William and Parklane Hawk have three riders within a rail of their lead
Good morning Eventing Nation! Thanks for joining us on a final day of Burghley coverage. The second and final horse inspection has just concluded. Elizabeth Power and Kilpatrick River unfortunately had to withdraw before the jog. That pair had a fabulous cross-country round for Ireland yesterday and they were sitting in 6th pace. Jeanette Brakewell and Primitive Pistol of Great Britain also withdrew before the jog.
Ginnie Turnbull and Instand Reaction were held and withdrew from the holding box. Laura Song and Jim Newsam was held but fortunately passed after a lengthy discussion. Lucinda Fredericks jogged Prada twice but was then accepted.
Samantha reports that all of the horses that were presented looked great, especially the Canadian and US horses. Dr. Ober, the Canadian team vet, said that the Canadian horses finished the cross-country looking like they did before they started. And Samantha spoke with Michael Pollard who said the doctors are now telling him his wrist might not be broken–we’ll keep you updated on that as well as the Pan Am implications.
55 horses will move on to the show jumping.
Colleen Rutledge and Shiraz looked great for the USA at the final inspection
Georgie Spence won best dressed
Boyd and Neville are keen to show jump
Sinead and “Tate”
The rain has started poring in England. The first round of show jumping is scheduled to start at 10:30am local time, 5:30am ET, in reverse order of placing. Jules, Hawley, Jessie, and Colleen will all jump in the morning session. The final group of 24 including Boyd and Sinead is due to start at 2:30pm local, 9:30am ET. Stay tuned and go eventing.
