WEG Show Jumping Team Final

Today we were a bit lazy in the morning before going out and doing a teeny bit of shopping in Caen, bought pastries and chocolates, and took pictures of all the  horsey window displays.  We went over to the stadium for the finals for the team show jumping competition – getting crammed like sardines is getting a bit old.  I did have a conversation with a nice French man while on the bus who really didn’t care one bit that my French was very limited.  I’m convinced even if I hadn’t spoken a word of French he would’ve told me his life story nonetheless. 

The stadium jumping today was very exciting, as it was the finals for the teams, so every round counted, and there were a good number of rails falling.  The USA did a good job, as did many of the other teams, so I am glad we ended up on the podium with bronze.  Here’s to hoping Beezie will win the individual competition!  I was a bit disappointed with the team during the medal ceremony though.  First of all, they seemed very unexcited to be there – like I know bronze isn’t gold but at least you got something!!!!  They did not acknowledge the fans at all, and we had a pretty good section of Americana for them, they got up on the podium, got their medal, BARELY turned around to wave at us, and then went on their way.  They also sent all the horses back to the barn except Cortes C.  Voyeur was having a shit fit with the crowds, and Barron was a little worried, but Rothchild was fine.  So basically the Netherlands team, the French team, and Beezie did the lap of honor, while the rest of the US team stood awkwardly in the middle of the arena.  It was pretty sad. 

sassy Moroccan horse 

ONLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HORSE EVER 

McLain & Rothchild

Kent & Voyeur

Lucy & Barron

Beezie & Cortes C

meep

After the medal ceremony we went to the Games Village, I did the “Land Rover Experience” – super lame!  They don’t let you drive and you don’t get to go fast.  You just sit there in a Land Rover.  #notimpressed.  And then we had a super fun happy hours meeting up with a girl I met through Instagram!!  We met her and her husband at the Kentucky bar in the Games Village – they were so nice!  She owns a clothing company called Little War Horse, lives in Hawaii, and is half Finnish.  Basically just a super cool person.  We ate a late dinner that was a little rough because we were super tired and I got Mother sick so now she feels bad too