Moving Up at MDHT!

5 horses clear in the Intermediate @ MDHT.
Very happy with all the boys, especially Bennett and Joey moving up a level.

Ryan & Classic Remain on 2014 Australian National Squad!

We received an exciting confirmation that Ryan and Classic continue to remain on the Australian National Squad.  We just received the following letter from the Selectors, confirming that Ryan and Classic have continued to meet the team criteria upon the recent selectors review. 



There is one more share remaining in Fernhill Classic, and full support will help them continue to compete at this level and hopefully ride for Australia!  Thank you for all the help and support from his current owners, supporters, sponsors and team members at Woodstock Eventing.

_________________________________________________

Ryan Wood
woodstockeventing@hotmail.com

Date: 17 July 2014

Re: 2014 Equestrian Australia National Squads

Dear Ryan,

The National Eventing Selectors met recently to review combinations for Equestrian Australia’s National Squads for the second half of 2014.

We are writing to inform you that you and your horse Fernhill Classic have met the selection criteria and will remain on the 2016 Squad at this point in time.

The reviewed squads for the second half of 2014 will be announced on the website shortly.

At the end of 2014, the squad selection criteria will be reviewed, and a new criteria set in place for the 2015 squads onwards. At the end of 2014 you will be subject to meeting the new criteria for 2015 in order to retain your place on the squad.

Congratulations on retaining your place on the National Squad. If you have any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us.



Kind regards,

Chris Webb
High Performance Manager Equestrian Australia

Georgia Clifford
Chair National Eventing Selectors Equestrian Australia

The Chronicle's Article - "The Bionic Man on the Brink of Fame"

Many thanks to The Chronicle of the Horse and Lindsay Berreth for such a well written article on Ryan and his journey in the world of eventing! This is a very comprehensive article with details on Ryan's rise to the 4* level in Australia before moving to the US to overcome diversity and continue on his path to the top of the sport.

There are many interesting quotes and bits of past information that many may not know....so enjoy!

Please take the time to read this great article starting on page 52.

"The Bionic Man on the Brink of Fame"
http://read.uberflip.com/i/343154/57

Big Sunday At The Jersey Horse Park!

Summit Sporthorses' Powell - clear through the Jersey Shore!

I rode 7 horses, including Summit Sporthorses' Powell, who won from start to finish by 7 points!
Illiniza was 2nd in the Prelim and Ruby won the Novice holding her dressage lead, with all the Summit Sporthorses', jumping clear on Stadium and XC!  These are impressive results for any breeder to have these top placings with 3 horses at one event, congratulations to the breeder Ilona English!

Sarah Hughes' Cobra

Sarah Hughes Cobra was 2nd in the Novice, also finishing on his dressage score, jumping very well in stadium and XC.

Curran and Margy Simpsons Dday clocked around the Prelim, clear in stadium and XC, finishing 5th. Teddy Sarco was so good in all 3 phases finishing 8th in the Novice.

Mary Hazzard's Magic Replica had a solid performance, having 1 rail in Stadium and picking up a little time XC, finishing 13th in the Prelim.  Jordan also rode her mare Frenchy to 4th place in the Prelim as well.

Curran and Flame went for a swim in the "Jersey Shore", but both horse and rider walked away sound just a little soggy.  The drop into water caused problems for a number of combinations.