Today looks like it will be a whirlwind of a day here in Leipzig. I suppose I should not mention wind or make any other bad weather reference, as I am sure everyone in Lexington is still recovering from yesterday’s foul weather/ tornado warnings.

Anyway, back to the task at hand. The US riders have a lot of horseback riding to do today, between the two World Cup Finals, The EY Cup and the CSI3* I count that the US will make 27 trips into the competition arena. Yesterday all the US riders laid the ground work for a successful weekend.

Beezie Madden won in the Opening Competition for the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final, 3 American riders placed in the top four of EY Cup and all the Dressage Horses looked great at their jog.

Hall 1 Hosts the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final Opening Competition

The venue here in Leipzig is amazing. It is very much like being at a huge outdoor show, with the exception of there being a roof and walls around you. The facility is unreal; all the horses and people seem happy which speaks volumes.

More later.