Allison and Arthur continued their impressive dressage in Germany today by posting a 40.0 to sit in second going into the XC. While in Germany, Allison has been working with eventer and dressage specialist Bettina Hoy and that work seems to have paid off in a big way. Earlier this spring, Arthur was tied for second on a 43.5 after the dressage at Rolex, and he has proven today that he can consistently beat international fields at dressage.
1. Ingrid Klimke and FRH Butts Abraxxas (GER) – 39.2
2. Allison Springer and Arthur (USA) – 40.0
3. Susanna Bordone and Carrera (ITA) – 41.0
4. Oliver Townend and Ashdale Cruise Master (GBR) – 42.8
5. Sharon Hunt and Tankers Town (GBR) – 43.0
6. Oliver Townend and Carousel Quest (GBR) – 43.5
The Luhmuhlen leader is Ingrid Klimke, who is making her four-star debut after the birth of her second child. Ingrid and “Braxxi” won team gold at the Beijing Olympics for Germany. As a local favorite, Ingrid will surely have the fans supporting her all the way around the course tomorrow.
Oliver Townend sits in prime position, within a rail of the lead on Ashdale Cruise Master and just 4.3 back on Carousel Quest.
Also riding for the USA, Jennifer Wooten-Dafoe and The Good Witch are 25th on a 55.2, and Michael Pollard and Wonderful Will are in 34th with a 60.2.
