Behind The Scenes At The World Equestrian Games

What would you do if you had to prepare a horse for an awards ceremony? You had to braid both the mane and tail, tack up, wrap the legs with white wraps, and help the rider get dressed. And you only had 10 minutes.

I had the pleasure of being part of the bronze-medal Australian Eventing Team at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, in August. I filled the vital role as groom for Megan Jones and Kirby Park Irish Jester. There is no bigger event than the WEG or the Olympics, and being behind the scenes and in on the action is an amazing experience. From the time I got off the plane in Germany until we left the horses in Newmarket, England, for quarantine, I never stopped being amazed at my surroundings and the luck that got me there.

Preparing For WEG