Symposium George Morris, Ingrid Klimke and David O'Connor - Dressage DAY 1

The most anticipated eventing symposium has begun and here are a few videos from day 1. Dressage Session with Ingrid Klimke and David O'Connor.
Diana Burnett and Shigatzi - CCI2* dressage test, warm-up and test



Jessica Phoenix and Exploring - CCI3* dressage test

A great Royal Winter Fair

It was our first time with a trade stand at the Royal Winter Fair and we had a blast! It was 11 days working very loooong hours but we saw lots of friends, had Meet & Greets with ECOGOLD riders and were also able to sneak out to catch a bit of the action.
Enjoy our pictures and videos!

Autograph session with double Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward.
Canada's Dressage Stars meet fans at the ECOGOLD stand after the Grand Prix

Here are some video highlights!
Team Challenge - McLain and Charlie Jayne jump clear, riding in ECOGOLD pads, and help USA win the Team Challenge! Here's McLain and Phillipa's ride.

Grand Prix Freestyle: Ashley Holzer wins, Denielle Gallagher 3rd, Jacquie Brooks and Cheryl Meisner finish 4th, all riding in ECOGOLD pads:
Ashley Holzer's ride

Denielle Gallagher and Abrikos

Cheryl Meisner and Paganini

Jackie Brooks and Balmoral

and here's some fun and silly stuff!
the Canine/Equine Challenge winner

Pas de Deux: "Dressage meets Cowboy" with Gillian Sutherland riding in ECOGOLD pads

Indoor eventing - Diana Burnett

Indoor eventing - Jessica Phoenix

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Ecogold sponsors symposium with George Morris, Ingrid Klimke and David O'Connor

Ecogold is very excited to sponsor Canadian Eventing’s National Coaching Symposium on Nov. 21-23 at the Royal Canadian Riding Academy near Toronto, Canada.
It will feature three equestrian legends: George Morris, chef d’équipe of the USET Showjumping team, 2008 Olympic Team Gold medalist Ingrid Klimke and David O’Connor, Canadian Eventing Team’s International Technical Advisor. The symposium will combine practical sessions with riders in ECOGOLD's Saddle pads and panel discussions.
On November 22nd, there will be a special evening panel discussion on "Hong Kong Coaching Strategies" facilitated by Peter Gray with special guests including Terrace Millar, Chef d’Equipe of the Canadian Showjumping Team.
What an amazing opportunity for riders and coaches to learn from the world’s best!
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Fair Hill - CCI** Showjumping videos

A spectacular finish! After leading in dressage and a perfect cross-country ride, Hannah Sue Burnett and St Barts win 2009 Fair Hill CCI** with an unforgettable ride!!!

Karen O'Connor and Allstar - finished 5th

Phillip Dutton and Isabella II

Karl Slezak and Watson's Shelbreen

Lillian Heard and Share Option

Boyd Martin wins Fair Hill, Karen 2nd, Phillip 4th!

The sun shined for Boyd Martin with a win on Neville Bardos and a 6th place on Remington XXV at the Fair Hill International CCI3*. Riders in ECOGOLD saddle pads did an amazing job, with 5 in the top 7!! Here are some videos...

Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos - 1st place

Karen O'Connor and Mandiba - 2nd place

Phillip Dutton and Kheops du Quesnay - 4th place

Boyd Martin and Remington XXV - 6th place

Sharon White and Rafferty's Rules - 7th place

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: