Bromont Final Jog: 69 Horses Move to Show Jumping

Will Coleman and Obos O'Reilly lead the Bromont CCI3*.

All but one horse passed the final horse inspection on a drizzly, chilly morning at Bromont. The 37 remaining CCI* horses jogged first, and Amy Tunney and Olympus were held and ultimately spun. Samantha said the horse pulled both shoes yesterday on the cross country. All of the 15 horses that presented in the CCI2* cruised through the inspection. Kyle Carter and Madison Park, who are in third in the CCI3*, gave us all a scare when the horse was held in the jog. Clayton Fredericks helped Kyle jog Parker in the holding box, and Parker was ultimately accepted on reinspection to enthusiastic applause and cheers from the bystanders. The other 17 horses that presented in the CCI3* were accepted.

The steady rain that’s fallen all weekend turned the jog lane into a quagmire, and we saw some conservative jog outfits and sturdy footwear as a result. Rain coats and colored jeans were the most popular wardrobe choices for the ladies, though no one who started up the jog lane with white jeans returned without plenty of mud splatters. Emily Beshear looked practical and fun wearing purple rain boots and a pink blazer. I also thought Kate Chadderton looked great in bright coral skinny jeans and a grey trench coat. The guys kept it conservative, with most wearing navy blazers and khakis. Where’s Will Faudree and his butterfly vest when you need him?

The CCI* horses show jump first at 10 a.m, followed by the CCI2*, CCI3* and CIC3*. Waylon Roberts and Yarrow lead the CCI* on a 45.7 and can’t afford to drop any rails if they want to maintain their lead over Erin Sylvester and Paddy The Caddy. Erin and Mettraise lead the CCI2* on a 62.4 and would match Buck Davidson and Knight Lion’s score of 66.4 if they drop a rail. Will Coleman and Obos O’Reilly lead the CCI3* and have a rail in hand over Sally Cousins and Tsunami. Phillip Dutton and Ben can’t afford to drop a rail in the CIC3*, as Lauren Kieffer and R.F. Cosima are hot on their heels. Stay tuned for much more from Bromont, and keep checking back for more photos from the final horse inspection.

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