09.11.18
2018 World Equestrian Games Open at Tryon
The 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon #Tryon2018 , North Carolina are officially open. Of course on this the 17th anniversary of 9/11 plus the impending disaster that is Hurricane Florence the Games are not making the cut for the news networks beyond the local talk of the potential impacts of Hurricane Florence on the Games, which based on the latest forecast has the potential to be significant and I could see it causing postponements of some events this weekend. At the moment though everything is still on schedule with Endurance kicking things off at 6:30 AM followed by Dressage at 8:45 AM and Reining at 9 AM tomorrow.
The one negative I have heard and seen posted has to do with the Grooms Housing, but as of tonight it is being reported that additional RV’s and other accommodations have been made for any of the Grooms who want out of what has been referred to as the “Shambles” or on par with military barracks out in the field. If you want additional background on this story check out what the British Grooms Association had to say on the matter, Grooms Accommodation at WEG.
We will of course be keeping up with all the news coming out of Tryon and will be praying everyone, human and horse alike stays safe, has an incredible time and that the Games themselves are a great success.
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Thomas P. Demond
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