Irish Breeders flying, with the first home in both the 3 & 2 stars in the USA and the Michael Reck bred, hard working, Carlsberg (ISH)[TIH] 2nd in the Open Intermediate. These results are now complete. Hartpury International and One Day Event (GBR) 7th 11th August 2024 CCI 4* Short Sec C 2nd Its Cooley Time (ISH)[was ESI Calypso] 2015 gelding by Quality Time (HOLST) out of Arabella (ISH) by Heartbreaker (KWPN). Breeder: Ennisnag Stud (Kilkenny). Rider: Bubby Upton (GBR) 29.3, 0, 0.8 = 30.6 7th Capels Hollow Drift (ISH) 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Lucky Crest (ISH)[TIH] by Lucky Gift (TB). Breeder: Jeanette Glynn (Clare). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 28.1, 0, 6.0 = 34.1 10th Cooley Lafitte (ISH)[was Kilcorig Je Taime] 2012 gelding by Je Taime Flamenco (BWP) out of Graf Shenanigans (ISH) by Scirocco DElle (ENCI). Breeder: Nigel Jackson []

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Lara de Liedekerke-Meier and Origi. Photo by Tilly Berendt.One of the predictions that EN editor Sally and I made when we first walked Pierre le Goupils Paris Olympics track was that this, almost certainly, was going to be a week in which the Big Six eventing nations the Brits, the Germans, the US, the Aussies, the Kiwis, and France would finally have their reign of domination threatened by a slew of smaller nations.That idea didnt come from a vacuum. Instead, it was the coming-together of a few different threads: more immediately, as we had boots on the Versailles grass, it was a reflection on a 2022 World Championships, which was similarly built at championship level that is, a five-star dressage and showjumping, and a consolidated CCI4*-L cross-country, with more jumping efforts over a shorter distance.In Pratoni, we saw that slightly lower level of track catch out experienced five-star horses, who had little to back them off; that was most apparent in the team performance of the Brits, who were odds-on by a country mile to win, but didnt even step onto the podium (though they did, notably, have an individual champion in Yas Ingham, who wasnt riding for the team, and a very-near podium finish for team riders Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo).The course at Versailles didnt necessarily feel similar; its use of terrain, for one thing, was very different, and it had a lot of flat, turning, wooded areas in comparison to the long pulls of Pratonis volcanic hills. But like that World Championships, it walked as a clever but not dimensionally stand-out sort of course, and we began to wonder could this be the most influential thing about it? And would it, ultimately, best suit horses that had been specifically targeted at Championship pathways via technical four-star courses a very European approach rather than those that had run well around Badminton and Burghley?That was one of the threads. The other, which wed been following for a long time, was the continued progression of a small handful of the developing eventing nations.Ryuzo Kitajima leads the Japanese portion of the victory lap, quite enthusiastically, on foot. Photo by Tilly Berendt.There was Japan, who had sprung into contention between the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, with the allocation of a huge amount of funding from the Japan Racing Association (a spate of big-ticket horse purchases on the run-up to Tokyo saw the JRA spending, allegedly, 1.25 million apiece on a selection of already well-known campaigners) and the relocation of several talented riders from their home nation to the UK to train under some of the sports most experienced coaches.There were also discipline reallocations: Kazuma Tomoto was a top-level showjumper, but was told just after Rio that the country had enough riders in that discipline ahead of their Tokyo campaign, but needed more eventers. Could he switch? Would he be willing to leave his wife and their young child at home in Tokyo for years to base himself abroad and focus fully on becoming a medal contender?Over the course of the last seven years ago, he and his fellow UK- and European-based Japanese riders have been making themselves a force to be reckoned with as individuals, and team success was sure to follow at some point. It didnt, alas, come off on their home soil in 2021, though Kazu himself came achingly close to the podium with his fourth place finish. They managed to secure support for the next Olympic cycle, but when they initially failed to qualify as a nation in last years Asian and Oceania qualifier at Millstreet, nor at the World Championships the year prior, much of it fell away again.Theirs is the redemption story of this Games, and one well be diving into in much more detail soon: they were awarded a retroactive qualification after China lost their team space at the end of last season, and spent the next few months battling to get the wheels back on the bus and their heads in the right place after a tough, demoralising year. They rallied, they fought, they resecured support and funding and some new horses, too, and they trained, constantly and consistently.This season, their results crept up and up and up, culminating in a superb finish for all four riders at the selection trial at Bramham CCI4*-S. And in Paris, they once again faced a setback and then got the job done: after the withdrawal of Ryuzo Kitajima and Cekatinka at the final horse inspection, they slipped from bronze position to fifth, but then clawed their way back up with three clear showjumping rounds that overcame that 20-penalty substitution fee to become bronze medallists. Theirs is the second medal ever won by Japan in any discipline, and the first in eventing the previous came at the 1932 LA Olympics, where Baron Takeishi Nishi was the Olympic champion in showjumping.Their system can be distilled to this: advantageous matches and total immersion over a period spanning the better part of a decade. Theyve taken on excellent horses, paired them with riders showing great promise, and then thrust those riders into established European systems operating at the top level, and over time, the confluence of all those elements has created a squad of athletes well-accustomed to competing against, and triumphing in the company of, the very best in the world. That total immersion will have played no small part in each riders ability to maintain their own focus and programme in those wild hinterlands between not qualifying for, and ultimately qualifying for, the Paris Games.Japan feels like a necessary jumping-off point when we talk about the success of developing nations at this years Olympics, but its also important to point out that theyve sat on the cusp of being major players for a long time: in Tokyo, their aim to win a medal wasnt an outlandish one, even if it didnt come off in the end. They certainly had more setbacks to overcome this time, but they also had several years more mileage competing at the top levels in good company, and that longevity and dogged commitment to their now well-established systems is what allowed them to make this result happen. And what a result it is; just twelve years ago in London, none of Japans riders completed the cross-country, though Yoshi Oiwa made history when leading after the dressage. Now, they can follow through.Felix Vogg and Dao de lOcean. Photo by Tilly Berendt.Beyond them, though, weve seen a remarkable week of competition for several nations that truly do fit the developing bracket. Switzerland has been on an upward track for the last five years or so, and its one that can be traced back to their appointment of Andrew Nicholson as cross-country coach en route to Tokyo. Theres always been talent in spades in the country, but something shifted drastically when Nicholson stepped into his role: they learned how to progress forward from their habit of riding slowly, carefully, and defensively at team competitions, in the hope of simply completing, and instead take calculated risks and ride positively and, as such, competitively.At Tokyo, the Swiss finished tenth of15 teams, in part because of the non-completion of cross-country of Robin Godel and Jet Set. But the performances were demonstrably on the up and up: both Mlody Johner and Toubleu de Rueire and Felix Vogg and Colero finished in the top 20, giving both the team itself and its observers the feeling that a competitive placing at the global level was well within reach.Just weeks later, the Swiss team at the 2021 FEI European Eventing Championships at Avenches finished fourth of thirteen nations on home turf. They were just one penalty from bronze. Their 2022 season began well, too; they were victorious, both as a team and individually for Robin Godel, at the first Nations Cup leg of the year, which was also the test event for the World Championships at Pratoni.And when that rolled around in September, they didnt finish on the podium, but they did accomplish something huge: they finished seventh of the sixteen teams, earning themselves direct qualification for the Paris Olympics. En route to Tokyo, theyd qualified in the last possible opportunity, using accumulated Nations Cup series points to scrape into the roster. Now, they were secure in the first round of qualifications.Switzerlands Mlody Johner and Toubleu de Rueire cross the pontoon in front of the Chateau de Versailles on a thrilling day of cross-country at the Paris Olympics. Photo by Tilly Berendt.Last years tough European Championships at Haras du Pin gave Switzerland the chance to test its mettle over a course designed by Paris designer Pierre Le Goupil, and team manager Dominik Berger opted to send a line-up that was very nearly the same one wed ultimately see at the Games. Felix Vogg, whod become Switzerlands first five-star winner in over fifty years in 2022, helmed the team with Colero (hed do the same at Paris, though with young gun Dao de lOcean); Mlody Johner and her evergreen Toubleu de Rueire once again occupied a banker role, delivering a reliable clear; Robin Godel and Grandeur de Lully CH put another smart three-phase performance on the board, even if underperforming slightly on the flat; and eventual Paris travelling reserves Nadja Minder and Toblerone jumped a classy double clear. The team finished fifth.Now, theyre fifth place finishers again, this time at the Olympics, beating Big Six nations including Australia, Germany, the USA, and New Zealand. They came into the final phase in bronze medal position; though rails ultimately dropped them out of it, their finishing score saw them just three poles off of the podium. For context, there was three poles between gold and silver, and another three between silver and bronze, so those margins arent to be quibbled with.Switzerland came good at Paris thanks to that concentrated four years of exactly the right kind of focused training and their achievement, and that step-by-step, piece-by-piece, absolutely undeniable upward climb becomes more remarkable when its put into a broader Olympic context. At Paris, they were fifth; at Tokyo, they were tenth; before then, you have to go all the way back to Atlanta in 1996 to find them even fielding a team at a Games. On that occasion, too, they finished tenth. The countrys only Olympic medals came in 1960, where they took team silver and individual bronze; now, as they look ahead to LA, they can do so with a long-term plan in mind to add to that list of hardware.Team Belgium celebrates a stellar test from pathfinder Karin Donckers. Photo by Tilly Berendt.The greatest fairytale of the week, though, is that of team Belgium. Longtime readers of EN wont be surprised by this finish; weve spent plenty of airtime on the Belgians over the last few years, predicting an upward trajectory that felt sure to come. And come it did, on the biggest stage of them all: the all-female trio of Lara de Liedekerke-Meier, Karin Donckers, and Tine Magnus finished fourth, less than two rails from the bronze position, having flitted on and off the podium throughout that hugely influential final phase. In doing so, they became the highest-placed all-female team in Olympic eventing history; they also proved just how effective the system theyve been developing over the last four years really is.Lets rewind a bit. The last time we saw Belgium field a team at the Olympics was at London 2012, where the finished tenth; back in those days, there wasnt really much of a system at all, and certainly not a throng of supporting trainers around the team. Instead, each rider was in charge of working with their own horses, with their own trainers, and then bringing their results to the world stage and hoping it all came together in something like cohesion. Often, it didnt; as a result, Belgium has just one Olympic eventing medal to their name a team bronze in Antwerp in 1920.But since the appointment of Kai Steffen Meier four years ago, theres been a total overhaul. Gone is the wilderness non-system of old Belgium; instead, the former top-level competitor for Germany has brought the best of his home nations much more regimented approach into how the Belgian system operates. Now, theres a fleet of support professionals coaches for each phase, a small army of people dedicated to keeping horses in top condition and riders firing on all cylinders, too.The team now trains together, though its been an adjustment process to convince them all to leave home and travel to camp to do sobut after two initial years of settling in and bedding down, weve begun to see the fruits of Kais labours over the last two seasons. And when that trajectory began, it moved really, really fast.Belgium went from a country that scrambled and faltered and fell out of contention at championships to one that could perform well enough to qualify directly for the Games, as they did at the European Championships last year, and then, to one that could reasonably be expected to put in a medal-contention performance. In the meantime, they scored their first-ever five-star win, thanks to team leader Lara de Liedekerke-Meier, at Luhmhlen in June, and they began, so compellingly and so clearly, to believe in themselves. The force of that self-belief has been extraordinary.And now? Now, they can reasonably be expected to take a medal at next years European Championships, if they go ahead, and in the longer term, they should absolutely be aiming for success at the 2026 World Championships and the 2028 Olympics.Lara de Liedekerke-Meier and Origi. Photo by Tilly Berendt.When I went out of the arena, I thought someone died, laughs Lara, moments after her showjumping round in the team decider at Paris. Shed just had an uncharacteristic rail with young star Origi; that, added to a rail apiece for Karin Donckers and Tine Magnus, had pushed them into fourth place from the bronze medal position theyd had a light grasp on in the latter stages of the competition.They all looked so disappointed, and I was like, I mean, just to remind you, we just finished fourth at the Olympic Games! When, ten days ago at our media day, I said were going to go for top five, they all looked at me like, yeah, yeah, yeah, this one, shes still on her cloud nine! she continues with a grin. And for sure, theyre all disappointed because all these horses are super jumpers. But fourth, I mean, come on! We were so close! Sometimes it just works out this way. Fourth, I mean, we have to be happy with that. I think its going to give so much more vision of eventing in Belgium worldwide.Tine Magnus and Dia van het Lichterveld Z. Photo by Tilly Berendt.That, she continues, is hugely important both Belgium becoming more visible as an eventing nation to the wider world, and the vision of its continued success becoming more widespread to the riders within it.Were a little country, and we overtook Switzerland, which is also a small nation so the smallest nations were the closest, she muses. But I know Im really, really happy, and I think all three of us did a really good job. I think I picked up the best horse I could to bring the three of us here and that was a wonderful result, even though Im disappointed in my rail.One person shred Laras high expectations for a competitive finish in Paris her husband, and chef dequipe, Kai Steffen Meier.I think Kai wanted a medal. But I dont think he said it like that, because obviously it would sound a bit arrogant! says Lara. But its always, when you come to the Olympic Games, either youre really an amateur who just wanted to go or you dream of a medal, so we shouldnt be afraid to say that we were dreaming about a medal. Were we close? Yes. Did we have luck [on cross-country]? A little bit. But thats why we do this sport in general, because sport is not about just being a robot and just executing what you have to do. He just asked us to do our best and to perform the best we could as individuals, and then bring everything we can into the team. I think thats what we did.With Paris behind them Lara went on to finish 13th individually with the expressive ten-year-old Origi, while Belgian stalwart Karin Donckers was 16th with Leipheimer vant Verahof in her seventh Olympics, and high-flying chicory-farmer-slash-eventer Tine Magnus was a top thirty finisher with her impressive Dia van het Lichterveld Z, also a ten-year-old. Thats two horses wholl be14 and just reaching their peak at LA, and one who will be seventeen, but is a full brother of Fletcha vant Verahof, who continued to shine at championships with Karin when he was older than that. Its an incredibly promising foundation, and one that Lara says needs to act as the building blocks for creating strength in depth over the next four years.Karin Donckers and Leipheimer vant Verahof. Photo by Tilly Berendt.I think Karin wont give up, which is good because shes sharp and she keeps me on my toes. I hope well bring more upcoming riders to fight for this in LA because its like in England the more there are, the better you have to be. And there is more in Belgium, just sometimes they dont know [theyre capable]. The lack of professionalism is not letting them know that theyre good enough. So Im confident that we can make it. Obviously, if we will repeat that [result] again, it will already be good enough. But we dont have to be afraid. We can ride and we want to go in and grab those results.A nod, too, must go to sixth-place finishers Sweden, who are finally translating their consistency at Nations Cups to championship prowess. Their strengths fast, consistent, reliable cross-country horses and riders, and good-jumping partnerships were well-evidenced in Paris, and theyd actually have finished ahead of the Swiss had Sofia Sjborg and Bryjamolga van het Marienshof Z, the first to come home inside the time, not been awarded a contentious 15 penalties for a flag at 21ABCD, where so many were awarded penalties, launched appeals, and were roundly dismissed.Frida Andersen and Box Leo. Photo by Tilly Berendt.The only thing standing in Swedens way now is the first phase, and thats something theyve long been aware of. Its no easy feat to be part of the Swedish system; though its very well-led by chef dequipe Fred Bergendorff, it also has to function across a number of borders, because its riders are based in Sweden, in Germany, in the UK, and scattered, essentially, across the continent. Individual systems become hugely important; team-wide weaknesses are, then, harder to address. But if each of these talented riders can find a way to shore up their systems and their training in the first phase, Swedens moment to play for a podium finish will come around, and itll come around fast.While the Netherlands finished tenth as a team and feel a couple of steps behind their neighbours in Belgium, where finding their groove is concerned, they proved just how much talent they have at home in the Low Country while in Paris. That was crystallised by an excellent showing from Janneke Boonzaaijer, who finished on her dressage score of 31.9 to take ninth place with longtime partner ACSI Champ de Tailleur. That makes her the first Dutch rider ever to make the time at the Olympics, and the first ever to finish on their dressage score.Its a timely reminder to her compatriots in orange that, despite difficulties securing ownership and funding in the small nation, they do have what it takes, and it can happen. Time will tell if that will have an effect on the riders and their system and, indeed, their self-belief but weve watched it happen so powerfully with other nations that perhaps the Netherlands star will be the next to rise.Whatever may happen in LAs final standings, Paris left all of us with an important lesson to take away: no matter how small a nation is, its riders, its teams, its chefs and trainers, must never, ever be afraid. To innovate, to change their tactics, to reimagine how structures can work, and above all, to dream.

When lunging a horse in the Pessoa lunging system, it can help to create greater engagement and connection as long as it is fitted and used correctly.The Pessoa lunging system was designed by showjumper Nelson Pessoa and it should be used for short sessions only. It is designed to encourage the horse to work correctly and help to strengthen their back, and can be used on a regular basis.What is the Pessoa lunging system?The Pessoa uses a system of ropes and pulleys:There is an elastic tensioner positioned around the horses hindquarters and the tensioner attaches to the top of the roller.A further two lines run from the tensioner along either side of the horse.The lines pass through rings on the roller (the rings are halfway down the horses body).Then they attach to the bit rings via a small pulley, before running back to attach to the roller.Its sounds tricky and its easy to get confused! Make sure you fit the Pessoa lunging system to your horse correctly by following the instructions in full. We have also included a step-by-step guide to fitting a Pessoa below.When to use a PessoaA Pessoa is designed to only be used on a horse while lunging. It creates a connection between the hindquarters and the horses mouth.The tensioner and its supporting lines put gentle pressure on the quarters, encouraging the horse to step under their body with the hindleg and stretch and lift their back.At the same time, the lines running through the bit discourage the horse from raising their head too far by applying pressure on the mouth.As soon as the horse lowers their head, this pressure is removed.How to fit a PessoaThe system of ropes may look a little confusing to begin with, but once youve used it a few times, youll soon get the hang of what attaches where.A Pessoa should be used for short lunging sessions onlyThis is how to fit a Pessoa:Put the lunging roller on your horse and place the hindquarters tensioner over your horses back.Run the two lines from the tensioner along either side of your horse and through the rings on the roller positioned halfway up their body.Now clip the lines to the bit rings. While youre fitting, clip both attachments onto your horses bit. When youre ready to start lunging, move one clip from each side on to the roller.Attach the V-shaped piece of rope to the top of the roller.The sheepskin-covered piece sits around your horses hindquarters. This rear piece needs to sit just behind their stifle. It can be easily adjusted on either side to fit.When attaching the front ropes, check they are of equal lengths. To do this, undo the clip that doesnt have a pulley and stand in front of your horse holding the ropes.Always follow the instructions and seek help or advice if you need it.If its too tightFitted too tightly, a Pessoa will restrict the horses forward movement and bring their nose behind the vertical, putting them onto the forehand.If its too looseThe horse must be driven forward to achieve the correct frame. Too loose and the quarters wont engage, so therell be no connection from the hindquarters to the bridle.Why use a Pessoa lunging system?Correct fit and use are key to getting positive resultsUsing a lunging aid such as the Pessoa lunging system comesdown to personal choice. Providing it is fitted and used correctly, the following can be achieved:A supple backLooser paces due to improved supplenessDevelops topline muscleImproves connection from hindquarters to bridleBetter engagement of the hindquartersImproves the horses balanceBy creating greater engagement and connection, the Pessoa can help improve muscle development in weak or young horses, says training expert Tara Osborn. Those horses who are difficult to motivate or who find engagement of their quarters difficult will also benefit.By improving the back muscles, it can also help to improve horses who are tense or hollow, encouraging relaxation and the lowering and stretching of the horses neck and topline.The price of a Pessoa lunging system varies, but expect to pay upwards of 30 in the UK and around $80 in the USA.Buying in the UK?Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereRelated contentHow to improve a horses poor toplineUseful lunging equipmentWhat are the Scales of Training in dressage?9 lunging exercises to get your horse working correctlyEverything you need to know about horse jointsThe post Pessoa lunging system: how to fit and use it correctly appeared first on Your Horse.

Hoovering a horse? Yes, really. If youre in the US, youll likely have seen or used a horse grooming vacuum before. If youre in the UK, probably not and you think weve gone a bit mad, saying vacuum rather than hoover.Wherever in the world you are, brushing a muddy, dusty horse is a time-consuming job. Adding a vacuum to your grooming kit could help speed up the process so that youre in the saddle sooner.What is a horse grooming vacuum?As the name suggests, this is a vacuum (or hoover) designed for grooming a horse. Its a grooming method that started in the States and is making its way around the world.They cost hundreds of pounds (dollars) and so are a big investment. You can also purchase grooming brush attachments that can be used on a normal hoover, like a Henry Hoover, for a fraction of the price.In the video below, you can see a horse grooming vacuum being used. Ive also put together a list of different models available to buy around the world.You can see the SHOWMASTER Horse Grooming Vacuum being used in the main image above.Watch a horse grooming vacuum in action:Why use a vacuum?1 Get a deeper clean A curry comb is a great tool for loosening dust, dirt and hair ready to be brushed off a horses coat, but sometimes a body brush or dandy brush dont quite get to the roots. It still feels like theres debris left behind.A horse grooming vacuum offers a deeper clean as it suctions dust and dirt out from the root, leaving nothing behind in the horses coat.Dont overdo it though. There are essential oils in your horses coat that need to stay there.2 Speed up grooming timeOn the days when you dont have much time to spare, a horse grooming vacuum saves you time and elbow grease.Quickly running the hoover over your horses coat (when theres no dried or caked mud on them) saves you having to use multiple brushes first.Grooming is a great way to bond with your horse though, so dont speed up the process too much.3 An alternative to a bathWashing a horse takes time, means getting wet and isnt fun for horse or handler in winter, particularly if you dont have a hot water shower.A horse grooming vacuum gives your steed a deep clean without the need to get them wet and having to dry them.It will easily remove any loose hair from the body of a horse who has just been clipped, too.4 Less cleaning upVacuuming leaves no dust or debris on the ground, giving you one less thing to worry about as everything is sucked into the machine.No yard sweeping required! Just remember to empty the vacuum regularly.5 Its versatileA grooming vacuum isnt only for your horse many are suitable for use on other pets, including dogs, too.Its also handy to have for cleaning your car or lorry after an outing, or your tack storage containers during a spring clean. You can buy different head attachments for each.The downsidesBefore you part with your cash and invest in a horse grooming vacuum, bear in mind the following:1 Your horse needs to get used to itAs with anything new, your horse has to learn to accept the vacuum. It can take some time for them to grow accustomed to the sound and sensation, in the same way they do for clipping.It might take some horses longer than others to do this, and a few might not ever enjoy the sensation.Some users have reported that vacuums can give a static shock something to keep in mind when hoovering your horse.2 Its another thing to take care ofA horse grooming vacuum must be emptied, cleaned and stored properly after use in order to ensure it continues to function at its best and to prevent damage or rusting. Similar to the level of care you give your horse clippers.3 Less time to bondWeve already touched on this; grooming is a great way to bond with your horse if they enjoy it, and vacuuming reduces that time together.4 The expenseOnce your grooming brushes are purchased, they are free to use and have no usage costs. However, a horse grooming vacuum has a high price tag and requires electricity.5 Hoovering at home might be enoughIf you hate hoovering your carpets at home, you may not enjoy vacuuming your horse as well. Many riders would much rather put off home chores in favour of cleaning tack and scrubbing water buckets, so why would you want to bring hoovering onto the yard?Watch this horse being vacuumed:@farmvet Out of this world shine brought to you by Electro Groom #electrogroom #horsevacuum #horsegroomingtips #equestrianlife #satisfyingcleans original sound kardashianshuluShop for a horse grooming vacuumSHOWMASTER Horse Grooming Vacuum Cleaner The SHOWMASTER horse vacuum cleaner offers optimal suction power and is nevertheless quiet. It has a 5m cable offering greater distance from a mains socket, perfect for use on the yard, and can be used for wet and dry cleaning of horses and ponies.The vacuum is suitable for sensitive steeds with its low noise.It has a 15 litre capacity and is easy to empty with no filter bags necessary.Buying in the UK? RRP 109 Purchase here Brush attachment sold separatelyBuying in Europe?RRP 219 Purchase the vacuum and hose hereSHOWMASTER sell the required attachments for the vacuum. These include a 4m hose (RRP 79.90) and three brush head attachments: a body brush with medium-soft bristles (RRP 22.90), a curry comb (RRP 21.90) and a massaging brush (RRP 21.90).Haas Horse Vacuum CleanerThis powerful and effective horse vacuum cleaner offers a simple and fast clean.It comes with a 3.5m horse and 8.2m cable provide plenty of room to move it around.It also comes with three attachments: a comb, a brush and a hedgehog attachment.These quickly and effectively clean your horses coat, leaving behind a perfect shine.It has a tank capacity of 10 litres, and can be used with or without bags.RRP 402 460 (ships internationally) Purchase hereRapid Groom Livestock Horse VacuumThe Rapid Groom Livestock vacuum is portable and powerful, offering a thorough groom. It leaves the natural oils for a shiny, lustrous coat.RRP US$535 (Available in the USA and Canada only)Buying in the USA? Purchase here30 Gallon Twin Turbine Horse VacuumThis vacuum has a large 30-gallon capacity, allowing you to vacuum countless animals without having to stop and empty the container. It is mounted onto a cart for easy mobility.RRP $883.50 (Available in the USA and Canada only)Buying in the USA? Purchase hereElectro-Groom Vacuum This powerful vacuum removes dirt, loose hair, dandruff and odour from your horse, while leaving behind the natural oils in the coat for a beautiful, shiny look.It can also be used to dry your horse with the blower attachment.This vacuum comes with a 10 hove, serrated nozzle, vinyl spaghetti brush and blower tip.RRP 1,200 (US$1079.99)Buying in the UK? Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereVac n Blo Pro Horse VacuumThis horse grooming vacuum cuts grooming time in half with its super suction. It also doubles as a blower to dry coats evenly and completely, leaving hair smooth and lustrous.The vacuum is portable and lightweight. It comes with a permanent cloth filter, three replacement filter bags, two 6 flexible hoses with air control, hose attachments (air concentrator, air flare and grooming rake) and three combo brushes (grooming, curry and pin combo).RRP 450 (US$409.99)Buying in the UK? Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereGroom Hero Vacuum Grooming, Cleaning and Horse Brush KitThis brush attachment connects to your vacuum and removes loose hair and dirt.It includes two interchangeable brush inserts, and the universal vacuum adaptor means it can connect to virtually any vacuum cleaner.RRP 32.21 Buying in the UK? Purchase hereShips internationallyGroom/n/vac Purple Hearts Vacuum Grooming BrushThis multi-brush is a single brush head with three unique interchangeable inserts: a stiff dandy brush, a medium body brush and a soft polishing brush.The attachments fit onto a Henry Hoover. It also comes with a 2.5m hose, serrated blade tool insert to help remove hair from rugs and numnahs, as well as a carry bag.RRP 59.99 Buying in the UK? Purchase hereMain image kindly supplied by KramerRelated contentWhy a versatile curry comb should be in every grooming kitBenefits of grooming for horse and ownerHow to clip a horse who is scared of clippersUseful brushes for your grooming kitAlan Davies daily grooming routineThe post Have you heard of a horse grooming vacuum? appeared first on Your Horse.

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Congrats to our Weekend Winners! From Vermont to Kentucky to California and everywhere in between, Eventers were out in full force! We also saw our Paris Olympic Team out representing, with Boyd Martin and Caroline Pamukcu competing at Fair Hill, and Liz Halliday out at WindRidge. We also spied Erin Kanaras old 5* partner Paddy the Caddy campaigning in Fair Hills Beginner Novice Rider A division with Sara Baron. Well done to all with a special shout out to the winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Riley Young and Paloma Paz, who left an impression with their 14.7 in the Junior Starter A division at Woodside. Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (Elkton, MD) [Website][Scoring] View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mia Farley (@_miafarley)Open Intermediate A: Braden Speck and BSF Liam (31.4)Open Intermediate B: Shannon Lilley and Eindhoven Garette (37.1)Open Preliminary A: Isabelle Bosley and Conner (23.3)Open Preliminary B: Boyd Martin and Nugget (26.9)Preliminary Rider: Chloe Paddack and Hawthornstud Fortunate Love (28.9)Modified Rider: Heidi Siegmund and Ashwood HJ Leandro (31.2)Open Modified: Lillian Heard Wood and Cooley Maestro (25.1)Open Training A: Mia Farley and Pina Colada 28 (24.5)Open Training B: Boyd Martin and Shmick (21.1)Training Rider A: Marina Cassou and Cooley Monsoon (23.3)Training Rider B: Avery Cascarino and Excel Star Quidams Cavalier (25.7)Novice Rider A: Kendal Fansler and Curioso (31.2)Novice Rider B: Kendal Fansler and Delilahs Boy (26.9)Open Novice A: Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse (23.3)Open Novice B: Alexander Conrad and Jive (18.3)Beginner Novice Rider A: Sara Baron and Paddy the Caddy (27.2)Beginner Novice Rider B: Michelle DeLeon and Silk Market (28.9)Open Beginner Novice A: Lillian Heard Wood and Topolino (24.1)Open Beginner Novice B: Nicole Ligon and Mocha (36.8)GMHA Festival of Eventing August H.T. (South Woodstock, VT) [Website][Scoring] View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zina Baltopoulos (@zinatopple)CCI 3*S: Erin Risso and Sportsfield Enquiry (40.9)CCI 2*S: Fylicia Barr and Quantum Cooley (29.9)Open Intermediate: Audrey Littlefield and Mr. Pumpkin (52.9)Open Preliminary: Emily Van Gemeren and Winter Carnival (39.2)Preliminary Rider: Megan Tardiff and Vindakova (39.2)Modified Rider: Sasha Said and I DunNo (38.9)Open Modified: Linden Wiesman and Discreto (35.2)Junior Training: Moira Danzig and Tell M Nothin (33.0)Open Training: Danielle Downing and Caribe PCH (31.9)Training Rider: Sandra Holden and Evil Munchkin (27.4)Junior Novice: Ava Sprowl and Riots Veronica Mars (28.9)Novice Rider A: Katie Garr and Boston Jack (31.1)Novice Rider B: Anneka Paelinck and Maleficent (31.4)Open Novice: Marcia Kulak and Pantheon (27.2)Beginner Novice Rider A: Helena Kopczynski and Bantry Bays Roper (28.4)Beginner Novice Rider B: Andrea Flannery and SYP Rising Flaire (27.8)Junior Beginner Novice: Carissa Littlefield and Rule Breaking (31.6)Open Beginner Novice: Tracy Hewlett and Gallos Heavenly Gold Foil (33.4) View this post on InstagramA post shared by N&C Equestrian LLC (@nandcequestrianllc)Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH Qualifier (Lexington, KY) [Website][Scoring] View this post on InstagramA post shared by Olivia Miller (@omiller_eventing)NEH-New Event Horse-Open Provisional Scores: Maria Moraniec and She Is (74.6)YEH-4 Year Old Provisional Scores: Kate Sand and SE SMALL BATCH(76.7)YEH-5 Year-old-Open Provisional Scores: Olivia Iskra and Cooley SilverSpark (80.9)Otter Creek Summer H.T. (Wheeler, WI) [Website][Scoring] View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sarah Coltrin (@sarahcoltrin)Open Intermediate: Ali Kuhn and Little Hail (29.1)Intermediate/Prelim: Rebecca Gall and Winning Attribute (69.9)Open Preliminary: Kristina Koehler and Opus 54 (150.0)Open Modified: Cathrine Wunderlich and Concatulations (33.3)Junior Training Rider: Ava Linder and Midnight Flight (40.8)Open Training: Brad Hall and Montauk Blue (27.9)Senior Training Rider: Morgan Risseeuw and Havana Skye (30.8)Junior Novice Rider: Riley Mueller and Gemily (30.7)Open Novice: Brad Hall and CMF Royal Diamond (28.6)Senior Novice Rider A: Ava Friese and Rossmores Invincible Spirit (31.9)Senior Novice Rider B: Brynna Gang and Wise Guy (25.3)Junior Beginner Novice Rider A: Lily Boettner and Namibia (35.6)Junior Beginner Novice Rider B: Elliemae Grace Firlan and Lidos Nimble Cat and Kaitlyn Calhoun and High Fashion (32.8)Open Beginner Novice: Meaghan Marinovich-Burdick and Old number 7 (21.6)Senior Beginner Novice Rider: Jessica Cooper and Free at Lass (34.1)Starter A: Cora Fletcher and Fairhavens Phoenix (35.8)Starter B: Michele McCarty Woods and Autograph (30.3)WindRidge Farm Summer H.T. (Mooresboro, NC) [Website][Scoring] View this post on InstagramA post shared by Leslie Beth (@leslibeth)Intermediate: Lucienne Bellissimo and Qatar M (52.4)Intermediate/Preliminary: Will Faudree and Reloaded (41.1)Preliminary 1: Lucienne Bellissimo and Damorkus (36.1)Preliminary 2: Maggie Hitron and Mawhinney (43.1)Preliminary/Training: Lisa Borgia and Silmarillion (26.7)Training 1: Jax Maxian and Excel Star High Hopes (27.8)Training 2: Elisabeth Halliday and Cooley Kaboom (20.7)Novice 1: Elisabeth Halliday and Lamorlaye (23.6)Novice 2: Susan Faulkner and HelloHello (21.4)Novice 3: Jordan Crabo and Cooley Catalyst (25.3)Beginner Novice 1: Heather Sinclair and About Time Too (31.2)Beginner Novice 2: Brooke Babcock and Lenny (27.2)Beginner Novice 3: Jillian Newman and Sunhill Rover (33.1)Beginner Novice CT: Faith Waelz and Bobs Lemonhead (37.8)Introductory: Eliza Merritt and Bean (27.5)Intro CT: Penelope Maddalone and Pearl O Prado (54.8)Starter 1: Erika Davis and Galahad SZ (22.7)Starter 2: Alexandra Mottershead and Bentley (27.7)Grasshopper: Cayla Bourne and Perfect Gentleman (28.0)Starter CT: Sandra Regina Bailey and Jaceys Humble Boy (33.3)Woodside Summer H.T (Woodside, CA) [Website][Scoring] View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kevin Bowen (@kevwbsf)Open Intermediate: Tamra Smith and Lillet 3 (30.8)Open Preliminary: Elsa Warble and FE Unlimited (30.5)Open Modified: Paige Beauchamp Crandon and Fyfin Ramiro (29.1)Junior Training Rider: Isabella Rega and Blurred Lines (31.0)Senior Training Rider: Lauren Henry and Carel Cruiser (31.8)Open Training: Helen Alliston and Fary Prince (27.6)Junior Novice Rider: Ava Eschelman and Rochambeau (30.0)Senior Novice Rider: Ashley McCaughan and Diassini (30.0)Novice Amateur: Jeanne Carley and Shannondale Fionn (30.6)Open Novice: Tamra Smith and Kareena K (15.8)Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Michaela Smith and Cashmaker (19.4)Senior Beginner Novice Rider A: Audrey Miller and Armi (28.4)Senior Beginner Novice Rider B: Lisa Sires and SF Dayton (23.8)Open Beginner Novice: Tanisha Naidoo and Iron Man S Lady VH Beeckhof Z (25.9)Junior Starter A: Riley Young and Paloma Paz (14.7)Junior Starter B: Savvy Claytonand Devon Ridge Artemas (19.3)Senior Starter: Julie Brookman and Deacon (31.7) View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tamie Smith Next Level Eventing _official (@tsmitheventing)