Otter Creek can really throw a bonfire. Photo via the lovely Ashley Keller
Good (really late evening) Eventing Nation!
The cross country rode well here at Otter Creek. We couldn’t have asked more from the weather gods. It was warm in the sun, and cool in the shade, so the shade was really doing its job. It’s amazing that we got through Otter Creek xc without a drop of rain. Sorry for jinxing their next HT…
I’ve got a late dressage piece of news for you! Emma James got a 10 on her entry in the training test.
Perfection. Literally.
Back to the cross country.
The standings changed a bit across the board. Time was a factor. [Day 2 Results]
Jamie Price was the only double clear round in the intermediate, and she takes the lead aboard Overdraft. I’ve never met Jamie, and I was wandering around looking for people to interview looking for the first placed pair. She is such a lovely lady. We started, but my camera died, so we’ll have an interview for you tomorrow EN.
Edee Lee is in first and second in the Open Preliminary. Not easy to do, well done.
Lisa Borgia is in the lead in the Area IV Preliminary Championship, adding 3.6 time penalties moving up from second.
Madison Bonamarte is in first in the Area IV Training Championship. She posted a double clear round also moving up from second after dressage.
Liz Lund and Rhine Maiden are in first in the Area IV Novice Championship, maintaining their overnight lead with a double clear.
All the BN and Starter divisions have finished all three phases. The Awards ceremony was during the competitors’ party (before the dancing began…)
Lou Ann Wulf won the Area IV BN Championship on her dressage score of 32.9. Congratulations Lou Ann!
9 year old Ellis Rold won the Starter division. The 15 rider division had professionals and adult amateurs as well. Congratulations to her!!
Photo via Annette Rold
Of course, the Moms never get enough credit. So they make their own fun. 
Go Otter Creek.
