The top 3 of the Fair Hill CCI***, Phillip Dutton, Hannah Sue Burnett, and Marilyn Little
In an afternoon that didn’t see many clean rounds, and without her having to actually execute a clear round to win, Hannah Sue Burnett and Harbour Pilot made the Fair Hill show jumping course look easy. She led wire to wire, posting the best dressage score, the fastest cross-country time, and a foot-perfect show jumping round.
“I wanted to give him a really good ride, I’ve been working really hard on our show jumping,” Hannah said. “I wanted to try to find a rhythm, almost like cross-country just not as fast.”
Marilyn Little finished in second with RF Smoke on the Water after picking up 4 penalties in the show jumping, and Fernhill Eagle maintained the third spot. Marilyn also finished fourth with RF Demeter.
“Smoke was quite tired today, so I was really pleased he made such a big effort,” Marilyn said. “For Demeter, this is her weakest phase, and with her not being in the ring for five months, I’m really proud of her.”
Phillip was also pleased with Fernhill Eagle, who he kept home this fall to work on his dressage because he “didn’t really want to go to Burghley.”
“I was pretty pleased, it’s very exciting for the country with this strong field and we’ll see them the next couple of years,” Phillip said. “Eagle and I have a sort of love-hate relationship. Michael Barisone and Linda Zang have been helping me there, so I’m optimistic he’ll improve.”
For full results visit the Live Scores page.
Congrats to all competitors, and many thanks to the organizers and volunteers for another wonderful fall three-day event. Here’s hoping for a great 2013!
**Wishing Clayton Fredericks a safe trip to Florida– we hope to see Walterstown Don at Rolex in the spring.
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— Clayton Fredericks (@ClaytonFrederi1) October 21, 2012
