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11:18 a.m. EST: And that’s a wrap for day one! Stay tuned for a full recap, and we’ll be back tomorrow with more live action!
11:16 a.m. EST: Here are your top 10 after the first day of dressage completes. For the team standings, Great Britain on top, followed by Germany and New Zealand. The Netherlands are in fourth, and the USA are in fifth. Canada still has two more riders to go tomorrow and is in eighth overall.
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11:15 a.m. EST: What a turnout today!
#Eventing Great Atmosphere at Le Pin National Stud for this 1st day of Dressage #WEG2014 pic.twitter.com/xwdABVMewC
— Normandie2014 (@normandie2014) August 28, 2014
11:14 a.m. EST: The last rider of the day is in the ring! Denmark’s Peter Tersgov Flarup and CTS Twin Peaks will close out competition for the day.
11:13 a.m. EST: Big cheers for Rodolphe. Our thoughts are with him and his family.
Sorry to hear that Rodolphe Scherer lost his father very recently, is only riding because it is such an important competition.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
11:10 a.m. EST: With the last rider circling, our helmet count for the day is at 10, including all three USA riders. Roughly half of the horses had on ear bonnets. More # fun to come after day two!
11:09 a.m. EST: We can’t wait!
Magnificent view from the start box at the Cross-Country at Haras du Pin #Eventing #WEG2014 pic.twitter.com/bF75tW9MP9
— Alltech Equine (@AlltechEquine) August 28, 2014
11:05 a.m. EST: Finishing up our day one with the second to last ride, French rider Rodolphe Scherer and the lovely Makara Demontiege.
Not the best start for Rodolphe Scherer, just a little tension, 60% at the moment. Steps in HP rather modest. Some tightness in 1/2 piri.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
10:59 a.m. EST: Where can we get some?
So now for the frites and to start work #WEG2014 #eventing pic.twitter.com/n3KB3rqd27
— An Eventful Life (@eventfulifebook) August 28, 2014
10:57 a.m. EST: Individual rider for Finland Sanna Siltakorpi and Lucky Accord trending for top 10 currently.
10:55 a.m. EST:
Ingrid Klimke’s daughter joins her for an interview #WEG pic.twitter.com/4EiQMSeLBn
— Horse & Hound (@horseandhound) August 28, 2014
10:50 a.m. EST: Chinese individual rider Alex Hua Tian and Harbour Pilot C in the ring now. Trending for 13th currently.
10:48 a.m. EST:
Lots of British flags waving for Nicola Wilson and Annie Clover, who’ve scored a 46 to join teammate W. Fox-Pitt in the top 10. #WEG2014
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) August 28, 2014
10:44 a.m. EST: More clarification on the spur rule.
@eventingnation @LEAshker Spurs not required by FEI but required at I and A national HTs. Kinda bizzaro? pic.twitter.com/uYNCnzcgNg
— Redbud Equestrian (@redbudfarm) August 28, 2014
10:41 a.m. EST: Riding as a GBR individual, Nicola Wilson and Annie Clover earning some nice marks.
10:39 a.m. EST: In case anyone was wondering Ingrid Klimke’s lack of spurs (or perhaps they were black and hard to see?).
@LEAshker @eventingnation they aren’t compulsory any more. Nor was Sir Mark Todd!
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
10:33 a.m. EST: As CZE’s Martin Maivald and Gomba begin their test, we’re seeing some more clouds rolling in. More #WoodstockWEG on tap?
10:32 a.m. EST:
Bill looks very relieved to finish that. He’s going to be very close to 70%, into 7th position probably. Next up, Martin Maivald for Czech.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
10:29 a.m. EST: New hashtag alert! #WoodstockWEG
@TWAHW Right now they are parking people in fields far from the venue. Most designated parking lots closed. #WoodstockWEG
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) August 28, 2014
10:25 a.m. EST: Next up, Australia’s Bill Levett and Shannondale Titan.
10:22 a.m. EST: Big pats for FRH Escada. Not quite enough to catch the leaders, but still a 41.2 and third place!
10:21 a.m. EST: We’ve dispatched Chinch to WFP’s yard, but have a sinking feeling he might get turned away without the formula you seek.
@eventingnation Can someone find me the formula WFP uses for dressage? Magic potion perhaps?
— Fraulein. (@FrauleinMedical) August 28, 2014
10:20 a.m. EST:
Ingrid’s seat really is absolutely impeccable. Utterly beautiful riding. Walk 1/2 piri dragged mark down slightly but still leading on 76%+
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
10:18 a.m. EST: Ingrid Klimke and FRH Escada JS in the right now. Trending solidly for second place currently.
10:14 a.m. EST:
‘I’m very happy with him, he’s a lovely horse to ride on the flat & it’s a relief it came off’ William Fox-Pitt #WEG pic.twitter.com/4eLRSY26HJ
— Horse & Hound (@horseandhound) August 28, 2014
10:10 a.m. EST:
If it hasn’t been for the halts at the beginning and end of the tests, that could have been a leading test, such a shame to get 5s.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
10:09 a.m. EST: Almost finished for the day, and here are your top 10 going into the final break of the day. Eight more to go after this last break.
10:07 a.m. EST: What a way to come back! Tim Price and Wesko get off to a shaky start but take a breath and fight their way back to score a 42.2 to go into third place!
10:05 a.m. EST: Me first!
@DuttonEventing adopt me
— Madlen Lesesne (@got_it__MADe) August 28, 2014
10:02 a.m. EST: Luhmühlen winners Tim Price and Wesko not off to the best of starts so far, but have clawed their way back up to the 70s.
This is another “the only way is up” test after 555 for the first movement! Now up to 68.48%, could be top 3 if he keeps this climb up!
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
9:57 a.m. EST: Poland’s Marta Dziak-Gierlicz and Vacat JP go for the big canter.
9:54 a.m. EST: We don’t think we can allow that to happen!
Just watched @foxpitteventing‘s test on Chilli Morning. William are you SURE you don’t want to be a pure dressage rider?? We’d def have you
— Alice Collins (@msAliceCollins) August 28, 2014
9:53 a.m. EST:
Revised score of 37.5 keeps @TeamGBR member William @foxpitteventing and Chilli Morning in top spot #supportingTeamGBR #WEG2014
— British Eventing (@BEventing) August 28, 2014
9:52 a.m. EST: Weather is looking much brighter at Haras du Pin.
9:47 a.m. EST: Yes, it is quite tall! #FashionPolice
Ben Vogg has the tallest top hat I have seen. Maybe it’s to slow them down?
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
9:43 a.m. EST: William Fox-Pitt and Chilli Morning take the lead from Michael Jung with a score of 37.3. We’ve broken into the 30s!
9:41 a.m. EST: Did you expect anything else? William and Chilli Morning have shown us how it’s done!
9:40 a.m. EST: William grabbing a lot of 8s out there. Looking good so far.
9:36 a.m. EST:
Very tense time at home….come on Chilli and WFP pic.twitter.com/CFz9sNd4iv
— Fox-Pitt Eventing (@foxpitteventing) August 28, 2014
9:34 a.m. EST:
The next in is William @foxpitteventing with @ChristopherMRSt ‘s stallion Chilli Morning for @TeamGBR, edge of seat time.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
9:33 a.m. EST: Well done, Sarah!
Delighted with@Horseware stellor rebound 48.5 @normandie2014 pic.twitter.com/0e3jP6KbtO
— Sarah Ennis Eventing (@SarahEnnisEvent) August 28, 2014
9:29 a.m. EST: The EN Fashion Police (ok, that’s not really a thing, but it definitely should be) are loving this shadbelly on Spain’s Cristina Pinedo Sendagorta, riding Helena XII.
9:25 a.m. EST: Gabriel Figueiredo Silva Cury and former Mark Todd mount Grass Valley are in the ring now.
9:20 a.m. EST: Cheering on Team USA!
9:16 a.m. EST: Ireland’s Sarah Ennis and Horseware Stellor Rebound looking polished. Sarah is rocking the tan breeches today.
9:12 a.m. EST: Elaine Pen’s thoughts on cross country.
‘It’s a real #WEG track, we’ll have to work for it’ Elaine Pen on the XC
— Horse & Hound (@horseandhound) August 28, 2014
9:05 a.m. EST: Your top 10 going into the first break of the afternoon.
9:02 a.m. EST: They lost their rhythm in the canter work, which will drop them down more than they’d surely like, but Jessie was still beaming at the final salute. A 50.2 for 7th place – strong start for Canada!
8:58 a.m. EST: Next up for Canada, Jessie Phoenix and Pavarotti. Looking keen yet relaxed, trending in third/fourth place currently.
8:56 a.m. EST: Elaine scores a 42.3 to go into second place. Michael Jung still has a bit of breathing room on his 40.7.
She’s delighted, punches the air, & the mare (who is by Jazz, explains the lovely paces) expresses herself a little, they almost passage out
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
8:52 a.m. EST: Elaine Pen (NED) and Vira are really showing off. Currently trending a 70.33%, which would be good for third.
The Netherlands are going to nail another good dressage score at this rate, still on 70% ish, lovely horse, going v v nicely. 888 ext canter
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
8:47 a.m. EST: Here’s another who’s raring to get out on Pierre Michelet’s course on Saturday. Italy’s Evelina Bertoli and Leitrim Orient Express.
8:44 a.m.: Looks like the sun is finally peeking through!
Le beau temps pointe le bout de son nez au Haras du Pin ! #cce #jem2014 #dressage #meteo pic.twitter.com/Jv3qQJIXVx
— Normandie2014 (@normandie2014) August 28, 2014
8:40 a.m. EST: Malin did a good job keeping the lid on Sofarsogood, who clearly has his sights set on cross country. 61.3 for their score.
8:38 a.m. EST: Phillip shares his thoughts with EN.
8:37 a.m. EST: Boyd and Lindsey look on during Phillip’s test.
Via USEF Eventing High Performance Facebook page.
8:35 a.m. EST:
He’s looking unsettled going around the arena, and has a muck sweat on his neck already, hope she can settle him in these tricky conditions.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
8:34 a.m. EST: Look at that smile! Sweden’s Malin Petersen is rocking the helmet aboard Sofarsogood.
8:32 a.m. EST: Solid start for Australia so far.
Slighty fluffed next change unforch, 665. Marks down to 65% ish overall, but a solid score for Australia, similar score to @griffiths_sam
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
8:28 a.m. EST: Christopher Burton (AUS) and TS Jamaimo putting in a workmanlike and obedient test. Don’t count this guy out – he won the Adelaide CCI4* with this horse on a CATCH RIDE.
8:25 a.m. EST: Cedric will go into third after scoring a 47.3 on home turf.
A perfect square halt to finish, can never get enough of those! He should be pleased with that, it should put them into top 4…
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) August 28, 2014
8:21 a.m. EST: Phillip getting plenty of media love.
P Dutty getting some love from the press in the mix zone after scoring 43.8 with Trading Aces #WEG2014 #eventinglive pic.twitter.com/IPSqej0p0X
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) August 28, 2014
8:20 a.m. EST: France’s second team rider, Cedric Lyard and Cadeau Du Roi look poised to put in a very competitive performance today.
8:11 a.m. EST: Belgium’s Constantin Van Rijckevorsel and Goodwins Reef make a very stately picture.
8:10 a.m. EST: Too much star power in one shot! Michael Jung waiting for Mark Todd to finish his interview.
Michael Jung waiting patiently for @MTEventing to finish his interview. pic.twitter.com/bIq0YoRWrE
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) August 28, 2014
8:05 a.m. EST: Phillip has absolutely thrown down in the sandbox this morning. John Kyle says “This is really, really good.” They’ve scored a 43.8 to go into second!
Phillip Dutton and Trading Aces. Photo by Jenni Autry.
8:03 a.m. EST:
Afternoon predictions – William Fox-Pitt and Ingrid Klimke will go ahead of Michael Jung #WEG
— Pippa Roome (@PippaRoome) August 28, 2014
8:02 a.m. EST: And Phillip is in the ring.
8:00 a.m. EST: Boyd is cheering on his mate!
7:57 a.m. EST: Now those are some hungry WEG fans!
Bring a picnic if you are coming to #WEG eventing – food queues are huge. pic.twitter.com/wDALLZE63P
— Horse & Hound (@horseandhound) August 28, 2014
