Lauren Kieffer and Landmark's Monte Carlo. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
Welcome to Rolex cross country on Eventing Nation! This is part 1 of EN’s XC open thread, which covers the morning half of the cross country rides, including Michael Jung’s Rolex leading ride [Replay]. Click here for part 2 of EN’s open thread from the afternoon rides. Go Rolex and go eventing.
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Clear and 14 seconds over for Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 to put them in 4th place #RK3DE
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7.2 time penalties confirmed for Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn to move them into 5th place #RK3DE
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12:17 pm ET: Boyd showing excellent balance and a strong lower leg aboard his WEG partner Shamwari 4, jumping out of the Head of the Lake.
Jock Paget gives Clifton Signature a big pat as they cross the finish clear in a time of 11:38 #RK3DE
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12:11 pm ET: Mikki Kuchta gives Rubens D’Ysieux a nice pat as she wisely pulls up after a runout late on course. Discretion was the better part of valor for this pair today.
12:09 pm ET: Ellie MacPhail gets a big hug from her fiance, Alex, after a great round.
Ellie MacPhail and RF Eloquence slid into fence 23, the open corner at the Fox Den, to pick up 20 jumping penalties #RK3DE
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11:57 am ET: Lynn Symansky and the OTTB Donner gallop across the finish line after a great ride.
Elisa Wallace and Simply Priceless are home clear with what looks like about 20 seconds over. GO JOHNNY! #RK3DE
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Clip Clop slams on the breaks with Joe Meyer at fence 7b, the table coming out of the Frog Pond #RK3DE
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Michael Jung and fischerRocana FST hold their lead with a clear round just 2 seconds over the time! #RK3DE pic.twitter.com/pVFHbhLILx
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11:48 am ET: Ze Terminator sees a long one from 5 strides out and fischerRocana FST steps up for her brilliant rider. We’re all living in Michael Jung’s world.
Clear with 27 time penalties for Jordan Linstedt and Revitavet Capato #RK3DE
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Katie Ruppel & Houdini did have a stop at the Curving Brushes at 14. They complete with 20 jumping and time #RK3DE
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11:34 am ET: Kurt Martin and Delux Z jump well together out of the Head of the Lake. Happy birthday, Kurt!
Clear and 24.4 time penalties for Kyle Carter and Madison Park #RK3DE
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11:24 am ET: Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair achieve liftoff with the boldest ride of the day at the 6A Creekside Cabin.
Nilson Moreira da Silva has fallen from Muggle at fence 7a, the big drop into the Frog Pond. Huge bummer for them #RK3DE
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11:12 am ET: USEF Network guest commentator Will Coleman called this, “the most graceful leg-hang you will ever see.” Ellen Doughty-Hume and Sir Oberon got away with one at the Frog Pond. Well sat, Ellen!
Courtney Cooper and Who's A Star have a runout at 14a at the Curving Brushes at the Mounds #RK3DE
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James Alliston has completed clear and 9 seconds over with Parker. Another quick ride as the rain continues to fall #RK3DE
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Katherine Coleman & Courage Under Fire complete with 20 jumping and a time of 12 minutes and 7 seconds #RK3DE
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No! After going so well, Katherine Coleman & Courage Under Fire have a stop at 24a, the jump into the coffin #RK3DE
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11:05 am ET: Ashley Johnson and Tactical Maneuver with some smart tactics to take the long route at The Hollow.
Huge bummer. Colleen Rutledge fell from Escot 6 late on the course but is OK #RK3DE
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Mackenna Shea and Landioso are home clear with time penalties, about 1 minute over the time #RK3DE
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Announcer: Chatter in rider's tent is course is riding pretty slick. Rain coming down pretty hard. #Rolex16
— Practical Horseman (@prachorseman) April 30, 2016
Angela Gryzwinski and Novelle picked up a 2nd runout at fence 23, the open corner at the Fox Den #RK3DE
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Rain still falling steadily here at #RK3DE — reminding us a lot of last year's cross country day, though at least it's not as cold!
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A runout at 4c, the Market Moguls, for Angela Gryzwinski and Novelle #RK3DE
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10:46 am ET: Tim Price got caught on a half stride and fell from Bango one fence from home. The pair was having a great round and looked to be inside the time.
10:36 am ET: Tim Price and Bango with a controlled entry into the Head of the Lake.
7 seconds over for Holly Payne Caravella & NeverOutfoxed. A super round for this Thoroughbred! #RK3DE
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Liz Halliday-Sharp decided not to run Fernhill by Night. He had stitches a few weeks ago and she decided to play it safe. #Rolex16.
— Practical Horseman (@prachorseman) April 30, 2016
10:30 am ET: Lauren Kieffer and Landmark’s Monte Carlo over the big brush at #5 on their way to a clear round with just 2.8 time.
Ryan Wood had a fall from Frankie early in course. Horse and rider are both up and look OK. #Rolex16
— Practical Horseman (@prachorseman) April 30, 2016
10:24 am ET: Lillian Heard and Share Option jumping into the hollow.
One runout for Boyd Martin & Steady Eddie at the open corner at Fence 23, the Fox Den. This is the horse's first CCI4* #RK3DE
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10:13 am ET: Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie with a strong ride at the Frog Pond.
BOYD MARTIN on XC course @RolexKentucky @eventingnation pic.twitter.com/wjeQgxUsgQ
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We're now hearing Buck Davidson & Park Trader had a runout at 4c at the Market Moguls #RK3DE
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Optimum time is 11:15. @DuttonEventing & Fernhill Fugitive complete 11 seconds over, 4.4 time #RK3DE
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10:08 am ET: Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive start the day.
9:54 am ET: We’re up to five withdrawals now: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night (4th), Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High (30th), Jessica Phoenix and Abbey GS (39th), Jessica Phoenix and A Little Romance (45th), and Lillian Heard and FYI (70th).
9:03 am ET: We have one withdrawal before cross country so far: Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High.
9:00 am ET: So, about that weather forecast…
8:55 am ET: All of us on the EN team are wishing the riders and horses an awesome day of great rides.
