Galway Downs International!

The weather on both coasts has been tremendously unusual lately, with an epic snowstorm on the east coast and an equally epic amount of rain at Galway Downs! The massive amounts of rain brought back memories of Fair Hill 2009, and it was a tough weekend for both the riders and the vendors exhibiting at Galway.

Barbara Crabo Celebrating in the Rain!

Competing in such weather conditions on the west coast can be extremely challenging to riders who are accustom to dry footing. It presents a whole new set of challenges for the horses, who become much more sore in such deep conditions. Tom spent most of his time in the stabling area treating horses with sore backs and fetlocks and catering to his own competition horse, RevitaVet Capato, who was running in his first CCI 1*. RevitaVet was in heavy use this weekend and was able to help several competitors in all 3 FEI divisions prepare their horses for the jog after completing a tough XC.

James Alliston on Jumbo's Jake

James Alliston (pictured above) had an enormously successful weekend with wins in both the CCI1* on Mojo and CCI3* on Jumbo's Jake, and a 2nd in the CCI2* on Tivoldi (by .4 points).  Barb Crabo also had a winning streak taking first in the CCI1* Steeple Chase on Over Easy and 3rd in the CCI3* riding Eveready II.

Tom, Robert Kellerhouse

Young California Rider Maxance McManamy (pictured above) continued to prove she is a real talent for the future by finishing 3rd overall from a field of 29 starters in the CCI2*. She was awarded a RevitaVet system for having the best CCI2* Young Rider score.  RevitaVet Capato also came in a very respectable 10th place out of a field of 45 horses in the CCI 1*!  FULL EVENT RESULTS

This week we'll be heading East to be an exhibitor at the Equine Affair in Springfield, Mass.

"Equine Affaire serves horsepeople and the horse industry nationwide with annual events in Massachusetts and Ohio. Each exposition offers exceptional opportunities to learn, shop, network, and be entertained for horse enthusiasts of all disciplines, breed persuasions, and skill levels.

This is an enormous equestrian trade show, open to the public, so come on out & go shoppping!!

Events of September 23-25

Poplar Place Farm HT - RevitaVet sponsored riders Becky Holder, Nina Ligon, and Katie Ruppel finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the CIC3*division.

At Twin Rivers HT, Paso Robles, CA where it was traditionally hot most of the weekend, Gina Miles won the Open Prelim, edging out Tamra Smith. James Alliston won both Training Horse and Novice Horse division while Tamra Smith won the 4 year old YEH championships. Congratulations also goes to Madoline Sexton of Santa Ynez for winning the RevitaVet Prelim YR Challenge, riding on Ben Cruise and finishing with a score of 34.7 and earning a RevitaVet system for the win.

Wheeler, WI, Otter Creek Fall HT, Jamie Price riding Overdraft, won the Intermediate division on her dressage score of 36.8

Good Weekend For RevitaVet Riders

September 15, 2011
Although somewhat late, some of the events this past weekend deserve recognition. AEC held once again in Chattahoochee Hills, Fairburn, GA. The weather cooperated for this year's championships and a lot of credit has to go to the organizers. It rained quite havily earlier in the week due to a passing hurricane. Good job Ritch Temple.

Barbara Crabo of Scottsdale, AZ, riding Eveready II to a first place finish in the Advanced class. Finishing on her Dressage score of 32.4, edging out Buck Davidson riding on Ballynoecastle RM, also finishing on Dressage score of 32.8.

Heather Morris, riding on Master P won the Open Prelim on her Dressage score of 30.7. Also, you got to give a lot of credit to Mattie Kelly, riding on The Highlander in a huge class of 68 horses in the Beginner Novice Rider Junior division, Mattie took 3rd place finishing on her Dressage score of 35.2.

Moving across the pond in the UK, and the Blenheim HT, Tiana Coudray, riding on Ringwood Magister, finished in 2nd place in the CCI***. Talk about a huge class, there were 97 starters in this division.

Also this weekend, at the CMSA Eastern US Championships held in Murfreesboro, TN, young Cody Clark set 3 world records in the first 3 of 5 stages. Wait till this kid grows, he will dominate this sport. See the run on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUbh63MOGL4

Good job everyone.....

Buck Wins CIC3* at Richland Park, MI

August 25-28 2011. Thank you Kay & Bob Willmarth for putting on yet another great show at Richland Park. Congratulations to Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM for winning the CIC3* on Dressage score of 43.30. Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda achieved the same score but Buck was closer to the XC Optimum time. Congratulations also to all the winners of the other Divisions. RevitaVet sponsored the Young Rider Preliminary Division and awarded a RevitaVet System to winner Sarah Dunkerton riding Matapeake, finishing on her Dressage score of 34.80.

Rebecca Farm's Wrap Up

Tom just called me from his home in Az., to tell me that he took a marathon road trip home from Rebecca Farms & drove for almost 24 hours straight.  After avoiding 2 deer in the road, landing in a ditch, he has arrived in one piece.  Now that's dedication to the sport of eventing!!

It was a fantastic weekend for so many of the RevitaVet riders.  Notably with the top three places in the CCI 3* going to friends by Hawley Bennett, Buck Davidson and Allie Slusher, after Arthur had an unfortunate meltdown during stadium. Phillip Dutton clinched the advanced division and Tammie Smith headed up the 1*.  Jordan had a heart breaking rail on RevitaVet Capato to drop into second just behind Kelly Prather!  Full Results

As always, Eventing Nation was on hand for full coverage of the event & posted a great video recap by Josh Walker, of the USEA.  Josh and I have worked together producing Boyd Martin's training videos & he always delivers a great result!

Show Jumping Day Video from Rebecca Farm

By John on July 25, 2011 10:54 AM, Filed Under Videos

Check out the video recap of Sunday at Rebecca Farm from Josh Walker and the USEA:



Go eventing.

Cody Clark leads the pack into the finals at the AQHA Battle In The Saddle in Oklahoma City

It was a hot in Oklahoma City but not just the weather. There was a father and son team that competed in the Battle of the Saddle event and they were on fire. Rock and Cody Clark, what a team! Cody took High Overall in the main event ousting out 8 other men's level 6 riders among other shooters that are considered the "cream of the crop". The final go round continued to be just as hot. Cody, once again, took High Overall beating out his Dad by less than .1 second. Cody finished the match winning everything that he entered. Great accomplishment for this 16 years old. To view Cody's run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwi3fTg_6Bk&NR=1

Continue to Help Our Friends at True Prospect Farm!

Please help us continue to raise funds for the whole crew at Boyd's and True Prospect Farm!

Through the hard work & volunteer efforts of many people and many donors, we are launching the 2nd leg of the PRO/SCES online ebay auction!!

This auction features a variety of items including some great lesson packages from Buck Davidson, Ange Bean, Stephie Baer.....as well as several amazing vacation homes, tack, a Point Two Air Jacket, photography, art, etc.

Please continue to spread the word & support the fundraising efforts. Everyone at Windurra USA and True Prospect Farm is so appreciative of the outpouring of support from our riding community!

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