Peter Atkins and Henny will return to action at Luhmuhlen CCI**** (photo by Samantha Clark)
Luhmuhlen CCI**** begins today (Wednesday) with the jog. The event is also hosting a CIC*** in addition to the four-star. For some, this could be a last-chance effort to make an impression for Olympic selection– though some teams have already been named (like Canada, Great Britain, and the USA short list). Quite a few waterlogged Badminton hopefuls have re-routed to this event, including EN favorites Colleen Rutledge with Shiraz, and Peter Atkins with Henny, among others.
Here’s a bit of brief info on Luhmuhlen to get you started:
Main website translated to cheesy English via Google translator.
Entry List. USA competitors: Boyd Martin with Yin Yang Yo, Colleen Rutledge with Shiraz, and Julian Stiller with Chapel Amble and Enjoy Me (CIC***). Australian notables: Peter Atkins with HJ Hampton, Andrew Hoy with Rutherglen, and Paul Tapner with Inonothing. Some German Olympic hopefuls, too, mostly in the CIC***: Andreas Dibowski, Ingrid Klimke, Bettina Hoy, and Frank Ostholt to name a few. Oli Townend (GBR) is entered with Andrew Nicholson’s former ride, Armada. Don’t worry, Andrew still has three other horses to ride this weekend– Shady Grey, Calico Joe, and Mr. Cruise Control, all in the CCI****. He’s joined by fellow New Zealand legend Mark Todd on Major Milestone. There are many scratches in the entry list, as some riders went to Bramham instead, or otherwise changed plans; however, it’s shaping up to be a very competitive field.
Schedule of Events: (note: Germany is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern time.)
Wednesday – CCI**** jog
Thursday – CIC*** dressage
Friday – CCI**** dressage
Saturday – CIC*** and CCI**** cross-country. Retirement ceremony for the great German event horse Marius.
Sunday – CIC/CCI vet inspection, followed by CIC*** and CCI**** show jumping.
Stay tuned for more news and reports from Luhmuhlen through the coming days.
