Bouncer Sold

Jackie Gilbertson's 'Bouncer' was sold this week to a local Young Rider. The Irish gelding was with us for a bit over a month, and most of his training and competing was done by one of our assistant riders, Caitlin Silliman. We would like to thank Jackie for placing 'Bouncer' with us, and for giving Caitlin an opportunity to compete and market her horse.

A big thanks must also go out to Unionville's up and coming eventing standout Erin Sylvester for placing the horse with one of her students. Erin not only looks to be one of the US best young advanced riders, but also a masterful coach for all of the youngsters in the community.

-Boyd

London Venture is High Score Champion at Dressage at Heavenly Waters

Silva took two horses to Dressage at Heavenly Waters in Bel Air, Maryland over the weekend. Here's an update:

I took London Venture (pictured above), owned by Lysa Clemens, to his first dressage show. He was a star and was very easy to deal with at the show. He is also a real competitor.He loved being in the show atmosphere and he felt great in the ring. We won first level test 4 on 72% and got High Score Champion of the show! Here's a video:

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I also took Kristen and Andy Sparks's Ambassador Rose (pictured at above) to her first dressage show. Rose is just a pleasure to have around at the show. She must be the easiest horse to take along - she really is a good girl! She performed a good test and we finished fourth in a very big class. Rose is the perfect horse for somebody that wants to relax and have fun at the shows; you really do not have to worry about anything with her!

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Saturday, June 19th 10 am – 5 pm

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More videos from Bromont on EventingNation.com

There is even more video from the Bromont three-day event in Canada posted on EventingNation.com Here is the footage of Boyd riding Densey Juvonen's mare Charla in the show jumping (they finished 3rd in the one-star):

Eventing Nation Video Interview with Boyd

Check out this awesome interview that John Thier of Eventing Nation did with Boyd at Bromont this past weekend:

Great weekend for Dressage horses at Dressage at Fair Hill!

Silva is on a winning streak and continued her success when she took four horses to Dressage at Fair Hill this weekend:

I took Sea Lord,Rosa Cha W,Fair Fiona W and Comet V to Dressage at Fair Hill this weekend. I am so pleased with all my horses at the moment; I am very lucky that I have such good horses to ride. That's when our job is fun!

Sea Lord

Sea Lord was fantastic this weekend. He feels stronger and stronger every time I take him out. He won the Prix St George with 70.6% on Saturday and backed it up with winning the Intermediaire 1 on Sunday with 74%! He really is a great horse and loves to show off. This weekend Sea Lord was FEI champion! I am thinking about doing his first CDI at Saugerties, NY.

Rosa Cha W

Of course Rosa Cha W was amazing again. She did not just win, she won with an awesome score of 79%! She is a fantastic horse and soooooo brave for such a baby. She does not spook at anything at all. I LOVE RIDING HER!

Fair Fiona W

Fair Fiona W seems to like to stay with the same good score for the last 3 shows; she won both her second level classes with 71%. She is a little like Rosa in the way that she is so easy at the shows. Nothing bothers her, ever! She got a 10 in one of her medium trots and was second level champion and high score!

Comet

Comet was also a good boy this weekend and seems to get more and more confident in the fourth level. He finished 3rd.

Claudia and Eise

My student Claudia Schulz and her horse Eise looked much much better this weekend. We are slowly getting the puzzle together.

On Saturday night I took Jeff the Chef W to do a demonstration ride at the Dressage at Devon preview party. We did a Grand Prix freestyle to music from Cirque du Soleil.
It was 90 degrees on Saturday and Jeff was very hot and tired, but when the audience turned up and the music began to play, he woke up and tried very hard for me. I am proud of him and so excited to see how good we can get!

-Silva

Boyd and Min Win Bromont CCI*!

Boyd and Minotaure du Passoir win the Bromont CCI* in Canada! Video courtesy of Ecogold.



Boyd and Charla finished 3rd in the CCI*!



Be sure to check out coverage of the event at The Chronicle of the Horse and EventingNation.com where you will find more great photos and video as well!