View this post on InstagramA post shared by Monica Spencer (@monicaspencernz)By time time you read this, its likely Burghley cross country day will be underway already, but in any case: WELCOME to the biggest day at Big, Bad, Burghley! We cant wait to see how today shakes out on what is arguably (or, maybe not) the toughest cross country course in the world. I mean, just look at this. Look at it!Photo via Sarah Ennis on Facebook.Safe to say, were feeling good about watching, maybe not so good at the prospect of riding. But as Monica Spencer, who unfortunately is not tall enough to plank the iconic Cottesmore Leap as pictured above, said yesterday, Im terrified, but Im sure once I leave the start box, Ill find some bravery!In all seriousness, were wishing everyone safe rides today. As we all know, safety is never guaranteed in high-risk sports like these. The biggest priority is getting our horses home safely and confidently I think most riders will tell you that the rest is nearly icing on the cake, especially when bearing in mind those we have lost and those who are currently recovering from injuries. Lets always remind ourselves to do right by our horses, and to let this guide our decisions and our mentality as we take on lifes challenges (even if those dont include a Burghley cross country ride). U.S. Weekend EventsFive Points H.T. (NC): [Website] [Entries / Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]Flora Lea Fall H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries / Ride Times] [Volunteer]CDCTA Fall H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Volunteer] [Scoring]Major International EventsDefender Burghley: [Website] [Entries] [Timing & Scoring] [Burghley TV] [Tickets] [ENs Coverage]Saturday LinksCheck out the data-packed Form Guide put out by Equiratings ahead of todays cross country and tomorrows show jumping at Burghley. Want more back stories on each horse and rider? Study up on our own Form Guide here.Medal Or Not, Grooms Deserve Recognition TooBurghley Young Event Horse Winner is Tipped to Go All the WayU.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Clinches Team Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic GamesNominations Open for US Equestrians 2024 Pegasus Award and Lifetime Achievement AwardReframe the Way You See DistancesSponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands View this post on InstagramA post shared by World Equestrian Brands (@worldeqbrands)It may be the final days of summer, but its still HOT HOT HOT out there in most areas. Weve been obsessing over the Equilibrium Quick-Chill Sheet, which leverages water-activated conduction technology to effectively dissipate heat from your horses body, promoting optimal comfort without the hassle of traditional soaking methods. Easily reactivated with water, it offers a reusable, eco-friendly cooling solution that can be used multiple times, making it ideal for competitive environments, remote locations, or even during travel restrictions like hose pipe bans.Video Break:Go back to Burghley 2015 and ride around cross country between the ears with William Fox Pitt and Fernhill Pimms: