Blenheim Results.

[fernie fox]

http://www.bdwp.co.uk/cgi-bin/3d.pl?page=dr_res&fn=ble09.csv&sct=A

[quietann]

Will you look at that! Allison Springer is in FIRST PLACE!

[Jazzy Lady]

Jessie Phoenix is in 7th so far!

Apparently Jessica Hampf is now Canadian. Sweet :D

[QHEventr]

Jess has been Canadian.....for a while at least

[Jazzy Lady]

Jess has been Canadian.....for a while at least

Really? Where is she from? Is she west coast?

Well don't I feel silly! lol. I thought she was American.

[QHEventr]

She's based in Auburn, AL. She was there while I was based at the same farm during college. I'm pretty sure she claimed canadian nationality then....2002/2004, but its been a while

[subk]

I believe Jess was born in Canada then moved to Tennessee when she was a child. Grew up here until she went to college at Auburn. I think her parents are still here. AND for trivia, I think she went to the same high school as Linden Wiseman.

[Jealoushe]

Jessie Phoenix is in 7th so far!

Apparently Jessica Hampf is now Canadian. Sweet :D

Awesome!

[Jealoushe]

Results have been updated, Allison still holding the lead and the Canadians are doing very well!

[Carried Away]

Will Faudree into 4th place!!

[quietann]

Also see here (http://www.bdwp.co.uk/cgi-bin/3d.pl?page=dr_res&fn=ble09.csv,bl209.csv&sct=B) for dressage results in the "8/9 yo CCI***" (I assume for 8 and 9 year old horses???) where the only American entry, After Eight ridden by Aimee Mowbray, is in 5th place out of 23.

[JER]

I believe Jess was born in Canada then moved to Tennessee when she was a child. Grew up here until she went to college at Auburn. I think her parents are still here. AND for trivia, I think she went to the same high school as Linden Wiseman.

The Nashville area is crawling with Canadians. But they're like ninjas, cruising along under the radar, until you wave some Montreal smoked meat around and suddenly they're swarming around like flies.

:)

[Sudi's Girl]

Will Faudree into 4th place!!

Yay!!! Go Will & Ernie!!!

[FairWeather]

so sad I missed Allison's test, but saw Will's and it was Fabulous! Will post pictures soon!
The weather is perfect here, if a bit hot during the top of the day. XC course is filled to the brim with tables. Just when you think you had seen all the tables, oops! Another TABLE!
:)
XC day should be great tomorrow!

[GotSpots]

Lots of pictures please!!

[clivers]

The Nashville area is crawling with Canadians. But they're like ninjas, cruising along under the radar, until you wave some Montreal smoked meat around and suddenly they're swarming around like flies.

:)

ROTFLMAO!!!!

[tle]

Final dressage results -- Allison & Arthur are still in 1st!! Will & Pawlow are in 8th, Holly Payne in 55th. The Canadians aren't bad -- Jessica Phoenix & Exploring in 19th, with Exponential in 32nd, Jessica Hampf in 37th and Waylon Roberts in 67th.

[Tazzie]

Wow Arthur! I really like that pair.

[JenEM]

Random and possibly stupid question, but is Louise Skelton related to showjumper Nick Skelton?

Will videos of this be up anywhere, like with Burghley? As someone just getting into eventing, I found them very educational viewing :)

[gchildean]

That question was also asked on the Burghley blog and no she isn't.

[subk]

The Nashville area is crawling with Canadians. But they're like ninjas, cruising along under the radar, until you wave some Montreal smoked meat around and suddenly they're swarming around like flies.

:)
Ha!

So you were in Nashville, flying under the radar, were you? I'm thinking of waving around some "Nashville smoked meat" (that would be Southern BBQ to you!) during MTPC HT. We'll see if anyone swarms around--let me know if you're in town!

[JER]

Ha!

So you were in Nashville, flying under the radar, were you? I'm thinking of waving around some "Nashville smoked meat" (that would be Southern BBQ to you!) during MTPC HT. We'll see if anyone swarms around--let me know if you're in town!

I'm so under the radar that I'm in Nashville right now...

... but the Montreal smoked meat trick doesn't work with me. I'm not
Canadian, I just live with one, much of the time on his side of the border. But in both places, I swear I'm surrounded by Canadians. I'm not sure if Americans realize just how much of their good ol' country music is made by Canadians. Stealthy bunch, our neighbors to the north.

[Blugal]

Stealthy stealthy :lol:

[Ibex]

Naw... we're easy to spot. We're the ones with the two-fours of real beer eh!

<ducks and runs>

[Carol Ames]

Do you suppose she's going to be up/ ready for WEG:lol:?

[RunForIt]

I'm so under the radar that I'm in Nashville right now...

... but the Montreal smoked meat trick doesn't work with me. I'm not
Canadian, I just live with one, much of the time on his side of the border. But in both places, I swear I'm surrounded by Canadians. I'm not sure if Americans realize just how much of their good ol' country music is made by Canadians. Stealthy bunch, our neighbors to the north.

sometimes the best of rock and roll too...Neil Young for one...

[Maya01]

The Nashville area is crawling with Canadians. But they're like ninjas, cruising along under the radar, until you wave some Montreal smoked meat around and suddenly they're swarming around like flies.

:)

:lol::lol::lol: We are the new breed of ninja. Like this Mathieu Boisselier guy - total ninja. I. Have. Never. Heard. Of. Him. I feel like I should be disowned from my home country for not knowing this Canadian eventer. And the fact that I have never heard of Jessica Hampf before reading the results this morning and seeing the Canadian flag next to her name is just lame. I truly am pitiful when it comes to my national heritage :lol:

But, GO JESS, JESS AND WAYLON!!! :winkgrin:

[vineyridge]

Ha!

So you were in Nashville, flying under the radar, were you? I'm thinking of waving around some "Nashville smoked meat" (that would be Southern BBQ to you!) during MTPC HT. We'll see if anyone swarms around--let me know if you're in town!

You better be careful about waving BBQ around. It might lure me north to view the MTPC HT, and then you'd have to feed ME. :D

[FairWeather]

just a few:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairweather/sets/72157622312369982/

I'll have loads up when i get home--the connections are too slow and spotty here unfortunately.

[3dazey]

Any news from xc? The Blenheim website doesn't have live scoring available so nothing is posted for today as of yet.

[retreadeventer]

Me too, I am looking at possibly the Horse and Hound site - maybe there is someone blogging? How about BBC - sports channel - I have a slow connection this morning, can someone search and come up with something? Would like to cheer on Allison, Holly, Will - is there another American there, too?

[subk]

Would like to cheer on Allison, Holly, Will - is there another American there, too?
Yes, Holly Payne. I've no idea who she is. Anybody?

[retreadeventer]

Nothing. I sure hope we hear from the grooms or someone over there. Fairweather I am PMing you as you said you were there. That's the only person I know there.

[JER]

An update from Horse & Hound: Lucy Wiegersma leads Blenheim Horse Trials after cross-country (http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/competitionnews/391/289164.html)

Dressage leader Allison Springer had a devastating 20 penalties late on course at The Joules Blackberry Brushes (fence 26ab) with Arthur, while fence 13ab put paid to the chances of both Neil Spratt (third after dressage on Upleadon) and Pippa Funnell (fifth after dressage on Ensign).

[subk]

Same article lists Will as moving up to 5th, with what must be 4-5 time faults. Anyone found complete results?

[snoopy]

Yes, Holly Payne. I've no idea who she is. Anybody?


Doug's sister and Marilyn's daughter. Although somewhat under the radar, another up and coming talent for sure.

[LexInVA]

:yes:

[FairWeather]

I've got results here, but they are on paper, who is looking for what?

[FairWeather]

re: holly payne--she has a horse I saw back at Southern Pines 2 that I thought was AMAZING! Tiny TINY little TB mare (chestnut!) that jumps like stink.
look at her go!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fairweather/3383072524/in/set-72157615766526197/
(from spII)

Jessica on Exponential was the other horse at SPII that made me go OMG! and they are here as well. Great fun to see them around this course!

[FairWeather]

Will had 4.5 Time faults, but otherwise clear. He chose to go the long route on one option fence, but rode beautifully. Great fun to watch.

Allison had a small glance off of a very tough looking double corner (the second). Other than that (and even WITH that) she looked amazing. I'll post some pics tonight when I get back to the hotel.

Mark Todd retired on course after several stops, and there were 8 Rider and/or horse falls. Lots of E's and a few W's. Overall the course was lovely, fair but tough.

[Doodlebug1]

full set of results is here: http://www.bdwp.co.uk/cgi-bin/3di.pl?fn=ble09.csv,bl209.csv Not quite in real time, but not too slow...

[mbj]

Holly is a lovely rider and can make up her own horses. That whole family is great! Any news on her round?
Enjoyed knowing there are Canadians and eventers in Nashville,as I am moving to Franklin from our Unionville Pa farm (which is being left in the care of 20-something eventers Maisy Grassie,Alison Chubb and Francesca King) and I know I will be absolutely jonesing for horseflesh. Saw some nice places as we have been driving around looking for a house to lease, around Leipers Fork and Grasslands,but many looked like quarter horse,tennessee walkers,or arabian. Where are the eventers? Northeast of Nashville?

[lep]

She already updated her blog -
http://allisonspringer.com/live/

[LexInVA]

I know there are Eventers in the southern part of the state near GA. Foxhunting too.

[RunForIt]

Holly is a lovely rider and can make up her own horses. That whole family is great! Any news on her round?
Enjoyed knowing there are Canadians and eventers in Nashville,as I am moving to Franklin from our Unionville Pa farm (which is being left in the care of 20-something eventers Maisy Grassie,Alison Chubb and Francesca King) and I know I will be absolutely jonesing for horseflesh. Saw some nice places as we have been driving around looking for a house to lease, around Leipers Fork and Grasslands,but many looked like quarter horse,tennessee walkers,or arabian. Where are the eventers? Northeast of Nashville?

PM Cookiepony - she lives in Nashville, is a VERY active eventer, trains with a SUPER rider/trainer/eventer, Amy Wise-Riddle...CP can help you find resources that may make your search easier!

[subk]

Holly is a lovely rider and can make up her own horses. That whole family is great! Any news on her round?
Enjoyed knowing there are Canadians and eventers in Nashville, as I am moving to Franklin from our Unionville Pa farm (which is being left in the care of 20-something eventers Maisy Grassie,Alison Chubb and Francesca King) and I know I will be absolutely jonesing for horseflesh. Saw some nice places as we have been driving around looking for a house to lease, around Leipers Fork and Grasslands,but many looked like quarter horse,tennessee walkers,or arabian. Where are the eventers? Northeast of Nashville?
If you went from Grassland to Leipers Fork and you looked left at just the right moment you would have seen my place! Going down that road you also would have been within a mile of a dozens of event horses, scads of dressage horses, numerous jumpers, a gazillion hunters (show and real) and quite a few polo ponies. Once you get closer to Leipers Fork you start finding some big time endurance riders. I don't know anyone in the area that would have walking horses other than pleasure/trail mounts--the real ones are all down around Shelbyville. But yeah, you found the right area if you want to be in the thick of Mid Tenn English sporthorsedom.

Loved looking at the results and seeing so many riders making big jumps in placement on the basis of a great XC round. Fairweather that photo Holly on that little red mare is fabulous!

[Revelations]

Holly's little mare is amazing!! I saw her go for the first time at the Fork this spring and fell in love!

[CookiePony]

Yep, we're here in Nashville, including around Leiper's Fork! subk and I have a wonderful trainer. :yes:

FairWeather... I am jealous. Burghley AND Blenheim?!

[JER]

Enjoyed knowing there are Canadians and eventers in Nashville, (...) Where are the eventers? Northeast of Nashville?

I have no idea where the eventers are in Nashville but I do know where to find Canadians.

:)

[subk]

I have no idea where the eventers are in Nashville but I do know where to find Canadians.

:)
That's no excuse. And now that we all know the secret about Montreal smoked meat, finding Canadians shouldn't be that hard either!

Obviously, I need to have a BBQ Friday night before MTPC HT so that all random COTHers, local eventers and whoever else wants to stumble upon us can gather...

And to keep this wandering thread on topic, we can talk about the Blenheim Results while eating Q.

[JER]

That's no excuse. And now that we all know the secret about Montreal smoked meat, finding Canadians shouldn't be that hard either!

Obviously, I need to have a BBQ Friday night before MTPC HT so that all random COTHers, local eventers and whoever else wants to stumble upon us can gather...

And to keep this wandering thread on topic, we can talk about the Blenheim Results while eating Q.

As they say in these parts, dang.

I see that MTPC HT is Oct 10-11. Which is the weekend my little ones (3 and 4) will be at the Ark in NC and my 7 year-old will be making her debut at (gulp) Intermediate at the Maryland HT.

I'll be too nervous to eat anything.

(However, I could show up and hand out my trademarked Maps to the Canadians' Homes. :D)

[subk]

As they say in these parts, dang.
What?! They don't say dang everywhere?


(However, I could show up and hand out my trademarked Maps to the Canadians' Homes. :D)
*snort*

[eventrider]

Holly Payne is an amazing rider and I was on a Young Rider team with her in 1999. She has brought along all of her horses and I am sure we will see more of her in the future. I am thrilled that she is able to compete on the international level, as mostly it is money holding us back! I have my fingers crossed for her.

[JER]

Isn't Holly Payne self-funded in her trip to the UK? IIRC she was having fundraisers earlier this year to pay her way.

[fernie fox]

Soo,why can't we find any results?/

Also ,who is Aimee Mobray,an american in UK,she is Eventing up a storm.

She is competing all over.

I suppose she must live there.

[NeverTime]

Will was the highest placed American in 11th with 8 pens.
Allison had 16 pens :( to finish 22nd.
Holly had 8 pens for 38th.
Waylon Roberts was the only among the US/Can contingent to show-jump clean; he finished 32, moving up from 67th after dressage.

http://www.bdwp.co.uk/cgi-bin/3d.pl?page=sj_res&fn=ble09.csv,bl209.csv&sct=A

[lizajane09]

Isn't Holly Payne self-funded in her trip to the UK? IIRC she was having fundraisers earlier this year to pay her way.

I believe she is - she's had at least two big fundraisers in the past year aimed at raising money to get to Blenheim.

[Doodlebug1]

Final results for those interested...

http://www.bdwp.co.uk/cgi-bin/3d.pl?page=sj_res&fn=ble09.csv,bl209.csv&sct=A

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/289167.html

[Sudi's Girl]

Will was the highest placed American in 11th with 8 pens.
Allison had 16 pens :( to finish 22nd.
Holly had 8 pens for 38th.
Waylon Roberts was the only among the US/Can contingent to show-jump clean; he finished 32, moving up from 67th after dressage.

http://www.bdwp.co.uk/cgi-bin/3d.pl?page=sj_res&fn=ble09.csv,bl209.csv&sct=A

Bummer! Will was doing so well before those 8 pens in stadium! Still great experience for him and Ernie though!! :) They're really coming along!

[arnika]

Just have to say, Thanks Fairweather for the pics. That mare is fab!

[boppin along]

Oh so sorry for Allison, 2 bummer shows in a row!
She must be feeling so low, I am so sorry for her. That is just not like Arthur to have so many stops and so many rails.

[InVA]

Bummer! Will was doing so well before those 8 pens in stadium! Still great experience for him and Ernie though!! :) They're really coming along!

I'm looking after Ernie and Arthur and they are both enjoying a lovely bit of turnout and a cool english "summer" day before we get picked up and shipped to the airport and fly out this afternoon/evening...They both look and feel fantastic..

[Sudi's Girl]

I'm looking after Ernie and Arthur and they are both enjoying a lovely bit of turnout and a cool english "summer" day before we get picked up and shipped to the airport and fly out this afternoon/evening...They both look and feel fantastic..

Yay! They deserve it! :)