Helen and James Alliston In Control of Twin Rivers CCI4*-S/Advanced

Helen Alliston and Ebay lead the CCI4*-S. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

We’re keeping tabs on the action at Twin Rivers, where the spring FEI event is in full swing. It’s husband-wife super duo Helen and James Alliston who lead the way in the weekend’s marquee divisions, with Helen in command of the 4*-S aboard Ebay (Escudo – Komtessa) on a 33.9 and James leading the Advanced with Nemesis (Novalis 46 – Maesy, by Musing xx) on a score of 36.4.

James Alliston and Nemesis lead the Advanced after two phases. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

This year we’ll see James make a return to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, the first time we’ll see him in the Bluegrass State since 2017 with his well-known partner, Parker. He’s competing the horse he’ll take in the 5*, Helen’s Paper Jam (Paparazzo – Reely Hamin), in the Advanced this weekend, currently in third place after dressage and show jumping on a score of 44.6. He’s also entered in the 4*-S with Nemesis.

Many thanks to Sherry Stewart for dropping us some photo updates from the weekend! We’ll be back with more from Saturday’s cross country action later on.

Kentucky-bound Alex MacLeod and Newmarket Jack are in second in their final prep for the “big dance” in two weeks’ time. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Madison Temkin and Dr. Hart are second in the CCI4*-S. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Megan McIver Sabo and Quintessence are third in the Advanced. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Andrea Baxter and Laguca Seca, the son of her 5* partner Indy 500, are first in the CCI3*-S. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Tommy Greengard and Joshuay MBF, second in the CCI3*-S. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

Gina Economou and Exclusive, third in the CCI3*-S. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

India McEvoy and Ezara lead the CCI2*-L after phase one. Photo by Sherry Stewart.

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