Hannah Sue Burnett and Harbour Pilot held their lead from dressage to win the Fair Hill CCI***. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Hello people! Thought I’d take this quiet moment before the CCI*** show jumping starts at Fair Hill, where I’m sitting in the press tent (which is very civilized, equipped with snacks and heaters). I can see why Jenni was reluctant to hand over the reins.
Weekend results:
Monday news:
Hannah Sue Burnett Goes Wire to Wire in the Fair Hill CCI*** with Harbour Pilot. On a beautiful day in Maryland, Hannah held it together to take home the last big prize of 2012. [Hannah Sue Burnett wins Fair Hill CCI***]
Connor Husain wins the Fair Hill CCI** with Piece of Hope, and at 19, makes me feel pretty inadequate about barely finishing a Novice event. Connor is adorable, humble, and a pretty good rider. I’m thinking he has a bright future ahead of him. [Connor Husain Wins Fair Hill CCI**]
A couple of Young Horse Championships were given out at Fair Hill with Kim Severson’s unbeaten 5-year-old Cooley Cross Border claiming the 5 Year Division. Esccord RGS won the 4-year-old division with Katie Murphy. [Cooley Cross Border, Esccord RGS Triumph in YEH Championships]
The Washington International Horse Show starts tomorrow, so if you’ve ever wanted to see horses stabled adjacent to one of the busiest downtown’s in the country, head on down! I went last year (seeing as how it’s a 5 minute metro ride from my house) and watching the horses warm up in the basement of the Verizon Center, weaving around support beams, is a sight to see. [The Washington Post]
The Horse is back with it’s second installment on horse’s eyes and this time covers infections and injuries to the eye. They all sound awful. [The Horse]
