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16 Days in Peru: Blog #7 – Happiness and Heartbreak

The much-anticipated first jumping competition at the Escuela de Equitacion del Ejercito in La Molina started out with a bang for Canada with a clear round for Lisa Carlsen and Parette ... and then the proverbial horse poo hit the fan. The pair were eliminated when the horse sustained a minor rub which is contrary to the FEI Rule 241.3.30 which simply states "blood on the Horse’s flank(s)." This is usually caused by a spur and was certainly not intentional but no additional details were offered.