On Thursday, we had our ‘mini WEG’ at Kentucky Equine Research. Robin and Ralee were the first to go in front of judges Kristi Wysocki (S) and Janet Foy (I). The test was smooth, maybe a bit too smooth. Janet had some wonderful suggestions and both Robin and I discussed them and how we will implement them during competition next week,
Our stalls at the WEG will be directly across from the covered arena where all of the para-equestrian tests will be ridden. We ran into ‘I’ judge Jayne Ayers, who loaned two horses to the Japanese team and one to the Argentinian team.
Our U.S. team will arrive at the Horse Park on Saturday afternoon and Robin will start competing Ralee on Tuesday afternoon, so, keep us in your thoughts!
After a quick lunch we meandered over to the Horse Park to watch the Individual reining final and I have to say, that the atmosphere was just electric, supportive and fun—every movement was celebrated, every effort rewarded.
We ran into eventer Shanon Day who was one of the guinea pigs for the 2 point vest, What a great product. Robin just had to join in and try it for herself and as a member of the USEF Safety Committee, she feels strongly about such safety measures.
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Tomorrow will be Ralee’s day off. We will be watching the eventing dressage and of course, the Grand Prix freestyle and I will report back to you on Saturday.
Until then,
Elly
