Good morning and welcome to Burghley cross country day — the moment we’ve all been waiting for! I will be updating this thread as often as possible to get you as close to live on the action as I can. With the absence of a live stream, we have to improvise a bit, but we will report on all of the action as it happens, so stay tuned!
Here are your withdrawals prior to cross country:
Joseph Murphy and Sportsfield Othello
Francis Whittington and Fernhill Highlight
Alex Postolowsky and Islanmore Ginger
Pippa Funnell and Second Supreme (8:50 AM EST)
Sarah Bullimore and Reve du Rouet (9:12 AM EST)
And your U.S. ride times:
Lynn Symansky and Donner – 12:20 p.m. local / 7:20 a.m. EST (CLEAR with 13.2 time)
Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch – 1:44 p.m. local / 8:44 a.m. EST (40 jumping, 46.4 time)
Tim Bourke (IRE) and Luckaun Quality – 2:00 p.m local / 9 a.m. EST (CLEAR with 35.6 time)
Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights – 3:00 p.m. local / 10 a.m. EST (CLEAR with 28.4 time)
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12:30 p.m. EST: Many, many thanks to Nico Morgan Photography for providing these great shots from today!
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- Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Jonelle Price and Classic Moet. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Jonelle Price and Classic Moet. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
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- Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam. Photo by Nico Morgan Photography.
12:24 p.m. EST: We’re still not exactly sure how he righted this! It does appear that he stopped to fix the stirrup, so he appears to have gotten it back for the remainder of the course. Here’s Tim Bourke’s stirrup fail:
12:18 p.m. EST: Some more highlights from Lainey and Al’s round:
12:12 p.m. EST: Lainey Ashker and Anthony Patch’s unfortunate early stop:
12:10 p.m. EST: The videos are finally uploading faster, so we’ll have GIFs incoming from our U.S. riders!
11:31 a.m. EST: Thanks to Mary Pat Stone for this ridiculous shot of Tim Bourke’s equipment fail today. We were able to see later that it appears he fixed and reclaimed his stirrup. Amazing! Stay tuned for more shots from this incident!
Photo courtesy of Mary Pat Stone.
11:12 a.m. Here is a great source of audio from today!
11:02 a.m. EST: Here is your leaderboard following cross country. Additionally, the U.S. (and U.S. based Irishman!) rankings are as follows: Lynn Symansky 20th (60.9), Colleen Rutledge 30th (74.9), Tim Bourke 45th (100.6) and Lainey Ashker 54th (135.2).
11:00 a.m. EST: And that’s a wrap on a very exciting cross country day at Burghley! We will be working hard on your end of day report, press conference quotes, and much more so keep it locked right here on EN. In the meantime, take a look back through our open thread to catch up on what you missed. Also, the rides are uploading as we speak to Burghley.tv, so we basically have the rest of your day planned. You’re welcome.
11:00 a.m. EST:
Oliver and Townend complete 2 seconds over but picked up a 20pens. Complete on a score of 59.9 #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:59 a.m. EST:
It’s all happening at the Trout Hatchery today at #LRBHT @Oliver_Townend with Armada has a refusal! #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/O2Ubhtn8Ar
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
10:58 a.m. EST: Husband and wife duo Tim and Jonelle Price will hold second and third respectively after cross country. How’s that for wedded bliss??
10:55 a.m. EST: An uncharacteristic runout for Armada with Oliver Townend at the Trout Hatchery means Michael Jung will officially hold the lead with La Biosthetique Sam going into show jumping.
NOOOOOOOOOO a run out for Armada!!!!
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:55 a.m. EST: Mark Todd doing what Mark Todd does. #legendary
10:54 a.m. EST:
Still just two inside the time – Aussie Chris Burton & kiwi Jonelle Price
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:54 a.m. EST:
Sticky moment for Sir @MTEventing but he still goes clear with 8.8 time #legend pic.twitter.com/l2aj5Nh8lv
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:51 a.m. EST: Drat!! So sorry, Nicola.
Nicola Wilson and Annie Clover have parted ways. Fine and walking home. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:51 a.m. EST:
Jonelle Price inside the time! Second horse of the day and ours her and Classic Moët into 3rd. Just Oliver left on course. #lrbht2015
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:49 a.m. EST: Hear William Fox-Pitt’s thoughts on his “mental error” on course today with this LloydBell interview.
Hear @foxpitteventing admit to a mental error which cost him time @LRBHT_Official now on 54.6 http://t.co/QFp4fniNYx
— Rupert Bell (@Rupertbell) September 5, 2015
10:49 a.m. EST: On to the next, Tim!
10:48 a.m. EST:
Hasty Imp climbs all over brush in Trout Hatchery, well sat @FWeventing. Jonelle Price 2nd inside the time to move up to 3rd place
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:46 a.m. EST:
Hasty Imp & @FWeventing clear the Maltings. @NWEventing & Annie Clover & clear Anniversary Splash
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:46 a.m. EST:
Nicola Wilson and Annie Clover are away looking good so far! #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:45 a.m. EST: Only Armada can challenge the lead now, here are the current standings with three more to go:
10:44 a.m. EST: Just three left to see today: Hasty Imp, Annie Clover and Armada.
10:43 a.m. EST: Plus 20 jumping and some time
Happy Times finishes with a flapping saddle pad & loose front boot
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:43 a.m. EST: A little trip down memory lane for you…
10:41 a.m. EST: Jonelle has to be one of my favorites to watch on cross country. Her round at WEG was just priceless. I mean, you can’t get just 4 time penalties on a course that’s taking victims left and right and not gain a few fans, right?
Jonelle is absolutely flying!!! Seriously class round so far #GoKiwis
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
10:40 a.m. EST:
Happy Times v strong & runs out second hedge Disco Valkey. Jonelle Price taking no prisoners, flies Rolex Combination
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:39 a.m. EST:
Happy Times v quick thru Trout Hatchery, looks like he may lose his saddle pad
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:38 a.m. EST: Charlotte Agnew and Out of Africa Two have a bit of trouble at the Anniversary Splash bounce out.
10:38 a.m. EST: We’re getting GIF happy over here!
10:37 a.m. EST:
Crowd Favourite @TapnerEventing On Kilronan romps through the Trout Hatchery Combination! #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/MR2YxNVKh3
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
10:37 a.m. EST: No kidding!
Just when everyone thought Jung was human……
— phoebe buckley (@PhoebeBuckley1) September 5, 2015
10:37 a.m. EST:
Speed demon Jonelle Price has set off like a rocket on Classic Moët! Paul Tapner scrubbing for home already after 1st part Disco Valley
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:36 a.m. EST: Talk about redemption!
Michael Jung riding a finish, moves into lead on La Biostethique Sam with just one time fault
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:33 a.m. EST: Ze Terminator is at it again — and determined to stay in the tack this time!
Michael Jung with La Biosthetique-Sam FBW goes clear through the @LandRover_UK Trout Hatchery! #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/LuB0PzvzZb
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
10:32 a.m. EST:
Jung and Sam with their foot to floor as they head to the leaf pit
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:29 a.m. EST: The SOLE double clear of the day so far belongs to Chris Burton and TS Jamaimo!
Chris Burton is clear. Inside the time!!!!! Into second place!!! #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:29 a.m. EST:
@TapnerEventing back out on course, this time on Kironan…oh and foot perfect through the anniversary splash bounce
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:28 a.m. EST: Paul Tapner and Vanir Kamira doing work in their round earlier today:
10:27 a.m. EST:
Jung makes it further with Sam..trotting into the water so as not to make the same mistake again! Long route taken at 2nd
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:26 a.m. EST:
Jung and Sam start on XC…they head down to the Lion Bridge, Michael looking to keep his pants clean and dry this time!
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:25 a.m. EST: A look at the end of Andrew James’ round with the 10-year-old Movistar, who was contesting his first CCI4*. Seriously questioning the decision-making in this round — a clearly exhausted horse who can barely stay on its feet. Here’s hoping he’s recovered ok at least.
10:23 a.m. EST:
Live scores showing clear with 28.4 time for Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights #LRBHT
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:22 a.m. EST:
“I’m delighted with how he went, this was a big step up for him; the whole error of course was completely my fault” William @foxpitteventing
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:21 a.m. EST
Chris Burton is out on TS Jamaimo. Currently in 2nd on his other ride. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:20 a.m. EST:
Colleen Rutledge & Covert Rights head to the arena & get that done nicely
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:17 a.m. EST:
Whitsun having a horrible time & Louise Hareood sensibly retires
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:15 a.m. EST:
Colleen & CR safely thru Trout Hatchery, lots of ‘good boy’s from Colleen. This young home red horse is trying his heart out for her
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:14 a.m. EST:
Covert Rights going a bit more forward now, lots of encouragement the whole way round from Colleen
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:13 a.m. EST:
Colleen Rutledge thru Rolex Combination but hard to tell if she took long route or had a stop as only showed 2nd part. Clear Maltings
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:12 a.m. EST:
22.4 time for WFP and Pimms and currently into 9th place!!! Tim and Ringwood Sky Boy hold the lead at the moment
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:11 a.m. EST:
Colleen & CR safely over Cottesmore Leap & direct route Dairy Farm
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:10 a.m. EST:
William @foxpitteventing home clear but shows up as 55 secs over – long long hold on course may have complicated things
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:09 a.m. EST: And one last look at Lynn and her fabulous OTTB coming home!
10:09 a.m. EST:
Colleen really having to ride hard out of anniversary splash; CR looking abut shell shocked
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:08 a.m. EST: The door should be wide open here as it seems William will be picking up some decent time.
William @foxpitteventing takes long route at Disco Valley after long hold on course, forgot to jump B route but went back to jump it
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:08 a.m. EST:
Colleen Rutledge is on course, giving CR a sharp slap going to boat under Lion Bridge
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:07 a.m. EST: From the Horse & Hound live blog:
10:06 a.m. EST:
Jock & Shady Grey heading for the finish @georgeberrytvnz pic.twitter.com/5OrJ2b3nKo
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
10:06 a.m. EST: Still confused on what went down here…
William @foxpitteventing back on course after letting Charlotte Brear go ahead of him. Hope he & Fernhill Pimms. can get their groove back
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
10:04 a.m. EST:
Emily Gilruth retires Topwood Beau #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
10:01 a.m. EST:
Charlotte being allowed to run past WFP and carry on…but has a sticky moment or 2 in the water
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
10:01 a.m. EST:
Crowd go wild as overnight leader @foxpitteventing romps around this @LRBHT_Official XC Course! #EquineHour #LRBHT pic.twitter.com/ywoOQ0TnOM
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
9:58 a.m. EST: More Lynn and Flying Deer!
9:57 a.m. EST:
William Fox-Pitt held on course for fence repair. #LRBHT hopefully won’t be too long!
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:56 a.m. EST:
We bring you Mr Tim Bee Price! New kiwi legend pic.twitter.com/WoEZEmmBbl
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
9:55 a.m. EST:
William @foxpitteventing & Fernhill Pimms leaping over The Maltings, horse looking more confident & relaxed now, settling into rhythm
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:55 a.m. EST:
More cheers from the crowd as @billlevett with Improvise jumps well at #LRBHT pic.twitter.com/DIEdOiIEbu
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
9:54 a.m. EST:
Kirsty Short jumps the wrong course, so a sad end to her first trip to Burghley
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
9:53 a.m. EST:
Pimms just catches a leg but still clear!
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
9:53 a.m. EST:
Improvise v catty clever & genuine thru Trout Hatchery. William @foxpitteventing clear & fast at Cottesmore Leap
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:51 a.m. EST: We are also just minutes away from our third and final U.S. pair: Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights! USA! USA! USA!
9:50 a.m. EST:
Fernhill Pimms and William Fox-Pitt clear through 9 and 10. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:49 a.m. EST: Fernhill Pimms is a CCI4* first-timer. Can he pull it off?? No place like Burghley for your first time, eh?
So William @foxpitteventing us on course, could take the lead on Fernhill Pimms. Could….!
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:47 a.m. EST: Current standings with 56 riders gone:
9:46 a.m. EST:
Bill Levett and Improvise on course. William Fox-Pitt out next #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:45 a.m. EST Lynn gettting it done at the Cottesmore Leap!
9:44 a.m. EST:
David Morgan has been out taking pix of the Kiwis. Fantastic having Tim in 1st place and Mark 2nd. Jock out on… http://t.co/wOjqSEvo2t
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
9:44 a.m. EST: Pippa Funnell talks about her ride on Redesigned with Horse & Country:
9:43 a.m. EST:
Kirsty Short’s Cossan Lad taking charge & copybook thru Anniversary Splash, takes long route Capabilty’s Cutting
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:42 a.m. EST: After a few hairy moments, Shady Grey is getting his groove on.
Jock Paget gets it done direct at Trout Hatchery. Abigail Walters flies the Cottesmore Leap. Kirsty Short on XC
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:30 a.m. EST:
Poor Ellen Svennerstal has retired. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:29 a.m. EST: No wonder he went quick!
Current @LRBHT_Official leader @timpricenzl went round entire XC with a bee up his shirt #ouch #brave #stings pic.twitter.com/P6qPCNMDAD
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:24 a.m. EST:
9:22 a.m. EST:
43 riders now been, 36 completed of which 25 clear, 8 with 20 faults / 3 with 40 faults. 5 eliminated 2 retired. No one inside time
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
9:21 a.m. EST:
Coral Keen and Wellshead Fare Opposition parted ways at Cottesmore Leap. Both fine. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:20 a.m. EST: Lynn’s round is now up on Burghley.tv! We’ll add GIFs to this post, but you can watch it here and see her post-ride interview here.
9:17 a.m. EST:
Tim Bourke home safe & sound – lovely go after their near miss Cottesmore Leap
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:16 a.m. EST: Did the press kits come with blood pressure meds?
More heart attacks as we watch Tina Cook make spectacular recovery after Star Witness leaves a leg middle of Trout Hatchery
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:12 a.m. EST:
Sarah Bullimore has withdrawn Reve Du Rouet (number 91) – find the updated start list on http://t.co/IGv8dVAX99 #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:10 a.m. EST: That’s what we like to hear, Tim. Way to keep things exciting!
Judging by the twitter commentary – this Tim Bourke round will be one to watch on Burghley TV!
— Eventing Consultant (@EventingConsult) September 5, 2015
9:09 a.m. EST:
Beautiful ride they Trout Hatchery Tim Bourke & Luckaun Quality #luckoftheirish!
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:08 a.m. EST:
Sadly Oliver Townend’s luck runs out on round two, and Samuel Thomas II stops at fence 10. He still has Armada to come #Burghley2015
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
9:08 a.m. EST:
Tim now thru The Rolex combination, jumps Maltings clean on Luckaun Quality
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:07 a.m. EST: Sage advice. #ToddIt
@eventingnation come on Tim, #marktoddit!
— Wallace Eventing (@WallaceEventing) September 5, 2015
9:06 a.m. EST:
Ringwood Sky Boy & @timpricenzl going well at #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/K6JzxzeZ3I
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
9:06 a.m. EST: Either that or he never misses leg day.
Tin bourke clear the Dairy Farm, think he’s solved the stirrup problem?
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:05 a.m. EST: Oh no!!
Damn damn – Luckaun Quality ploughs thru Cottesmore Leap, Tim does well to stay on but has broken a stirrup, not sure if he can continue
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:04 a.m. EST:
We have a new leader! Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy on a score of 41.5! #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
9:03 a.m. EST: Let’s go Tim and Obie!
Tim Bourke already at Capabilitys Cutting, take the white flag but clear
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:02 a.m. EST:
The Legend pic.twitter.com/xHIn2U3wSG
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
9:02 a.m. EST:
Wow! Geronimo just finished & trotted by me & looks like he’s ready to go again #superimpressive
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
9:01 a.m. EST: Such an unfortunate blip for Andrew Hoy and Rutherglen who just lost it a bit here:
9:00 a.m. EST:
OMG!!! Ringwood Sky Boy all over the place through the Trout Hatchery. Some class riding from Tim to nurse him through!
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
8:59 a.m. EST: Lainey and Al are home with 40 jumping and 46.4 time. She’ll be gutted with those 20s but she’s completed her first Burghley cross country.
8:58 a.m. EST:
Speaking of near misses. How did @Oliver_Townend stay on at this fence? Nice riding. #Burghley2015 pic.twitter.com/1WHDFg5rV9
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
8:57 a.m. EST:
Tim is absolutely eating up the ground!
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
8:56 a.m. EST:
Anthony Patch ears still pricked & jumping nicely thru arena, headed for home with @LEAshker
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:56 a.m. EST
Anthony Patch drops down the Leaf Pit. Sophie Jenman safely thru Trout Hatchery
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:55 a.m. EST: Always interesting to see which fences are causing the most trouble. Fence by fence stats here.
8:55 a.m. EST:
Sophie Jenman having a cracking round on Geronimo. @LEAshker takes long route 1st time thru Disco Valley. @timpricenzl on course
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:54 a.m. EST:
No. 52 @NanaDalton with Elite Syncopation at the Rolex Combination #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/iWzFyh4kfD
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
8:53 a.m. EST:
A stop at B element Trout Hat Henry for @LEAshker #damn
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:52 a.m. EST:
Tim Price and the stunning Ringwood Sky Boy are on course. They were 5th over night. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
8:52 a.m. EST:
Beautifully ridden long way The Maltings by @LEAshker – Al keen & alert, copybook & jumping out of his skin
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:50 a.m. EST:
Nana Dalton finishes as @LEAshker gets airborne on Al at Rolex Combination – he’s in his groove now, looks fab #sillyearlymistake
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:50 a.m. EST:
Straight thru the Dairy Farm direct route making it look easy
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:49 a.m. EST:
Pippa Funnell has withdrawn Second Supreme (no 82) – also withdrawn earlier today were 23, 29, 77. Full start list: http://t.co/IGv8dVAX99
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
8:49 a.m. EST:
Anthony Patch flies the Cottesmore Leap with @LEAshker
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:46 a.m. EST:
Anthony Patch makes long wY at Anniversary Splash look easy & swiftly thru it
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:46 a.m. EST Kick on, Lainey!
Anthony Patch spooks at something in water, misses the boat under Lion Bridge & it’s an early 20 #gutting
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:45 a.m. EST:
Toddy comes to the last…he’s clear and 22 seconds over. 2nd pace at the moment for Sir Mark
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
8:44 a.m. EST: See what Lynn Symansky had to say about her cracking round!
8:44 a.m. EST:
Anthony Patch & @LEAshker circling the start box #goalgo
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:42 a.m. EST: Mark lives life on the edge.
At the Rolex Combination @MTEventing with Leonidas II having a hairy moment! #CrowdGasps #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/JaybgDVrYj
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
8:41 a.m. EST:
Away on his 2nd ride of 3, pathfinder @Oliver_Townend sets off. Nana Dalton goes long The Maltings
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:40 a.m. EST:
Wow Mark Todd is cracking on with Leonidas II. If he is clear inside the time he will go into the lead. If anybody can, he will! #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
8:39 a.m. EST:
Toddy has a near miss at The Rolex Combination…some great riding keeps him going…now for The malting
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
8:39 a.m. EST:
Pleased to hear both @BenWayEventing and his horse are fine. “Galley is all OK and back to fight another day!” he told H&C #Burghley2015
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
8:37 a.m. EST:
Scrappy determind riding from @Emily_Llewellyn to keep getting the job done on Greenlawn Sky High. Clear Trout Hatchery
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:36 a.m. EST:
Leonidas scrambles thru Anniversary Splash & gets a sharp reminder from @MTEventing as they head away up hill
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:35 a.m. EST:
Beanie Sturgis and Lebowski retired. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
8:30 a.m. EST: Speaking of legends, it’s SO strange to not have Andrew Nicholson here. #speedyrecovery
It is #ToddyTime!! Excited updates due to start
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
8:29 a.m. EST:
Another stop Lebowski at Capabilitys Cutting as Abigsil Boulton clear thru arena
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:28 a.m. EST:
Lebowski on XC with Beanie Sturgis, another to not make it happen coming out of Anniversary Splash – 20 penalties. 3 horses until @LEAshker
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:27 a.m. EST: Game face, girl. You got this!
Off we #GOALGO
Posted by Valerie Ashker on Saturday, September 5, 2015
8:26 a.m. EST: And here come the heart palpitations again…
Off we #GOALGO
Posted by Valerie Ashker on Saturday, September 5, 2015
8:25 a.m. EST: Yep.
1 Burghley water. 2 Germans. 0 luck. 4 kiwis still to come. #nervous
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
8:24 a.m. EST:
Bit of a update before Mark heads out. So far we’ve had 18 clear rounds….but noone has made the time. Six…
Posted by Eventing NZ on Saturday, September 5, 2015
8:22 a.m. EST:
Trouble at the water again. @BschorerNiklas can’t make the bounce happen coming out of Anniversary Splash & retires Tom Tom Go 3
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:21 a.m. EST: Thanks to LloydBell Productions for these great interviews! Audio from Chris Burton here:
Setting the pace on xc day @LRBHT_Official is Christopher Burton hear his thoughts http://t.co/uDWV9Mohld
— Rupert Bell (@Rupertbell) September 5, 2015
8:17 a.m. EST: Hear Paul Tapner’s thoughts from his first ride:
not quite what @TapnerEventing wanted with his first horse @LRBHT_Official hear his reaction http://t.co/TkYF4NjwDV
— Rupert Bell (@Rupertbell) September 5, 2015
8:16 a.m. EST: We’re just about 30 minutes out from our second U.S. pair, Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch! #internationalAl
8:16 a.m. EST:
A run out at the Trout Hatchery for The Lion, shame as he was going so well for Matthew Heath. Bronze Flight heading for home
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:15 a.m. EST: A hairy moment on course for Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh.
8:14 a.m. EST: I thought it was strange that we only really saw any talk of one stop. Scores show Eliminated still at the moment.
Dee Hankey wasn’t eliminated. She retired after a stop at the Trout Hatchery. The horse looked strong and napped on approach #Burghley2015
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
8:13 a.m. EST:
Shocked to see Michael Jung fall? Probably not as much as he is – 10th April 2010 was the last time he parted company at an international
— EquiRatings (@EquiRatings) September 5, 2015
8:12 a.m. EST:
@TapnerEventing airborne pic.twitter.com/BtVWDUr3xN
— breekom (@breekom) September 5, 2015
8:12 a.m. EST:
Alan Nolan & Bronze Flight clear at the Maltings as Georgie Strang waits to start on Cooley Business Time
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:10 a.m. EST:
Matthew Heath and The Lion on course as Charlotte Agnew makes her way to the arena on the way home on Out of Africa Two
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:08 a.m. EST:
Charlotte Agnew run out at the corner at the maltings #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
8:07 a.m. EST:
Thanks to our amazing photog @nicomorgan 4 capturing @LynnSymanskyEq & Donner the Deer jumping clear @LRBHT_Official pic.twitter.com/mEU5kI1NIi
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:05 a.m. EST:
Still no-one inside the time. Pippa Funnell says she wishes she’d pushed on earlier. She’ll know better for her second ride #Burghley2015
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
8:05 a.m. EST:
Charlotte Agnew and Out of Africa Two are on@course and an early 20 pens at fence 6/7 #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
8:04 a.m. EST:
Another 20 for Emily Lochore and Hexmaley’s Hayday, this time first pass through Disco Valley
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
8:03 a.m. EST: Wow! What a great ride from Pippa Funnell on Redesigned at the Anniversary Splash!
8:01 a.m. EST:
Seriously questioning Andrew James’ decision to carry on with Movistar – crawls over last to finish but not pretty
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:59 a.m. EST:
Andrew James’ Movistar looking very tired indeed at the arena fences.
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:59 a.m. EST:
Emily Lochore’s Hexmaley’s Hayday v bold and clever thru The Maltings, a real old-fashioned XC horse
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:58 a.m. EST:
#burghleyhorsetrials #rangerover #crosscountry #eventing
A video posted by @h313nw on
7:56 a.m. EST:
Jodie Amos picks up 20 at the Trout Hatchery #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:56 a.m. EST:
Well done Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq pic.twitter.com/pDG3dnWX45
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:53 a.m. EST: Can’t really see what happened with Ben Way and Galley Light – a pin has been dislodged, glad to see they were both on their feet.
7:50 a.m. EST:
Gina Ruck spits out water and shakes her head as she lands in the water when Rehy Too pecks on landing #suchbadluck
— An Eventful Life (@eventfulifebook) September 5, 2015
7:49 a.m. EST:
Gina Ruck and Rehy Too part ways. Both are ok #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:48 a.m. EST:
The Lion Bridge seems a good place to watch the Cross Country action! #LRBHT pic.twitter.com/CzQwuh1fYg
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:47 a.m. EST: Quick shot of Lynn from our friends at Horse & Hound!
7:47 a.m. EST:
Good ride @LRBHT_Official on my first horse Vanir Kamira. Shame we had a mistake at the first element of discovery valley as she felt great
— Paul Tapner (@TapnerEventing) September 5, 2015
7:46 a.m. EST: Great shot from earlier today!
Pippa Funnel coming home #lrbht
A photo posted by Vee and Bear (@veeandbear) on
7:45 a.m. EST: Current scores:
7:44 a.m. EST:
Jodie Amos and Wisecrack next out on course #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:43 a.m. EST:
What advice will @LynnSymanskyEq give to compatriots @laeashker & Colleen Rutledge? “Kick on!”
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:42 a.m. EST:
“It all went according to plan, it’s such an honour to be here” a delighted @LynnSymanskyEq after clear 13 time with Donner
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:40 a.m. EST: Here’s a look at what happened with Michael Jung and fischerRocana FST. Such a shame.
Images via Burghley.tv.
7:40 a.m. EST:
.@tapnereventing smoothly through the Land Rover Dairy Farm #LRBHT #EventingLive pic.twitter.com/s5F1QWY3Cs
— monty (@monty_white) September 5, 2015
7:38 a.m. EST: You go, Lynn.
7:37 a.m. EST:
Lucy Wiegersma and Mr Chunky have left the start box. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:36 a.m. EST:
Riders saying the crowds at Lion Bridge having a big effect on horses #LRBHT
— An Eventful Life (@eventfulifebook) September 5, 2015
7:36 a.m. EST:
Lynne Symamsky and Donner complete on 60.9. Frenchman Pascal Leroy on course. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:33 a.m. EST:
Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq home clear. What a round for USA #proud
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:32 a.m. EST: THEY DID IT! Our first U.S. pair crushes the course and comes home clear with 13.2 time! You can all release those held breaths now. Whew! On to Laine and Al at 8:44 EST!
7:32 a.m. EST:
Just the last fence to go @LynnSymanskyEq Super round
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:31 a.m. EST: DONNER! DONNER! DONNER! Almost home!
No problem disco Calley for Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq urged him up hill to arena where they make it look easy
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:30 a.m. EST:
Donner sensibly down leaf pit with @LynnSymanskyEq & heading back to Disco Valley
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:30 a.m. EST:
Safely they Discovery Valley we hear but not see, via the long route for @LynnSymanskyEq & Donner the set
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:28 a.m. EST:
Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq clear & fast Trout Hatchery. Donner a mix of bold & strong, but clever & nippy too #idealxc
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:27 a.m. EST:
Donner takes slightly longer route at The Maltongs then huge leap over white over #welovedonner
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:26 a.m. EST:
Donner chips in before 1st part of Rolex Combination but big jump out & gets a smack from @LynnSymanskyEq
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:25 a.m. EST:
Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq clear direct route dairy Farm
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:24 a.m. EST:
Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq galloping down Winners Avenue, drags legs a bit thru Vottesmore Leap but still looking v strong
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:22 a.m. EST:
Blinking thru the water, @LynnSymanskyEq very fast & clean direct route Anniversary Splash, & neat thru Capabilty’s Cutting
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:21 a.m. EST:
Donner quickly over the boat at Anniversary Dplash
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:21 a.m. EST:
Donner away – over first three fences, strong
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:20 a.m. EST:
Fastest time of the day so far is Willa Newton and Newmarket Vasco One. Only adding 2.8 time pens! #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:20 a.m. EST: Commence hyperventilating…
Donner looking v keen as he trots & canters around start box. Sit tight @LynnSymanskyEq
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:19 a.m. EST: Man, no one is safe!
Ok…drama…andrew hoy and Rutherglen eliminated after andrew tipped off when Rutherglen left a leg. Both ok.
— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) September 5, 2015
7:18 a.m. EST: A glimpse at Oliver Townend and Dromgurrihy Blue’s cracking round:
7:16 a.m. EST:
Andrew Hoy about to start which means Donner & @LynnSymanskyEq will be next after him #eek
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:12 a.m. EST:
Rosalind Canter and Allstar B are looking awesome. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
7:11 a.m. EST: Videos are beginning to load on Burghley.tv! Ollie Townend and Murray Lamperd’s rounds are up here.
7:10 a.m. EST: Paul Tapner and Vanir Kamira added to the list of 20s, but they’re home safely.
7:09 a.m. EST:
Vanir Kamira looking tired & getting heavy on 4hand as clear thru arena.
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:07 a.m. EST:
Allstar B on XC & safe they Anniversary Splash direct. Vanir Kamira says no 1st brush 1st time they Discovery Valley
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:00 a.m. EST: For inquiring minds, I’ve been refreshing Burghley.tv every few minutes and no videos have popped up just yet. Lead time I think was about an hour, so any minute now…
7:00 a.m. EST:
Georgie Spence clear Trout Hatchery on Wii Limbo as Hannah bate & Finbury Hill nippy thru arena. Paul Tap we on XC with Vanir Kamira
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
7:00 a.m. EST: Ok, ok. I’m done. Maybe.
Perhaps this was the reason for Jung’s dip in the water. Fischerocanna FST saw something we didn’t #JawsInTheWater pic.twitter.com/XUrovgvOnM
— Lucinda Green (@LucindaGreenMBE) September 5, 2015
6:59 a.m. EST:
Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh home and complete on 57.7 #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
6:57 a.m. EST: When someone tells you Michael Jung fell off:
6:57 a.m. EST:
A photo posted by Eventing Worldwide (@eventingworldwide) on
6:54 a.m. EST:
Sam Griffiths & Paulank Brockagh clear Trout Hatchery. Scores so far pic.twitter.com/yv5ogBkPkh
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:52 a.m. EST: It’s probably because I’m not fully awake yet, but for some reason Meg’s Facebook post below made me think of this:
6:52 a.m. EST: Our U.S. trailblazers will head out of the box in just about 30 minutes!
Good luck good luck good luck. #longestwalkever #stablingtostartbox Lynn Symansky
Posted by Meg Kep on Saturday, September 5, 2015
6:50 a.m. EST:
Tack failures on course today with flapping boots, broken martingales and loose bandages adding to heart failures in the press room #LRBHT
— An Eventful Life (@eventfulifebook) September 5, 2015
6:50 a.m. EST:
Nobody made the time last year. We could be looking at a repeat. These are two we believe can do it #Armada #Moet pic.twitter.com/D5kDwxFZMl
— EquiRatings (@EquiRatings) September 5, 2015
6:49 a.m. EST: Speaking of beast mares. Let us not forget this mare crushed the Badminton-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named in 2014 to take home the win. Yes please.
Simon Grieve & Cornacrew take the long route at Trout Hatchery but clear. Paulank Brockagh v strong but fast thru Dairy Farm direct route
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:47 a.m. EST: Three eliminations, two completions with stops (Austin O’Connor & Louise Harwood) in the first 45 minutes. Should be an exciting day, to say the least!
6:46 a.m. EST:
Retweeted #EquineHour (@EquineHour): Here’s @SimonjGrieve with Cornacrew #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/NKmPxkS5en http://t.co/9ThvGUCbXj
— EventingItaly (@Eventing_Italy) September 5, 2015
6:45 a.m. EST: Hear what trailblazer Oliver Townend thought of the course in this interview audio.
6:45 a.m. EST:
2014 Badminton winner Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh have left the start box. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
6:42 a.m. EST: I believe this is where Michael and Rocana fell. My heart really is broken. This is what it feels like.
6:41 a.m. EST:
Saayyy what did the impossible just happen?! Did Michael Jung just fall off?? #heishuman @LRBHT_Official
— Ludwig Svennerstal (@svennerstal) September 5, 2015
6:41 a.m. EST:
Simon Grieve & Cornacrew on course, gallop past Austin O’Connor & Morning Venture as they jump the last to finish
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:38 a.m. EST: It appears Michael Jung is up but walking with a limp after his fall from Rocana. What a shame!! We’ll keep you updated on his status with Sam, his second ride.
6:38 a.m. EST:
Ben Way also off at Rolex Combination. Ben up and walking, Galley Light galloped off
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:37 a.m. EST: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS WORLD?
Fischerrocana trips over the boat in Anniversary Splash and she and Michael both crumple on landing. Both up and walking away ok
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:37 a.m. EST:
Chris Burton is clear with Haruzac and adds 6.4 time pen to his score for a total 47.6pen #Burghley2015
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
6:36 a.m. EST:
Here’s @BenWayEventing jumping well with Galley Light #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/lNmX0YX3cR
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
6:36 a.m. EST:
Our joint leader Michael Jung and Fischerrocana FST have left the start box! #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
6:35 a.m. EST: #EventerProblems?
@eventingnation is my saviour rn keeping up to date with @LRBHT_Official while with my own herd
— rebecca (@rebecca_lark) September 5, 2015
6:34 a.m. EST:
Austin O’Connor thru dairy farm. Ben Way long way Anniversary Splash. Pippa safely thru Leaf Pit. Morning Venture flies Rolex Combination
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:32 a.m. EST:
Dee Hankey is eliminated. Unfortunately the horse was also eliminated at Badminton earlier this year. #Burghley2015
— Horse & Country TV (@HorseAndCountry) September 5, 2015
6:31 a.m. EST: Ollie Townend has the quickest round so far (still early going, mind you) with 5.6 time penalties as the trailblazer. That guy, man. He can ride some cross country.
6:30 a.m. EST:: Ze Terminator is coming, Ze Terminator is coming! Michael Jung and his first ride, fisherRocana FST are set to start in just a few minutes. I can’t wait to see how this mare crushes this course. #marecrush
6:29 a.m. EST:
Ireland’s Austin O’Connor on course riding Morning Venture. They are looking good through the Lion Bridge. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
6:28 a.m. EST:
Well ridden Burton, Haruzax clear at Trout Hatchery. Redesigned makes Cottesmore Leap look tiny
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:26 a.m. EST: Dee Hankey shows on the live scores as Eliminated. 18 seconds over for Murray Lamperd and Under the Clocks.
6:25 a.m. EST:
Murray Lamperd comes home clear in a time of 11:30 on Under the Clocks. Burto over Cottesmore Leap. Pippa Funnell away on Redesigned
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:24 a.m. EST:
Obie is set to go at 2pm local time today! The beast is ready to tackle the course!
Posted by Bourke Eventing on Saturday, September 5, 2015
6:22 a.m. EST:Our newest starter is Chris Burton and his first ride, Haruzac. I have not seen anything on Dee Hankey and Chequers Playboy, who were set to start before Chris.
6:21 a.m. EST
Louise Harwood looking great out on course. #lrbht2015 #burghley2015 #eventingworldwide
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6:18 a.m. EST
Louise Harwood has a run out in Discovery valley at the part B element. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
6:18 a.m. EST
Dee Hankey on course with Chequers Playboy, over the boat at Anniversary Splash. Run out 2nd hedge Discovery Valley Louise Harwood Mr Potts
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:15 a.m. EST:
The course can be ridden! Oliver has taken all the straight routes and gone beautifully…attacking the tricky Trout…
Posted by Eventing NZ on Saturday, September 5, 2015
6:14 a.m. EST:
At The Lion Bridge, Great Photo of @HarwoodEventing riding Mr Potts #LRBHT #EquineHour pic.twitter.com/5fjwV3b2Rj
— #EquineHour (@EquineHour) September 5, 2015
6:11 a.m. EST:
Oliver Townend looking strong across country! #eventingworldwide #burghley2015 #lrbht2015
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6:13 a.m. EST
Oliver and Blue come home to a huge reception. 14 seconds over the OT but clear
— Twitta Eventing (@TwittaEventing) September 5, 2015
6:10 a.m. EST: Louise Harwood and Mr Potts are your next starters on course.
6:08 a.m. EST: Fun fact, Ollie Townend is the only rider with three rides this weekend. 8 other riders have two rides, although Francis Whittington has just one now with the withdrawal of Fernhill Highlight.
6:06 a.m. EST:
Paul Sims and Glengarnoock about to start as Oliver Townend flies over Cottesmore Leap
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:06 a.m. EST:
Paul Sims and Glengarnoock about to start as Oliver Townend flies over Cottesmore Leap
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:03 a.m. EST:
Our optimum time is 11 minutes and 12 seconds with a distance of 6380m. There are 31 fences with 48 jumping efforts. #LRBHT
— Land Rover Burghley (@LRBHT_Official) September 5, 2015
6:02 a.m. EST:
Safely negotiated the Anniversary Splash and heading up the hill, @Oliver_Townend
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) September 5, 2015
6:00 a.m. EST: Our first pair, Oliver Townend on Dromgurrihy Blue, is on course! This pair scored a 45.8 in the dressage for 24th place.
