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Double Clear - The Untimely Death of Hickstead

Hickstead gets his head scratched as he wins Outstanding Horse for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. He posted double-clear rounds for all four riders in the Rolex Jump-Off.

     The goal for Canadian show jumping competitor Eric Lamaze was Olympic gold. He had overcome problems with drug addiction, the accompanying trust issues with owners and endured the search for the right horse. All that changed when Lamaze found the Dutch Warmblood Hickstead.  The team experienced amazing success and gold seemed within Lamaze’s reach. That all ended on November 6^th, when a ruptured aorta unexpectedly felled the 15-year-old horse.

     Since then, Lamaze has been trying to recover. Olympic gold in London seems far off. But, in as much as it is recognition as it is tribute, there is a movement in Canada for Lamaze and Hickstead to be Athlete of the Year. In response to the poll on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s website, Social Media types are attempting to drum up support.

     It seems the grass roots campaign is working. As of the writing of this article Lamaze and Hickstead are well in the lead carrying 68% of the vote.  That would be impressive enough if it were a heads up election, but Lamaze and Hickstead are up against eleven other athletes.

To cast your vote, go to the link here - http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/scottrussell/2011/11/a-deserving-dozen-candidates-for-canadas-athlete-of-the-year.html#pd_a_5682290

Eric Lamaze and Hickstead compete at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Hickstead with Philippe Le Juene, the eventual winner, during the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

 

Boyd Martin Wins Fair Hill

ELKTON, Md., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill's Nutrena® brand horse feed congratulates Boyd Martin on winning the 2011 Dansko Fair Hill Concours Complet International (CCI) 3-star championship title.
The United States Eventing Association's annual competition uses a three-day format for crowning the top horse and rider team in dressage, endurance and show jumping. Martin, aboard Ying Yang Yo, won the event ahead of fellow Team Nutrena® rider Becky Holder who finished second.
"Nutrition is one of the most important components of an equine athlete's success," said Jackie Rieck, marketing manager for the Nutrena® brand. "Boyd's accomplishment is a testament to the effectiveness of his training and nutrition methods that include Nutrena®-brand feeds."

Using the highest-quality ingredients and the most up-to-date nutritional technology, Cargill manufactures and markets a complete line of Nutrena® brand feeds and supplements that help horses maintain optimal health throughout all stages of life. For more information, visit www.nutrenaworld.com.
For more information about the USEA and the Dansko Fair Hill International event, visit www.useventing.com.
About the Nutrena® brand
Cargill manufactures and markets a complete line of Nutrena® brand feeds and supplements that help horses and all classes of livestock maintain optimal health throughout all stages of life. Using the highest-quality ingredients and the most up-to-date nutritional technology, Cargill is committed to the health, well-being and safety of its customers' horses, livestock and pets. For more information on its Nutrena® brand products, visit www.nutrenaworld.com
About Cargill
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 63 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit Cargill.com and its news center.