Fences 19AB and 20 have all the riders buzzing at Richland Park.
A monstrous storm cell rolled through Richland Park yesterday afternoon, but the beautifully maintained cross-country course felt excellent when I walked it this morning. It’s a huge testament to the work Bob and Kay Willmarth do year round to ensure excellent going at this event.
The general consensus on Ian Stark’s CIC3* course is that there’s a lot to do, particularly toward the end at 19AB and 20, which I’m unofficially calling the Keyhole Combination. It’s been the buzz of the barns so far this weekend, and after walking it this morning, I have to agree that riders are going to need to put on their Mean Girl Pants and kick on.
Team Tredstep Ireland rider Sharon White was kind enough to meet me on course to walk me through this challenging series of fences, so be sure to watch the video below to hear her fantastic insight. Many thanks to Sharon for taking time out of her busy morning to chat. Go Richland, and Go Eventing.
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- Fence 1
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- Fence 2
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- Fence 3
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- Fence 4
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- Fence 5AB
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- Fence 6
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- Fence 7ABC
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- Fence 8
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- Fences 9 and 10ABC
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- Fence 11
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- Fence 12
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- Fence 13
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- Fence 14ABC
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- Fence 15
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- Fence 16
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- Fence 17
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- Fence 18AB
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- Fence 19AB
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- Fence 20
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- Fence 21
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- Fence 22AB
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- Fence 23
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- Fence 24
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- Fence 25AB
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- Fence 26
