ECOGOLD riders Hawley Bennett and Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch are going to Badminton Horse Trials
It was confirmed today that ECOGOLD riders, World Equestrian Games Silver Medalists Hawley Bennett and Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch have received Equine Canada grants (along with their WEG teammate Selena O’Hanlon) to compete at the Badminton Horse Trials.
When we saw Hawley and Stephanie in Ottawa in January, we discussed their Badminton plans. Here is a short clip.
The Canadian Eventing Team’s fantastic 2010 results have provided Equine Canada with increased funding from Own the Podium (government program). However, the generous Equine Canada grant does not cover all the costs so the riders will be organizing fundraising events.
Stephanie sent us the following information about hers.
FUNDRAISER SPRING DERBY AND DINNER AT MAPLE RIDGE EQUI-CENTRE MAPLE RIDGE, BC
It is very exciting...now we just need to raise some money!!!
March 13th MREC in Maple Ridge BC which is owned by Ollie's breeder...the place he was raised!
It will be a derby course, two classes 2'9" and 3"3"
Cash prizes
Course designed by Janice Spenst
Dinner in the restaurant/pub at 5pm, door prizes there...
Open this PDF file for the entry form and more details:
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We are crossing our fingers for a great spring and some Badminton ribbons for Stephanie and Hawley! At least, we know they will look great in their ECOGOLD Saddle Pads and Horse Boots. |