Colleen and Shiraz last fall at Burghley, courtesy of Nico Morgan.
Good morning EN! I hope the first half of your weekend has been as lovely as Colleen Rutledge’s- yesterday she was the only American rider to complete the four star cross country course at Luhmuhlen. Colleen and Shiraz skipped around with just eight time faults and lie in 16th going into show jumping. To give you perspective on how tough the course was, Colleen moved up 21 places after day one. 14 horses were eliminated, retired, or withdrawn from the competition on Saturday, including Boyd and Ying Yang Yo. According to Boyd, Thomas seemed to be having breathing troubles and Boyd decided to pull him up after an uncharacteristic stop at fence 19. Jules Stiller did not have the best day, with an unlucky fall in the four star on Chapel Amble and forty jump penalties picked up on her three star ride, Enjoy Me. Tomorrow the horse inspection begins at 8am with the three star, and the four star will follow. The four star jumps at 1:30 (7:30am EST), and the competition will be broadcast live on FEI TV. Good luck Colleen! [Luhmuhlen Schedule] [Leaderboard] [FEI TV]
Weekend events:
Seneca Valley HT: [Website] [Live Scores]
Silverwood Farm HT: [Website]
Lost Hounds HT: [Website] [Live Scores]
Round Top HT: [Omnibus]
Full Gallop HT: [Website]
Bucks County HT: [Website] [Live Scores]
Larkin Hill HT: [Website]
The rest of your links:
We have a final list of riders for dressage
Did you know Michael Jung won his first four star?
Seriously, just give him the medal already.
Steffen Peters had a great weekend.
Horses seized by the federal government may be a headache for taxpayers.
Competitions are still being cancelled because of rain in England.
A 560-mile marathon ride in honor of the Queen’s Jubilee raised ￡7,500 for charity.
Best of blogs:
Boyd reviews his decision to walk home with Thomas
Fox Covert Farm’s Luhmuhlen report
Blue Hill Farm’s dressage selection trials report
Today I have not one but TWO videos from Luhmuhlen for your viewing pleasure; the first video is of the CIC***, and the second from the CCI****. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
