloped across a field. So I figured he'd be a perfect interview: A brilliant photographer with the heart of an eventer and the eye of an artist. Plus (true story) he's engaged to Emily Daily who also works at the USEA. So sweet! Read on for more on the love of his life, one very focused Jack Russel and how he fell in love with photographing horses.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixeHIo0EeDz0T73rVrXEW_twQUu3XmNKOMBssXK4mNhL6onE-uJJ5qZSRom3TmsRmhRKcZ0SezoJwRnvLf90gwA4mQaWca3n4uuJ9ZgMNSSPHded5KY8ZIis86g4-kNy15RW-gtUbGvRiU/s400/Josh+Walker+cross+country.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443748834683942962" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: This image comes from Josh's minimalism series. Somehow the stark background conveys even more of the emotion and power of cross-country. Copyright <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Where do you live?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Well, I just recently moved to Kearneysville, West Virginia on the border of West Virginia and Northern Virginia. It’s nice; it’s about ten minutes away from where <a href="http://www.lastfrontierfarm.com/home.html">Sharon White</a> lives and we have four acres and four ponies on those four acres. It’s a little farmette and the previous owners had it ready made for us. It was turn key, we’re just doing one thing at a time to make improvements: footing in the ring, extend the pastures. I’ve moved around a lot in the past few years and I’ve finally found a place I want to be for an extended amount of time.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Are you in a relationship?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Emily Daily is my fiancé. I met her at the <a href="http://www.chronofhorse.com/">Chronicle of the Horse</a>, I worked there about two years. In the Fall of 2006 she was the intern there. We worked together, she was on my editorial staff, we hung out outside of work as well and started to get to know each and we just kind of clicked. Horses are always something I’ve wanted to do and it’s something she’s always done her whole life. What she knows is such an attraction to me. She’s also very creative and is a great writer with a great sense of humor. It all came together and one thing led to another and we decided, hey, let’s do this for the long haul. There’s very few people that I can spend 24/7 with and not get sick of. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">We live together, work together, ride together. And I have yet to want to strangle her or anything.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3bJma8aJfwwKM8TYwRbId9YpJXWUnTx4zTJo4m3XgyO8Onn_GF8I4lyIuWVJfnnY1bEhSF0S63MJK4JrwjT_yJAl6_pdLFg_fgR8UOdyDj9CDczgVh0dHOW3rzQ2ymguRRdX9ISwEcts/s400/Josh+Walker+cross-country+b%26w.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443749549596254146" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Remember how I said I fell in love with several images? This was one of them. It makes me want to gallop across a wide-open field and hear nothing but wind and my horse's breath. Copyright <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Who are your pets?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. We have two dogs. A Jack Russel and a Corgi. The jack is called Samson and the Corgi is Bailey. They’re interesting. Samson is a very focused dog, let’s just put it that way. If you have a ball or stick, nothing else matters. You can hold it in your hand and he’ll stare at it until you throw it. He’s a ball of energy. Bailey, you could say the same thing about him but with food. True story: he has eaten an entire leather belt. His main goal in life is to eat more. He spends most of his day lounging around until it’s time to eat again. But they’re good boys. They have been my photo subject a number of times. We have a cat, an ancient cat. Emily had her years ago before I even knew her. Her name is Wookie and she’s is a Himalayan without teeth or claws and she’s senile. But we love her anyway.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFL5gEGab6k32EVdBNEc3w_B8fdIxYf6V1VRktJR6SAFCyiKWa_YUhiEQ7ICfjghxZ35gIG5q9Kgb94-eHP4kMGIJiPARjhNKQSK7RAuXM2_yx2sgNwuqwaksOGMEgeEpBM56Fm_sERo09/s320/Josh+Walker+Jack+Russel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441954010059359474" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Samson and his unyielding focus. Copyright <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. When did you start taking photographs?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. To be honest I didn’t really pick up a camera until late in high school. I’ve always been into visuals and arts. I’d flip through a magazine to look at the advertisements. I always wanted to communicate visually. I grew up in Carlsbad, San Diego and at the end of high school I grabbed my parent’s camera. My friends were like let’s go surf so I took the camera and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">after surfing I started taking pictures and thought how cool it was to freeze that moment in time forever. It hit me then.</span></b> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIv1hivt64v9v6kY7RMNUzeUgkxX_x4ZZ_2WT9JN2qYFdc0GDPDWfTSe7ZR6eEsxMyaE9k7wNng9jRXyEX-RgC4DL6bA9x06LGoAENq2Ah62aasUBzfABqg8qAvaBwpmA0KzCy-gCkhV3X/s400/Josh+Walker+surfing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443820831744030258" /><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: A classic surfing shot.</span> <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Copyright Josh Walker</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">After high school I knew I wanted to do something with visuals and photography. In college I found a neat program for photography and graphic design at <a href="http://www.csusm.edu/">California State University, San Marcos</a>. So while I was there I met a lot of people who rode. Hunter Jumpers and eventers and I started becoming a part of that crowd. I hadn’t ridden up until this point. Every time I’d go out to ride I’d bring my camera and take pictures and go to shows and take pictures. When I did that I got the same feeling I got when I took pictures surfing—freezing time. I spent a year in Australia studying abroad. That’s where I studied photojournalism and how the whole industry works. I came back to California after that and had one more semester and graduated and found an internship at the Chronicle which is a funny story in itself since I had only been riding two or three years. Getting in there-some of the editors are A pony clubbers and had been on horses their whole lives-I don’t know how I made it through the interview process. I promised I would learn as fast as I could. I sent them pictures and a writing sample and they said we’ll give you a shot.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Where all do you travel for work? What is your schedule like?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Last year I went to 15 or 16 different events which is a fair amount. That’s about two events a month and that ranges from local things in <a href="http://www.usea2.net/">Area II</a> all the way out to California and <a href="http://www.galwaydowns.com/">Galway Downs</a>. It’s busy. It’s crazy. But it’s fun. I definitely enjoy it. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t enjoy it. I do cherish my home time and my solitude but when I go out there I remember why I do it. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">It’s such a unique sport and capturing the unique feel, the power, the beauty is something I’ve always loved to do </span></b>and now having an outlet to share that makes it all worthwhile.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuTcmUDjb1Qud_DnIkvnUoG7B7KLyT4efl95RCW4Xk7_ulIf8_k8gtFIkNwtCVzntXumDwIEygdU5Z_oWRYkyQs-BlPctZ39clwxjF4tcoIgWbzgYdkS4uh6oQVvVFV7LjRGBm-eLYHhP/s400/Josh+Walker+Connemaras.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443749553948901778" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Of my initial favorites this was the very first. Love at first Connemara. I think it almost looks like an oil painting. Copyright <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker</a>.</span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What’s your schedule like when you’re at a competition?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I’ll give you an example. The AEC [<a href="http://aecatlamplight.org/">American Eventing Championships</a>] is probably one of the busiest events that we do. A typical morning will start by getting out of bed at 5:30 or 6:00am and get enough coffee in us. I’ll hit the ring or the field at the first horse and pretty much be out there until the last horse goes. That’s half the day. Then I’ll go back to the hotel or stick around for the competitor’s party and take more pictures there. Talk to people, get quotes, take everything back to the hotel and plug in the computer and order room service or pizza. Then I’m up until 2:00am editing video and putting it on the website and doing interviews. You finally get to bed at 3:00am and get up at 5:30am to do it all over again. It’s an intense weekend. One thing that keeps me doing it is being out there and doing those interviews and capturing these pictures of people who are so happy to be there and loving their horses. It makes it all worth it to me. Not all events are like that. At some smaller events you get out there at 8am and last horse at 3pm you go back to the hotel get the pictures processed and done with work at 6:00 or 7:00pm and you get a regular bedtime. I appreciate those too!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qVDongeXP2snScfYYT923Uq57gURc6t51TuxviZ65aGL-25uF35TQ9_vE_gICK2indkQHwHjMOyMymT9wWZ-SQnoqBNS2BFo1gRQukbp_X3j38KPIVi84e_ECeWvh574hN5_BXMONeow/s400/Josh+Walker+donkey+ears.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443749560993046386" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">Copyright<a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/"> Josh Walker</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I invite you to browse <a href="http://www.theredhorse.net/">Josh Walker's photography</a> and get lost like I did. Or check back here for part II of Josh Walker and some more of his unique work.</span></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541279025473445794.post-28081119811317034502010-02-25T09:28:00.000-08:002010-02-25T19:06:38.628-08:00Amy Tryon Balances Olympic Medals, Losing Le Samurai, and Paradise in the North West.<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span x="y" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Amy Tryon</a></span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"> was the littlest bit quiet when we first started our conversation, but then I noticed her infectious laugh that, sometimes, was practically a giggle. And she laughed a lot. She was enthusiastic when she spoke of her horses, the incredible support from her husband, Greg Tryon, </span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">an</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">d</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"> growing up in Seattle, Washington</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">. T</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">here can be no doubt how much she loves the area, her horses, and her husband</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">. S</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">h</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">e has a staggering list of laurels that includes a Team Bronze medal from the 2004 Olympics and a Team Gold from the 2002 </span><span x="y" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.alltechfeigames.com/">World Equestrian Games</a></span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">. Then there's the seemingly endless firsts at major competitions, the acclaim of highest placed American rider at the 2002 </span><span x="y" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/">Badminton</a></span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"> CCI ****, and winning </span><span x="y" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.horseparkofnewjersey.com/">Jersey Fresh</a></span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"> in 2008</span><span x="y" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;">. I loved learning more about her and hope you do too!</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What do you like about eventing on the West Coast?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. The best part is the fact that I feel like you can develop a young horse at a pace that suits the horse. I can take a five or six or seven year old and do the events they need. I can see them progressing and developing. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhLxtK3P9z37-lT3N57_EdYcG6pj4xFzB44YywhjMPWhzi-VbIQR52zRMFedsy07os6Et6N8RFcUKMciEMa5xTQO6l4w9HveBzW-yWFD0nuzrCb5i5kuC_BiL3JRAh6WgqrRACYw_0iuQ/s320/Amy+Tryon+on+Poggio.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442173995770475074" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Amy on Poggio</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Samantha Bergin</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Once ready what do you do? </span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I come out East once a year in Spring time and usually take the young horses as well as older horses so I have something to do every day. I work them into the appropriate division and try to go with what best suits their level. They get exposed to some of the bigger competitions. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Why do you love eventing?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. The biggest thing I love is the relationship you build with the horses. I’ve been lucky to have long careers with the horses and I usually get them off the racetrack. They don’t all get to be 4 star horses but just getting the satisfaction of seeing them go on to be good hunter or whatever-- it’s just fun!</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What’s important about you that you want your fans to know?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I think the hard thing is we all get so busy at events it appears we go from one horse to the next and there isn’t a lot of emotion; it’s hard to stop and chat. People derive a certain expectation that they see of your personality. I love it when people come up to me and I like to be approachable. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">People can come up to me and ask to walk a course--I love to help them do it.</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGk8F4nGeHOFOkUZw3MHEYt-O8LVFP0APelWWay5A7ipNhVC-KcsoWLvDxnoOwXoqLTWcUXpu7dZ3BHBX7T9yK3bOdWd10RohSGIb_5gBbd3DqCOdslDIcHm7a-KM7tw35LDLdSn6YGmYy/s320/Jethro+and+Poggio.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442370768107456610" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Poggio and a wild Jethro The Miniature Donkey</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Samantha Bergin</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What do you most value in others?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Definitely honesty. That’s the number one thing. Dealing with folks in business and trying to be honest with the owners--I think a lot of people have had a bad experience in equestrian sports where things haven’t been represented in an honest way. That’s a huge part of what we need to change about our sport.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What has been the hardest moment you’ve ever had in eventing?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. By far the hardest thing was losing Le Samurai at <a href="http://www.rk3de.org/">Kentucky</a>. We actually don’t know what happened other than he took a bad step at the last fence. He ruptured the suspensory in the left front. We made the decision to put him down. He was a horse that was never happy in his stall; he never would have enjoyed life a year in the stall. The owner, Becky Broussard was fantastic and willing to do whatever we needed to do. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">She said whatever is best for the horse—we’ll do it.</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Your husband is Greg Tryon. How would you describe him?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. He’s very good at helping me. He’s not a horse person but he is an amazing amount of support. I travel a ton and he never once put his foot down and said he can’t do it anymore. I’m gone 3-4 months a year and he stays at home, pays the bills, goes to work every day, runs the barn. We’ve gone on team trips and if anyone needs anything you just ask Greg to do it. He’s been a pillar to me in good and bad times.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1bKdRbM1rjcmawAH81l4zKrcpF29P2V7f78OC7IBs1mrD9zryHhw2yK6bKsJzBdnboTcvkR5YLIVDgMnge_TWmXkH-f7EuccO7Uq0_hCZqmd68Zt6vcfLI9r1h2sxMSZJuYlUR_nxukH/s320/Holiday_2009_Card.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442174734513937202" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Above: Team Tryon </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(Greg Tryon second from Left)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Samantha Bergin</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Do you guys live on the farm? </span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. We run my business, Maple Leaf/<a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Amy Tryon Eventing</a> and we live at the farm. We’ve been there about seven and a half years. Dee, the owner, rides and I help her with her horses. She’s very busy so we take over the management.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What’s it like around your barn? Busy? Peaceful? Neat?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It’s a fabulous facility. We designed it from the ground up; it was a neat process. we’ve been in lots of barns all over the world. We have twenty stalls. About ten are my business and ten are boarders. I have three girls that help me in the barn with everything including cleaning stalls. We all do it all. It’s great, we’ve got a lot of turn-out pastures; they all spend at least 12 hours outdoors. I’m lucky to take care of my horses how I want to.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Do you have any pets?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. We do. Two terriers: Razzle and Jasmine. Razzle is a Border Terrier that we got in Pennsylvania when she was a puppy. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">She had a rendezvous with one of <a href="http://www.oconnoreventteam.com/ocet/">Karen O’Connor's</a> dogs, unplanned, and so we got four puppies.</span></b> They’ve gone to two of my students and my mom has one and we have one. She is Border Terrier and half Black and Tan.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmnTtaj2BNBSwQOXs7mn8jMan0vif6-KEmJrVD-QyB-ENElqTeRwJbV9kvmOKotrd3KcsoHiY4thxCRFf0sQlmlx60pFWXb2CO9upk7CEb2gBMMDC8qQBP9Rf5Gp-zP_JseMY_jWOTJZ3/s320/Girls.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442176329954113522" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; ">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.teamtryon.com/">Samantha Bergin</a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Cambria; "><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What was your childhood like?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It was fantastic. I grew up in Seattle. My mom wanted horses and never could have one. She got a pony for me and my sister when I was one and she was three. We grew up on a farm and did <a href="http://4-h.org/">4H </a>and <a href="http://www.ponyclub.org/">Pony Club</a>, Western, English, and bare back. I started eventing when I was eight and went from there.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What about what you do with your time out of the saddle?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. Greg and I love to go to the movies. We just enjoy our time at home together. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Everyone asks me where I want to go on vacation and I always say I want to be at home for two weeks! Just hanging out together.</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. What about the weather in the North West?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. It’s actually pretty nice because it doesn’t get too hot or too cold. We do get a fair amount of rain in the winter. It’s a great area to have horses and to keep them fit and healthy and live outside if they need to.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49xbSWKYHGm27xI8gxOyFHFD9rsxGJlFn6ligcct-W7GD1_iLa-OopnSWmZ1of7P_qYA0flHAq25NBFPZaln621CQ8g7E2QliXwkSNavmnozxp7yeKeCzNKYujF6c9NsSQYsPsZ3jKmpe/s320/Mary+King.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442175259228697474" /><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. Any favorite musicians or authors?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. One of my favorite movies is </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Good Will Hunting</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and I only read non-fiction; I’m a weirdo. I just finished reading Mary King’s autobiography. I enjoy history. My husband was in the military growing up so I enjoy military history; I enjoy reading things that are true.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Q. You are on the road a lot traveling. What do you always bring with you?</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A. I always have my dogs with me. It’s funny, every trip we do is different, it’s kind of goofy. I pretty much live in my trailer whenever I’m on the road and that’s great. I usually take one person with me to help with the horses. For the most part it’s a little bit of a break in the routine but nevertheless it’s a seven day a week thing. It’s hard, Greg comes and visits now and then.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Cambria; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Part II with Amy Tryon will post soon. In the mean time don't hesitate to leave your thoughts below or visit us on Facebook or Twitter to keep up with the eventing scoop. Don't you love Jethro-the-miniature donkey? Do any of your horses have little buddies?</span></p>Three Days Three Wayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958032517127699129noreply@blogger.com0