From the 25th of September until the 10th of October, the U.S.A. will be, for the first time in history, the host for the World Equestrian Games.
During these 2 weeks several riders, amazones and drivers will compete in all disciplines of equestrian sports.
The combined driving trials will take place from
the 7th until the 10th of October. David Saunders has a very good perspective on representing the U.S.A. for the second time, this time with the Black Morgans (owned by Alan and Maureen Aulson).
In July 2010 David ranked 5th for the U.S.A.
on Friday the 13th of August, the FEI has announced that David is one of the 10 USA driving team entries for the WEG.
On the 12th of August David signed a contract to a sponsorship with Cavalor- an innovator in performance horse feed and supplements. Cavalor is available in 45 countries and is now in the USA!
Cavalor is a Belgian company that supplies horse feed en supplements. They are already very famous and well know for their high quality products in Belgium and in several other European countries. And now it is time for North America to discover the great feed and supplements of Cavalor.
David already knew the Cavalor products and feeds and he was very happy with the interest of the company. David is convinced that the Cavalor feed and products will improve the performance of the Morgans!
“Behind every strong man, is a strong woman” and David litterally has 2 strong women behind him during every marathon: on the top step is Maureen Aulson, owner of the horses, and on the lower step is Mieke Wouters, horse caretaker from Belgium.
But also behind the scene a lot of people are working hard on this common goal; to see David Saunders giving the best of himself on the WEG 2010 in Kentucky U.S.A
Below is a list of people, in random order, who form the strong team behind David Saunders;
Alan and Maureen Aulson (Georgetown, Massachusetts) horse owners
Mieke Wouters (Belgium) full-time groom and navigator, horse caretaker, and assistant trainer
Denise Nichols (Bronson, FL) groom and caretaker
Dr. Murphy (Reddick, FL) Veterinarian
Bob Hudson (Weirsdale, FL) and Glenn Kriz (Ipswich, MA) blacksmiths
Marie Beth Mikles (FL) Horse Massage Therapist
Mike and Joyce Caudill (Summer Hill Training Center, Dry Ridge, KY) Hosting the Team at their farm for 3-weeks in September leading up to the WEG
Gregg and Julie Anthony (Morriston, FL) vet support, fellow driving enthusiasts
Ray and Pam Knicely (Chiefland, FL) fellow driving enthusiasts, marathon carriage;
Raymond Lessard (Frelighsburg, Quebec) fellow driving enthusiasts, sponsor Van den Heuvel marathon carriage
Henk van der Wiel (Belgium) World Class Harness Maker, dressage and marathon harness
Michelle Aulson (Arlington, VA), owner, PR support
Tracey Higgins (Oldwick, NJ) fellow driving enthusiast, PR support
John of PicsOfYou.com (Dry Fork, VA) photography support
Marc Johnson (Hamilton, MA) fellow driving enthusiast
