Fence 23 on the CCI3* course
We just wrapped up the CCI2* cross country here at Jersey Fresh, and the CCI3* division kicks off on cross country at 11:30 a.m. with Jessica Phoenix and Exponential leading the way. It’s turned out to be a lovely day here, with the rain holding off and temperatures remaining very comfortable. We saw nine double clear rides this morning in the CCI2*, and only two riders had jump penalties, so it will be interesting to see how the CCI3* course shakes things up. I was parked out by the water complex this morning, which turned out to be where we saw all the action, so I’ll probably stay there for the CCI3* so I have a premium view for the live updates. Go eventing.
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11:32: Jessica Phoenix and Exponential had a handy trip out of the water, which is a tall brush fence set on an extreme angle. I’m predicting some sticky trips through here today.
11:39: Jessica Phoenix and Exponential came home clear and seven seconds inside the time.
11:42: Michael Pollard and Mensa have a stop at the bottom of the big hill.
11:44: Caitlin Calder and Jolliyat had a runout at the skinny brush coming out of the water. It’s an incredibly tricky line.
11:49: Jennifer McFall and High Times come home 32 seconds over time.
11:58: Leslie Law and Zenith ISF retire at 22 after multiple stops.
2:04: Courtney Cooper and Who’s A Star come home clear with six time. Just one double clear so far.
12:06: Bunnie Sexton fell from Rise Against at fence 22. Both horse and rider are OK.
12:08: Sharon White crossed her tracks on her way to the out element of the first water effort at 9b, and the TDs are counting it as a runout.
12:13: Lillian Heard and Share Option come home clear with 11.2 time penalties.
12:17: Sharon White and Wundermaske come home clear with 20 jumping penalties.
12:18: Werner Geven and Vandiver are the first to take the option at tricky 9AB.
12:20: Mackenna Shea and Landioso also take the option at 9AB.
12:22: Werner Geven has a stop at the Allentown Mountain combination.
12:23: Phillip Dutton fell from Fernhill Fugitive at fence 7, the Cordwood. He just popped out of the tack: both horse and rider are OK.
12:28: Big cheer for Buck Davidson and D.A. Adirmo as they come through the water complex at 9AB.
12:29: Mackenna Shea and Landioso pick up 16 time penalties.
12:32: Zach Brandt and Cavallino Cocktail have a runout at 9B at the water.
12:36: Buck Davidson and D.A. Adirmo are the second double clear and take the lead.
12:37: Jon Holling and Zapotek B have a runout at 9B and the retire after a rough trip over on their second attempt.
12:50: Jessica Phoenix and Erodium come home with 16.2 time penalties. Stay tuned for a full report.
