Bromont First Horse Inpection Report and Gallery

Colleen Loach is doing double duty this weekend, grooming Kilrodan Abbott and riding Freespirit in the CCI1*

With over 150 horses entered at Bromont, the Wednesday afternoon first horse inspection lasted two hours. The ground jury switched for each division but the spectators didn’t and by the end I think most of us were cross-eyed from watching so many horses trot up and down the jog strip. All in all the horses looked ready for action, although I thought the CCI* ground jury was perhaps a bit lenient, especially early on. A few photos and notes from each division:

In breaking news, CCI* ground jury member Christian Landolt (left) isn’t wearing crazy-colored pants

CCI* Notes: The CCI* is the largest field at Bromont. Two horses were held–Say You Do and Samson VIII. Say You Do was spun after representing and Samson withdrew from the hold after a stray nail was found in his hoof. We hope Samson gets that taken care of and is back to feeling good soon, that’s tough luck for him and his rider, Tiffany Cunningham.

CCI2* competitor Diamond Cut was spun last year at Bromont for sarcoids, but after having surgery he passed with flying colors today

CCI2* Notes: Two horses were held in the CCI2*, and both Wynella Wolverine and Namaste were spun by the ground jury upon reinspection. Jessica Phoenix and Erodium withdrew as it was confirmed that Jessica has a broken collar bone following her accident with Exponential in a jump school this morning. The good news for Team Canada is that with seven weeks to go until the Olympics there is enough time for Jessie to get back in action and compete at London.

CCI2* competitor Rick Wallace gets my vote for best dressed, rocking the three piece suit while jogging Ultimate Victory

CCI3* Notes: 18 pairs presented at the CCI3* jog and all 18 will move on to the dressage. Leslie Law and Zenith ISF were held but passed upon reinspection. Caitlin Silliman and Catch A Star were asked to represent but passed after that. Your CCI3* photo gallery is below, including the other photos from this post. Apologies to the competitors for my terrible photography skills, especially to Amy Ruth Borun.