Caitlin's New Ride: Remington XXV

I am very proud, happy and a little bit sad to say my partnership with Remi has finally come to an end after six years of competition together that has taken us both all around the world.

Boyd Martin and Remington XXV

Today I met with Remi's owners, Ron and Densey Juvonen, and we all agreed that Remi has done more than we had ever dreamed he would, and enough is enough for 'The Hanoverian Hurricane' right at the top level. He has been super sound and tried his heart out doing two three-day events a year since we partnered up in 2007. Ironically our partnership started with Remi as a sales project, but we never managed to sell him due to failed vet checks. Even though it's tempting to get another big performance out of him, it's a nice feeling parting ways while he is still on top.

Boyd and Remi with Densey and Ron Juvonen at the Fair Hill International Three-Day Event. Photo Copyright Amber Heintzberger.

He finished clear in four CCI four-stars, with 8th, 9th and 12th place finished at Rolex Kentucky, and 7th at Pau (France).  He competed in events in the US, Canada, England, Holland and France and has earned a total of 705 Grade Points with the USEA during his career competing at the preliminary and higher levels of eventing. That score places him in 26th overall.  On top of all of this he was the reserve horse for the US team at the 2010 WEG , and reserve for the 2012 Olympic team.  He also showed his versatility by hunting in the second field with the Cheshire Hunt in Unionville once the eventing competition season was complete every year.


I am also glad to report that Remi will stay in training with us under his new rider, my assistant Caitlin Silliman. Caitlin is fast becoming one of America's next top riders, and the experience of riding Remi will add a valuable education to Caitlin on her path to becoming an awesome trainer.  Hats off to Ron and Densey for allowing their horse to contribute to the training of the next generation of riders here in the States, and to Seema Sonnad for sponsoring this undertaking.  I believe that Remi is still happy and enjoying the sport and that this will be perfect for him.  I also believe that the Juvonens' granddaughter Camilla will be receiving dressage lessons on Remi from Caitlin.

All in all, I am very thankful and appreciative that I met Remington and the Juvonens by chance when I first landed on American soil a few years ago. It is an absolute pleasure riding a horse for great owners like the Juvonens and it has also been an honor riding a horse that never stops trying.

-Boyd

Plantation CIC Gearing Up to be Bigger and Better than Ever

L-R: Eric Bull, Denis Glaccum, Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton and daughter, Tremaine Cooper

One of the most exciting CIC’s in America is less than five weeks away: the Plantation Field International Horse Trials in Unionville, PA. They are gearing up for this to be their best-ever event! I’ve come on board the Committee this year, joining Phillip, course designer Tremaine Cooper course builder Eric Bull, and event organizer Denis Glaccum on a weekly basis, giving a rider’s point of view of what we feel would make the course a more flowing ride. Phillip and I have both been out there a number of times, putting our two cents’ worth in with some ideas on jump construction and course layout. We want to help develop a course that encourages forward and positive riding. I can guarantee anyone entering any class at Plantation this year that the courses will be better than ever.

The footing will also be top notch: farming guru Jamie Hicks has been relentlessly spreading mushroom compost over the path for the cross-country courses and at the moment the course is very similar to the turf at Royal Ascot!

Organizer Denis Glaccum has taken a leap of faith, making some brilliant changes to the format of this year’s CIC and horse trials classes. All preliminary horse trials classes will have the luxury of doing their dressage in the large 60x20 meter arenas. Notably, he has done away with compulsory stabling for the CIC horses after getting permission from the ground jury, making for a more affordable and convenient event in the international classes for local riders. Plantation also will be sporting the world’s first-ever red rubber brick jog-up strip made of PaveSafe Pavers, thanks to ECORE International.

Supporters interested in getting involved should click here or follow the appropriate link below:

TO SPONSOR - - many levels - pay online!
CLICK HERE contact Katie Walker ktwalker@verizon.net

TO ADVERTISE - - SEE OUR PROGRAM - - Deadline August 30th !! REASONABLE RATES! pay online!
CLICK HERE contact Andie Chalfant android99@verizon.net

TO BE A VENDOR - - Sell your stuff! reasonable rates!
CLICK HERE contact Evie Dutton edutton5@gmail.com

TO VOLUNTEER - - NO HORSE EXPERIENCE NEEDED for some of the jobs!

CLICK HERE contact Melissa Roddy-Wright mroddy.wright@gmail.com

First Plantation Field Newsletter

Plantation Field Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE she jumped HOW HIGH without a saddle??? Tickets & Tailgating How to Support September and Get Involved QUICK LINKS WHAT IS EVENTING? US EVENTING 2011 PROGRAM & DIRECTORY Plantation Field Website Last Year's Sponsors!  PAY ONLINE !  buy tickets and tailgating   buy sponsor packages buy program ad space BAREBACK HIGH JUMP Everyone loves the annual bareback high jump contest!  Last year Jennie Brannigan jumped WELL over 6 feet ---with no saddle ! BE THERE in the Main Arena on Sunday the 23rd around noontime for this extreme entertainment! Almost 2300 fans and counting! Join us! CLICK HERE FOLLOW OUR TWEETS on TWITTER! @plantationfield Part of the 2012 PRO Tour Series CLICK HERE check out OUR 2012 CORPORATE SPONSORS SO FAR! BRUSHWOOD STABLE  Stillman Volvo  Dubarry of Ireland Augustin Stable Precise Builders  Bit of Britain  Country Dodge/Jeep Ringmasters Westerly Farm Bills Khakis Chester County Food Bank Cherry Knoll Farm Cosequin CWD Saddlery Dover Saddlery  Foxfire Restaurant Spa at Inn at Monchanin Taylor Harris THIS Theault America Triple Crown Feed Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Banking The Whip Tavern as of 8-10 August 2012  Welcome to the first ever newsletter, which, of course, will highlight our biggest event of the year, the 5th annual International Horse Trials to be held Sept 21-23rd!  We hope to see you there along with over 200 horses and rider teams coming from near and far to compete on the Plantation Field grounds! A portion of proceeds from the weekend will go to The Barn at Spring Brook Farm and The Cheshire Land Preservation Fund. There will be many new things this year to see and do including a Cross Country Day TAILGATING Section, a Wine Tasting Area, JOUSTING demonstration, new shops and food booths, lots of games and activities for the kids, including a moonbounce and MECHANICAL BULL RIDES! it's a HORSE T R I A T H L O N !       September  21, 22, 23                                      2012 FRIDAY is Dressage day - Horses and riders perform an exact sequence of  movements in our new Main Arena. Beautiful to watch the balance, rhythm and gracefulness of horse and rider. Admission is FREE! Shops are Open!  SATURDAY is Cross Country Day - The same horses and riders jump large natural obstacles over vast acres of land! It is AWESOME to watch ! Extreme riding at it's best!  Admission is $20 per carload at the gate and includes access to the grounds and a program!  NEW THIS YEAR!    TAILGATING OPTION for this day only! Shops, wine tasting, food booths & Kids Korner are Open! NEW THIS YEAR - MECHANICAL BULL RIDES !!  Pay Online!  PARKING, TAILGATE , SUNDAY BRUNCH!    SUNDAY is Show Jumping Day - The same horses and riders jump over big fences in the Main Arena! Noontime entertainment is not to be missed with bareback jumping contest, a Jousting demonstration and a parade of Mr. Stewart's Fox Hounds.   NEW THIS YEAR!  Tickets available for VIP SUNDAY BRUNCH online. $100 per person Includes VIP Tent pass for brunch, best seats in the house, parking pass and program. Admission is $20 per carload at the gate and includes access to the grounds and a program.   Shops, Food booths, WIne Tasting and Kids Korner are Open!  NEW THIS YEAR - MECHANICAL BULL RIDES !! HOW TO be a September Sponsor, Advertiser, Vendor or Volunteer! TO SPONSOR - - many levels - pay online! CLICK HERE   contact Katie Walker ktwalker@verizon.net TO ADVERTISE - -  SEE OUR PROGRAM - - Deadline August 30th !! REASONABLE RATES! pay online! CLICK HERE   contact Andie Chalfant  android99@verizon.net TO BE A VENDOR - - Sell your Stuff! reasonable rates! CLICK HERE  contact Evie Dutton  edutton5@gmail.com TO VOLUNTEER - - NO HORSE EXPERIENCE NEEDED for some of the jobs!!! CLICK HERE  contact Melissa Roddy-Wright mroddy.wright@gmail.com We are proud to announce that once again our Beneficiaries are - The Barn at Spring Brook Farm  and  The Cheshire Land Preservation Fund   We are working hard to make this 5th Annual event the best one ever! We hope to see you on the grounds of the beautiful Plantation Field this                                      September 21,22,23!  2012 Plantation Field CIC Executive Committee:  Amy Ruth Borun  Phillip & Evie Dutton Denis & Bambi Glaccum  Jamie Hicks  Boyd Martin   Colby Saddington Cuyler & Katie Walker

Interview with Boyd on EventingNation

Samantha Clark recently spoke with Boyd for EventingNation.com. He reflects on his Olympic experience, the Millbrook horse trials, and talks about his plans for several of his top horses, including an update on Otis' Olympic injury. Click here to read more, or copy and paste: http://eventingnation.com/home/a-brief-conversation-with-boyd-martin.html  This is just a preview; their entire conversation will be live on the Eventing Radio Show next week, Thursday the 16th of August. Thanks Samantha!

Dressage Sales Horses

We still have some lovely and talented dressage horses for sale: Follow the links for more  information as well as videos.

Elite Pharis

Elite Pharis is still available and is now showing successfully in third level. He is only 8 years old and has learned a great deal  in a short time. He has a flawless competition record with very high scores. Pharis a wonderful horse and could bring somebody up the levels with a lot of fun!

Vanderbilt

 

 

Vanderbilt is only 5 years old and is showing successfully in second level. He is a very elegant horse with a lot of potential! He is a great project for somebody that would like to go up the levels with a quality young horse!

Hayden

Hayden is a 4-year-old going on 15! He is the most honest and easy young horse we have had in a long time. He is a true gentleman and would make a great partner for somebody that wants to go up the levels. He is showing successfully in training with high scores.

Thank You to Devoucoux

Otis sporting his Devoucoux bridle and ear net

 As we unwind from the intensity of the Olympic Games, I just wanted to take a moment to thank Devoucoux for their wonderful support leading up to our trip to England, during training camp and throughout the entire Olympic experience.

Jean-Michel Devoucoux visited us from France over the winter to specifically fit saddles to Neville, Otis and Remington. That visit was followed up by communication with Devoucoux representatives, David and Guillaume, at events throughout the spring and early summer, checking the fit of the saddles on the horses and adjusting them based on changes in the horse's shapes as the horses put on more muscle and became more fit. This attention to detail was essential in the horses' training, assuring that they were comfortable in their work. Guillaume even stopped by our farm in Pennsylvania two days before the horses got on the plane to England make any last adjustments to the saddles, assuring that they fit the horses snugly and comfortably. Devoucoux does a great job, not only of selling high-quality tack, but of following up with each and every customer, assuring that their tack continues to fit their horses.

Otis put in a stellar cross country round at Greenwich Park, galloping around in the Chiberta saddle, five-point breastplate, belly guard girth, and a Devoucoux figure-eight bridle. The guys at Devoucoux wanted to insure that Otis was well outfitted in fancy gear for the Olympics, sending a brand new leather halter and new girths for him the day before we shipped to the Olympic venue. I can't thank them enough for their thoughtfulness and generosity in providing tack of the highest quality for our horses to compete in. My mind was at ease knowing that the tack that I was putting on Otis during the Olympics was comfortable for him and in superior repair.

Thank you Devoucoux!

Lindsey

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