Ariel Grald and Diara. Photo by Sally Spickard.
We’re safely through the first jog here at the Morven Park International and Fall H.T. (Leesburg, VA), where a smaller-sized field is contesting the CCI4*-L division, added here in 2021, this weekend.
This weekend’s 4*-L Ground Jury is comprised of Peter Grey (CAN) serving as president (and very dapperly – is that a word? – dressed today, I must say), accompanied by Christina Klingspor (SWE) and Robert Stevenson (USA).
Boyd Martin and Commando 3. Photo by Sally Spickard.
There were no holds or re-presentations requested from the 15-horse field, so all will now move forward to Friday’s dressage. Sharon White and Claus 63, bound for the 2023 Pan American Games at the end of the month, will be the test riders for the 4*, and the competition itself will get underway at 8:30 am ET.
In addition to the 4*-L, there is also a robust 4*-S division competing this weekend, as well as 3*-S and 2*-S classes that are sub-sectioned to include a Young Horse division for each. We’ll also see National divisions (Novice, Training, Prelim) competing alongside the FEI classes.
-
- Caroline Pamukcu and She’s the One. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Caroline Pamukcu and Kings Especiale. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Boyd Martin and Miss Lulu Herself. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Boyd Martin and Commando 3. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Shannon Lilley and Ideal HX. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Shannon Lilley and Eindhoven Garette. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Lillian Heard Wood and Chilly. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Lillian Heard Wood and Dassett Olympus. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Samantha Tinney and Cutty Sark. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Madison Temkin and MVP Madbum. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Liz Halliday and Deniro Z. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Andrew McConnon and Wakita 54. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Ariel Grald and Diara. Photo by Sally Spickard.
-
- Allison Springer and Vandyke. Photo by Sally Spickard.
A full schedule of the show can be found here. There will also be a free livestream hosted on the Morven Park YouTube channel all weekend (thanks to RNS Media and Edy Rameika for supporting this effort!) with the following schedule (subject to modification):
Friday October 13:
8:30 a.m. – CCI4*-L/-S Dressage
Saturday, October 14
9 a.m. ET: CCI4*-L/-S Cross Country
12 p.m. ET: CCI3*-S Cross Country
Sunday, October 15
9 a.m. ET: CCI2*-S Cross Country
11 a.m. ET: CCI3*-S Show Jumping
1:15 p.m. ET: CCI4*-S Show Jumping
2:24 p.m. ET: CCI4*-L Show Jumping
Click here to bookmark the Morven Park YouTube channel.
We’ll be back with much more, including a preview of Derek di Grazia’s 4*-L cross country track, as the weekend progresses. Stay tuned, and Go Eventing!
Morven Park International & Fall H.T.: [Website] [Schedule] [Competitor Info Hub] [Live Stream] [Volunteer] [EN’s Coverage]
EN’s coverage of Morven Park International & Fall H.T. is sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products, home to 5*-caliber supplements for horses from all walks of life.
