More Lipica Info Available

Updated info is now available - list of competitors, maps of obstacles, maps of showgrounds:

http://www.lipica2011.si/en/competition-information/programme

Our training camp is over, we are packing today and heading to Lipica tomorrow. Cooper is happy to have a day off today! Michael Freund has worked very hard to prepare us for the Championship, which we appreciate very much.

Jacob Arnold arrived yesterday. He will be helping me and Suzy as a groom during the Championship.

Earlier this week, we had the honor of visiting a private carriage museum in Mannheim, Germany owned by Mr. Scheidel and had a personal tour for over two hours, just enough time to get a short glimpse of this extensive collection. Many thanks to Fred Freund for taking us. There were over 518 carriages beautifully presented, with many significant pieces from all over the world, harnesses and appointments, as well as very interesting artwork on the walls. I purchased a photo book of the collection and can't wait until I have the time to read it!!

We head out on Sunday morning for Lipica, with the ponies following on the van. I'll do my best to write from the Championships as time allows. I may have a guest writer if time is limited to update you on happenings there. Please also check in with Drivingnews.us for the latest results.

Will post more photos later if possible!