I think we're all confused. Many of us saw the Canadian Team Selection and went.... "Huh. Interesting. Not what I expected." Of course, Jessie and Colleen have worked incredibly hard to get to this point, but I don't think anybody expected Canada to ship 17 and 19 year old horses to Tokyo to compete on the world's biggest stage. I think we all had questions, so I went digging. I am not shy about calling up a bunch of random people and asking for their time, and I am so gracious to those that spent hours on the phone with me. I said the same thing, "I want to write about the facts. This isn't gossip. This isn't hearsay. What are the facts? We all have questions." I would like to start by stating that I interviewed many people involved in the process. Riders, representatives, and committee members. I won't be quoting them directly as I have assured them anonymity. This blog is the result of my direct research and all opinions, and mistakes, are my own. The Facts |
AuthorEmily Holmes is an Ocala, FL based Freelance Event Organizer who is an expert in Equestrian Public Relations. She also attempts to compete in Eventing and Dressage on a VERY amateur level while building a new facility (see Five Hound Farm) with her hound dogs, husband, and a myriad of horses. Archives
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