Top Marks to Luhmuhlen for a great event and TV Coverage.

I've just been watching the cross country from Luhmuhlen CCI**** courtesy of Germany's NDR TV (see link below). This event is what most would probably class as the entry level 4 star and I have to say looks to be one of the nicest 4 star tracks to ride. There seems to be plenty of opportunity to keep a nice even pace throughout the course whatever type of horse you have, only the coffin about half way round seems to be forcing a break of stride. You can find a full set of photos of the course on the Luhmuhlen website. There also seems to be plenty of undulation to the course to test the horses fitness and riders' control. 

Is Eventing Really Elitist?

Now we'd all love to see more eventing on TV and Paul Tapner's recent win at Badminton Horse Trials reminded me of something I heard from a top TV exec recently, 'its very hard to get Eventing any airtime as it's seen as elitist".

So is it? [Elitist]. Well, it does have a 'Royal' at the top of the sport, but Zara Phillips has to be one of the most down to earth royals around, so I'm tempted to answer 'no'.