Congratulations to Caitlin Silliman and Remington on victory in the Open Intermediate Division at Southern Pines II. With driving wind and rain Marc Donovan’s course has been causing some problems this morning but Caitlin added just one rail down show-jumping to maintain the lead she established in the dressage. Allison Springer capitalised on a clear round show-jumping to move up into second place on Copycat Chloe who has looked great all weekend, and Doug Payne was third on his impressive Crown Talisman. You can find all the scores here. The weather is frightful and the ring crew are making every attempt to maintain the footing in between horses.
Boyd Martin was the first to go this morning on Crackerjack, who spooked at something in the far corner of the ring before the bell had rung, unseating Boyd. Having told me yesterday this was the first Southern Pines he hadn’t fallen off at in 3 years, I hear he also fell off his moped earlier today also – famous last words. He did get back on and jump a beautiful clear round on Crackerjack with just one time fault, and jumped several other horses afterwards too.
Crackerjack jumps clear with one time fault
Looking at the driving rain and once again filled with gratitude and for all the amazing volunteers here and at every event – an endless EN thank to all the people who help run our competitions, especially in dire and unpleasant conditions such. Thank you for reading, and Go bundle up and go eventing!
