Fence 8AB
David O’Connor designed the cross-country course for the World Equestrian Games prep trials at Great Meadow to serve as more of a practice run than a serious test for the 12 U.S. pairs and three Canadian pairs set to tackle the track on Saturday. But as you’ll see in the preview photos, there are definitely questions that will keep horses and riders on their toes.
The footing is in perfect condition thanks to the rain The Plains, Va., has seen in recent weeks, so you can expect riders to set out at a fast pace in this final prep run before shipping out for Normandy. Be sure to watch David’s interview below, in which he offers some insight on his course.
Many thanks to Great Meadow guru Nate Chambers for giving EN a tour of the course. The grounds look fantastic and ready for the more than 3,000 spectators who purchased tickets for the event. Dressage kicks off at 8 a.m. EST this morning, with Hannah Sue Burnett and Harbour Pilot the first to do battle in the little white box. Stay tuned for a full recap later this morning. Go Great Meadow.
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- Fence 1
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- Fence 2
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- Fence 3
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- Fence 4AB
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- Fence 5AB
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- Fence 6
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- Fence 7
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- Fence 8AB
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- Fence 9
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- Fence 10
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- Fence 11AB
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- Fence 12AB
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- Fence 13
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- Fence 14AB
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- Fence 14BC
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- Fence 15
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- Fence 16AB
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- Fence 17 and 18
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- Fence 19AB
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- Fence 20
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- Fence 21
