Part of the Jersey water complex.
Good morning EN! Today’s the big day in Allentown as the Jersey Fresh competitors head out of the start box. I walked around the two star course yesterday and it looks like it’s going to be a good track, with some tough but fair and welcoming questions. From what I’ve seen of the three star, it seems to be the same kind of course. One of the hardest spots for both levels is at the water complex- there are lots of fun things for a spooky horse to look at, such as flapping umbrellas and hula skirts.
After dressage, once again Phillip and Mystery Whisper have a strong lead over the rest of the pack in the CCI***. The pair put down an impressive 32.9, seven points ahead of second-placed Karen and Veronica. Michael Pollard and Jude’s Law rode in the final time slot of the day but still delivered an impressive performance to sit in third with a 43.6. In the CIC*** Clark Montgomery and Universe took the lead with a 40.8, four points ahead of Hannah Burnett and Harbour Pilot. Tomorrow the cross country begins with the CCI**, then the CCI***, then the CIC*** and CIC**. Good luck to all competitors today! [Scores] [Cross Country Times]
Other events:
Galway Downs [Website] [Times/Scores]
Winona HT [Website] [Times/Scores]
Jubliee HT [Website]
Windridge HT [Website]
Mill Creek HT [Website] [Times/Scores]
Plantation Field [Website] [Scores]
Onto your links:
The weather continues to wreak havoc on Britain’s spring season and with the Olympics less than three months away the pressure is on to pick a team. British Eventing published a handy guide to all the cancellations and postponements for the weekend (and don’t forget that organizers are working hard in order to make sure their events go on as planned). Included in the cancellations is Chatsworth International, which leaves British riders with only Bramham to impress the selectors. Bramham runs from June 7-10, and Britain has delayed the announcement of the team in order to accommodate the dates. [Horsetalk]
Chatsworth falls victim to the rains
The Financial Times interviews William Fox-Pitt
Mystery Whisper dominates, via The Chronicle.
Phillip delivers again, via the USEA.
Three star dressage photos from The Chronicle
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Johnny Depp credits a horse with his life.
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I leave you with a video from day 1 of the Marbach CIC*** in Germany. That’s all for now, have a great weekend EN!
