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After an exciting day for the CCI2* riders, it’s now time for the headline event of the day: the CCI3* cross country. Catch up on the preview of Derek di Grazia’s course here, and don’t forget to refresh this page for up to date action. You can also listen to the live broadcast stream from PRO here. Optimum time is 10:00.
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4:59 p.m. EST: Boyd finishes with 24.4 time. That’s a wrap on the cross country from Fair Hill! Stay tuned for a full report. In the meantime, here is your top 10:
4:58 p.m. EST:
4;57 p.m. EST: Boyd Martin nearly to the end, coming to 21 and 22 now.
4:55 p.m. EST:
Enough of October already…I’m waiting out the rest of this month. November here we come:)
— PollardEventing (@PollardEventing) October 18, 2014
4:53 p.m. EST: Boyd clear through 15. Amanda Wilson is over 22.
4:52 p.m. EST:
Cody Sturgess is still at the hospital. We are awaiting word on his condition.
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) October 18, 2014
4:51 p.m. EST: Great news!
Victoria Long has been treated and released from the hospital after her fall in the CCI2*
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) October 18, 2014
4:51 p.m. EST:
Got home from the airport, had a nap, now I’m all caught up on @eventingnation FHI live updates. Refreshrefreshrefresh
— Leslie Threlkeld (@LAThrelkeld) October 18, 2014
4:50 p.m. EST:
4:49 p.m. EST: Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF came home clear with 23.6 time. A great showing for this pair’s first CCI3*.
4:48 p.m. EST: Boyd and Pancho Villa are the last on course now. Amanda Wilson and Cool Decision are clear through 10.
4:47 p.m. EST: Buck Davidson and Petite Flower have a runout at fence 21, meaning Boyd Martin will take his lead into tomorrow. Buck’s now had a second runout and has retired.
4:46 p.m. EST:
Word is Matt Brown wears one Batman and one Superman sock on cross-country day. Someone give this man a cape, too!
— Leslie Threlkeld (@LAThrelkeld) October 18, 2014
4:43 p.m. EST: Great shot, Karissa!
Pretty cool shot of Liz Riley and It’s the Truth through the keyhole. @eventingnation pic.twitter.com/Wnc2y8oGkG
— Karissa Dreese (@KarissaDreese) October 18, 2014
4:42 p.m. EST: Philippa Humphreys and Sir Donovan are away. Just two more after them to go.
4:41 p.m. EST:
4:39 p.m. EST: Buck Davidson and Petite Flower are on course now to challenge the lead.
4:37 p.m. EST:
@ClaytonFrederi1 terrific coaching insights for Fair Hill Int #FHI @PROEventRiders http://t.co/9lS1Qyk9i3 pic.twitter.com/oqLXI7BZj0
— CrossCountryapp (@CrossCountryapp) October 18, 2014
4:36 p.m. EST: Jon Holling and Zatopek B take out a flag at the first water but are through.
4:35 p.m. EST: #starstruck
4:34 p.m. EST:
Kurt Martin and Anna Bella miss badly at both corners in Dutta Farm Yard. The mare seems ok
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) October 18, 2014
4:33 p.m. EST: Matt and Super Socks are off. Colleen Rutledge clear through the Farm Yard at 17. Sara Murphy through 11.
4:30 p.m. EST: Kurt Martin and Anna Bella looking a bit tired as they turn for home, just three more to jump for these two who have had a great run. 21.2 time for this pair for a 69.8.
4:29 p.m. EST: Sara Kozumplik Murphy and Fly Me Courageous are off and running. West coast pair Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF will be the next to count down.
4:27 p.m. EST: Caroline Martin and Quantum Solace finish clear with just two time penalties.
4:27 p.m. EST: Morven Park winners Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights are on course and through 5.
4:25 p.m. EST: Katy Groesebeck had a refusal at the first water, fence 5, and has retired.
4:23 p.m. EST: A glance at the scores reveals that Boyd’s lead is not safe just yet. Petite Flower is currently on a 44.8, so a fast round could challenge Boyd for that lead.
4:21 p.m. EST:
Go Jenny and Ping!! @JBrannos pic.twitter.com/0kUHJhvOtv
— Julia Jesu (@Jules1186) October 18, 2014
4:19 p.m. EST: Libby Head and Sir Rockstar finish with 6.8 time for score of 67.8. Another strong run for this scrappy pair.
4:17 p.m. EST: Ellie MacPhail and RF Eloquence are on course, and Caroline Martin and Quantum Solace are next out of the box.
4:14 p.m. EST: Ashley Leith and Tactical Maneuver are clear through 23, Lisa Barry and F.I.S. Prince Charming are clear through 6, Libby and Rocky are through 18 and 19.
4:13 p.m. EST: Liz Riley and It’s The Truth get big cheers after completing the final water complex.
4:11 p.m. EST: Boyd Martin and Master Frisky will hold their lead overnight after coming home with two time. They’ll finish on a two-day score of 45.4.
4:10 p.m. EST:
4:09 p.m. EST: Libby Head and Sir Rockstar are on course now. 13 more to go in the CCI3*.
4:07 p.m. EST: Boyd and Master Frisky are going strong through 18 and 19.
4:05 p.m. EST: 63.2 for Holly Payne and Never OutFoxed as they come home just one second over the optimum.
4:01 p.m. EST: Sally Cousins and Tsunami are home clear with the second double clear of the day! CORRECTION: Sally had 6 time penalties for a two day score of 68.6.
3:59 p.m. EST: Leaders Boyd Martin and Master Frisky are on course.
3:59 p.m. EST: Missed this pair earlier – Rachel McDonough and Irish Rhythm came home clear with 20 time.
3:58 p.m. EST: Hallie Coon and Namaste are the next on course.
3:54 p.m. EST: Sally Cousins and Tsunami are clear through 11.
3:54 p.m. EST: Holly Payne and her second ride, Never Outfoxed, are on course and clear through the first few.
3:52 p.m. EST: Emily Rusinyak picked up another refusal at the Farm Yard, fence 17, with Reatta HW.
3:49 p.m. EST: Jimmie and Bellamy are walking home from fence 6 after two stops, their third on course. Big bummer for this pair.
Fence 6, Haunted Hill. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
3:48 p.m. EST: Jimmie Schramm and Bellamy have a runout at the first water (fence 5) after a big jump in. Clear on their next attempt.
3:46 p.m. EST: Emily Rusinyak and Reatta HW have a refusal at the first water at 5, clear on second attempt.
3:46 p.m. EST: Avery Klunick and In It to Win It had two refusals at fence 15 and a fall on the third attempt. Both are up and ok.
3:45 p.m. EST:
3:44 p.m. EST: Avery Klunick and In It to Win It are looking strong towards the back end of the course.
3:43 p.m. EST: Werner Geven has a runout at fence 19 with Vandiver.
Fence 19, Sunken Road. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
3:42 p.m. EST: We love this photo of Allie Sacksen and Sparrow’s Nio! Thanks Katherine!
@eventingnation pic.twitter.com/Q9u5FQbR9e
— Katherine (@kathhlambert) October 18, 2014
3:41 p.m. EST: Nelson Moreira da Silva and Muggle picked up a 20 at fence 25.
3:36 p.m. EST:
Jodi Hemry gives a big #Yehboi after clearing the Dutta Farm Yard with In Style
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) October 18, 2014
3:34 p.m. EST: Allie finishes with 10.4 time for a total of 70.6.
3:32 p.m. EST: Caitlin Silliman go into second provisionally after coming home just 2 seconds over time.
3:28 p.m. EST: Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair have a heartbreaking fall at fence 10. They’re both up and ok.
Fence 10, Chesapeake Water. Photo by Andrea Collins, FHI.
3:27 p.m. EST: Allie Sacksen and Sparrow’s Nio are tearing the course up! They’ve got just a couple left to jump.
3:24 p.m. EST: Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair, fresh off their win at Plantation Field, are on course.
3:22 p.m. EST: Kyle Carter missed fence 13 and went straight to fence 14 with Conahy’s Courage, so unfortunately their day is finished.
Fence 13, Picnic Table. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
3:19 p.m. EST: Mackenna Shea has fallen from Landioso at fence 15, she’s up and ok.
3:18 p.m. EST: 2013 CCI2* winners Allie Sacksen and Sparrow’s Nio are on course.
3:16 p.m. EST: Kyle Carter has a runout with Conahy’s Courage at fence 5, the first water.
Fence 5, Frog Pond. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
3:15 p.m. EST: Kendal Lehari pulls up Totally Frank between 21 and 22, Brian says the horse appears to have come up a bit sore. Currently being checked out by vets.
3:13 p.m. EST: Emily Beshear and Shame On the Moon miss the last element of the coffin, clear on second attempt.
3:11 p.m. EST: Allison and Chloe get their groove back, coming home just one second over time to finish on a 54.8.
3:10 p.m. EST:
3:08 p.m. EST: Allison Springer and Copycat Chloe are having a great run so far. Only a few left to jump. Emily Beshear and Shame On the Moon are on course.
3:04 p.m. EST: Kevin Keane and Fernhill Flutter are the first double clear of the day! “Who says vets can’t go fast?” Brian asks over the PA.
3:03 p.m. EST: Holly Payne has fallen from Santino at the very first fence. Both are ok, but what a heartbreaker!
3:02 p.m. EST: Crowd favorite Kevin Keane and Fernhill Flutter are almost home, getting lots of cheers on their way.
3:01 p.m. EST: Leah is home with 13.6 time to move from 45th to 6th for now. Well done, Leah!
2:58 p.m. EST: Leah Lang Gluscic is through the final water and turning for home.
2:54 p.m. EST: Back underway now. Kevin Keane and Fernhill Flutter have been given the green light to begin.
Cody Sturgess reportedly has an ankle injury and is awake and talking to medics
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) October 18, 2014
2:51 p.m. EST: We’ve received word that Cody injured his ankle, and will go in for x-rays.
2:50 p.m. EST: Three minutes out from restart. Cody Sturgess’ condition is unknown, but we do know he is being transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
2:46 p.m. EST:
@eventingnation took some pics of buck Davidson & the apprentice, feel free to use them! pic.twitter.com/Ci0iNbFzT8
— Katherine (@kathhlambert) October 18, 2014
2:45 p.m. EST:
2:44 p.m. EST: 1.2 time for Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda, so they’ll take the lead on 48.2. We’re still on a hold. Cody Sturgess is still being attended to, Imperial Melody has been caught and is on his way back to the barn.
2:42 p.m. EST:
2:39 p.m. EST: Fence 15A has been removed from the course. 15B will remain. It appears that the footing was still deteriorating even after more gravel was put down. 15A is where Werner Geven had his fall.
Fence 15, Persimmon Tree Turn. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
2:37 p.m. EST: Cody Sturgess and Imperial Melody have a fall at the Sneaky Snake, fence 11. Leah Lang-Gluscic will be held, as Cody is still down and Imperial Melody is loose.
Fence 11, Sneaky Snake. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
2:36 p.m. EST: Werner Geven and Vilas County have a fall at 15, but both were on their feet quickly.
2:35 p.m. EST:
Jennie Brannigan looking #fierce as she conquers the corners that caught her out last year #UnfinishedBusiness #gogirlgo
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) October 18, 2014
2:34 p.m. EST: Jennie Brannigan is clear through 21.
2:34 p.m. EST:
2:31 p.m. EST:
@eventingnation I’m watching the live feed from France on twitter as well! Without live feed it’s the next best thing!#bestlinktoUSeventing
— Liz Halliday (@lizhalliday) October 18, 2014
2:29 p.m. EST: Be sure to check our By the Numbers post for predictions on the CCI3*.
2:27 p.m. EST: Back underway with Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda.
2:26 p.m. EST: Lauren Kieffer and Lucky Devil are home with 18 time for a 74.2. We’re back underway.
2:21 p.m. EST: Course is clear, Will Coleman and Obos O’Reilly have retired. Still on a hold for the footing repair.
2:20 p.m. EST: A quick hold at fence 15 due to a footing issue – no issues with falls. Additional footing being put down.
2:20 p.m. EST: Lauren Kieffer and the talented Lucky Devil are three from home.
2:18 p.m. EST:
2:17 p.m. EST: Tim Bourke and Luckaun Quality are the fastest so far with 4 time penalties.
2:16 p.m. EST: Eliza Farren and Bantry Bays Dublin have a refusal on course, missed the announcement on which fence.
2:15 p.m. EST:
2:13 p.m. EST: Tim Bourke and Luckaun Quality are coming for home after a strong run. His first three-star was a year ago at this very event.
2:08 p.m. EST: Lizzie picks up a stop at fence 15 and has retired.
Fence 15, Persimmon Tree Turn. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
2:08 p.m. EST: Eliza Farren and Bantry Bays Dublin on course now.
2:07 p.m. EST: Jon Holling and Proper Timing come home 25 seconds over to finish on a 60.4.
2:05 p.m. EST: Tim Bourke and Luckaun Quality are sent on their way.
2:04 p.m. EST: Buck Davidson finishes on a 52.4 with a few time on The Apprentice.
2:03 p.m. EST: Lizzie and Coal Creek have a stop at fence 6.
Fence 6, Haunted Hill. Photo by Andrea Collins/FHI.
2:01 p.m. EST: Lizzie Snow and Coal Creek are out of the start box.
2:01 p.m. EST:
2:00 p.m. EST: Philippa Humphreys and Rich N Famous on course.
2:00 p.m. EST: Buck Davidson and The Apprentice are clear through the Farm Yard, fence 17 in the main arena.
1:57 p.m. EST: Fence 17 in the main arena
1:57 p.m. EST: Boyd and Steady Eddie pick up two refusals at 17 in the main arena.
1:56 p.m. EST: Jon Holling and Proper Timing on course now.
1:53 p.m. EST: Buck Davidson and The Apprentice are on course. Boyd is clear through 12.
1:48 p.m. EST: And we’re underway with Boyd, who’s clear through the first three.
1:46 p.m. EST: Boyd Martin will be the first out for the CCI3* with Steady Eddie in just a few moments’ time.
