What fun it’s been to see the success of the new CCI4*-S division at the Maryland International & Horse Trials this weekend, and what a treat for us that official videographers RNS Videomedia have posted a compilation of every pair’s ride through the 4*/Advanced water complex. Rider consensus was that course designer Ian Stark built a track true to the level and judging solely by this complex and not being a rider myself, I’d certainly be inclined to agree. Special shoutout to the spectators that cheered loudly and proudly for every single pair as they navigated this question — you’re one of the reasons eventers are the best!
Additionally, thanks to local Maryland eventer Emma Hinke, we can also enjoy glimpses around the rest of the course in the video below. For more inside looks from Maryland, make sure you also catch up with Veronica Green-Gott’s reporter’s notebooks from day one and day two at the event.
The Maryland International + Horse Trials (Adamstown, MD) [Website] [Results] [EN’s Coverage]
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