Jessica Phoenix and Patras VR are leading the CIC3* at The Fork.
We’ve wrapped up a very cold, rainy day here at The Fork with the first 10 riders performing their dressage tests in the CIC3*. Jessica Phoenix is having a bang-up day, sitting in third in the Advanced division with Pavarotti and currently leading the CIC3* dressage with Patras VR on a 48.5. This horse, a stunning Trakehner gelding, is almost mesmerizing to watch — an incredible mover with quite a few tricks up his sleeve. Jessica will also ride her Olympic partner Exponential — who she’s taking to Rolex — in the CIC3* this weekend.
Will Faudree and Andromaque are sitting in second on a 49.3.
Will Faudree and Andromaque are sitting in second on 49.3, continuing their dominating performance this season. With recent wins at Southern Pines and Pine Top under their belt, Will and Missy have set themselves up for a another spectacular weekend. You’ll see in the video below that the test was very correct and typical of the workmanlike way these two tackle dressage. Phillip Dutton and Atlas are just behind Will and Andromaque on a 49.6. The pair produced a very accurate test despite the driving rain. Phillip was absolutely soaked when he went into the ring to start his test. These riders deserves a lot of credit for toughing out the miserable conditions today.
Phillip Dutton and Atlas are sitting in third on a 49.6.
I have to commend Selena O’Hanlon for plastering a smile on her face during her dressage test with Foxwood High. I’m quite positive she was the only one smiling on the entirety of The Fork grounds this afternoon. Clayton Fredericks gave her a thumbs up after the test, which scored a 55.7 for seventh place. Other notable tests included Jan Byyny and Syd Kent and Marilyn Little and RF Demeter; both pairs performed fluid tests that have them placed in fourth and fifth, respectively. Buck Davidson and Park Trader finished off the final test of the day at The Fork with a buck right before the final halt. I have to agree with the horse; I’m hoping for better weather tomorrow!
That’s all for today from The Fork. Many thanks to all the officials and volunteers who worked tirelessly in the terrible weather to keep the schedule moving along. I’ll be reporting live again from The Fork starting tomorrow morning at 9 a.m., when Colleen Rutledge and Shiraz resume the CIC3* dressage. Keep checking back for a special video; Samantha Clark braved the rain to record Sinead Halpin and Manoir De Carneville’s test ride. And don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @jenniautry and Samantha Clark @samanthalclark for updates and photos throughout the weekend.
The current top 10 in the CIC3* at The Fork
