Hannah Burnett: Dick Thompson, Harbour Pilot, and Bromont

Dick Thompson, who passed away earlier this week, had a profoundly positive influence on many aspects of eventing.  One of the influences that I saw first hand was in the development of my longtime friend from our Area VIII Young Rider days, Hannah Burnett.  Mr. Thompson purchased St. Barths for Hannah to ride when Hannah was in that tenuous career stage after her first four star and without a horse of the future.  Hannah’s partnership with St. Barths has allowed her to develop into a consistent and respected upper level rider.  Hannah was kind enough to share some memories of Mr. Thompson with us as well as her thoughts about riding Harbour Pilot “William” this weekend at Bromont.  Go eventing.