Phillip Dutton Eventing Academy - Cross-country Session

Here are a few videos from a cross-country session at Phillip Dutton's Eventing Academy, last Wednesday.

Dutton Camp 2010 - Cross-Country 1/4 - Warm-up

Dutton Camp 2010 - Cross-Country 2/4 - Jumping Logs

Dutton Camp 2010 - Cross-Country 3/4 - The Coffin 

Dutton Camp 2010 - Cross-Country 4/4 - Water Jump 

Phillip Dutton's Eventing Academy - Photo Gallery

Here are a few pictures from our time at Phillip Dutton's Eventing Academy on Wednesday, June 30. The camp is held annually, at Phillip's True Prospect Farm in West Grove, PA.

True Prospect Farm - view

Cross-Country Warm-Up

Cross-country Schooling

Water Jump

Grooming presentation: Emma shows off the stud 

collection

True Prospect Farm

Connaught - 2008 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** winner

O'Connor Eventing Camp 3 - XC Boots

O'Connor Eventing Camp - Presentation and discussion about the important aspects of Cross-country Boots with ECOGOLD president and textile engineer John Da Silva, Olympian Karen O'Connor and O'Connor Event Team Head Groom Max Corcoran.

O'Connor Eventing Camp 3 - XC BOOTS

Bromont Three Day Event - Cross-country Videos CCI2*

Here are a couple of videos from the CCI2*

Valerie Vizcarrondo and Clifton Jade - insider information: Val bought Clifton Jade (aka Morris) from Boyd Martin, who imported him from New Zealand.


Canada's Penny Rowland riding Flying Finn - insider information: Penny is a full-time vet for small animals and travels with her entourage of Jack Russells

Fair Hill 2009 - freezing, wet and muddy!

We've been at Fair Hill International CCI since Thursday and the weather has not been cooperating. Everyone is shivering and covered in mud head to toe. Several riders decided to call it a day before the cross-country and not risk an injury. Thankfully, the ones that braved the difficult conditions all made it safely (there were a few falls but nothing serious). ECOGOLD sponsored riders shined! Boyd Martin finished in 1st place and Karen O'Connor and Phillip Dutton tied for second. Here are some videos from today's cross-country and a couple of dressage videos. Enjoy!
Boyd Martin and Remington:

Karen O'Connor and Mandiba:

Phillip Dutton and Kheops du Quesnay:

Kelly List and Mistral - CCI3*:

Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos - CCI3* Dressage:

Karen O'Connor and Allstar - CCI2* Dressage:

Secure saddle pad - the choice of US Team at Burghley

Top US riders competing at Burghley CCI4* will be riding in ECOGOLD's newest saddle pad, the Secure™ Saddle pad, specially designed to improve the safety, comfort & performance of horse and rider.

- No Slipping, no sliding! The non-slip material at the top and underside keeps the saddle secure, reducing pressure on the girth & breast plate and making the horse more comfortable.
- Quick moisture evaporation! The high-tech Air-Knit fabric has a waffle-like texture which doubles the moisture evaporation surface to keep the horse cool & dry.
- Impact protection without compromise! The 100% breathable high-density foam in the seat area protects the horse's back from impact without adding bulk.
- Innovative design for a better rider position! There is no foam on the flaps, for the closest possible leg contact and a more stable riding position.

The Secure™ Saddle pad is priced at $160. Available in cross-country, dressage and jumping styles.
To order Call Toll-Free 1-866-432-6465 or visit our website: SECURE SADDLE PAD

See technical video explaining the pad at Phillip Dutton's Eventing Academy.


See the pad in action with Buck Davidson riding Ballynoe Castle

More from Burghley! We will be posting daily updates & videos on this blog as we follow the US team: www.ecogold.blogspot.com

Top 1-2-3 in ECOGOLD pads at CIC*** Eventing World Cup Qualifier

ECOGOLD's Secure Saddle pads are catching like wildfire in the eventing world. Here are some videos from the cross-country CIC***W on Saturday.

Bromont - photos

Enjoy these great pics showing ECOGOLD saddle pads in action!

Bromont CCI*** - Cross-country

Here are a few videos of riders in ECOGOLD saddle pads competing in the CCI***. Enjoy!

Bromont CCI** - Phillip Dutton & Dario

Here is a video of Phillip Dutton & Dario competing in the CCI** at Bromont.

Bromont XC - CCI*

Here are two videos of ECOGOLD-sponsored rider Boyd Martin in the CCI*. Boyd rides in the new SECURE saddle pad, specially designed to improve safety on rigorous cross-country rides (not on website yet!).

Part 1/3 - News & videos from Jersey Fresh

Jersey Fresh was a show of ups and downs and mixed emotions. Sadly, Phillip Dutton had a fall on the cross-country course with Bailey Wick, in which the horse was fatally injured. On the other hand, we saw great successes from Boyd Martin who won the Jersey Fresh CIC*** with Belmont and Molly Rosin, finishing 7th in her first CIC*** with Havarah's Charly.
Here are a couple of videos from Boyd's cross-country CCI** and CCI*** rides.



On this new video, Boyd is testing the final prototype of an upcoming XC saddle pad. It will be in the market in the next few weeks.

Phillip Dutton at Rolex in ECOGOLD pads!

Here's a video of Phillip Dutton & Connaught riding in ECOGOLD's WitherCare Saddle pad. Warning: this is a professional, don't try this at home. :)

Exciting Cross-country!

Last weekend, we travelled to the Fair Hill Horse Trials in Maryland and watched cross-country live for the first time. We had the privilege of seeing in action Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin and Valerie Vizcarrondo, all riding in ECOGOLD saddle pads.
Phillip was kind enough to test some prototypes for a new XC saddle pad during the show. The new pad will be launched later this year.

Enjoy Phillip's and Boyd's Cross-country rides in the Open Preliminary Division. Filming cross-country was a sport in itself...a lot of "where's Waldo" was involved.

here's Phillip:


and here's Boyd: