Photo courtesy of Holly and the Retreadeventer blog
The riders who are not riding in the CCI3* this morning are out walking their course. Recent rain has made the footing muddy so we will see some big studs being used tomorrow. The Friday weather is very sunny with a cool breeze. We will have much more from Maryland throughout the day, but here is an early look at the XC course:
XC Map with Photos of every jump–click on each jump for the photos
Holly told me an interesting story about the barnyard corners (#7AB on the CCI3*). Apparently the chickens used for decoration are a little too authentic and a mischievous Fair Hill fox scattered them all over the barnyard Sunday evening. Holly was one of many volunteers who helped build the XC course and I can tell you that it looks absolutely beautiful. The Fair Hill course is yet another example that eventing would not exist without so many wonderful volunteers.
Speaking of XC, the London Olympic ticket prices have been released and the price for general admission to XC day is 55 pounds. Lec sent me the link and mentioned that only 15,000 people will be allowed in to watch the XC. Three words: supply and demand.
Go volunteers.
