Sunday, July 23, 2006

Behind the Scenes in Germany With the US Dressage Short Listed Riders for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games
Photos by Craig Bernstein and Debbie McDonald

Things Are Heating Up

In the meantime, the US Dressage riders all went to Muenster to watch an important competition for the German riders. At least we think that’s what they were doing. Debbie sent some photos from Muenster, all at the Beer Garden, so we are not really sure what the rest of the event was like.

There was also a visit from the US Dressage Foundation Young Rider grant recipients who accompanied by Sharon Poulin visited Stahl Balkenhol as part of their European trip.

Speaking of heating up, the heat wave has slammed into Europe, and most places don’t have air conditioning! And anyone who has trained in Germany in the summer knows about the mean German flies that will make Florida mosquitoes appear to be beloved pets.

Good thing Farnam has come out with a mega line of fly spray, which by the way they are donating a portion of the proceeds to support the USA WEG teams this year.

As USEF President David O’Connor said; “A bad summer of flies, is good news for our team.” Check out the Farnam website for details.

Debbie’s Updates from Germany