Silva Returns to Competition!

For the first time since she was injured, Silva rode in a competition at ESDCTA Summer Days I and II in Gladstone, NJ. She and Benefactor RRS scored 67.381% to finish second in Second Level test 3 on Wednesday and on Thursday they scored 74.673% to win the class. Both of these tests were qualifiers for the GAIG finals, and looking ahead, Silva plans to compete "Benny" at the GAIG finals this fall.  

Videos of Sales Horse SBF Eowyn

NAME: SBF Eowyn "Wynnie" SEX: Mare COLOUR: Chestnut HEIGHT: 16 hh DATE OF BIRTH: July, 2009 COUNTRY OF BIRTH: United States SIRE: Riverman (Dutch Warmblood ) DAM: Jer's Princess (Thoroughbred) BREED: Dutch Warmblood/Thoroughbred (KWPN 840025200900265) BREEDER: Stony Brook Farm

Millbrook Times

We have just arrived at Millbrook Horse Trials, and it looks AWESOME this year. The conditions look perfect. The horses have all arrived well and are all in great form at the moment.  With the World Equestrian Games around the corner, my biggest goal is NOT to fall off!  

-Boyd

Martin, Boyd	Steady Eddie	A	Thu 10:16 am	Sat 10:38 am
Martin, Boyd	New Cadet	OI-A	Thu 11:10 am	Sat 08:20 am
Martin, Boyd	Pancho Villa	A	Thu 12:28 pm	Sat 11:28 am
Martin, Boyd	SBF Cortez	OI-A	Thu 01:29 pm	Sat 08:52 am
Martin, Boyd	Quinn Himself	OP-A	Fri 09:34 am	Sat 02:12 pm
Martin, Boyd	Master Frisky	A	Fri 01:28 pm	Sat 11:58 am
Martin, Boyd	Welcome Shadow	OI-B	Fri 02:35 pm	Sat 09:40 am

Silliman, Caitlin	Catch A Star	OI-A	Thu 12:47 pm	Sat 08:40 am
Silliman, Caitlin	Tura Lura	ON	Thu 02:14 pm	Fri 01:36 pm
Silliman, Caitlin	Goldhorn Diamond Imprint	ON	Thu 04:12 pm	Fri 02:12 pm
Silliman, Caitlin	Gipsy King	ON	Thu 05:12 pm	Fri 02:46 pm
Silliman, Caitlin	Ballyneety	OP-A	Fri 07:36 am	Sat 01:36 pm
Silliman, Caitlin	Callisto	OI-B	Fri 03:59 pm	Sat 09:50 am

Photos and Video chat with Boyd at WEG Prep at Great Meadow

Lindsey prepping Shamwari for the competition

Boyd and Shamwari 4 through the Water

Over the Land Rover Corner out of the water

 

Silva on course

Riders at Awards Ceremony

Boyd with Shamwari Syndicate members Gretchen and George Wintersteen

Photos copyright Amber Heintzberger and not for use without permission

I'm on the road and can't get my phone to upload to Youtube, but it worked on Facebook. Here's the link to a chat with Boyd today at Great Meadow, where he and Shamwari were the overnight leaders at the final prep for the WEG team and finished fourth after adding time penalties for a conservative cross-country round - which is just what he was aiming for as he and Shammie solidify their partnership and aim to have the most solid preparation possible in order to peak at the Games in Normandy.

Follow the link for the video:

Post by Amber Heintzberger.

For more great coverage please visit the following links:

The Chronicle of the Horse

EventingNation.com http://eventingnation.com/home/phillip-dutton-and-mighty-nice-win-great-meadow-weg-trials/

US Eventing Association

Tickets Available for Millbrook Horse Trials Luncheon

MILLBROOK HORSE TRIALS BENEFIT LUNCHEON 

Honoring Courtney King Dye and Riders4Helmets 

August 3rd, 12 - 2 pm 

 Preferred viewing as top riders compete for $10,000 prize money! 

Show jump course walk and live commentary by top rider Marcia Kulak 

First annual Charles Owen Award presented to Courtney King Dye by Silva Martin. 

$5,000 benefiting Riders4Helmets 4-bar competition organized by PRO …

and a raffle of an all-inclusive trip to the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France exclusive for luncheon guests only 

 LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE! 

 $200 Ringside Individual • $125 Individual $75 Juniors (under 30) Ringside Table: $2000 (seating for 10) includes… 

 Best views from reserved, ringside seating 

  Cross country course walk on Friday, August 1st for you and your guests with Phillip Dutton or Boyd Martin 

Drop-in visit to your table by top riders 

 Go to millbrookhorsetrials.com/luncheon.html to purchase tickets and for more information.

ONE FULL TIME WORKING STUDENT AND ONE FULL TIME GROOM NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!!

Windurra USA is looking to fill two positions immediately!  We are in need of one working student and one full time groom immediately, with at least a 6 month commitment.  We are looking for a couple hard working individuals who are self motivated and have strong horsemanship skills.  Basic living arrangements will be provided and the person can come with or without their own horse. 

For details on the position and to apply please contact Sara at saralucile@gmail.com

Fitch's Corner

Once again Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials in Millbrook, NY proved to be the ultimate lower-level event of the year. Without question the event organizers provide a world-class event for the lower-levels. It was mind blowing, the quality of everything that Fernanda and Kirk put on. The dressage footing felt like the fairway at Augusta, the cross-country was reminiscent of a mini-Rolex Kentucky and the challenging show jumping course was sensational, and took place in front of a packed marquis with patrons enjoying a first-class luncheon. This year’s Saturday evening party theme was the Chinese Year of the Horse which provided some very entertaining costumes! A big thanks to Bonnie Stedt, who housed myself and my staff for the weekend. Like Fernanda and Kirk, Bonnie has been one of the most generous supporters over the years of both Silva and myself. All of the horses went very, very well. Derek diGrazia and Eric Bull have definitely built a first-rate course that really sorted the field out. Unfortunately Silva did not come to this event but I am pleased to report she is back riding now. For the first time since early this year she is back to schooling Shamwari for me. Obviously my dressage performance has been at a huge disadvantage this year without Silva schooling my horses for me and I am certain my scores will improve with my secret weapon back in action. -Boyd Results: Open Prelim 11th - Brewster, owned by Katie and Cuyler Walker Prelim Horse 1st – Welcome Shadow owned by Craig and Gloria Callen 4th – Quinn Himself, owned by Bonnie Stedt Open Novice 1st – Gipsy King, Owned by Gloria Callen and Anne Hennessey 2nd – Goldthorn Diamond Imprint, owned by Stephen Blauner 4th - Tura Lura, owned by Gloria Callen Photos courtesy Katie Walker