The Kiwi’s waiting to parade – “remind us again why we’re in England?!”
The eventual winner, William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk
The Best of the British, including the weather, at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials
After this weekend Boyd has become a celebrity on a scale to equal P. Diddy, and now has his own Personal Umbrella Holder!
Clarke Johnstone warming up, and here’s a minute on video of what eventing is really like in England!
Clifton Promise and Jonathan Paget, one rail down to finish 12th
Clea Phillipps and Lead the Way, a clear round was no problem for this combination who jump to Grade A level, and Clea actually said she would have liked another round even higher, a jump off!
Mary King on her first ride Apache Sauce
Sir Percival and Francis Whittington
Nereo, a clear round moved him from 5th up to 2nd
William on Neuf des Coeurs
German rider Anna Warnecke and Twinkle Bee
A great ride on Clifton Lush by Jonathon Paget moves them into 5th place, another super 4* result for this young man.
Zara Phillips on High Kingdom
Boyd and Neville, no last names needed – like Madonna!
Supporting the Aussies, and each other. Bols and Hamish watching Sam and Boyd show jump. I didn’t get a chance to talk to either of them today, but hopefully Hamish will send us a blog soon.
Tom McEwan, such an impressive debut at Burghley for this talented young man. My interview with him will hopefully be uploaded shortly.
Kings Temptress and Mary King, eventual 3rd and Mary also won Best British Breeder.
Avebury had three down and slipped from 2nd to 8th leaving stablemate Nereo to take his honours instead, but his score wasn’t quite good enough for the win.
William, William – a fantastic record-breaking and popular sixth win at Bughley, another amazing round under immense pressure.
Congratulations to the entire Fox-Pitt Team, and to everyone who helped make Burghley such a resounding success this weekend. We’ve had all sorts of weather but the very best of competition. Thanks for reading Eventing Nation, and I have a few more terrific interviews coming soon. Go home safely, get on your computer, and go eventing!
