[UPDATE]: Allison Springer and Arthur had an unfortunate runout at fence 19B, the Rolex Combination. This fence has caught out a few pairs today; Allison got home but will be out of top contention.
Meghan O’Donoghue and Pirate were next on course and had a fall at the C element of the Malting’s Bounce & Corner. Both reported to appear ok.
Marilyn Little and RF Demeter broke the frangible pin at Malting’s Corner and came home clear otherwise. They were later assessed 21 penalties for breaking the pin, putting them into 9th currently. We’ve just learned that David O’Connor is appealing the penalties and that he is confident they will be removed.
Hannah Sue Burnett and Harbour Pilot made quick work of the course, coming home with the third-fastest round of the day to take over fourth place with just a few rides left.
U.S. ride times:
Allison Springer & Arthur: 12:42 p.m. BST (7:42 a.m. EST)
Meghan O’Donoghue & Pirate: 1:26 p.m. BST (8:26 a.m. EST)
Marilyn Little & RF Demeter: 1:34 p.m. BST (8:34 a.m. EST)
Hannah Sue Burnett & Harbour Pilot: 2:42 p.m. BST (9:42 a.m. EST)
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12:02 p.m. EST: That’s a wrap for cross country today. Stay tuned for a full recap, and be sure to check Burghley.tv for full ride videos as they are uploaded.
12:00 p.m. EST: Andrew Nicholson has positively torched this Burghley track. He’s home with the fastest time of the day and just 5.6 time to go into the lead on a score of 46.1. What a way to finish the day! Here’s your top 10 going into show jumping:
11:59 a.m. EST:
Excellent result for Harry Dzenis – two horses clear at Burghley Horse Trials on his first attempt #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:59 a.m. EST:
Excellent result for Harry Dzenis – two horses clear at Burghley Horse Trials on his first attempt #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:54 a.m. EST:
Andrew Nicholson’s line is the best we’ve seen today through the Trout Hatchery, Avebury even takes a stride out before the corner #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:50 a.m. EST: Our final pair is on course for the day: Andrew Nicholson and Avebury.
Avebury slips into the first part of the Discovery Valley but jumps clear. He looks full of running today #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:48 a.m. EST: And the leaderboard shuffles again!
Armada completes a quick round for Oliver Townend, just 17 seconds over. Into 2nd on 55.1
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
11:44 a.m. EST: William Fox-Pitt and Bay My Hero are home with 20.8 time to take fourth place. Hannah Sue Burnett will go into fifth. Three more left to come home.
11:41 a.m. EST:
@horseandhound reporting that both horse and rider on feet from Aoife’s fall #LRBHT
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 6, 2014
11:36 a.m. EST: William Fox-Pitt and Bay My Hero have been held, reports are that Aoife Clark has fallen from Vaguely North.
11:36 a.m. EST:
Oliver Townend in a lovely rhythm with Armada as he heads towards the Trout Hatchery. A sticky jump in but safely out #burghley2014
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 6, 2014
11:34 a.m. EST:
Bay My Hero making William work hard. Been a bit sticky but just keeps going
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
11:31 a.m. EST: A look at Marilyn’s hairy moment through Malting’s Bounce and Corner, where she broke the corner of the C element.
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
11:31 a.m. EST:
Eventing legend William Fox-Pitt sets off for the XC @LRBHT_Official can he take the lead from Sam Griffiths? pic.twitter.com/dPXWQQ9Gb2
— Revolution Sports (@RevolutionSport) September 6, 2014
11:30 a.m. EST:
Oliver Townend is next away, surely if anyone can make the time it’s Armada? #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:30 a.m. EST:
Bay My Hero is a bit sticky over the ditch at the Discovery Valley but William sits tight and they stay clear #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:26 a.m. EST:
Vaguely North falls in the ditch while crossing the Discovery Valley for the second time but Aoife sits up and… http://t.co/NW9dF9IzuW
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:22 a.m. EST: A quick update on scores. Jonelle got home with 17.6 time penalties. William Fox-Pitt and Bay My Hero are next out.
11:20 a.m. EST:
A run out in the Discovery Valley for Polly Jackson and Papillon. They reroute over the long option #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:19 a.m. EST:
Going out of order…shoe being re-fitted! @Aoifeclark @LRBHT_Official
— Simon Clark (@sggclark) September 6, 2014
11:18 a.m. EST: We’ve confirmed that both Meghan O’Donoghue and Pirate are ok after their scary fall earlier today.
11:15 a.m. EST:
Well that’s consistency for you, Piggy French finishes on Jakata with a score of 75.0 – the same score as Westward Mariner #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
11:12 a.m. EST: Meghan’s early end to her Burghley debut. Glad both she and Pirate appeared to be ok.
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
11:11 a.m. EST: She whizzed around the WEG course – can she do it here at Burghley?
Jonelle Price underway and could challenge the leaderboard
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
11:01 a.m. EST:
Kai Ruder’s Gryffindor stops at the 2nd element of the bounce in The Maltings and Kai falls off, both horse and rider are okay #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:57 a.m. EST:
A loose dog on course, but a typical terrier stopped in his tracks when the rider reached the water! #nowetpawsformethankyou #burghley2014
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 6, 2014
10:54 a.m. EST:
Gemma Tattersall has a huge jump over the Cottesmore Leap, now heading down Winners Avenue #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:51 a.m. EST:
Neil up on his feet
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
10:48 a.m. EST: A horse fall reported at Malting’s Corner, Upleadon is up, and Neil Spratt is being seen by medics.
Nasty fall for Neil Spratt at The Maltings corner
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
10:46 a.m. EST:
Hannah Sue Burnett is home clear on a score of 61.7 for 4th place! USA! USA! USA! #LRBHT
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 6, 2014
10:41 a.m. EST: Hannah and William are clear, a bit more than halfway through.
Photo by Kate Samuels.
10:38 a.m. EST:
Hannah Sue Burnett and Harbour Pilot are clear through the Land Rover Trout Hatchery #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:36 a.m. EST: Hannah Sue Burnett and Harbour Pilot are on course now.
10:35 a.m. EST:
Thrilled with Impy for giving me a lovely round @LRBHT_Official he is a fantastic horse for the future. Happy horse and very happy rider
— Francis Whittington (@FWeventing) September 6, 2014
10:33 a.m. EST:
Tom Crisp and Coolys Luxury jump clear through the water and over the Lincolnshire Duck #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:27 a.m. EST:
So far 28 have completed and 17 have not
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
10:22 a.m. EST:
18 left to go. Katherine Hague and Royal Council have withdrawn
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
10:20 a.m. EST:
Sarah Wardell has two refusals at the Lord Burghley hurdles in the main arena, they put their hand up and retire #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:19 a.m. EST:
Popular amongst the media @JockPaget clear in the XC but picks up a few time faults now in 2nd place @LRBHT_Official pic.twitter.com/5WFbfjWX8E
— Revolution Sports (@RevolutionSport) September 6, 2014
10:15 a.m. EST:
Hold on course but Natalie is sitting up and will shortly be heading to the medical tent for a check up, Algebra also said to be fine #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:12 a.m. EST: Check out some of Ben Hobday and Mulry’s Error’s round!
10:10 a.m. EST:
Francis Whittington Eventing and Hasty Imp jump the last clear, Francis looks very pleased! They go into 14th place #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:08 a.m. EST: #WheresWhittington? On course with Hasty Imp and almost home!
10:07 a.m. EST: A third hold on course after Natalie’s fall.
10:04 a.m. EST:
Natalie Blundell and Algebra have fallen early on #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:03 a.m. EST:
Bill Levett (AUS) finishes clear on Improvise and goes into fourth place (65.9) #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
10:02 a.m. EST:
Sarah Stretton jumps clear through the Rolex Combination, Francis Whittington Eventing is jumping well and clear so far #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
9:59 a.m. EST: Allison’s runout at the Rolex Combination.
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
9:57 a.m. EST: Jock is home clear with 16.4 time to go into second place on a 55.2.
9:55 a.m. EST:
Jock Paget is absolutely flying and kicks Clifton Promise through the splash fence. They could be the first to get the time #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
9:55 a.m. EST: Jock and Promise are still clear through 29, almost home!
9:54 a.m. EST:
Bill Levett and Improvise suffer a heart stopping moment in the main arena when they very nearly part company but remain clear #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
9:50 a.m. EST: A look at Allison’s quick work of the Lord Burghley Hurdles earlier.
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
9:50 a.m. EST:
Jock and Promise take a long turn at the Trout Hatchery but remain clear #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
9:47 a.m. EST: Jock Paget and Clifton Promise are on course and clear through 7.
9:43 a.m. EST:
U.S. Coach David O’Connor appealing Marilyn Little’s 21 pens for breaking frangible pin at Malting’s Corner. Confident it will be removed
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 6, 2014
9:41 a.m. EST:
Nervous! Jock about to start!
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
9:31 a.m. EST:
Tim Price when asked if he was hurt? He patted his heart and said “Only this hurts”.
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
9:28 a.m. EST: Marilyn’s score has been updated with 21 penalties for breaking the pin. This will put her into 9th currently.
9:25 a.m. EST: Tim Cheffings has retired Alinero Van Het Scharenberg after the horse began to visibly tire.
9:23 a.m. EST: Marilyn has gotten home with 28.4 time to go into fourth place. As of now, she has not been given 21 penalties for a broken pin at Malting’s Corner.
9:20 a.m. EST: Marilyn is through fence 30 and is on her way home.
9:18 a.m. EST:
Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy hit the first of the Burghley hurdles and tip Tim out the side door.
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
9:17 a.m. EST:
Marilyn Little is the third person to break the frangible pin at The Maltings. Its a bounce pair of brusheson… http://t.co/iEAoL9hcZd
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
9:16 a.m. EST: Photo of Marilyn through the Lord Burghley Hurdles in the main arena by Kate Samuels.
9:15 a.m. EST: Horse & Hound reports that Marilyn is clear through the Malting’s Bounce and Corner but that she broke the pin at the corner of the C clement.
9:10 a.m. EST:
Clare Lewis makes it home with Sidnificant despite losing a shoe early on the course – what a clever pony! #burghley2014
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 6, 2014
9:08 a.m. EST: After a bit of a delay, Marilyn and Demi are on course.
9:05 a.m. EST: Marilyn Little and RF Demeter are next to go.
9:04 a.m. EST:
Clare Lewis steers Sidnificant through the direct route at the Rolex Combination and remains clear #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
9:00 a.m. EST: Meghan and Pirate’s day is done. Meghan reportedly up, Pirate was loose but has since been caught.
8:58 a.m. EST: A look at a brilliant ride by Sam Griffiths with Happy Times to take the early lead today.
8:56 a.m. EST: Meghan is clear through 9.
8:51 a.m. EST: Meghan O’Donoghue is the next out of the start box.
8:50 a.m. EST: Tom McEwan retires Dry Old Party after two stops at the Trout Hatchery, fence 13ABC.
8:46 a.m. EST:
Just Ironic and Craig Nicolai take a ducking at The Lion Bridge Marina
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
8:45 a.m. EST: Allison and Arthur on course earlier. Photo by Kate Samuels.
8:43 a.m. EST: Izzy Taylor has gotten home with another quick footed round aboard Kbis Briarlands Matilda. 11.2 time for these two to go into second on a total of 59.5.
8:41 a.m. EST: We can see why social media was complimenting Harry Dzenis and Xam’s ride earlier. What a game horse!
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
8:37 a.m. EST: The fence analysis has Andrew retiring at fence 21. Horse & Hound reports that Andrew said Rutherglen didn’t quite feel right.
Andrew Hoy had appeared to slow up and has apparently retired as the horse did not feel right
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
8:34 a.m. EST: Andrew Hoy and Rutherglen have retired. They were in fifth place coming into today.
8:34 a.m. EST:
Spoke too soon. Craig Nicolai has a stop at the first of the hurdles in the main arena
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
8:33 a.m. EST: Get some tips on the course from William Fox-Pitt:
8:30 a.m. EST: Sam Griffiths currently sits all alone at the top. Who will move to challenge him?
8:29 a.m. EST:
Andrew Hoy shows his intentions with a quick passage back through Discovery Valley, saving every inch of ground he can
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
8:27 a.m. EST: The Rolex Combination has taken another victim: Jim Newsam and Magennis. Jim takes a tumble from Magennis at this fence. Both horse and rider reported to be OK.
8:26 a.m. EST: A look at the Rolex Combination, fence 19AB, which has caught a couple of pairs out including Allison and Arthur. Shown here ridden by Piggy French and Westwood Mariner earlier.
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
8:25 a.m. EST:
Next starter will be 2004 winner Andrew Hoy with his Olympic horse Rutherglen who are in fifth overnight #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
8:21 a.m. EST: Allison has completed with 20 jumping and 28.4 time for sixth place currently.
8:19 a.m. EST:
Louise Harwood and Mr Potts kick out the frangible pin at the Maltings combination #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
8:15 a.m. EST: Allison has had a runout at the Rolex Combination, clear on second attempt but that will knock her out of contention for a top placing.
8:11 a.m. EST:
Allison Springer and Arthur are clear through the arena combination. They’re in sixth after dressage and could go… http://t.co/Ev1UGZp0Tx
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
8:08 a.m. EST: Allison and Arthur are on course.
8:05 a.m. EST: Sam Griffiths has gone into the lead with just 9.6 time penalties – the quickest of the day. Allison will be next out.
8:01 a.m. EST: Here’s a shot of Sarah Bullimore and Valentino V through the hurdles in the main arena earlier this morning.
Images courtesy of Burghley.tv.
8:01 a.m. EST:
Gina Ruck is sitting up in an ambulance so OK but bruised and battered no doubt
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
7:58 a.m. EST: Looks like we’re back underway and Gina is conscious and in an ambulance. Will report more as available.
7:54 a.m. EST: Horse & Hound reporting seeing Rehy Too led away without his saddle. No report on Gina Ruck’s status yet.
7:45 a.m. EST: Two riders still to get underway before Allison Springer. With the two holds on course it’s put the start times just a bit behind.
7:42 a.m. EST:
Sam Griffiths is held again following the fall of Gina Ruck
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
7:39 a.m. EST: Ben Hobday is on course with Mulry’s Error, the half-Clydesdale with massive feet and his own Twitter account.
7:38 a.m. EST: All riders are back underway now.
7:37 a.m. EST:
Fleet Street leaves a leg over the Cottesmore Leap but he and Roo Rox stay together and remain clear #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
7:31 a.m. EST: Hold on course while repairs are made, presumably to the Malting’s Brush and Corner, where Sara Squires and Orto had an awkward jump and ultimately retired.
7:28 a.m. EST:
Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Live Contender clear so far @landin the XC @LRBHT_Official pic.twitter.com/S7B1lYWtpD
— Revolution Sports (@RevolutionSport) September 6, 2014
7:26 a.m. EST:
Sara Squires pulls up Orto after an awkward jump at the Rolex Combination #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
7:24 a.m. EST: Third placed after dressage, Sam Griffiths and Happy Times are on course now.
7:21 a.m. EST: While the course appears to be riding fairly well, no one has made the time, which could end up being a big deciding factor when the dust settles.
7:18 a.m. EST: A look at the fence analysis so far. No one problem fence just yet. Will one emerge as the day goes on? Check out fence photos here.
7:18 a.m. EST:
New horse crush for H&C – Henry Dzenis’ grey Xam looks like he’s giving him a super ride! #prettypony #Burghley
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 6, 2014
7:16 a.m. EST: Australia’s Megan Heath has retired St. Daniel after what sounds like a sticky ride through the first part of the course.
7:15 a.m. EST:
Much encouragement for St Daniel and Megan gets through the 3 angled rails in the arena. Horse very reluctant
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
7:09 a.m. EST:
A lot of encouragement for Ballyvooney over the Cottesmore Leap. Don’t think I would fancy jumping the biggest fence on course one-handed!
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 6, 2014
7:05 a.m. EST:
Many riders taking longer options and paying the price with slow times. Time may be the key to winning this Burghley
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
7:04 a.m. EST:
Ballyfarris Flight and Louisa Lockwood clear through the Discovery Valley #LRBHT
— Eventing Worldwide (@EventingWWNEWS) September 6, 2014
7:01 a.m. EST:
Simon Grieve on Cornacrew go clear cross country with 50.0 time penalties #LRBHT pic.twitter.com/WqXod21KQ0
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 6, 2014
6:56 a.m. EST:
Three starters have retired – Andrew Heffernan, Polly Jackson, and Michael Owen. No horses on the course
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 6, 2014
