I would like to thank members of the Otis Barbotiere Syndicate who rallied together to send Michael Barisone over to England for a second time. "Big Mike" trains both Silva and me in the art of dressage back home in the States.
He was here for four days working with me on all my horses here in the Olympic training camp. The first two days he spent working on the horses' engagement and connection, then on days three and four, we started performing the four-star test that will be ridden at the Games.
Otis with groom Lindsey Taylor
Linda Zang is also over here, and judged the test. We then did a video review with Michael and Linda, looking at parts of the test that can be improved. All in all, the horses are going well. The preparation is looking good for the big one in a couple of weeks.
Photos Copyright Amber Heintzberger and not for use without permission
Boyd and Silva Martin Windurra USA LLC 248 Hood Road West Grove, PA 19390 Silva 610-806-2721 Boyd 610-806-2381 boydmartin007@hotmail.com slv.martin1@gmail.com
Neville Bardos Syndicate
At the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos were the highest placed individual horse and rider combination representing the United States. It is not every day that a horse as talented and full of promise as Neville Bardos comes along and we would like to extend to you the opportunity to join Neville on his exciting journey to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Neville is currently ranked tenth in the world; by joining the Neville Bardos Syndicate you will play a vital role in the continued development of this talented horse’s abilities at the height of his competitive career.
A tough and talented individual, Neville Bardos was purchased off the racetrack as a youngster in Australia and quickly moved up the ranks of three-day eventing. In the US he has proved himself again and again, winning the 2008 Carimati Cup for highest placed foreign rider, in 2009 winning the Fair Hill International CCI3* and in 2010 earning a place on the US team at the World Equestrian Games.
Currently 11 years old, he will be in his prime at age 13 for the 2012 Olympic Games. Next year’s focus will be to improve his dressage and competing at one four-star event, either at Kentucky or Burghley.
As part of the US team at the WEG Neville Bardos has been fully vetted several times over by an FEI Veterinary Panel and is sound and in good health. Anyone is welcome to stop by the farm and meet Neville and watch either of us working with him.
Please click on the link below for the syndication agreement. As with every plan things can change but it's our starting point. We are humbled and appreciative of your support. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Boyd and Silva Martin
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