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In a very sad development that is unfortunately all too often a part of the path to three-days, Will Faudree has withdrawn Andromaque from Burghley after heat was found in her left front today. Andromaque has been one of my favorite horses since I watched her first competing at intermediate and I know that when Missie gets a shot at her first 4* she will tear it up. I can’t imagine how heartbroken Will, Nat, and their entire team must be right now, but all of Eventing Nation is wishing Missie a speedy recovery. Here’s a quick statement Will and Maizey Manor Farm sent us:
Will Faudree has today withdrawn Andromaque from the Burghley Horse Trials. Whist posting a 68% score in the four star test yesterday at Hunters and being perfectly sound there was a bit of heat in her near fore today and after scanning Will has taken the decision to not risk the 10 year old mare around what is undoubtedly going to be a true stamina test at Burghley this year. Missie is happy and sound but will have to wait a little longer for her 4 star debut. Will said “I am devastated for Jennifer Mosing and the team but the welfare of my horses has always been my priority and this certainly does not rule me out of the Games next year.”
Go Missie.
