Jesslyn Woodall for the win in Open Prelim Division 3
Jesslyn prevented Robin Walker from taking a clean sweep since he won both of the other prelim divisions, but actually local rider Elissa Gibbs was second on her nice horse I’ve Got A Star
The prelim show-jumping seemed to ride quite well on the whole, but the ring is big and spacious so you have to be aware to not make full use of it and take wide sweeping turns, but instead be more economical with your track in order to save time. The treble going away from the in-gate at the last caused problems for a few, but there was no real bogey fence.
Dorothy Crowell and Three Star General
Amanda Miller and Podge
Podge again. (love his name, and his style. I had a horse called Squidge once, which led to lots of comments about this poem which was very popular at the time)
Andrea Glazer and Deputy Commander
Anne Kaufman on Broadway Finale
Bailey Neher on Allegra
Cathy Weischoff on Ready for April
Chris Newton on Antebellum Jewel
Irene Lampton on Daisy
Hurray! There’s a new food joint at the Horse Park, and although “High Horizons” sounds like a medical marijuana establishment out of California, they actually hail from Franklin, Tennessee and sell all sorts of delicious hot and cold goodies, popular with everyone!
Florenz – runaway winner of Open Prelim Division 1 with Robin Walker. I spoke to Robin’s wife in the summer, and she told me that Florenz was the one horse who wouldn’t be sold, but I hear chatter that there’s an astronomical price on her; however as talented as she unarguably is, it would also take an almost equally talented jockey to ride her.
Gus checking on the courses between divisions
Lara Nickles on Trill Me Love Me
Madison Foote on Adamo, my daughter’s favourite. She may have something, he’s a lovely horse, he looked big and green to me, but very extravagant and with tons of potential. I have no idea how old or how experienced he may or may not be, but I was impressed that Lily liked him. She did let me down at the prize-giving by going straight for the palomino with long flowing mane though. Not that there’s anything wrong with that!
Robin on Some Day Never Comes
Robin on Rowdy Friend (almost identical position, I promise I didn’t photoshop)
Sally Holman on Wright Wing
Sharlee Lowe on Committed Saint
Grand Prix Dressage Rider Susan Posner, actually riding in the Dressage Show but I caught her up by the show-jumping, perhaps watching one of her students eventing. One of the most down to earth dressage riders I know, brilliant teacher, she used to event herself, breeds,shows Thoroughbreds at the Keeneland Sales,and used to ride the Rolex Guinea Pig Test. About the only thing I haven’t seen her do is Western, although…!
I have a few more pictures to go up later, but we’re already very late returning a certain blonde labrador – tired, dirty and with a tummy full of things that probably don’t agree with her.
Until then here are the last scores that were posted when I left at about 4pm.
Again a huge thank you to the organisers, volunteers, riders, grooms, mums and dads, and everyone who made it possible. The crews in the office, out on course and in the stadium were unfailingly friendly, not to mention incredibly efficient of course. I chatted briefly to one of the medics this afternoon who was also manning the Arabian show, and didn’t leave the showgrouds until 11pm Friday night, and midnight Saturday. Go the Keeneland Pony Club Jump Start Horse Trials, and go eventing!
