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Lots of love for Unmarked Bills. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.Unmarked Bills is a horse that took to eventing like a fish in water.After a moderately successful career on the racetrack, where he raced 24 times and earned about $64,000, Billy was connected to Chris Talley, who quickly took a liking to the Thoroughbred gelding in a plain bay wrapper. A few months after he joined Chris program, he emerged as an event horse and he never looked back.I said all along that I thought he was a five-star horse, but a lot of people didnt see it, Chris told EN. He just stepped up to the plate and tried his heart out for me.Unmarked Bills would eventually become Chris first CCI5* horse, debuting at Kentucky in 2019 and finishing in the top 30. He and Chris would also travel to England and jump around the formidable cross country track at Burghley that fall, but cut their weekend short with a minor setback and withdrew ahead of show jumping.Just as Chris was legging Billy back up for a return after some time off, COVID hit. On the way home from Red Hills that year was COVID, and so the world kind of shut down, he said. And I was a little unsure of what to do with him. So I gave him a vacation, which was probably what I shouldnt have done with him because Billy does not like to be on vacation! So he wound himself up in trouble and kind of had a couple of different injuries just from being away in the field and carrying on with his friends. And you know, that took time.Chris Talley and Unmarked Bills at Kentucky (2019). Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.In that time, Chris lost his CCI5* qualification, meaning he would have to go back and re-qualify through 4* competition with Billy. He tried several times and failed to obtain a qualifying score, either in the dressage or in the show jumping. Through that, Chris came to a realization. And at that point, it was kind of more for my dreams of going back to the five-star rather than the horse, he explained. And hes always kind of found the show jumping a little bit hard with the tension and stuff. And I just felt like he was getting older; hes not that old, but he did just struggle with the tension. He did enough for me. You know, he kind of made my dreams come true. So I kind of wanted to step him down and let him make somebody elses dreams come true.That someone else at first came in the form of Jessica Chappell, a former student of Chris whose horse was unable to compete in what would be her first CCI2*-L at Virginia Horse Center in 2022. Jessica catch rode Billy in two events, including that first 2*, where they finished in the top 25.Anna Rose Erickson and Unmarked Bills. Photo by Sally Spickard.Then in 2024, along came Anna Rose Erickson, a young rider who at first came to Chris farm to lease a different horse. When that least wound not up meant to be, Chris felt terrible and hed been impressed by the riding skills Anna Rose had shown. She really impressed me, you know. Shes a good kid, she works hard, Chris said. And she was just so sweet when she came out to try that horse. She had dreams of doing Modified this year and Billy was just kind of in the field. I had been a little bit thinking of what to do with him.So out Billy came unclipped, not quite 5* fit, and raring to go. I promised her he really is beautiful! Chris laughed. But I had talked to [Anna Roses] mother before and I had said I think I have a really special horse for you.For her part, Anna Rose had competed up to Novice with her previous horse and through Training with another horse, but was looking for something to step up with. Billy has been a life-changer for me, she told me. Shed just finished her first Modified at VHC Eventing in Lexington, VA, and both she and her family were on a high. I never even thought I would have been able to been able to do Training level this year. And its just crazy to be able to complete my first Modified now.Anna Rose and Billy finished inside the top 10 of that first Modified, and Chris was proud to be an onlooker for the event. Its rewarding for me because Ive done my job for him to be able to be ridden by somebody else, but you always worry when you hand the reins over to somebody else. Its like, did I do my job right? But she rides beautifully. Its that kind of fine line with Billy hes but he tells you let go of me, I know what Im doing. And she does a perfect job, so its really special. Shes in such a short time kind of been able to really figure him out.Anna Rose Erickson and Unmarked Bills. Photo by Sally Spickard.Anna Rose lives in North Carolina and trains with Michelle Hargreaves. She says shed like to aim for Pony Club Championships in July, but beyond that, shes mostly enjoying the ride with her very popular partner.And she appreciates the innate challenge that is taking on a horse, especially one that is, as 5* horses go, on the quirkier side. It is a little relieving that he didnt always go perfectly for Chris, she laughed. Not in a bad way, but [Billy] is a little bit tricky, so its not like Im being handed this horse thats just so perfect that you just sit there. He makes me work for it a little, and that makes me feel good.I couldnt stop smiling afterwards, Anna Rose said of her first Modified cross country surely the phase anyone whod get the lucky chance to take a spin on Billy would look forward to the most. I was just like, beaming the whole way, and all of the support was so nice.Heres to the horses who teach us along the way. Unmarked Bills has certainly made his mark on the sport of eventing, and on more than one persons journey through life and were sure this wont be the last well see of him! Go Eventing.

Check out Horse Illustrateds latest updates from the 2024 Summer Paralympics in the sport of para dressage. This coverage is presented by CareCredit.U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short ListLatest NewsUS Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Dressage Team for Paris 2024 Olympic GamesPhoto courtesy US EquestrianUS Equestrian is pleased to announce the 12 athlete-and-horse combinations selected to the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games to be held in Versailles, France, from September 2-7, 2024. The team will be led by Chef dEquipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The final team selection will be announced by the definite entry deadline of August 5, 2024Read more >>The post 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics: Latest News appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.

LEXINGTON, KY. US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 12 athlete-and-horse combinations selected to the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games to be held in Versailles, France, from September 2-7, 2024. The team will be led by Chef dEquipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The final team selection will be announced by the definite entry deadline of August 5, 2024The following combinations have been selected to the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List with the first four combinations listed in ranked order, followed by alphabetical order.Photo courtesy US EquestrianRoxanne Trunnell (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and Fan Tastico H, a 2017 Oldenburg gelding (Fuersentaball OLD x Weltmeyer) owned by Karin Flint and cared for by Rafael Hernandez-CarilloFiona Howard (Boston, Mass.) and Diamond Dunes, a 2013 Hanoverian gelding (De LOr x Wolkentanz) owned by Dressage Family LLC and Hof Kasselmann and cared for by Helen Claire McNulty, and Jagger, a 2012 Westphalian gelding (Johnson TN x Sando Hit) owned by Fiona and Julian Howard and cared for by Helen Claire McNultyKate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) and Vianne, a 2016 Hanoverian mare (Vitalis x Ramiros Bube) owned by Nocordia USA and cared for by Katherine Barrett, and Quiana, a 2014 Rheinlander mare (Quarterstern x Rubinstern Noir) owned by Deena, Craig, & Kate Shoemaker and cared for by Katherine BarrettRebecca Hart (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Floratina, a 2008 Hanoverian mare owned by Rowan ORiley and cared for by Mackenzie Young, and El Corona Texel, a 2009 Danish Warmblood gelding (Wynton x Urieta Texel) owned by Rowan ORiley and cared for by Mackenzie YoungSydney Collier (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and Bell Bottoms, a 2014 Oldenburg mare (Benetton Dream x Fidertanz) owned by Diamante Farms, Going for Gold LLC, and Devon Kane, and cared for by German AltamiranoBeatrice de Lavalette (Wellington, Fla.) and Sixth Sense, a 2010 Oldenburg gelding (Sir Donnerhall I x Edosta) owned by Elizabeth de Lavalette and Nicolas de Lavalette and cared for by Monica StankeCynthia Screnci (Wellington, Fla.) and For Memory 4, a 2017 Hanoverian gelding (For Dance x Destano) owned by Cynthia Screnc and cared for by Lia Screnci, and Sir Chipoli, a 2007 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Sir Donnerhall x Carabas) owned by Cynthia Screnci and Volado Farms and cared for by Lia ScrenciElle Woolley (Ocala, Fla.) and Deucalion, a 2014 Hanoverian gelding (DiMaggio x Sandro Hit) owned by Elle Woolley and cared for by Rafael Hernandez-CarilloThe three combinations who will represent the U.S. in team competition will be determined after the completion of the Individual Grand Prix Tests on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. All nominations to the U.S. Paralympic Team are subject to approval by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.Find all of our coverage, brought to you by CareCredit, on our Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games main page.The post US Equestrian Announces U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.

Being an eventer takes grit, determination, and hard work. Being a fashionable equestrian takes grit, determination, hard work, and a sense of style. Luckily, Canter Culture has you covered with a selection of breeches, sun shirts, and more that come off the rack with heapings of I know how to look fabulous vibes sewn directly into the seams.Youve probably seen Canter Cultures iconic houndstooth breeches on your Instagram feed. What you may not know is that theyve recently launched their Alice Sun Shirt. Named after co-founder Sarah Dahlbergs daughter, the Alice Sun Shirt is crafted from ultra light-weight, super-silky fabric, features flattering seams that accentuate the female silhouette, and a sporty, modern neckline.To celebrate the launch of their first ever riding top, Canter Culture has partnered up with Eventing Nation to give away an entire outfit. If you win this contest, youll be dripping in style from head to toe. The winner will receive an Alice Sun Shirt, a pair of Canter Cultures iconic Athletic Breeches, one pair of boot socks, and one Double Circle Belt. This whole package is worth over $200+Winning is easy! To enter the giveaway, sign up for our weekly ICYMI newsletter. Not only will you get access to the giveaway, youll get the hottest eventing news delivered right to your inbox once a week. Open our July 1st newsletter to fill out the form in the Giveaway section. And thats it! The winner will be drawn at random on July 8th and announced later on that week.Feeling lazy? Fill out the form here.Good luck, eventers!

Ocala, FL The $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* was the highlight event of the evening, featuring 28 horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations competing for top honors. In a thrilling seven-horse jump-off, it was the last to go, Andres Soto (DOM), who claimed the winning title aboard his own Optimus Blue (Chacco Blue x Baloubet De Rouet). Alan Wade (IRL) designed the challenging four-star[...]Read MoreThe post Andres Soto and Optimus Blue Take the Blue in $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tom McEwen (@tommceweneventing)Its been a busy few weeks over at Tom McEwens yard. It was announced yesterday that Tom would be part of the British contingent heading to Paris to defend their Olympic title, a decision that was no doubt aided by his recent CCI4*-S podium finish out in Luhmhlen with JL Dublin, fresh off the back of another podium finish in the 5* in Kentucky earlier this Spring (and last, for that matter).It was a pretty successful trip to Germany for Tom and his horses he also finished 2nd in the 5* with CHF Cooliser (Eliza), compensation for her eleventh hour withdrawal from Badminton in May. On top of all of this, Tom and his team welcomed an exciting new addition to the stable: Elizas first foal, born via embryo transfer. A lovely looking little boy, by top eventing stallion Diarado, who also happens to be the daddy of his Olympic ride, JL Dublin.If this little dude manages to achieve even half of what his big bro has, Tom will be very happy indeed.and could well feature on a few more Olympic teams. Welcome to the world little one, and congratulations again to Tom on his Olympic selection. We hope youve had time to pop at least one cork in celebration of all that success!U.S. Weekend PreviewBouckaert Equestrian H.T. and Area III Eventing Championships (Chattahoochee Hills, GA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring]Full Moon Farm HT (Finksburg, MD) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]Inavale Farm HT (Philomath, OR) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer][Scoring]Larkin Hill H.T. (North Chatham, NY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]Summer Coconino H.T. I (Flagstaff, AZ) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]Twin Rivers Summer H.T. (Paso Robles, CA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]European International EventsSemaLease Kilguilkey House International 1 (Ireland) [Website] [Entries] [Scoring]Friday News and ReadingTime for another giveaway my friends! To celebrate the launch of Canter Cultures first riding top, the Alice Sun Shirt, Canter Culture is giving away an entire outfit! For your chance to win an Alice Sun Shirt, one pair of Athletic Breeches, Boot Socks, and a Double Circle Belt, all you have to do is sign up for our newsletter and fill out the form in the 7/1 ICYMI Newsletter! Winner will select color options & sizing. Canter Culture seamlessly blends style & sport, so all thats left to do is enjoy the ride. Stay tuned well announce the winner in our weekly newsletter on 7/1! Sign up for our newsletter here.Can you help Austin OConnor out? He and Colorado Blue have secured their place on the plane to Paris, but he is now on the look out for an extra ticket for the Games. So if you have one going spare (a long shot, I know), or know someone else who could help out, then get in touch with Austin. If nothing else you can claim you helped with his Olympic prep. I mean, it wouldnt be a complete lie.This week may have seen a whole load more Olympic Teams being announced for Paris Great Britain, Italy and Poland to name but a few, but Team NZ has yet to be revealed. However, it would not be foolish to place a bet on Kiwi power couple Tim and Jonelle Price being selected to represent their country (again). A third games for Tim, and a fourth for Jonelle, surely team selection would make them the most indomitable couples in the sport, nay the world?!I dont know about you, but I love a good online quiz the most useful procrastination tool, wouldnt you agree?! This one is even better than normal rather than telling you which Friends character youd be, this one identifies what kind of Cross Country rider you are. Even better, you can then find out to develop your cross country riding skills, according to your results. Enjoy!This is me appealing to your charitable nature now. Youll get something lovely back too as well as good karma points! Can you help Charlotte and her pony Bits to further their training and competitive pursuits? This tiny rising star has come up with a creative way to raise funds for her equestrian lifestyle, with a jewellery side hustle. If you can spare the cash, why not buy a bracelet or two? Go on, you know you want to!Last one from me, and then you can go and enjoy your weekend and hopefully Go Eventing! Its a good one to end on thoughApplications are now open for the Annie Godwin Ring Star Grant. Check out this post for how to apply!Sponsor CornerView this post on InstagramA post shared by Eventing Nation (@goeventing)And thats a wrap on Team USAs last mandatory outing! The team took to Stable Views Summer Horse Trials to tackle the challenging Advanced cross country course. Read the final report here.Weekend WatchingThe Olympics are just a few weeks away, and here at Eventing Nation, the excitement is through the roof. Yesterday saw the group chat descend into utter chaos as we all (im)patiently waited for the British Team to be announced and it seems we werent the only ones slightly giddy with it all.Nicole and Diarm of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast went one step further, and shared their live reactions with the wider world, so enjoy their opinions on it all, and their thoughts on the upcoming games. Be warned, if you have managed to calm yourself down after yesterdays flurry of Team Announcements, this might send you back over the edge.

The Donkey Sanctuary said goodbye to an icon of the Sidmouth Sanctuary this week, as Dartanyan the gorgeous Poitou donkey was sadly put to sleep on the advice of the veterinary team.

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