Boyd Named 2010 Eventing Horseman of the Year by The Chronicle of the Horse

Boyd was named the 2010 Eventing Horseman of the Year by the Chronicle of the Horse! Be sure to read Kat Netzler's excellent article about Boyd in the January 17, 2011 issue of The Chronicle

To read the complete article click here

Ben Baugh also write a nice article about Boyd taking part in the US team training sessions at Three Runs Plantation for The Aiken Standard.

Congratulations Boyd!

Full Gallop Trifecta!

Boyd had three starts and three wins at Full Gallop yesterday:

Training B

Only To You, owned by Caroline Cadier (34.10)- 1st Place

Novice B

Serendipity, owned by Tricia Tripp (21.30) - 1st Place

Beginner Novice - A

Roulette, owned by Nicole Scullion (18.50) - 1st Place

Kitties!

While we are living the good life down in Aiken, my heart goes out to my cats in PA, who are stuck living in my apartment.

Manny Pacquiao , and Kostya Tszyu are both very well bred, show quality cats. Both are good movers, nice types and have wonderful temperaments. I have been tempted to take them to a cat show, if I can fit it into my schedule, to see if a cat judge agrees with my opinion.

A shout out to my good mate Burley Vannote (pictured above), who has been stopping by my apartment daily, feeding and spending time with these two champions. Burley is a local legend in Kennett Square and is also the grandson of Hall of Fame Race Trainer, Burley Cocks.

Whilst in Oregon talking at the Area 7 convention, I met Eve from www.verybestdog.com., who was nice enough to turn my favorite photo of my bride and cats (top) into a painting (above). It's great to have a picture my feline friends hanging down here in Aiken until we re-unite at the end of March.

-Boyd

Feb 5 Sporting Days in Aiken Horse Trials

It was another successful weekend for Boyd and the young horses, this time at Sporting Days in Aiken Horse Trials. Click here for complete results from the event.


Open Preliminary – A

2nd Place - Boyd Martin and Crackerjack, owned by Lucy Boynton

Open Preliminary – B

2nd Place – Boyd Martin and Ringwood Murphy, owned by George and Gretchen Wintersteen

9th Place – Sara Gumbiner and Child’s Play owned by Jane Vanbuskirk

Training Horse – A

1st Place – Boyd Martin and Summer Breeze W, owned by Anne Hennessey

3rd Place – Boyd Martin and Cagney Herself, owned by Bonnie Stedt

Training Horse – B

3rd – Boyd Martin and Partyboy, owned by Fernanda Kellogg

7th – Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie, owned by George and Gretchen Wintersteen

Meet the Crew in Aiken: Lindsey Taylor

Introducing Super Groom/Barn Manager/Boyd Scheduler...Lindsey Taylor!!!

I am very happy to announce that we have a full time groom and operations manager in Lindsay. This gal is well trained and has been through the tough school of edict, class and care with top riders Becky Holder and Cathy Forsberg.

Lindsey started with us in January and has taken on her role with more expertise than I expected. Once again we have found a polar opposite to me: calm, meticulous, thorough and quiet, Lindsay has taken to her new position well. The horses love her and the barn has never looked so clean.

Her first event as groom and organizer was at Pine Top last weekend, where she breezed through getting nine horses ready and presented ahead of their scheduled times without even raising a sweat! All the horses looked immaculate and finished with top results.

Lindsey, Sara and Lillian can be found any Wednesday night singing a tune down at the Hotel Aiken on Karaoke night. The word amongst the eventing community down here is that the gals can hold a pretty smooth tune.

I want to thank Lindsey for coming on board with our team of horses. The results seen at big events are often made by the people behind the scenes grinding away and doing the hard work. These are thankless hours of sweat, tears and exhaustion done by people like Lindsey.

I pray that she can put up with me...

Boyd

Otis Barbotiere in Aiken

Otis Barbotiere has settled into life in sunny Aiken, SC for the winter. Boyd shared a few photos that he took around the barn and created the following video to update the Otis Barbotiere Syndicate members. Enjoy!

First Event of the Year at Pine Top Winter HT I

Boyd took the young horses to the Pine Top Winter I Horse Trials, January 29-30, 2011 in Thompson, Georgia and had a successful first event of the season.

OPEN PRELIMINARY

12th – Boyd Martin and Charla owned by Densey Juvonen

OPEN TRAINING

3rd- Boyd Martin and Crackerjack owned by Colin Davidson

12th – Boyd Martin and Ringwood Murphy owned by Gretchen Wintersteen

TRAINING RIDER

6th – Sara Gumbiner and Child’s Play owned by Jane Vanbuskirk

OPEN NOVICE

1st- Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie owned by Windurra USA LLC

2nd- Boyd Martin and Serendipity owned by Tricia Tripp

8th- Boyd Martin and Partyboy owned by Fernanda Kellogg

9th- Boyd Martin and Ambassador's Rose owned by Jackie Gilbertson

15th - Boyd Martin and Cagney Herself, owned by Bonnie Stedt

For photos by Mark Walter Lehner visit the Pine Top Gallery at www.Hoofclix.com