The CCI* show jumping is already well underway here at Bromont as the three-star final horse inspections are wrapping up.  My quick impression from this morning is that the ground juries were generous in a

  Your 2012 Bramham CIC*** champions – William Fox-Pitt and Neuf des Coeurs   William Fox-Pitt jumped two superb clears around the CIC*** course here at Bramham this morning, but it was his speedier  round

William Fox-Pitt steering Chilli Morning to a clear round bang on the optimum time to retain, and indeed increase his overnight lead going into Sunday’s Show-jumping. Ian Stark’s 2012 Bramham CCI*** course rode tough, but

Karen O’Connor and Mr. Medicott Mr. Medicott has been partnered with Karen O’Connor for less than 6 months, which is perhaps part of the reason that Karen felt so strongly about running cross-country today despite

The Canadian Airforce really needs to stop sending their hang gliders to Bromont.  We change sports in our Bromont coverage with news that the above gentleman landed his hang glider on the Bromont cross-country course

Jon Holling and Downtown Harrison I’ll never forget the sound of Jon’s voice when I spoke with him from Fair Hill last year about the news that Downtown Harrison had a minor injury and would

Jon Holling extended his lead in the Bromont CCI3* with a beautiful round aboard Downtown Harrison.  Jon was kind enough to share his thoughts about the course, his joy at how well “Will” handled the

Karen O’Connor and Mandiba The sun is shining down on a picture perfect day for cross-country here at Bromont.  Overall, the CCI2* riders did a great job guiding their horses around an incredibly tough course. 

Welcome to a beautiful sunny and potentially quite warm cross-country day at Bromont.  The action begins at 8am ET with the CCI2* cross-country.  The three-star action is scheduled to begin with the CCI3* at 10:33am,

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Please write your caption for the above photo in the comment section of this post As always, if you submit your comment using the Facebook option, no

For Bramham coverage throughout the weekend tune into SamanthaLClark.com and Eventing Nation. [Bramham Results] Perennial favourite Lenamore kept a lid on his enthusiasm, just, (one big buck after the first canter lead change just before

I have been stressing all week that the Olympic hopefuls in the CIC3* division are focused on Olympic selection and preparation, not on getting a ribbon.  I have also mentioned that several US pairs received

  Boyd Martin’s dressage test with Neville Bardos at Jersey Fresh a few weeks ago was, for lack of a better word, fresh.  The trick with Neville is to find a balance between energy and

Boyd Martin and Remington were first to ride after the lunch break in the Bromont CIC3* and they took control with a beautiful test, leading to a roar from the crowd and scoring a 39.0. 

We are at the lunch break in the CIC3* division with 16 rides in the books.  Becky Holder and the superstar Courageous Comet took the lead early this morning on a 44.8 and no one

Karen O’Connor and RF Amber Eyes own the very very early lead in the CCI2* at Bromont.  With over 40 pairs in the division, the CCI2* leader board is sure to change throughout the day. 

Course designer Derek Di Grazia is known for safe, sensible, and tough courses.  This year, Derek’s sixth designing at Bromont, features some exciting changes including significantly improved footing drainage and of course the addition of

Just six pairs competed in the CCI3* afternoon session at Bromont.  Jon Holling and Downtown Harrison of Ocala, Florida moved into the CCI3*on a 46.0.  I didn’t mention Jon and Downtown Harrison (“Will”) in my

Michael Pollard and Schoensgreen Hanni are sentimental favorites here at Bromont and they didn’t disappoint in the dressage, taking the CCI3* lead into the lunch break on a 48.2.  Hanni was the first to jump

The Bromont CCI* field is full of bright rising stars for Canada, including Jordan McDonald Buck Davidson and the OTTB Santa’s Keeper, owned by Buck and Carl Segal, took the early lead in the Bromont

For Bramham coverage throughout the weekend tune into SamanthaLClark.com and Eventing Nation. [Bramham Results] The CCI*** do the blue numbered jumps and their course is considerably different to the CIC*** who do the green numbers.

Yes, Bramham rocks! The facing side of this jump, number 3 on both the CCI and CIC*** courses promotes the Leeds 2012 Music Festival. Cross country course designer Ian Stark was telling me that it

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